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JT100/JT100 All Terrain

Operator’s Manual

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JT100/JT100 All Terrain Operator’s Manual Overview - 1

Overview

Chapter Contents

Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Equipment Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operator Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Bulleted Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

• Numbered Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

• “Continued” Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Serial Number Location

Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Drilling unit serial number is located as shown.

Item

date of manufacture date of purchase drilling unit serial number driver/loader serial number engine serial number

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Intended Use

The JT100/JT100 All Terrain is a self-contained horizontal directional drilling unit capable of drilling and backreaming through solid rock, cobblestone, broken rock, gravel, and other soil/rock mixes, as well as less extreme soil conditions. It is designed to install buried cable and pipe at distances to 2,000’ (610 m) depending on soil conditions and is intended for operation in ambient temperatures from 0° to 115°F (-18° to 46°C). Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use.

The unit can be used with Ditch Witch drilling fluid units and Ditch Witch operated, serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with its particular characteristics and acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.

tracking equipment. It should be

Equipment Modification

This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly or in accordance with the operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only be made by competent personnel possessing knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, equipment design functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.

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Unit Components

1. Driver/loader attachment (optional)

2. Pipeloader

3. Front and rear wrenches

4. Spindle

5. Rotation carriage

6. Thrust carriage

Operator Orientation

1. Front of unit

2. Right side of unit

3. Rear of unit

4. Left side of unit

7. Front and rear stabilizers

8. Tracks

9. Operator’s station

10. Drill frame

11. Anchoring system (optional)

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About This Manual

This manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See the beige Operation Overview pages for basic operating procedures. Cross references such as “See page 50” will direct you to detailed procedures.

Bulleted Lists

Bulleted lists provide helpful or important information or contain procedures that do not have to be performed in a specific order.

Numbered Lists

Numbered lists contain illustration callouts or list steps that must be performed in order.

“Continued” Indicators

indicates that a procedure is continued on the next page.

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Foreword

This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch

Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference. If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.

If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:

The Charles Machine Works, Inc. Attn: Marketing Department PO Box 66 Perry, OK 73077-0066 USA

The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. The Charles Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product improvements may have taken place after this manual was published. For the latest information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your Ditch Witch dealer.

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Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.

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JT100/JT100 All Terrain

(Tier 4i)

Operator’s Manual

Issue number 1.0/OM-3/14

Part number 053-2546

by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

, Ditch Witch, Jet Trac, Fluid Miser, Power Pipe, and CMW are registered

trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: US 5,490,569; 5,684,466; 5,740,703; 5,758,553; 5,794,719; 5,880,680; 6,085,852C1; 6,109,371; 6,179,065; 6,250,403; 6,250,404; 6,311,790; 6,411,094; 6,543,551; 6,550,547; 6,672,409; 6,739,413; 6,761, 231; 6,808,210; 6,827,158; 6,848,506; 6, 871,712; 7,011,166; 7,018,164; 7, 025,152; 7, 038,454; 7,240,742; 7,347,283; 7,392,858; 7,413,031; 7,600,584; 7,628,226; 7,759,824; 7,987,924; 8,201,644; 8,534,388; RE38,418; CA 2,156,398; 2,217,899; DE 603 04 320; 694 17 019; 695 29 633; 697 28 716; 698 29 107; 197 12 641; FR 674,093; GB 2,312,006; UK0674093; UK0984132; UK1466068; UK817901; EP927892; JP 3,458,247; other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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Overview

machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual

Foreword

part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact information

Safety

machine safety alerts and emergency procedures

Controls

machine controls, gauges, and indicators and how to use them

Operation Overview

an overview for completing a job with this machine: planning, setting up, installing product, and restoring the jobsite; with cross references to detailed procedures

Prepare

procedures for inspecting and classifying the jobsite, planning the installation path, and preparing the jobsite for work

Drive

procedures for startup, cold start, driving, and shutdown

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Transport

procedures for lifting, hauling, and towing

Conduct a Bore

procedures for drilling and backreaming

Systems and Equipment

downhole tools and drill pipe, anchor, electric strike, tracker control, and fluid systems

Complete the Job

procedures for backfilling and restoring the jobsite and rinsing and storing equipment

Service

service intervals and instructions for this machine including lubrication, replacement of wear items, and basic maintenance

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Specifications

machine specifications including weights, measurements, power ratings, and fluid capacities

Support

the warranty policy for this machine, and procedures for obtaining warranty consideration and training

Service Record

a record of major service performed on the machine

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Safety

Chapter Contents

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

• Electric Strike Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

• If an Electric Line is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

• If a Gas Line is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

• If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

• If Machine Catches on Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Machine Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Attachment Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Guidelines

Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:

• Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment.

• Contact your local One-Call (811 in USA) or the One-Call referral number (888-258-0808 in USA and Canada) to have underground utilities located before digging. Also contact any utilities that do not participate in the One-Call service. Mark proposed path with white paint prior to contacting One-Call or utilities.

• Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct tools and machinery, safety equipment, and work methods for jobsite.

• Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away.

• Wear personal protective equipment.

• Review jobsite hazards, safety and emergency procedures, and individual responsibilities with all personnel before work begins. Safety videos are available from your Ditch Witch

• Replace missing or damaged safety shields and safety signs.

• Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything that does not look or feel right.

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• Do not operate unit where flammable gas may be present.

• Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment use.

• Complete the equipment checklist located at www.ditchwitch.com/resources/safety.

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Emergency Procedures

Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that all safety precautions have been taken.

EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to stop position or push remote engine stop button (if equipped).

Electric Strike Description

Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury.

Know location of lines and stay away.

When working near electric cables, remember the following:

• Electricity follows all paths to ground, not just path of least resistance.

• Pipes, hoses, and cables will conduct electricity back to all equipment.

• Low voltage current can injure or kill. Many work-related electrocutions result from contact with less than 440 volts.

Most electric strikes are not noticeable, but indications of a strike include:

• power outage

• smoke

• explosion

• popping noises

• arcing electricity

If any of these occur, or if strike alarm sounds or flashes, assume an electric strike has occurred.

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Emergency Procedures

If an Electric Line is Damaged

If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are on drilling unit or bonded equipment, DO NOT MOVE. Remain on drilling machine and take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation.

• Warn people nearby that an electric strike has occurred.

• Have someone contact electric company.

• Reverse drilling direction and try to break contact. Do not touch drill pipe with hands or hand-held tools.

• Press electric strike system self test button.

• If alarm sounds again, stay where you are and wait for electric company to shut off power.

• If alarm does not sound and there is no other indication of a strike, wait at least one full minute

before moving away from equipment. Utility might use automatic reclosers which will restart current flow. If alarm sounds again while waiting, stay where you are until electric company shuts off power.

• If alarm does not sound but all lights in strike indicator are on, assume strike is continuing and stay

where you are until electric company shuts off power.

• Do not resume drilling or allow anyone into area until given permission by electric company.

If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are off drilling unit or bonded equipment, DO NOT TOUCH ANY EQUIPMENT connected to drilling unit. Take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation.

• Stay where you are unless you are wearing electric insulating boots. If you leave, do not return to area or allow anyone into area until given permission by electric company.

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Emergency Procedures

If a Gas Line is Damaged

Fire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and cause

burns. No smoking, no flame, no spark.

Explosion possible. Serious injury or equipment damage could occur.

Follow directions carefully.

If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation.

• Immediately shut off engine(s), if this can be done safely and quickly.

• Remove any ignition source(s), if this can be done safely and quickly.

• Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should leave the area.

• Leave jobsite as quickly as possible.

• Immediately call your local emergency phone number and utility company.

• If jobsite is along street, stop traffic from driving near jobsite.

• Do not return to jobsite until given permission by emergency personnel and utility company.

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Emergency Procedures

If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged

Do not look into cut ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable. Vision damage can occur. Contact utility company.

If Machine Catches on Fire

Perform emergency shutdown procedure and then take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation.

• Immediately move battery disconnect switch (if equipped and accessible) to disconnect position.

• If fire is small and fire extinguisher is available, attempt to extinguish fire.

