Ditch Witch JT5 - Manual (Page 80)

JT5 Operator’s Manual
Conduct a Bore - 79
Assemble Drill String
CMW
Assemble Drill String
Prepare Beacon Housing
1. Select nozzles and bit.
2. Insert nozzle (2) into beacon housing.
3. Attach bit (3) to beacon housing (1).
4. Install beacon, following beacon instructions
for:
• battery replacement
• beacon positioning
5. Install beacon housing lid. See “Beacon
Housings” on page 111.
6. Follow beacon instructions to check beacon
operation.
7. Follow tracker instructions to calibrate
beacon.
Attach EZ-Connect to Drill Head
1. Apply tool joint compound to shoulders and threads and hand tighten EZ-Connect adapter (4) to
beacon housing (1).
2. Use quick wrench to fully tighten joint.
Moving tools will kill or injure. Shut off drill string power when anyone can
be struck by moving or thrown tools. Never use pipe wrenches on drill string.
IMPORTANT: A variety of nozzles and bits are available to suit your particular job conditions. See
“Downhole Tools” on page 110 for more information, or contact your Ditch Witch dealer.