Ditch Witch JT9 - Manual (Page 80)

JT9 Operator’s Manual
Conduct a Bore - 79
Assemble Drill String
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Connect Drill Pipe
1. Start drilling unit engine.
2. Align transition sub (3) in front wrench.
3. Clamp tool in front wrench. See “Clamp Pipe” on page 76.
4. Lift pipe box latches.
5. Load pipe (4).
• Lubricate upper pipe threads.
• Move pipe to spindle. Move pin end of pipe into saver sub and release pipe to rest on rear wrench.
Lubricate lower threads.
6. Connect pipe.
• Move carriage forward until saver sub nears male pipe thread.
• Slowly rotate spindle clockwise. Carriage will move forward as threads screw together.
• Slowly move carriage forward until pipe end touches end of transition sub.
• To screw pipes together and fully torque joint, slowly rotate drill pipe until spindle stops turning.
• Open wrench.
7. Close guides.
NOTICE: If drilling unit is set up in a side-slope,
the rear pipe box latch should be left latched to
help ensure that upper rows of drill pipe do not
fall.
NOTICE: Do not handle pipe while rotating.