• If fire cannot be extinguished, leave area as quickly as possible and contact emergency personnel.

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Driver/Loader Precautions

Intended Use

The driver/loader is to be used for driving anchors and loading and unloading pipe boxes only. Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use.

Preparation

Visually inspect driver/loader each day to determine that it is in good condition before it is used. Check the following:

• Make sure driver/loader is free of excess oil, grease, mud and debris before operation.

• Test driver/loader at the beginning of each shift to determine that the operating systems are in good working order.

• Check safety devices to ensure they are functioning and in place.

• Check boom, hoses and connecting pins for wear and damage.

Transportation

• Always store auxiliary stabilizer before moving unit.

• Always store driver/loader properly for transportation.

• Never drive with load suspended from driver/loader.

Jobsite Setup

• Always use unit stabilizers during driver/loader operation. Ensure that they are firmly positioned on solid footings.

• Always install auxiliary stabilizer for driver/loader operation on engine side of unit.

• If auxiliary stabilizer rests on curb or other object that prevents it from supporting load, consider blocking under the arm of the auxiliary stabilizer as near the outer end as possible to support load.

• If auxiliary stabilizer does not rest on ground due to holes or grades, it must be blocked up to provide level and firm support for the unit.

• When working in soft soil conditions, use wide pad under auxiliary stabilizer foot to prevent sinking.

• Ensure loads are securely attached before lifting.

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Driver/Loader Precautions

Operation

General

Riding on boom or load will result in death or serious

injury. No riders. Keep off.

• Never place chain link on tip of hook to lift load.

• Close hook throat before lifting load.

• Never use a sling bar or anything larger than the hook throat that could prevent hook latch from closing. This prevents damage to material being hoisted and helps prevent injury to personnel.

• No unqualified or unauthorized person shall be allowed to operate the loader/driver.

• Always comply with load chart capacities. Weight of heavy load can create enough tipping momentum to overturn drilling unit.

• Observe operating area obstructions or power lines that might be a hazard.

• Keep objects and personnel clear of driver/loader path during operation.

• Do not take your eyes off a moving load. Always look in the direction load is moving.

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Driver/Loader Precautions

• Never swing a load over people.

• Consider overall height of unit when moving under objects with low overhead clearance.

• Operate controls smoothly and do not stop load sharply in midair so that it swings.

• Fluid pressure from broken hydraulic line could pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away.

• Keep loader/driver boom length as short as possible for maximum lifting capacity and safety. Longer booms require additional care in accelerating and decelerating the swing motion and thus slow down the working cycle and reduce production.

• Never use loader/driver for towing or pulling a load sideways. Keep load directly under boom point at all times. Boom can fail far below its rated capacity if the driver/loader is side loaded.

• Always walk around unit and check for obstructions before moving load.

• Do not lift personnel with driver/loader.

• Know weight of rigging and load to avoid overloading driver/loader.

• Heavy loads can create enough tipping movement to overturn vehicle. Always install auxiliary stabilizer when lifting on the engine side of unit.

• Except for anchoring drilling unit, do not apply down force with boom extensions, lift, or outer boom function.

Driver/Loader Overload

If driver/loader becomes overloaded, driver/ loader components will not move in some directions (see illustration) until overload condition is overcome.

• Bring load closer to unit to overcome overload.

• Confirm load before continuing.

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Driver/Loader Precautions

Near Electrical Power Lines

Do not get boom near power lines. Death or serious injury will occur. Keep required distance between boom and power lines. Use a spotter.

Never operate the driver/loader within 10’ (3 m) of electric power lines carrying up to 50 kV. Add 1’ (305 mm) of clearance for each additional 30 kV or less (see table on left). Follow OSHA or other guidelines for working around power lines. Also observe minimum clearance requirements during transport (see table on right).

Normal voltage (phase to phase)

up to 50 kV 10’ 3 m 51-200 kV 15’ 4.6 m 201-350 kV 20’ 6 m 351-500 kV 25’ 7.6 m 501-750 kV 35’ 10.7 m 751-1000 kV 45’ 13.7 m

Do not enter the danger zone (A), unless one of the following conditions is met:

• An appointed person has confirmed that the electrical distribution and transmission lines have been deenergized and visibly grounded at the point of work.

• Insulating barriers (not a part of the attachment or driver/loader) have been erected to prevent physical contact with the lines.

Minimum operating clearance required

Normal voltage (phase to phase)

up to 0.75 kV 4’ 1.2 m

0.76-200 kV 6’ 1.8 m 50-345 kV 10’ 3.8 m 346-750 kV 16’ 4.9 m 751-1000 kV 20’ 6.1 m unknown 20’ 6.1 m

Minimum transporting clearance required

Maintenance

• Before working on the driver/loader, lower boom to the ground, turn driver/loader controls off and relieve hydraulic pressure from circuits.

• Never weld, modify, or use unauthorized components on driver/loader attachment. This will void any warranty or liability, and driver/loader failure could result.

• Check hook before each use for distortions or cracks.

• Stop all operations when cleaning, adjusting or lubricating the machine.

• Install all guards before returning driver/loader to service.

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Safety Alert Classifications

These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, carefully read and follow all instructions. YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE.

Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. Learn what each level means.

indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This

signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.

indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Watch for two other words: NOTICE and IMPORTANT. NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to

property damage).

IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way.

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Machine Safety Alerts

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Machine Safety Alerts

Moving tools will kill or injure. Shut off drill string

power when anyone can be struck by moving or thrown tools. Never use pipe wrenches on drill string.

Moving parts could cut off hand. Keep hands away.

Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay

away.

Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all

controls. Your safety is at stake.

Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious

injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

Electric shock will cause death or serious injury.

Disconnect all power to this equipment before servicing.

Crushing weight could cause death or serious

injury. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away.

Tiedown location. See Transport chapter for more information.

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Machine Safety Alerts

Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool

or wear gloves.

Fire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and

cause burns. No smoking, no flame, no spark.

Crushing weight could cause death or serious

injury. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away.

Fall possible. Riders can fall from machine and be

injured or killed. Only operator is allowed on machine.

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Attachment Safety Alerts

Driver/Loader Attachment

Riding on boom or load will result in death or

serious injury. No riders. Keep off.

Moving parts could cut off hand. Keep hands away.

Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake.

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Attachment Safety Alerts

Do not get boom near power lines. Death or

serious injury will occur. Keep required distance between boom and power lines. Use a spotter.

Auxiliary stabilizer must be properly installed with contact on firm surface before operating pipebox loader on the engine side of the unit. Working loads should be limited to those shown.

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Controls

Chapter Contents

Set-Up Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Tethered Driver/Loader Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Left Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

• Pipeloading Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

• Drilling Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

• Operation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Right Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

• Engine Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

• Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

• Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

• Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Fluid Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

JT/AT System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Override Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Miscellaneous Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

ESID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Setup Console

1. Engine throttle switch

2. Remote engine stop switch

3. Auxiliary light switch

4. Left rear stabilizer control

5. Right rear stabilizer control

Item Description Notes

1. Engine throttle switch To increase engine

speed, press To decrease engine

speed, press

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6. Left front stabilizer control

7. Right front stabilizer control

8. Auxiliary hydraulic pressure gauge

9. Levels

IMPORTANT: Throttle switch at operator’s station must be in center position for this switch to control speed.

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Setup Console

Item Description Notes

2. Remote engine stop switch

3. Auxiliary light switch To turn on, press

4. Left rear stabilizer control

To stop engine, press. To restart engine, turn ignition

off and then back to start.

To turn off, press

To lower, push. To raise, pull.

IMPORTANT:

• If this switch is used to stop drilling unit, be sure to turn ignition switch off if machine will be left unattended for long periods of time. Battery discharge can occur.

• If wrenches are engaged when remote stop is pressed, wrenches will remain engaged but could gradually open.

Lower both rear stabilizers to the ground together and then adjust individually.

5. Right rear stabilizer control

To lower, push. To raise, pull.

Lower both rear stabilizers to the ground together and then adjust individually.

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Setup Console

Item Description Notes

6. Left front stabilizer control

7. Right front stabilizer control

8. Auxiliary hydraulic pressure gauge

To lower, push. To raise, pull.

