Hammerhead 100XT Operator's Manual page 41

100XT Operator's Manual
Prepare Jobsite
Requirements
Installation Pit (1)
• Pit dimensions depend on pipe depth and product being installed.
• Must be in line with existing pipe.
• Sloped back end aids new product installation. Consider new product bend radius.
Bursting Pit (2)
• Must be level to align bursting unit properly with existing pipe.
• Cover pit floor with gravel for drainage and to allow bursting unit to be level with existing pipe.
• Bottom 34" of pit wall must be square (90°) with pit floor.
NOTICE: Loose soil may need to be shored to support force of burst.
• Place steel road plate underneath bursting unit.
NOTICE: Follow U.S. Department of Labor regulations on excavating and trenching (Part 1926, Subpart
P) and other similar regulations.
To help avoid injury:
• Follow local regulations for confined space.
• Test the atmosphere in manholes and other confined spaces before entering and continuously while
in the confined space.
• Have an emergency plan in place.
40 - Prepare
Entering a confined space without following all required
procedures and having and effective emergency rescue plan can result in
serious injury or death.