Remove pipe, Jt30 /jt30 all terrain operator’s manual – Ditch Witch JT30AT User Manual
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Remove Pipe
CMW
Remove Pipe
1.
Enable automated pipeloader system if desired. See “Enable Automated Pipeloader System” on
page 112.
2.
Position pipe joint between wrenches.
3.
Clamp pipes with both wrenches (1,2).
Always clamp on the large diameter areas
of either side of the tool joint face.
4.
Break front joint.
5.
Grip pipe.
Manual Pipeloader Controls
Automated Pipeloader Control
•
Turn rear wrench counterclockwise to
break joint.
•
Open rear wrench and rotate wrench
clockwise to original position.
•
Turn rear wrench counterclockwise to
break joint.
•
Open rear wrench and rotate wrench
clockwise to original position.
Manual Pipeloader Controls
Automated Pipeloader Control
•
Lift pipe out of shuttles. Grippers will open
as pipe is lifted.
•
Extend shuttles to spindle position.
•
Close grippers. Relax grippers to allow
pipe to rotate.
•
Lower lifters.
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Press RESUME. Display reads “Removing
Pipe” and shuttles extend, grippers grip
fully then relax open, and pipe lifters lower.
•
Display reads “REM PIPE Waiting”