Displays hydraulic fluid pressure to any hydraulic function in use, including front and rear stabilizers, optional pipeloader, stationary and rotating wrenches, and optional driver/loader attachment.

Lower both front stabilizers to the ground together and then adjust individually.

9. Levels Indicates that drilling unit is

level if bubble rests between the lines as shown.

Use stabilizer controls to set machine as level as possible, both front to back and side to side.

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NOTICE: Failure to stabilize drilling unit in a level position may hinder driver/loader swing capabilities.

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Tethered Driver/Loader Control

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1. Power switch

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6. Driver/Loader arm swing control switch

2. Remote engine stop switch

3. Auxiliary control switch

4. Anchor driver control switch

5. Extension control switch

IMPORTANT:

• Tethered driver/loader controller will not work if operator is in drilling unit seat and driver/loader enable switch is not enabled.

• Before operating driver/loader, release stow strap on driver/loader boom.

7. Outer boom control switch

8. Inner boom control switch

9. Speed control

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Tethered Driver/Loader Control

Item Description Notes

1. Power switch To turn on power to driver/

loader, push to left. To turn off power to driver/

loader, push to right.

2. Remote engine stop switch

3. Auxiliary control switch Not used. This switch is reserved for future

4. Anchor driver control switch

To stop engine, push to right.

auxiliary functions.

To drive anchor (rotate clockwise), push up and press speed control.

To remove anchor (rotate counterclockwise), push down and press speed control.

To stop, release switch or speed control.

5. Inner boom control switch

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To lower, push up and press speed control.

To raise, push down and press speed control.

To stop, release switch or speed control.

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Tethered Driver/Loader Control

Item Description Notes

6. Outer boom control switch

7. Loader/Driver arm swing control switch

8. Extension control switch

To lower, push up and press speed control.

To raise, push down and press speed control.

To stop, release switch or speed control.

To swing counterclockwise, push to left and press speed control.

To swing clockwise, push to right and press speed control.

To stop, release switch or speed control.

To extend, push up and press speed control.

IMPORTANT: Arm will not swing more than 360°.

To retract, push down and press speed control.

To stop, release switch or speed control.

9. Speed control To start any driver/loader

function, pull gently. To increase speed, pull closer

to handle. To stop, release.

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Overhead Console

1. Light switch

2. Upper windshield wiper switch

Item Description Notes

1. Light switch To turn on, press

To turn off, press

2. Upper windshield wiper switch

To spray wiper fluid on windshield, press

To start wiper blade, move to center.

To stop wiper blade, press

3. Lower windshield wiper switch

4. Cab pivot control switch

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Overhead Console

Item Description Notes

3. Lower windshield wiper switch

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4. Cab pivot control switch

To spray wiper fluid on windshield, press

To start wiper blade, move to center.

To stop wiper blade, press

To move cab into drilling position, disengage cab pivot lock and press

To move cab into driving position, press

See “Cab pivot lock” on page 44 for more information.

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Left Control Console

Pipeloading Controls

1. Shuttle stop switch

2. Add pipe/manual/remove pipe switch

3. Pipe lift switch

4. Pipe gripper switch

5. Pipe shuttle switch

6. Front frame tilt switch

Item Description Notes

1. Shuttle stop switch To lower shuttle stop,

press To raise shuttle stop,

press

7. Back frame tilt switch

8. Pipe lubricator switch

9. Front wrench clamp switch

10. Rear wrench clamp switch

11. Rear wrench rotation switch

IMPORTANT: Look at pipe row indicator on drill frame to see which row shuttles will stop under.

IMPORTANT: Shuttles will not function unless shuttle guard bar on outside of pipe box is in operating position.

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

2. Add pipe/manual/ remove pipe switch

To select “add pipe” automated pipeloader function, press green part of switch.

To use manual pipeloader controls, move to center.

To select “remove pipe”

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automated pipeloader function, press white part of switch.

3. Pipe lift switch To lower, press

To raise, press

4. Pipe gripper switch To close, press

To open, press

5. Pipe shuttle switch To move toward pipe

box, press To move toward spindle,

press

See “Add Pipe” on page 122.

See “Remove Pipe” on page 130.

IMPORTANT: Shuttles will not function unless shuttle guard bar on outside of pipe box is in operating position.

6. Front frame tilt switch To lower front of drill

frame, press To raise front of drill

frame, press

7. Back frame tilt switch To lower rear of drill

frame, press To raise rear of drill

frame, press

8. Pipe lubricator switch To spray joint compound

on threads at saver sub and wrenches, press

9. Front wrench clamp

To unclamp, press

switch

To clamp, press

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

10. Rear wrench clamp switch

11. Rear wrench rotation switch

To unclamp, press To clamp, press

To rotate counterclockwise, press

To rotate clockwise, press

To stop rotation, release.

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Left Control Console

JT Drilling Controls

1. Spindle brake switch

2. Set/resume switch

3. Rotation speed control

4. Rotation tachometer

Item Description Notes

1. Spindle brake switch To engage, press

IMPORTANT: Use when making

directional change.

To disengage, press

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2. Set/resume switch To resume operation or

See “Cruise Control” on page 172. increase operation levels, press green part of switch.

To set operating conditions or reduce operation levels, press white part of switch.

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

3. Rotation speed control To increase, turn clockwise.

To decrease, turn counterclockwise.

4. Rotation tachometer Displays spindle speed.

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Left Control Console

AT Drilling Controls

1. Outer spindle brake switch

2. Set/resume switch

3. Outer rotation speed control

4. Outer spindle tachometer

5. Inner spindle tachometer

Item Description Notes

1. Outer spindle brake switch

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To engage, press To disengage, press

6. Inner rotation pressure gauge

7. Inner rotation speed control

8. Manual inner rotation switch

9. Inner spindle switch

IMPORTANT: Use when making directional change.

• Prevents outer spindle from turning when inner spindle or mud motor is in use.

• Is temporarily released when front wrench is closed to allow pipe change.

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

2. Set/resume switch To resume operation or

increase operation levels, press green part of switch.

To set operating conditions or reduce operation levels, press white part of switch.

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3. Outer rotation speed

To increase, turn clockwise.

control

To decrease, turn counterclockwise.

4. Outer spindle

Displays outer spindle speed.

tachometer

See “Cruise Control” on page 172.

5. Inner spindle tachometer

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Displays inner spindle speed.

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

6. Inner spindle rotation pressure gauge

psi x 1000

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bar x 100

7. Inner rotation speed control

8. Manual inner rotation switch

Displays inner spindle rotation pressure.

To increase, turn clockwise. To decrease, turn

counterclockwise.

To rotate counterclockwise, move switch to left.

IMPORTANT: Inner spindle switch must be in manual position.

To rotate clockwise, move switch to right.

9. Inner spindle switch To turn on, press top.

To turn off, move to center. To manually dither, press

bottom and toggle manual inner rotation switch left and right.

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IMPORTANT: To restart inner rotation after operator has left seat, turn inner rotation off and then on.

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Left Control Console

Operation Controls

1. Cab pivot lock

2. Engine throttle switch

3. Horn

Item Description Notes

1. Cab pivot lock To move cab into drilling

position, press down and pivot cab into position.

Lock automatically engages when cab moves into drive position.

2. Engine throttle switch To increase engine

speed, press To decrease engine

speed, press

4. Fluid flow control

5. Drill/drive selector

See “Cab pivot control switch” on page 35 for more information.

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To further increase or decrease speed, press additional times.

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

3. Horn To sound horn, press.

4. Fluid flow control To increase flow, turn

clockwise. To decrease flow, turn

counterclockwise.

5. Drill/drive selector To drill, press

To set parking brake, move to center.

To drive, press

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Left Control Console

Climate Controls

1. Climate fan speed selector

2. Climate control control selector

Item Description Notes

1. Climate control fan speed selector

2. Climate control selector To start heater, press

To select high fan speed, press

To select medium speed, move to center.

To select low speed, press

To turn climate control off, move to center.

