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16.
Rotate the drill spindle counterclockwise moving
rearward slowly until the spindle fully separates
from the pipe.
17.
Send the carriage to the rear stop on the thrust
frame.
18.
Retract the pipe gripper arms.
19.
Rotate the pipe cam to the desired row.
Note:
Fill the outside rows first.
20.
Release the pipe gripper and raise the pipe into
the pipe box using the pipe elevators.
21.
Rotate the pipe gripper past the third row of
pipes.
Important:
Ensure that you fully retract the
pipe gripper and rotate it all the way out;
otherwise, the carriage may collide with the
gripper, damaging the machine.
22.
Move the drill spindle down the thrust frame and
spray the spindle with thread joint compound
once it is positioned under the applicator.
23.
Rotate the drill spindle clockwise and move the
carriage slowly forward to insert the spindle into
the female end of the pipe secured in the lower
wrench.
Note:
Tighten the joint until you reach no more
than 2,304 N∙m (1,700 ft-lb).
24.
Release the lower wrench and continue
reaming/retraction as needed.
Removing the Last Pipe and the
Reamer
Important:
Do not pull the drill head into the pipe
guide or you may damage the machine or the drill
head.
1.
Using the exit-side-lockout transmitter, enable
the exit side lockout.
2.
After the reamer has cleared the ground, if
you have not already done so, disconnect the
product being installed from the reamer.
3.
Connect the drilling fluid pump to a source of
clean water.
4.
Turn the pump on to flush clean water through
the pump, spindle, and reamer until the water
runs clear.
5.
Remove and store the last pipe; refer to
Removing Drill Pipes (page
6.
Leave the lead bar clamped in the lower wrench,
but do not connect the drill spindle to the lead
bar.
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7.
Remove the reamer from the end of the lead bar
as directed by the reamer manufacturer.
8.
Release the lower wrench and pull the lead bar
out of the pipe guide.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Clean up any oil or fuel spills.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
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