Ditch Witch JT30AT - Manual (Page 168)

JT30 /JT30 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Systems and Equipment - 168
Wireline Tracking
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4. The tracking specialist will:
• Turn the tracker control key to the ON
position (shown) to disable thrust and
rotation.
• Insert a section of wireline through the
pipe in the shuttles.
• Splice one end of the new wire to the
wireline in the clamped pipe.
• Insert the other end (rear of machine)
through the spindle, gearbox, and
water swivel.
• Turn the tracker control key to the OFF
position to enable thrust and rotation.
5. Use the pipeloading controls to move the
new pipe into position and makeup the
joint.
6. The tracking specialist will:
• Turn the tracker control key to the ON
position (shown) to disable thrust and
rotation.
• Remove slack in the wireline.
• Secure the wireline at the spindle.
• Connect the wireline to the offboard
computer.
• Turn the tracker control key to the OFF position to enable thrust and rotation.
7. Install next new section of pipe.
8. Continue process for duration of bore.
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