To start air conditioning, press

3. Heater temperature control

4. Air conditioner temperature control

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Left Control Console

Item Description Notes

3. Heater temperature control

4. Air conditioner temperature control

To make air warmer, turn clockwise.

To make air cooler, turn counterclockwise.

To make air cooler, turn clockwise.

To make air warmer, turn counterclockwise.

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Right Control Console

Engine Display

1. Tachometer

2. Drilling fluid flow display

3. Hour meter

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

5. Engine oil pressure gauge

6. DPF regen mode key

Item Description Notes

1. Tachometer Displays engine speed.

2. Drilling fluid flow display

3. Hour meter Displays number of hours

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Displays the estimated GPM or LPM of drilling fluid being pumped.

engine has been running.

7. Soft key

8. Main menu key

9. Soft key

10. Day/Night mode key

11. Voltmeter display

12. Fuel gauge

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Right Control Console

Item Description Notes

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

5. Engine oil pressure gauge

6. DPF regen mode key Toggles between automatic

7. Soft key Press to select a soft key

8. Main menu key Press from main screen

9. Soft key Press to select a soft key

10. Day/Night mode key Press from main screen

Displays engine coolant temperature.

Displays engine oil pressure. Full load reading should be 60-80 psi

(ECU-controlled) and inhibited DPF regeneration modes.

command.

(gauges) to select main menu.

command.

(gauges) to toggle between day and night modes.

Normal coolant temperature is 180°230° F (82°-110° C).

(4.1-5.5 bar). Inhibited mode allows the operator to

delay regeneration. The system will continue to alert the operator that regeneration is required until the regeneration is started.

Soft key commands change with each menu screen and are displayed next to the key.

11. Voltmeter display Shows system voltage. Normal voltage is 13-14V with engine

running.

12. Fuel gauge Displays amount of fuel

remaining in tank.

Most engine display functions are self-explanatory. For more information about functions, see the manufacturer’s instructions at www.fwmurphy.com.

See “Approved Fuel” on page 189.

Main Menu

IMPORTANT: Soft key commands change with each menu screen and are displayed next to the key.

Item Description Notes

10. System settings key Press to select system

settings menu.

9. User settings key Press to select user settings

menu.

System settings menu displays information about the system. Diagnostic information is only available to dealer technicians.

User settings menu allows user to change the language and unit settings, and to set the time and date.

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Right Control Console

Item Description Notes

8. Main screen key Press to return to main

screen (gauges).

7. Engine diagnostics key Press to select engine

diagnostics menu.

6. System operating info Press to show combined

system information screen.

Status Indicators

For dealer technician use only.

Indicators

DPF Regen inhibited See engine manual.

DPF Regen indicator See engine manual.

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Hydraulic filter restriction

High hydraulic temperature

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Right Control Console

Gauges and Indicators

1. Drilling fluid pressure gauge

2. Thrust pressure gauge

Item Description Notes

1. Drilling fluid pressure gauge

2. Thrust pressure gauge Displays hydraulic fluid

Displays discharge pressure of drilling fluid pump.

pressure to thrust motor during thrust and pullback.

3. Rotation pressure gauge

4. Engine display

IMPORTANT: Monitor this gauge and drilling fluid flowmeter carefully to see if values are rising or falling at the same time. If they are not, nozzle might be plugged.

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Right Control Console

Item Description Notes

3. Rotation pressure gauge

4. Engine display Displays engine speed,

Displays hydraulic fluid pressure to rotation motor when spindle is turning.

engine data and diagnostic codes.

See “Engine Display” on page 178 and “Engine Diagnostic Codes” on page 177 for more information.

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Right Control Console

Lights

1. Control cycle light (green)

2. Diagnostic light (red)

3. Shuttle home status light

4. Rear home status light

Item Description Notes

1. Control cycle light (green)

If nothing is being controlled, light is off.

If system is waiting for an action before starting cycle, light flashes on and off.

If something is being controlled, light is on.

If control cycle is interrupted, light flashes twice quickly.

5. Front home status light

6. Front wrench status light

7. Drilling fluid pump status light

See “Diagnostic Codes” on page 173.

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Right Control Console

Item Description Notes

2. Diagnostic light (red) If system is OK, light is off.

If controller is not getting power, light is on.

If a non-essential diagnostic code is recorded, light flashes on and off for 10 seconds.

If an essential diagnostic code is recorded, light continually flashes on for three seconds and off for half a second.

See “Diagnostic Codes” on page 173.

3. Shuttle home status light

4. Rear home status light If carriage is at rear of drill

5. Front home status light If carriage is at front of drill

If shuttle is retracted, light is on.

If shuttle is extended, light is off.

frame, light is on. If carriage is away from rear

of drill frame, light is off.

frame, light is on. If carriage is away from front

of drill frame, light is off.

IMPORTANT: This light indicates the shuttle is under the pipe box and out of the path of the carriage. It does not mean the shuttle is under the correct pipe row.

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Right Control Console

Item Description Notes

6. Front wrench status light

7. Drilling fluid pump status light

If front wrench is closed and pressured up, light is on.

If front wrench is open or pressure has dropped, light is off.

If pump is on, light is on. If pump is off, light is off.

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Right Control Console

Controls

1. Dual speed carriage control

2. Drilling fluid quick fill switch

3. Drilling fluid pump switch

4. Track and carriage control

Item Description Notes

1. Dual speed carriage control

To increase carriage travel speed, push and hold.

To return to normal carriage speed, release.

5. Shutdown override switch

6. Ignition switch

7. Remote engine stop switch

Use during bore or pullback when no

pipe is in spindle to save time. IMPORTANT: Drill/drive selector must

be in drill position.

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Right Control Console

Item Description Notes

2. Drilling fluid quick fill switch

3. Drilling fluid pump switch

4. Track and carriage control

For full pump flow to fill pipe with fluid, press and hold.

To return fluid flow to flow control setting, release.

To turn on, press once. To turn off, press once.

Track control:

• To move forward, push.

• To move backward, pull.

• To steer, move right or left while moving.

IMPORTANT: To adjust flow, see “Fluid flow control” on page 45.

IMPORTANT:

• Drill/drive selector must be in drive position. See “Steer Unit” on page 102 for more information.

• Cab must be in drive position.

Carriage control:

• To move carriage forward, push.

• To move carriage backward, pull.

• To rotate spindle counterclockwise (breakout), move right.

• To rotate spindle clockwise (makeup), move left.

IMPORTANT:

• Drill/drive selector must be in drill position. See “Operate Carriage Control” on page 115 for more information.

• Cab can be in either position.

• Shuttle guard bar on outside of pipe box must be lowered.

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Right Control Console

Item Description Notes

5. Shutdown override switch

Temporarily override engine shutdown, press and hold

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6. Ignition switch To start engine, insert key and

turn clockwise. To stop engine, turn key

counterclockwise.

7. Remote engine stop

To stop engine, press.

switch

To restart engine, turn ignition off and then back to start.

IMPORTANT: Restart engine with ignition switch after it has been turned off with remote engine stop switch.

IMPORTANT: If this switch is used to stop drilling unit, be sure to turn ignition switch off if machine will be left unattended for long periods of time. Battery discharge can occur.

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Fluid Pump

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1. Light switch

2. Wash wand switch

Item Description Notes

1. Light switch To turn on, press

To turn off, press

3. Fluid pressure gauge

Controls light at fluid pump work station.

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Fluid Pump

Item Description Notes

2. Wash wand switch To spray, press

To turn off, press

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3. Fluid pressure gauge Displays drilling fluid pressure

supplied to the pump.

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JT/AT System

1. Mode selector switch 2. Inner rotation hourmeter

Item Description Notes

1. Mode selector switch To select AT mode, press left.

To select AT DIRT mode, move to center.

To select JT mode, press right.

2. Inner rotation hourmeter

Displays inner rotation operating time.

Use AT or AT DIRT drilling mode when using AT pipe with inner shaft.

Use JT drilling mode when using JT pipe without inner shaft.

IMPORTANT: See “Prepare Drilling Unit” on page 98 for how to set up unit for each drilling mode.

Use these times to schedule service for downhole tool and inner shaft. See “Service” on page 185.

