Ditch Witch RT115 - Manual (Page 143)

RT115 Tier 3 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 143
PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT
RT115 Tier 3 - DRILLING ATTACHMENT 143
PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT
PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT
Approach Trench (1)
1. Mark path where you intend to drill.
2. Dig an approach trench (1) along the intended bore path.
Target Trench (2)
1. Select a completion point for the drilling project.
2. Dig a target trench (2) across the anticipated completion
point.
IMPORTANT: The approach trench should be at least:
• deep enough for pipe to lay flat and enter soil
at correct angle
• 20’ (6 m) long
• 4" (100 mm) wide
IMPORTANT: The actual length of the target trench
depends on soil conditions and length of pipe sections.
Make it deep enough for drill bit to enter slightly above
the trench floor.
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PREPARE JOBSITE AND EQUIPMENT
Approach Trench (1)
1. Mark path where you intend to drill.
2. Dig an approach trench (1) along the intended bore path.
Target Trench (2)
1. Select a completion point for the drilling project.
2. Dig a target trench (2) across the anticipated completion
point.
IMPORTANT: The approach trench should be at least:
• deep enough for pipe to lay flat and enter soil
at correct angle
• 20’ (6 m) long
• 4" (100 mm) wide
IMPORTANT: The actual length of the target trench
depends on soil conditions and length of pipe sections.
Make it deep enough for drill bit to enter slightly above
the trench floor.
om0529h eps
1
2