Ditch Witch JT9 - Manual (Page 78)

JT9 Operator’s Manual
Conduct a Bore - 77
Assemble Drill String
CMW
®
Assemble Drill String
Prepare Beacon Housing
1. Select nozzles and bit.
2. Insert nozzle into beacon housing.
3. Attach bit (2) 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 108.
6. Follow beacon instructions to check beacon operation.
7. Follow tracker instructions to calibrate beacon.
Attach Transition Sub
Use either machine torque or quick wrench to attach transition sub (3) to beacon housing (1).
Machine Torque
1. Pull transition sub into front wrench.
2. Close wrench.
3. Lube joints.
4. Slowly make up joint.
5. Use full machine torque to tighten joint fully.
IMPORTANT: A variety of nozzles and bits
are available to suit your particular job
conditions. See “Downhole Tools” on
page 107 for more information, or contact
your Ditch Witch
®
dealer.