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Seat

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1. Seat slide control 2. Seat recline control

Item Description Notes

1. Seat slide control To slide forward or backward,

move left. To lock seat in position, move

right.

2. Seat recline control To recline or raise seatback,

lift. To lock seatback in position,

release.

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Emergency Exit

Push rear window out and exit to rear of cab.

Override Box

1. Drive override connector

2. Drill override connector

3. Drilling fluid flow override switch

Item Description Notes

1. Drive override connector

2. Drill override connector Allows drill function override

3. Drilling fluid flow override switch

Allows drive function override when box is attached.

when box is attached. To turn fluid on, move right.

To turn fluid off, move left.

4. Thrust/pullback or right track override switch

5. Rotation or left track override switch

Use switches 4 and 5 to control tracks.

Use switches 3, 4 and 5 to control drill functions.

Connect to drill connector (2) to control fluid flow.

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Override Box

Item Description Notes

4. Thrust/pullback or right track override switch

5. Rotation or left track override switch

For thrust or to move track forward, move up.

For pullback or to move track backward, move down.

For counterclockwise rotation or to move track forward, move up.

For clockwise rotation or to move track backward, move down.

Connect to drill connector (2) to control thrust/pullback.

Connect to drive connector (1) to control right track.

Connect to drill connector (2) to control rotation.

Connect to drive connector (1) to control left track.

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Miscellaneous Controls

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Item Description Notes

1. Auxiliary outlets Supplies power to work lights

or other 12V devices.

2. Auxiliary outlet Supplies power to 12V

devices.

3. Driver/Loader enable switch

To enable, press To disable, press

Outlet has power only when ignition switch is on.

Enables tethered driver/loader controls to function.

IMPORTANT: Disable driver/loader when not in use.

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Engine Diagnostic Connector

Item Description Notes

Engine diagnostic connector Connects diagnostic test

equipment to unit.

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Battery

Item Description Notes

Battery disconnect switch To connect, move switch so

that indicator points right. To disconnect, move switch

so that indicator points left.

Use when servicing unit and during long-term storage.

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ESID

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1. Alphanumeric display

2. Strike indicator

3. Alarm interrupt button

4. Voltage problem indicator

Item Description Notes

1. Alphanumeric display Display amount of current

and voltage being detected as a percentage of strike condition.

5. Current problem indicator

6. OK indicator

7. Electrical power supply indicator

8. Self test button

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The line with the “V” shows voltage reading and the line with the “A” shows current reading.

2. Strike indicator Red lights come on as values

in display increase. Light in triangle represents

strike warning condition and will trigger alarm(s) and strobe(s).

Remember that system can go from one or two lights to an electric strike immediately.

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NOTICE: The ESID does not indicate proximity to electric lines. System will activate only when voltage and/or amperage detected at the drilling unit are above threshold minimum limits.

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ESID

Item Description Notes

3. Alarm interrupt button To turn off strike alarm at

drilling unit, press.

4. Voltage problem indicator

5. Current problem indicator

6. OK indicator Green light means system

Red light indicates a voltage indicator problem.

Red light indicates a current indicator problem.

self test detected no problems.

See “Troubleshoot Strike System” on page 148.

Strike system is operating.

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ESID

Item Description Notes

7. Electrical power supply indicator

8. Self test button To start manual self test,

Green light means control box has sufficient electrical power for operation.

Strike system is operating if OK indicator is also on.

press. To reset system after a strike

has been detected, press.

Checks all systems and circuits except voltage limiter.

NOTICE: See “If an Electric Line is Damaged” on page 18.

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Operation Overview

Chapter Contents

Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Setting Up at Jobsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Backreaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Leaving Jobsite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Storing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Planning

1. Gather information about jobsite. See page 77.

2. Inspect jobsite. See page 78.

3. Classify jobsite. See page 80.

4. Plan bore path. See page 83.

5. Check supplies and prepare equipment. See page 95.

6. Load equipment. See page 107.

Setting Up at Jobsite

1. Prepare jobsite. See page 94.

2. Unload drilling unit from trailer. See page 109.

3. Assemble drill string. See page 117.

4. Position drilling unit and frame. See page 113.

5. Assemble strike system. See page 146.

6. Anchor drilling unit. See page 135.

7. Connect fluid system. See page 113.

8. Calibrate tracker with beacon that will be installed in beacon housing. See tracker operator’s manual.

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Drilling

1. Start system. See page 114.

2. Engage tracker control if desired. See page 157.

3. Drill first pipe. See page 120.

• JT mode

• AT dirt mode

• AT mode

4. Swab the hole to remove cuttings (AT mode only). See page 121.

5. Record bore path. See page 126.

6. Enable automated pipeloader system. See page 121.

7. Add pipe. See page 122.

8. Drill remaining pipes in pipe box.

• Correct direction. See page 124.

• Engage cruise control. See page 172.

9. Remove empty pipe box and add full box (see page 139) to complete bore.

10. Surface drill head. See page 127.

• Remove drill head.

• Grease downhole tool (AT mode). See page 191.

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Backreaming

1. Assemble backream string. See page 128.

2. Start drilling unit and adjust throttle.

3. Set drilling fluid flow. Check that fluid flows through all nozzles. See page 160.

4. Remove pipe from bore. See page 130.

5. Remove full pipe box and add empty box (see page 139) to complete backream.

6. Remove pullback device. See page 132.

Backreaming Tips

• Plan backreaming job before drilling. Plan bore path as straight as possible. Check bend limits of pullback material. Check that appropriate pullback devices are on hand.

• Keep all bends as gradual as possible.

• Drilling fluid quality is a key factor in backreaming success. Contact your Ditch Witch® dealer for information on testing water, selecting additives, and mixing drilling fluid.

• Backreaming requires more fluid than drilling. Make sure enough fluid is used.

Leaving Jobsite

1. Remove anchors. See page 135.

2. Rinse unit and downhole tools. See page 181.

3. Disassemble strike system (see page 146) and disconnect from fluid system (see page 183).

4. Stow tools. See page 183.

5. Load unit onto trailer. See page 107.

Storing Equipment

1. For cold weather storage, antifreeze drilling unit. See page 180.

2. For long-term storage, disconnect battery disconnect switch.

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Prepare

Chapter Contents

Gather Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

• Review Job Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

• Notify One-Call Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

• Examine Pullback Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

• Arrange for Traffic Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

• Plan for Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Inspect Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

• Identify Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

• Select Start and End Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Classify Jobsite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

• Inspect Jobsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

• Select a Classification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

• Apply Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Plan Bore Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

• Recommended Bend Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

• Entry Pitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

• Minimum Setback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

• Minimum Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

• Bore Path Calculator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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Prepare Jobsite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

• Mark Bore Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

• Prepare Entry Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment . . . . . . . 95

• Check Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

• Prepare Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

• Select Drilling Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

• Prepare Drilling Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

• Assemble Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Gather Information

A successful job begins before the bore. The first step in planning is reviewing information already available about the job and jobsite.

Review Job Plan

Review blueprints or other plans and make sure you have taken bore enlargement during backreaming and pullback into account. Check for information about existing or planned structures, elevations, or proposed work that may be taking place at the same time.

Notify One-Call Services

Contact your local One-Call (811 in USA) or the One-Call referral number (888-258-0808 in USA and Canada) to have underground utilities located before digging. Also contact any utilities that do not participate in the One-Call service.

Examine Pullback Material

Ask for a sample of the material you will be pulling back. Check its weight and stiffness. Contact the manufacturer for bend radius information. Check that you have appropriate pullback devices.

Arrange for Traffic Control

If working near a road or other traffic area, contact local authorities about safety procedures and regulations.

Plan for Emergency Services

Have the telephone numbers for local emergency and medical facilities on hand. Check that you will have access to a telephone.

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Inspect Site

Inspect jobsite before transporting equipment. Check for the following:

• overall grade or slope

• changes in elevation such as hills or open trenches

• obstacles such as buildings, railroad crossings, or streams

• signs of utilities (See “Inspect Jobsite” on page 80.)

• traffic

• access

• soil type and condition

• water supply

• sources of locator interference (rebar, railroad tracks, etc.)

