Ditch Witch JT2020 User Manual
Page 104
JT2020 Mach 1 Operator’s Manual
Conduct a Bore - 103
Add Pipe
CMW
5.
Connect new pipe to drill string:
6.
Press and hold quick fill fluid pump switch until pipe fills and fluid pressure begins to rise.
7.
Rotate spindle.
8.
Slowly move carriage forward. Adjust rotation speed control according to bit size and soil conditions.
9.
Engage and set cruise control as desired. See “Cruise Control” on page 146.
10. Monitor gauges.
11. Locate drill head with tracker at least every half-length of pipe.
12. Maintain drilling fluid and change drilling fluid tanks as necessary. See “Prime Drilling Fluid Pump” on
Manual Pipeloader Controls
Automated Pipeloader Control
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Move carriage forward until pipe joints
meet at front wrench.
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Rotate spindle clockwise. Carriage will
move forward as pipe threads tighten.
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Rotate clockwise until spindle stops
turning and joint is fully tightened.
•
Open grippers.
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Retract shuttles fully.
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Lower pipe lifters.
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Open wrench.
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Move carriage forward until pipe joints
meet at front wrench.
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Rotate spindle clockwise. Carriage will
move forward as pipe threads tighten.
•
Rotate clockwise until spindle stops
turning and joint is fully tightened.
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Press resume. Green control cycle light
will come on.
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Grippers will open, shuttles will retract,
pipe lifters will lower, and then green
control cycle light will flash.
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Open wrench.