Pump fluid to drilling unit, Connect mixing pump hose to drilling unit – Ditch Witch FM13V User Manual
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FM13V - OPERATION
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PUMP FLUID TO DRILLING UNIT
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PUMP FLUID TO DRILLING UNIT
PUMP FLUID TO DRILLING UNIT
Electric shock. Contacting electric
lines will cause death or serious injury. Know
location of lines and stay away.
NOTICE: If electrical strike occurs while fluid hose
is connected to drilling unit, fluid system will also
become electrified.
1. Connect mixing pump hose to drilling unit.
NOTICE To prevent damage to the drilling fluid pump, make sure
y-strainer is used in-line between mixing unit and drilling unit.
2. Open discharge valve of mixing pump, adjust engine throttle
to full to purge all air from the line when starting drilling fluid
pump on drilling unit. After flow is stable, adjust throttle to
give desired flow rate to drilling unit (approximately half
throttle).
IMPORTANT:
•
To reduce agitation in tank when using polymer-based drilling
fluids, partially close the tank jet valve.
•
Overmixing of polymer-based drilling fluids can reduce fluid
viscosity.
•
Close venturi valve when dry chemical hopper is not in use.
PUMP FLUID TO DRILLING UNIT
Electric shock. Contacting electric
lines will cause death or serious injury. Know
location of lines and stay away.
NOTICE: If electrical strike occurs while fluid hose
is connected to drilling unit, fluid system will also
become electrified.
1. Connect mixing pump hose to drilling unit.
NOTICE To prevent damage to the drilling fluid pump, make sure
y-strainer is used in-line between mixing unit and drilling unit.
2. Open discharge valve of mixing pump, adjust engine throttle
to full to purge all air from the line when starting drilling fluid
pump on drilling unit. After flow is stable, adjust throttle to
give desired flow rate to drilling unit (approximately half
throttle).
IMPORTANT:
•
To reduce agitation in tank when using polymer-based drilling
fluids, partially close the tank jet valve.
•
Overmixing of polymer-based drilling fluids can reduce fluid
viscosity.
•
Close venturi valve when dry chemical hopper is not in use.