Take soil samples from several locations along bore path to determine best bit and backreamer combinations.

Identify Hazards

Identify safety hazards and classify jobsite. See “Classify Jobsite” on page 80.

Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

To help avoid injury:

• Wear personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety eye wear, and hearing protection.

• Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing.

• Notify One-Call and companies which do not subscribe to One-Call.

• Comply with all utility notification regulations before digging or drilling.

• Verify location of previously marked underground hazards.

• Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away.

Remember, jobsite is classified by hazards in place -- not by line being installed.

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Inspect Site

Select Start and End Points

Select one end to use as a starting point. Consider the following when selecting a starting point:

Slope

Fluid system should be parked on a level site. Consider how slope will affect drilling unit setup, bending pipe, and fluid flow out of hole.

Traffic

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic must be a safe distance from drilling equipment. Allow at least 10’ (3 m) buffer zone around equipment.

Space

Check that starting and ending points allow enough space for gradual pipe bending. See “Minimum Setback” on page 90.

Check that there is enough space to work and to set up electric strike system.

Comfort

Consider shade, wind, fumes, and other site features. Drill downhill when possible so fluid will flow away from drilling unit.

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Inspect Jobsite

• Follow U.S. Department of Labor regulations on excavating and trenching (Part 1926, Subpart P) and other similar regulations.

• Inspect jobsite and perimeter for evidence of underground hazards, such as: – “buried utility” notices

– utility facilities without overhead lines – gas or water meters – junction boxes – drop boxes – light poles – manhole covers – sunken ground

• Have an experienced locating equipment operator sweep area within 20’ (6 m) to each side of bore path. Verify previously marked line and cable locations.

• Mark location of all buried utilities and obstructions.

• Classify jobsite.

Select a Classification

Jobsites are classified according to underground hazards present.

If working. . . then classify jobsite as . . .

within 10’ (3 m) of a buried electric line electric within 10’ (3 m) of a natural gas line natural gas in sand or granite which is capable of producing crystalline silica

(quartz) dust within 10’ (3 m) of any other hazard other

NOTICE: If you have any doubt about jobsite classification, or if jobsite might contain unmarked hazards, take steps outlined previously to identify hazards and classify jobsite before working.

crystalline silica (quartz) dust

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Apply Precautions

Once classified, precautions appropriate for jobsite must be taken.

Electric Jobsite Precautions

Electric shock will cause death or serious injury. Stay

away.

In addition to using a directional drilling system with an electric strike system, use one or both of these methods.

• Expose line by careful hand digging or soft excavation. Use beacon to track bore path. Have someone observe clearance between drill head and backreamer when crossing a line.

• Have service shut down while work is in progress. Have electric company test lines before returning them to service.

Natural Gas Jobsite Precautions

Fire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and cause

burns. No smoking, no flame, no spark.

In addition to using a directional drilling system and positioning equipment upwind from gas lines, use one or both of these methods.

• Expose lines by careful hand digging or soft excavation. Use beacon to track bore path. Have someone observe clearance between drill head and backreamer when crossing a line.

• Have gas shut off while work is in progress. Have gas company test lines before returning them to service.

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Crystalline Silica (Quartz) Dust Precautions

Use breathing protection when exposed to silica dust.

Follow OSHA or other guidelines for exposure to crystalline silica when trenching, sawing or drilling through material that might produce dust containing crystalline silica (quartz).

Other Jobsite Precautions

You may need to use different methods to safely avoid other underground hazards. Talk with those knowledgeable about hazards present at each site to determine which precautions should be taken or if job should be attempted.

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Plan Bore Path

Plan the bore path, from entry to end, before drilling begins. The Ditch Witch® Trac Management System Plus is available for planning your bore path. This special software can be run in the field using a laptop

computer equipped with Windows® 95 or higher operating system. See your Ditch Witch dealer for details. If not using Trac Management System Plus, mark the bore path on the ground with spray paint or flags, or

record it on paper for operator reference. For complicated bores, consult an engineer. Have the jobsite surveyed and bore path calculated. Be sure

the engineer knows minimum entry pitch, bend limits of drill pipe, bend and tension limits of pullback material, pipe lengths, and location of all underground utilities.

For less complicated bores, plan the bore based on four measurements:

• recommended bend limit

• entry pitch

• minimum setback

• minimum depth

IMPORTANT: See the following pages for more information about these measurements. If not using Trac Management System Plus, see “Bore Path Calculator - Power Pipe®” on page 91 and use these measurements to help plan your bore.

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Recommended Bend Limits

Ditch Witch drill pipes are designed to bend slightly during operation. Slight bending allows for steering and correcting direction. Bending beyond recommended limits will cause damage that might not be visible. This damage adds up and will later lead to sudden drill pipe failure.

IMPORTANT: Consider recommended bend limits during any bend, not just during bore entry.

Pipe Pitch

Ditch Witch® drill pipe is tested to bend at a maximum percent pitch.

• For JT100 Power Pipe® drill pipe, make sure pitch (A) changes no more than 7% over the full length of each pipe.

• For JT100 Power Pipe Forged drill pipe, make sure pitch (A) changes no more than 7.6% over the full length of each pipe.

• For JT100 All Terrain drill pipe, make sure pitch (A) changes no more than 7% over the full length of each pipe.

NOTICE: Bending drill pipe more sharply than recommended will damage pipe and cause failure over time. Changes in pitch must be equally distributed over the length of a pipe. Maximum changes in pitch within 1-2’ (300-600 mm) of pipe create sharp bends that will damage pipe.

Monitor the pitch of each pipe with the remote display on the operator’s console. See tracker manual.

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Plan Bore Path

Bend Radius

JT100 Power Pipe® drill pipes have a tested minimum bend radius of 205’ (62.5 m). This means that a 90° bend in the bore path:

• has a radius (A) of 205’ (62.5 m)

• requires approximately 325’ (99 m) of drill pipe

(B).

JT100 Power Pipe Forged drill pipes have a tested minimum bend radius of 197’ (60 m). This means that a 90° bend in the bore path:

• has a radius (A) of 197’ (60 m)

• requires approximately 310’ (94.5 m) of drill

pipe (B).

JT100 All Terrain drill pipes have a tested minimum bend radius of 205’ (62.5). This means that a 90° bend in the bore path:

• has a radius (A) of 205’ (62.5 m)

• requires approximately 325’ (99 m) of drill pipe (B).

NOTICE: Bending drill pipe more sharply than recommended will damage the pipe and cause failure over time.

• If bend radius is reduced, drill pipe life is reduced.

• If bend radius is increased, drill pipe life is increased.

IMPORTANT: Use the charts on the next page to keep bends within safe limits.

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Pipe-By-Pipe Bend Limits - Power Pipe

Pipe

(C)

1 14 ft 9 in (4.5 m) 0 ft 6 in (0.2 m) 12 155 ft 11 in (47.5 m) 71 ft 11 in (21.9 m) 2 29 ft 5 in (9.0 m) 2 ft 1 in (0.6 m) 13 165 ft 1 in (50.3 m) 83 ft 6 in (25.4 m) 3 43 ft 11 in (13.4 m) 4 ft 9 in (1.5 m) 14 173 ft 5 in (52.9 m) 95 ft 8 in (29.2 m) 4 58 ft 3 in (17.8 m) 8 ft 5 in (2.6 m) 15 180 ft 10 in (55.1 m) 108 ft 5 in (33.1 m) 5 72 ft 3 in (22 m) 13 ft 2 in (4.0 m) 16 187 ft 4 in (57.1 m) 121 ft 8 in (37.1 m) 6 85 ft 10 in (26.2 m) 18 ft 10 in (5.7 m) 17 192 ft 10 in (58.8 in) 135 ft 5 in (41.3 m) 7 99 ft 0 in (30.2 m) 25 ft 6 in (7.8 m) 18 197 ft 4 in (60.1 m) 149 ft 5 in (45.6 m) 8 111 ft 8 in (34 m) 33 ft 1 in (10.1 m) 19 200 ft 10 in (61.2 m) 163 ft 9 in (49.9 m) 9 123 ft 9 in (37.7 m) 41 ft 7 in (12.7 m) 20 203 ft 3 in (62.0 m) 178 ft 4 in (54.4 m) 10 135 ft 2 in (41.2 m) 50 ft 11 in (15.5 m) 21 204 ft 8 in (62.4 m) 193 ft 0 in (58.8 m) 11 145 ft 11 in (44.5 m) 61 ft 0 in (18.6 m) 22 205 ft 0 in (62.5 m) 205 ft 0 in (62.5 m)

Forward (B) Deflection (A) Pipe

Forward (B) Deflection (A)

(C)

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44.5m 145ft. 11in.

