Ditch Witch JT60AT - Manual (Page 100)

Conduct a Bore - 100
JT60/JT60 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Assemble Drill String
Attach Transition Sub
Use either machine torque or Hydratong wrenches to attach transition sub.
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.
Hydratong
1. Lube joints with TJC.
2. Attach Hydratong to the joint in the join position and tighten joint. See “Hydratong Wrenches” on
page 141.
Attach Beacon Housing
1. Attach downhole tool to transition sub and hand tighten.
2. Attach Hydratong to the joint in the join position and tighten joint. See “Hydratong Wrenches” on
page 141.