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T E C H N I C A L P U B L I C AT I O N S
Operator's
Manual
SLX1300
CMW
Issue 1.0
960-1300
Original Instruction

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  • Page 1 T E C H N I C A L P U B L I C AT I O N S Operator's Manual SLX1300 Issue 1.0 960-1300 Original Instruction...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Overview Chapter Contents Serial Number Location ..... . 2 Intended Use ....... 3 Equipment Modification .

  • Page 3: Serial Number Location

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Serial Number Location Serial Number Location Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. j82om007h20.eps j82om007h20.eps Date of manufacture Date of purchase 2 - Overview...

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    100ft (30.5m) of 0.5” (1.27 cm) to 1.25” (3.18 cm) diameter buried pipes. The SLX1300 produces 13 tons (11.79 t) of pullback force. The HammerHead PB13 provides hydraulic power to run the pipe bursting unit.

  • Page 5: Machine Components

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Machine Components Machine Components j82om008h20.eps j82om008h20.eps 1. Drop chute 4. Chuck pocket 2. Control station 5. Bungee frame 3. Extractor 6. Chuck gate 4 - Overview...

  • Page 6: Operator Orientation

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Operator Orientation Operator Orientation IMPORTANT: Top view of unit is shown. 1. Front of unit 2. Right side of unit 3. Rear of unit 4. Left side of unit j82om001h20.eps j82om001h20.eps Operating Area IMPORTANT: Top view of unit is shown. Operator should stand only in the locations marked j82om002h20.eps...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual About This Manual About This Manual This manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See Operation Overview 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.

  • Page 8: Foreword

    If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner. If you need a replacement copy, contact your HammerHead dealer. If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at www.hammerheadtrenchless.com or write to the following address: HammerHead Trenchless Equipment 500 South C.P.
  • Page 9 Issue number 1.0/OM/03/20 Part number 960-1300 Copyright 2020 by The Charles Machine Works HammerHead is registered a trademark of The Charles Machine Works. This product and its use may be covered by one or more patents at http://patents.charlesmachine.works. 8 - Foreword...
  • Page 10 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Contents 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, publication date of this manual, and factory contact information Safety machine safety alerts and emergency procedures...
  • Page 11 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Appendix additional information about equipment 10 - Contents...

  • Page 12: Safety

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Safety Chapter Contents Guidelines ....... . 12 Emergency Procedures .

  • Page 13: Guidelines

    Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything that does not look or feel right. • Do not operate unit where flammable gas may be present. • Only operate equipment in well-ventilated areas. Contact your HammerHead dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment use. 12 - Safety...

  • Page 14: Emergency Procedures

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Emergency Procedures 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.

  • Page 15: If An Electric Line Is Damaged

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Emergency Procedures If an Electric Line Is Damaged If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are in pit, DO NOT MOVE and DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING. Remain in pit and take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend upon the situation.

  • Page 16: If A Gas Line Is Damaged

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual 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.
  • Page 17 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Emergency Procedures 16 - Safety...

  • Page 18: Safety Alert Classifications

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Safety Alert Classifications 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.

  • Page 19: Machine Safety Alerts

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Machine Safety Alerts Machine Safety Alerts j82om009h20.eps j82om009h20.eps Horizontal movement. Crushing can cause death or serious injury. Read and understand operator’s manual and all other safety instructions before use. Moving parts. Contact can cause serious injury. Stay away. Lift point.
  • Page 20 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Machine Safety Alerts Misuse of machine can cause death or serious injury. Read and understand operator’s manual and all other safety instructions before use. Tiedown location. See Transport chapter for more information. Safety - 19...
  • Page 21 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Machine Safety Alerts 20 - Safety...

  • Page 22: Controls

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Controls Chapter Contents Operator Station ......22 Controls - 21...
  • Page 23 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Operator Station Operator Station j82om004w20.eps 1. Pressure control valve 4. Pipe shear control 2. Carriage control 5. Pressure gauge 3. Jaw control Item Description Notes 1. Pressure control valve To increase pressure, turn bolt counterclockwise. To decrease pressure, turn bolt clockwise.
  • Page 24 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Operator Station Item Description Notes 3. Jaw control To clamp jaws, move to To unclamp jaws, move to 4. Pipe shear control To close pipe shears, move to To open pipe shears, move to 5. Pressure gauge Displays pressure.
  • Page 25 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Operator Station 24 - Controls...

  • Page 26: Prepare

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Prepare Chapter Contents Gather Information Prepare Jobsite ......26 • Review Job Plan ......... .26 •...

  • Page 27: Prepare Jobsite

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Prepare Jobsite Prepare Jobsite Jobsite hazards. Exposure can cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain appropriate safety equipment. To help avoid injury: • Expose lines by careful hand digging or soft excavation before operating equipment. Use appropriate equipment and procedures for exposing utility lines.

  • Page 28: Identify Hazards

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Prepare Jobsite Identify Hazards 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 •...

  • Page 29: Classify Jobsite

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Prepare Jobsite Locate Overhead Lines Overhead electrical lines. Contact will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines. Stay away. Note location and height of all overhead lines in jobsite and ensure that equipment maintains proper distance from live lines.

  • Page 30: Arrange For Traffic Control

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Prepare Jobsite Natural Gas Jobsite Precautions Position equipment upwind from gas lines and use one or both of these methods. • Expose lines by careful hand digging or soft excavation. • Have service shut down while work is in progress. Have gas company test lines before returning them to service.

  • Page 31: Prepare Operator

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Prepare Operator Prepare Operator Jobsite hazards. Exposure can cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain appropriate safety equipment. To help avoid injury: • Wear personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety eye wear, foot protection, hearing protection, and gloves (except when near rotating equipment.

  • Page 32: Prepare Equipment

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Prepare Equipment Prepare Equipment Check Supplies • marking flags or paint • fuel • hydraulic oil • extraction tooling • pulling accessories • guy wire accessories, if needed • barrier cones and tape • personal protective equipment, such as hard hat and safety glasses •...

  • Page 33: Assemble Accessories

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Prepare Equipment 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.

  • Page 34: Transport

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Transport Chapter Contents For additional precautions, see “Safety Awareness” and “Prepare” chapters. Lift ........34 •...

  • Page 35: Lift

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Lift Lift Lifted load. Crushing weight can cause death or serious injury. Stay away from lifted load and its range of movement. To help avoid injury: Inspect lift straps Points Lifting points are identified by lifting decals. Lifting at other points is unsafe and can damage machinery.

  • Page 36: Tie Down

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Tie Down Tie Down Points When tying down machine, use extra caution to prevent any movement during sudden take-offs and stops. Procedure Tie down machine at locations shown. Ensure chains are tight before transporting. j82om016h20.eps j82om016h20.eps Transport - 35...
  • Page 37 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Tie Down 36 - Transport...

  • Page 38: Operate

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Operate Chapter Contents Setup and Configuration ....38 • Dig Installation and Extraction Pits ......38 •...

  • Page 39: Setup And Configuration

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Setup and Configuration Setup and Configuration Whipping cable. Impact will cause death or serious injury. Stay away. To help avoid injury: • When using guy wire, ensure there is no exposed wire between extractor and pipe. • Set up extractor as close to existing pipe as possible.

  • Page 40: Set Up

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Setup and Configuration Set Up Lifted load. Crushing weight can cause death or serious injury. Stay away from lifted load and its range of movement. To help avoid injury: Ensure no personnel are in pit as equipment is lowered. j82om006h20.eps j82om006h20.eps 4.
  • