Operator's Manual
Table Of Contents
- SafetyGeneralSafety Alert SymbolSymbolSafety AlertOne-Call System Directory811Utility LinesMarkingOne-Call System DirectoryUtility LinesMarking811
- General Safety
- Tramming SafetySafetyTrammingDriving
- Drilling SafetySafetyDrillingDrilling safety
- Drilling Danger Zone
- Drilling Near Utility LinesSafetyUtility linesUtility linesSafety precautionsOne-Call System Directory811Utility LinesMarkingOne-Call System DirectoryUtility LinesMarking811
- Electrical and Communication Line SafetySafetyElectrical linesSafetyCommunication linesElectrical linesSafety precautionsCommunication linesSafety precautionsZap-Alert systemElectric strike alarmZap-Alert system
- Gas Line SafetySafetyGas linesGas linesSafety precautions
- Water Line SafetySafetyWater linesWater linesSafety precautions
- DecalsSafetyDecalsProduct safety decalsLabelsDecals
- Product Overview
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- Before Operation SafetyBefore operation safetySafetyBefore operationSafetyGeneralSafetyFuelSafety
- Understanding Horizontal Directional DrillingDrillingDirectionalConceptHorizontal Directional DrillingDirectional DrillingDirectional DrillingConcept
- Gathering Site Information
- Planning the Initial PathPlanningInitialInitial planningBorePlanningOne-Call System Directory811Utility LinesMarkingOne-Call System DirectoryUtility LinesMarking811
- Inspecting the Proposed Job SiteInspecting the job siteJob siteInspectingSafetyGas linesGas linesSafety precautionsSafetyElectrical linesElectrical linesSafety precautionsZap-Alert systemElectric strike alarmZap-Alert systemSafetyCrystalline silicaCrystal
- Planning the Bore PathPlanning the bore pathBorePlanningBoreEntryBeginning of bore-at-depth pointBoreBeginning of, at-depth pointBoreDepthBoreObstaclesObstaclesEnd-of-bore-at-depth pointBoreEnd-of, at-depth pointBoreExit
- Preparing the Job Site and the MachinePreparing the job site and machineJob sitePreparation
- Marking and Preparing the Bore PathBoreMarking and preparing
- Checking the Safety-Interlock Switches
- Checking the Operator Presence Safety-Interlock Functions on the Operator PlatformSafetyCheckingTestingSafetyOperator platformSafetyOperator presence
- Checking the Operator Presence Safety-Interlock Functions on the Travel PendantSafetyCheckingTestingSafetyTravel pendantSafetyOperator presence
- Checking the Pipe Load Guard Safety Interlock Functions
- Testing the Zap-Alert SystemTesting the Zap-Alert systemZap-Alert systemTestingZap-Alert systemTester
- Mounting a Fire ExtinguisherMounting a Fire ExtinguisherFire ExtinguisherFire
- Loading the Drill PipesLoading drill pipesPipesLoading into the pipe holderDrill pipeLoading into the pipe boxPipe holderLoadingDrill pipeLoading into the drill stringDrill stringLoading
- Filling the Fuel TankFuelAddingFillingFilling fuelDiesel fuelFuelBiodiesel fuelFuelFuelTank capacityFuelSafety precautionsSafetyFuel
- Performing Daily MaintenancePerforming Daily MaintenanceMaintenanceDailyMaintenance
- Starting and Shutting Off the EngineStarting the engineStopping the engineEngineStartingEngineStoppingButtonEngine-stop
- Tramming the MachineDriving the machineMoving the machineTrammingDriving the machineControlsTravel pendantTravel pendantPendantTravel
- Loading and Unloading the MachineLoading the machineUnloading the machineTrailering the machine
- Setting Up the Drill Head and Tracking SystemTracking systemDrill headSetupDrill bitsSondeSonde housingTransmitterSondeBitsDrillStraight bladeBladeStraightBent bladeBladebentTriangle point bladeBladeTriangle point (rock)Rock bladeTriangle point blade
- Setting up the Machine for DrillingSetting up for drillingPreparing for drillingDrillingSetting upPipe load guardLowering
- Deploying the Zap-Alert SystemDeploying the Zap-Alert systemZap-Alert systemDeployingSafetyZap-Alert systemDeploying
- Lowering the StakesThrust frameSetting the pitchPitchSetting the thrust frameThrust frameLoweringStabilizersLoweringStake-down plateLeverStake-downControlsStake-down leversStakesLower
- Connecting to a Drilling-Fluid SourceDrilling fluidPumpConnecting to a fluid sourcePumpDrilling fluidConnecting to a fluid source
- Setting Up the Mixing SystemMixing systemBentonite clayMudDrilling fluidPumpDrilling fluidConnecting to mixing systemDrilling fluidPumpConnecting to mixing system
- Setting Up the Pump to Use a Natural Water SourceWater as drilling fluidPumpDrilling fluidConnecting to a natural water sourceDrilling fluidPumpConnecting to a natural water source
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- During Operation SafetyDuring operation safetySafetyDuring operationSafetyDuring
- Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration
- Drilling the BoreDrillingBoreDrilling
- Starting the First PipePipeStarting the firstDrill pipeStarting the firstStarting the first pipeBoreStarting the first pipeDrillingStarting the first pipe
- Installing the Drill HeadInstalling the drill headDrill headInstallingLead barInstalling
- Boring the Entry ShaftBoring the entry shaftEntry shaftBoringBoreEntry shaftDrillingEntry shaft
- Adding Drill PipesPipeAddingDrill pipeAddingAdding drill pipesBoreAdding drill pipesDrillingAdding drill pipes
- Steering the Drill HeadSteering the drill headDrill headSteeringBoreSteeringDrillingSteering
- Boring the Horizontal ShaftDrillingHorizontal shaftHorizontal shaftBoringBoreHorizontal shaftSondeTemperatureTemperatureSonde
- Exiting the GroundExiting the groundBoreExiting
- Backreaming and PullbackBackreamingPullbackCarbide step-wing cutterReamerCarbide step-wing cutterCast cone packerReamerCast cone packerFluted reamerReamerFluted
- Connecting the Reamer and ProductConnecting the reamer and productReamerConnectingProductConnecting to a reamerWireConnecting to a reamerPipeUtility productConnecting to a reamerUtility linesConnecting to a reamer
- Removing Drill PipesRemoving drill pipesDrill pipeRemovingPipeRemovingPullback
- Removing the Last Pipe and the ReamerRemoving the last pipeRemoving the reamerReamerRemovingLead barRemoving
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- After Operation SafetyAfter Operation SafetySafetyAfter operationSafety
- Finishing the JobFinishing the Job
- Using the TJC ApplicatorUsing the TJC applicatorThread joint compoundApplicatorTJCThread joint compoundThread joint compoundApplicator nozzleAdjusting
- Moving a Disabled MachineMoving a disabled machineDisabled machineMovingLifting the machineSpreader barLifting the machine
- MaintenanceMaintenanceSchedule
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- MaintenancePremaintenance procedures
- LubricationGreasing the machineMaintenanceLubrication
- MaintenanceEngine
- Engine Safety
- Servicing the Air CleanerServicing the air cleanerAir cleanerFilter
- Servicing the Engine OilServicing the Engine OilEngine OilFilter
- Adjusting the Engine-Valve Clearance
- Cleaning the Engine EGR Cooler
- Inspecting the Engine Crankcase-Breather System
- Checking and Replacing Fuel Hoses and Engine-Coolant Hoses
- Lapping or Adjusting the Engine Intake and Exhaust Valves
- Inspecting and Cleaning Engine-Emission-Control Components and Turbocharger
- MaintenanceFuel system
- MaintenanceElectrical system
- MaintenanceDrive system
- Checking the Planetary Drive Oil Level Planetary DriveOilPlanetery driveChecking the levelPlanetary driveChecking the oil levelPlanetary driveOil specification and capacity
- Changing the Planetary Drive Oil OilPlanetery driveChangingPlanetary driveChanging the oil
- Checking the Rotary Gearbox Drive OilOilRotary Gearbox driveCheckingGearbox driveChecking the oil
- Changing the Rotary Gearbox Drive OilOilRotary Gearbox driveChangingGearbox driveChanging the oil
- Servicing the TracksMaintenanceTracksTracksServicingServicing the tracks
- EngineCooling systemMaintenanceCooling systemCoolantSpecificationCoolantCapacity
- Cooling System Safety
- Checking the Coolant Level in the ReservoirCooling systemCoolant level in the reserviorCheckingCoolantChecking the level in the reservior
- Checking the Coolant Level in the RadiatorCooling systemCoolant level in the radiatorCheckingCoolantChecking the level in the radiator
- Checking the Condition of the Cooling-System ComponentsCooling systemChecking the condition of the components
- Checking the Concentration of the CoolantCooling systemCoolant concentrationCheckingCoolantChecking the concentration
- Cleaning the Cooling SystemCooling systemCleaning
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- MaintenanceHydraulic system
- Hydraulic System Safety
- Servicing the Hydraulic FluidHydraulic fluidServicingFluidHydraulicServicingHydraulic fluidSpecificationsFluidHydraulicSpecifications
- Checking the Hydraulic FluidHydraulic fluidCheckingFluidHydraulicChecking
- Changing the Hydraulic-Fluid Return FilterHydraulic fluidReturn filterChangingFluidHydraulicReturn filterFilterHydraulic-fluid returnChanging
- Changing the Hydraulic-Charge FilterHydraulic-charge filterChangingFilterHydraulic-chargeChanging
- Changing the Hydraulic FluidHydraulic fluidChangingFluidHydraulicChanging
- Checking the Hydraulic Lines and HosesHydraulic systemLines and hosesChecking
- Hydraulic System Test PortsHydraulic systemTest ports
- Drilling-fluid Pump MaintenanceMaintenanceDrilling-fluid pump
- Controls MaintenanceMaintenanceControlsJoysticksCalibrateJoysticksJoysticksCalibrate
- CleaningSpray-hose attachmentCleaning with
- Storage
- Troubleshooting
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Figure41
1.20cm(8inches)
Thisexibilityisoftenratedinmaterialsasa
minimumbendradius,whichistheradiusofthe
circleformedifthematerialorpipes,connected
together,werebenttoformagiantcircle.The
minimumradiusofacirclemadewiththepipe
usedwiththismachineis31m(101ft).
•Entrypitch
Theentrypitchistheangleatwhichthedrillbit
enterstheground.Withthetracksonlevelground,
thestabilizersdown,andthestake-downplate
ontheground,thedrillframeangleisabout15
degreesora27%pitch.Thispitchwillchange
dependingontheslopeofthegroundandother
factorsofthejobsite.Youcanalsoreducethis
pitchabitbybuildingupthegroundunderthe
stake-downplatebeforepositioningthemachine.
Youcandeterminetheactualpitchofthedrill
framebyplacingthedrillbitandsondehousing
ontheframeandthenusethereceivertodisplay
thepitch.
Thesteeperyourentrypitchis,thedeeperyour
boremustbeduetothelimitationsofthepipe
exibility.Typically,youneedtoinsertthedrillbit
andatleast1/3ofapipeintothegroundbefore
youcanstartsteeringtowardthebeginningofthe
borepoint.Figure42,Figure43,andthefollowing
tableillustratetherelationshipbetweenentrypitch
anddepth.
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Figure42
1.26%pitch3.76cm(30inches)
2.3m(10ft)
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Figure43
1.18%pitch3.53cm(21inches)
2.3m(10ft)
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