Connect Tooling String To Pilot Rod - Hammerhead 100XT Operator's Manual

100XT Operator's Manual

Connect Tooling String to Pilot Rod

To help avoid injury:
• Maintain 2-way communication between bursting pit and all other personnel.
• Make sure all personnel are clear of moving parts.
• Do not attempt to use any part of body to assist rods or product entering/exiting pipe or bursting unit.
IMPORTANT: See "Tooling String" on page 72 for more information.
1. Push rod into installation pit.
2. Turn power unit engine off.
3. Remove push point from pilot rod.
4. Connect flex joint of bursting/slitting tooling
string to pilot rod.
5. Torque the connections to 250 ft•lb (339 N•m).
NOTICE: Use a wrench to hold the rod
string while torquing to prevent over-
tightening rod string joints.
6. Turn power unit engine on.
serious injury. Read and understand operator's manual and all other
safety instructions before use.
Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away.
To help avoid injury: Do not hold rod while turning. Burrs and slight
imperfections on rods can catch skin, clothing, etc.
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Connect Tooling String to Pilot Rod
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