Ditch Witch JT100AT User Manual
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JT100/JT100 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Conduct a Bore - 131
Remove Pipe
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7.
Unscrew front joint.
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Slowly rotate spindle counterclockwise to unscrew pipe. Carriage will move back automatically
until threads unscrew.
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Move carriage back until pipe is properly positioned in rear wrench
8.
Break rear joint.
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Engage rear wrench.
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Slowly rotate spindle counterclockwise until joint is loosened. Do not fully unscrew joint.
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Disengage rear wrench.
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Move carriage back until front end of pipe is positioned inside front end of pipe box.
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Stop rotation and grip pipe.
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Rotate spindle counterclockwise until saver sub is unscrewed from pipe.
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Move carriage to back of frame.
9.
Ensure pipe box is positioned correctly.
10. Load pipe into pipe box.
11. Attach saver sub to next pipe.
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Move carriage forward until saver sub touches pipe.
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Rotate spindle to screw onto pipe. Slowly tighten joint to full machine torque.
12. Disengage front wrench to release pipe.
Manual Pipeloader Controls
Automated Pipeloader Control
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Move shuttle under pipe box.
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Release grippers.
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Raise lift arms to place pipe in box.
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Lube front threads.
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Press resume.
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Green control cycle light will come on,
shuttles will retract, front threads will be
lubed, grippers will release pipe, pipe
lifters will raise until pipe is off shuttles,
and then green control cycle light will
flash.