Beacon housings, Jt5 operator’s manual – Ditch Witch JT5 User Manual

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JT5 Operator’s Manual

Systems and Equipment - 111

Downhole Tools

CMW

Installation

Remove all paint from mating surfaces before attaching any bit to housing. Install screws (p/n 107-277)
and tighten bolts to 120 ft•lb (163 N•m).

Beacon Housings

Beacon Installation

To ensure beacon is installed correctly in rock housing, place battery end of beacon away from bit end of
housing.

Soil

Description

sandy soil

sugar sand, blow sand, or other soils where sand is the predominant component

soft soil

sandy loam

medium soil

loams, loamy clays

hard soil

packed clays, gumbo, all compacted soils

rocky soil

chunk rock, glacial till, cobble, rip rap, gravel

soft rock

soft limestone, sandstone, shale, coral, caliche

hard rock

granite, schist, marble, hard limestone

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