18.6m 61ft.

Pipe 11 is illustrated.

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Pipe-By-Pipe Bend Limits - Power Pipe® Forged

Pipe

(C)

1 0 ft 7 in (0.2 m) 14 ft 12 in (4.6 m) 12 76 ft 8 in (23.4 m) 155 ft 12 in (47.5 m) 2 2 ft 3 in (0.7 m) 29 ft 11 in (9.1 m) 13 88 ft 11 in (27.1 m) 164 ft 8 in (50.2 m) 3 5 ft 1 in (1.6 m) 44 ft 7 in (13.6 m) 14 101 ft 9 in (31 m) 172 ft 5 in (52.6 m) 4 9 ft 1 in (2.8 m) 59 ft 1 in (18 m) 15 115 ft 1 in (35.1 m) 179 ft 2 in (54.6 m) 5 14 ft 1 in (4.3 m) 73 ft 2 in (22.3 m) 16 128 ft 12 in (39.3 m) 184 ft 11 in (56.4 m) 6 20 ft 2 in (6.2 m) 86 ft 11 in (26.5 m) 17 143 ft 3 in (43.7 m) 189 ft 6 in (57.8 m) 7 27 ft 4 in (8.3 m) 100 ft 1 in (30.5 m) 18 157 ft 10 in (48.1 m) 193 ft 1 in (58.8 m) 8 35 ft 5 in (10.8 m) 112 ft 9 in (34.4 m) 19 172 ft 7 in (52.6 m) 195 ft 6 in (59.6 m) 9 44 ft 6 in (13.6 m) 124 ft 8 in (38 m) 20 187 ft 7 in (57.2 m) 196 ft 9 in (59.9 m) 10 54 ft 8 in (16.6 m) 135 ft 11 in (41.4 m) 21 197 ft 0 in (60 m) 197 ft 0 in (60 m) 11 65 ft 2 in (19.9 m) 146 ft 4.5 in (44.6 m)

Forward (B) Deflection (A) Pipe

(C)

Forward (B) Deflection (A)

Pipe 10 is illustrated.

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Pipe-By-Pipe Bend Limits - All Terrain Pipe

Pipe

(C)

1 14 ft 1 in (4.3 m) 0 ft 6 in (0.1 m) 13 160 ft 0 in (48.8 m) 76 ft 11 in (23.4 m) 2 28 ft 2 in (8.6 m) 1 ft 11 in (0.6 m) 14 168 ft 6 in (51.4 m) 88 ft 2 in (26.9 m) 3 42 ft 1 in (12.8 m) 4 ft 4 in (1.3 m) 15 176 ft 1 in (53.7 m) 100 ft 1 in (30.5 m) 4 55 ft 9 in (17.0 m) 7 ft 9 in (2.4 m) 16 182 ft 11 in (55.8 m) 112 ft 6 in (34.3 m) 5 69 ft 3 in (21.1 m) 12 ft 1 in (3.7 m) 17 188 ft 10 in (57.6 m) 125 ft 3 in (38.2 m) 6 82 ft 4 in (25.1 m) 17 ft 3 in (5.3 m) 18 193 ft 11 in (59.1 in) 138 ft 6 in (42.2 m) 7 95 ft 1 in (29 m) 23 ft 5 in (7.1 m) 19 198 ft 0 in (60.4 m) 152 ft 0 in (46.3 m) 8 107 ft 4 in (32.7 m) 30 ft 4 in (9.3 m) 20 201 ft 2 in (61.3 m) 165 ft 9 in (50.5 m) 9 119 ft 2 in (36.3 m) 38 ft 2 in (11.6 m) 21 203 ft 5 in (62.0 m) 179 ft 8 in (54.8 m) 10 130 ft 4 in (39.7 m) 46 ft 9 in (14.3 m) 22 204 ft 8 in (64.5 m) 193 ft 9 in (59.1 m) 11 140 ft 11 in (43 m) 56 ft 1 in (17.1 m) 23 205 ft 0 in (62.5 m) 205 ft 0 in (62.5 m) 12 150 ft 10 in (46 m) 66 ft 2 in (20.2 m)

Forward (B) Deflection (A) Pipe

(C)

Forward (B) Deflection (A)

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23.4m 76ft. 11in.

62.5m 205ft.

Pipe 13 is illustrated.

48.8m 160ft.

62.5m 205ft.

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Plan Bore Path

Entry Pitch

Entry pitch is the slope of the drill frame compared with the slope of the ground. Determine entry pitch one of two ways:

1. With Pitch Beacon

• Lay pitch beacon on the ground and read

pitch.

• Lay pitch beacon on drill frame and read pitch.

• Subtract ground pitch from drilling unit pitch.

2. With Measurements

• Measure from the ground to front end of drill

frame (H1).

• Measure from the ground to back end of frame

(H2).

• Subtract (H1) from (H2). Record this number.

• Measure the distance between front and back

points (C).

• Divide (H2-H1) by (C), then multiply by 100.

This is your pitch.

IMPORTANT: A shallow entry pitch (A1) allows you to reach horizontal sooner and with less bending. Increasing entry pitch (A2) makes bore path longer and deeper.

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Minimum Setback

Setback is the distance from the entry point to where pipe becomes horizontal (B1).

NOTICE: If setback is too small (B2), you will exceed bend limits and damage the pipe.

Minimum Depth

Because you must bend pipe gradually, entry pitch and bend limits determine how deep the pipe will be when it becomes horizontal. This is called the minimum depth.

• To reduce minimum depth (D1), reduce entry

pitch. This also increases setback.

• To increase minimum depth (D2), increase

entry pitch. This also reduces setback.

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Plan Bore Path

Bore Path Calculator - Power Pipe®

Entry pitch, setback, and minimum depth work together with bend limits to determine the bore path. To find the setback (B) and entry pitch (A) that will take you to the desired minimum depth (D), use the chart below.

Minimum depth (D) Entry pitch (A) Setback (B) Depth to begin steering (S)

6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 11.3° / -20% 54 ft 6 in (16.61 m) 2 ft 10 in (0.86 m) 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) 12.4° / -22% 58 ft 3 in (17.75 m) 3 ft 2 in (0.97 m) 9 ft 1 in (2.77 m) 13.5° / -24% 62 ft 0 in (18.90 m) 3 ft 5 in (1.04 m) 10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) 14.6° / -26% 65 ft 8 in (20.02 m) 3 ft 8 in (1.12 m) 11 ft 6 in (3.51 m) 15.6° / -28% 69 ft 4 in (21.13 m) 3 ft 11 in (1.19 m) 12 ft 10 in (3.91 m) 16.7° / -30% 72 ft 10 in (22.20 m) 4 ft 2 in (1.27 m) 14 ft 2 in (4.32 m) 17.7° / -32% 76 ft 4 in (23.27 m) 4 ft 5 in (1.35 m)

IMPORTANT: Numbers in table based on 205’ (62.5 m) minimum bend radius, and beacon housing, EZ-Connect, transition sub, and half of first drill pipe (L, totaling 14’ 7” [4.45 m]) in the ground before steering.

