Ditch Witch JT100AT - Manual (Page 114)

JT100/JT100 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Conduct a Bore - 113
Position Equipment
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Position Equipment
1. Review bore plan and select drilling unit position and fluid unit position.
2. Move equipment into selected positions.
Connect Fluid System
1. Connect fluid hose from mixing system to drilling
fluid pump. A 3” (76 mm) supply hose no more than
50’ (15 m) is required. To prevent pump
cavitation, hose must provide 30 psi (2 bar) of
continuous pressure at the drilling fluid pump inlet.
2. Install y-strainer between mixing unit and drilling
fluid pump. Position strainer so that drilling fluid
flows in the direction of the arrow. In most cases,
positioning strainer at outlet of mixing unit gives
best results.
Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury.
Know location of lines and stay away.
To help avoid injury: If an electrical strike occurs while drilling unit is connected to a fluid
system, the fluid system will also become electrified. Do not connect drilling unit to a
public or private (business or home) water supply.
IMPORTANT: Pump cavitation causes damage
to pump and other machine components and
reduces pump output.
IMPORTANT: Clean y-strainer regularly. See
page 197.