Ditch Witch JT2020 - Manual (Page 145)

Systems and Equipment - 144
JT2020 Mach 1 Operator’s Manual
Pipeloader
CMW
Add Single Pipe
1. Place grid mats on the ground on pipe box side of
drilling unit.
2. Connect mats.
3. Connect bonding cable to drilling unit (shown in
inset).
4. Position entire drill pipe box on mat (shown).
5. Ensure pipe box is positioned properly. See “Shift
Pipe Box” on page 141.
6. Move shuttles out fully.
7. Lift pipe positioning aid (3, located on lower end of
pipeloader personnel restraint bar), rotate, and
lock into slot.
8. Pull pin (2) on shuttle, rotate auxiliary pipe loader
(1) down, and install pin.
9. Repeat process for other shuttle.
10. Lower pipe lifters.
11. Load a pipe in auxiliary pipe loaders with lower
end resting against pipe positioning aid.
12. Move auxiliary pipe loaders in fully.
13. Raise pipe.
14. Raise pipe into column.
15. Move shuttles all the way out.
16. Repeat steps 10-15 to load more pieces of pipe.
17. Move pipe to pipeloader grippers.
• Raise last pipe.
• Move shuttles out.
• Lower pipe into front grippers.
18. Before operating pipeloader:
• Close both auxiliary pipe loaders.
• Step away from drilling unit.
Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you.
Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away.