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Bore Path Calculator - Power Pipe® Forged

Minimum depth (D) Entry pitch (A) Setback (B) Depth to begin steering (S)

5 ft 3 in (1.52 m) 10.0° / -18% 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) 2 ft 3 in (0.69 m) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 10.8° / -19% 49 ft 8 in (15.14 m) 2 ft 5 in (0.74 m) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 11.7° / -21% 52 ft 5 in (15.98 m) 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m) 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) 12.5° / -22% 55 ft 2 in (16.81 m) 2 ft 10 in (0.86 m) 8 ft 4 in (2.54 m) 13.3° / -24% 57 ft 11 in (11.65 m) 3 ft 0 in (0.91 m) 9 ft 2 in (2.79 m) 14.2° / -25% 60 ft 8 in (18.49 m) 3 ft 2 in (0.97 m) 10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) 15° / -27% 63 ft 5 in (19.33 m) 3 ft 4 in (1.02 m)

IMPORTANT: Numbers in table based on 197’ (60 m) minimum bend radius, and beacon housing, EZ-Connect, transition sub, and half of first drill pipe (L, totaling 14’ 8” [4.47 m]) in the ground before steering.

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Plan Bore Path

Bore Path Calculator - All Terrain Pipe

Minimum depth (D) Entry pitch (A) Setback (B) Depth to begin steering (S)

6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 11.3° / -20% 53 ft 4 in (16.26 m) 2 ft 7 in (0.79 m) 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) 12.4° / -22% 57 ft 1 in (17.40 m) 2 ft 10 in (0.86 m) 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m) 13.5° / -24% 60 ft 10 in (18.54 m) 3 ft 1 in (0.94 m) 10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) 14.6° / -26% 64 ft 6 in (19.66 m) 3 ft 4 in (1.02 m) 11 ft 2 in (3.40 m) 15.6° / -28% 68 ft 2 in (20.78 m) 3 ft 7 in (1.09 m) 12 ft 6 in (3.81 m) 16.7° / -30% 71 ft 9 in (21.87 m) 3 ft 10 in (1.17 m) 13 ft 10 in (4.22 m) 17.7° / -32% 75 ft 3 in (22.94 m) 4 ft 1 in (1.24 m)

IMPORTANT: Numbers in table based on 205’ (62.5 m) minimum bend radius, Rockmaster™ housing, 6.25-in bit, and half of first drill pipe (L, totaling 13.5’ [4.1 m]) in the ground before steering.

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Prepare Jobsite

Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

To help avoid injury:

• If jobsite classification is in question or if the possibility of unmarked electric utilities exists, classify jobsite as electric.

• Expose lines by hand before digging. Cutting high voltage cable can cause electrocution.

• All vegetation near operator’s station must be removed. Contact with trees, shrubs, or weeds during electrical strike could result in electrocution.

Mark Bore Path

Mark your planned bore path and all located utility lines with flags or paint.

Prepare Entry Point

For bore to be successful, first pipe must be straight as it enters the ground.

To help ensure that the first pipe does not bend, dig a small starting hole so that the first pipe is drilled into a vertical surface.

To prevent bending or straining pipe, position drilling unit for straight entry.

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Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment

Check Supplies

• receiver/transmitter or tracker with spare batteries

• beacons with new and spare batteries

• two-way radios with new and spare batteries

• hydraulic wrench (see “Hydratong Wrenches” on page 165)

• transition sub

• anchoring equipment and accessories

• bits, screens, nozzles (see “Downhole Tools” on page 160)

• adapters, pipe, beacon housings

• marking flags or paint

• water and additional hoses

• fuel

• drilling fluid additives (see “Drilling Fluid” on page 152)

• spare fuses

• keys

• backreamers, swivels, pulling devices (see “Backreamers” on page 162)

• wash down hose and spray gun

• duct tape

• spray lubricant

• tool joint compound (see “Recommended Lubricants/Service Key” on page 188)

• electrically insulating boots and gloves. Boots must have high tops and meet the electric hazard protection requirements of ASTM F2413 when tested at 14,000 volts. Tuck legs of pants completely inside boots.

• personal protective equipment, such as hard hat and safety glasses

• notepad and pencil

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Prepare Equipment

Fluid Levels

• fuel

• hydraulic fluid

• engine coolant

• battery charge

• engine oil

Condition and Function

• filters (air, oil, hydraulic)

• fluid pump

• couplers

• tires and tracks

• pumps and motors

• drilling fluid mixer

• hoses and valves

• water tanks

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Select Drilling Mode

Three drilling setups are available with this unit:

• AT mode

• AT dirt mode

• JT mode

Select the best setup based on jobsite conditions.

Mode Situation used Downhole tools Capabilities

AT Rock, soft rock, other non-compressible

soils. Any other situation with difficult steering because of hard soil conditions.

AT dirt

JT Soft or intermittent soft rock or other

Once drilling mode has been selected, configure drilling unit to match mode.

When one bore out of several can be better or more quickly done with conventional downhole tools. This bore is such that changing to JT pipe is not practical.

compressible soils.

• All Terrain drill pipe

• Rockmaster™ tool

• All Terrain drill pipe

• beacon housing

• transition sub (p/n 400-1383)

• standard JT tools

• JT drill pipe

• standard JT tools

• 70,000 lb (311 kN) of thrust

• dither

• inner rotation

• 70,000 lb (311 kN) of thrust

• dither

• no inner rotation

• 70,000 lb (311 kN) of thrust

• no dither

• no inner rotation

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Prepare Drilling Unit

AT Mode

• Verify unit has not been converted to JT mode. Ensure All Terrain saver sub, shuttle stop, roller, and roller pin are installed.

• Inspect Rockmaster™ tool and select bit based on jobsite conditions.

• Use appropriate anchors for jobsite conditions.

• Load All Terrain pipe and pipe box onto unit.

• Move mode selector switch to AT position.

AT Dirt Mode

• Verify unit has not been converted to JT mode. Ensure All Terrain saver sub, shuttle stop, roller, and roller pin are installed.

• Use transition sub (p/n 400-1383) between All Terrain pipe and beacon housing. Select soil bit based on jobsite conditions.

• Use appropriate anchors for jobsite conditions.

• Load All Terrain pipe and pipe box onto unit.

• Move mode selector switch to AT DIRT position.

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JT Mode

IMPORTANT: Use conversion kit (p/n 190-1548).

• Install saver sub, shuttle stop, roller, and roller pin for Mach 1 pipe.

• Use standard transition sub and beacon housing. Select soil bit based on jobsite conditions.

• Use auger type anchors.

• Load JT pipe and pipe box onto unit.

IMPORTANT: Do not put JT pipe into a large All Terrain pipe box. Pipe can jam and box can be damaged. Use JT pipe box.

• Move mode selector switch to JT position.

Assemble Accessories

Fire Extinguisher

If required, mount a fire extinguisher near the power unit but away from possible points of ignition. The fire extinguisher should always be classified for both oil and electric fires. It should meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Lighting Kit

If you will need additional light, plug lighting kit into provided outlet. Contact your Ditch Witch® dealer for further information.

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Ditch Witch JT100AT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Serial Number Location

Intended Use

Equipment Modification

Unit Components

Operator Orientation

About This Manual

Bulleted Lists

Numbered Lists

“Continued” Indicators

Foreword

Contents

Safety

Guidelines

Emergency Procedures

Electric Strike Description

If an Electric Line is Damaged

If a Gas Line is Damaged

If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged

If Machine Catches on Fire

Driver/Loader Precautions

Intended Use

Preparation

Transportation

Jobsite Setup

Operation

Maintenance

Safety Alert Classifications

Machine Safety Alerts

Attachment Safety Alerts

Driver/Loader Attachment

Controls

Setup Console

Tethered Driver/Loader Control

Overhead Console

Left Control Console

Pipeloading Controls

JT Drilling Controls

AT Drilling Controls

Operation Controls

Climate Controls

Right Control Console

Engine Display

Status Indicators

Gauges and Indicators

Lights

Controls

Fluid Pump

JT/AT System

Seat

Emergency Exit

Override Box

Miscellaneous Controls

Engine Diagnostic Connector

Battery

ESID

Operation Overview

Planning

Setting Up at Jobsite

Drilling

Backreaming

Backreaming Tips

Leaving Jobsite

Storing Equipment

Prepare

Gather Information

Review Job Plan

Notify One-Call Services

Examine Pullback Material

Arrange for Traffic Control

Plan for Emergency Services

Inspect Site

Identify Hazards

Select Start and End Points

Classify Jobsite

Inspect Jobsite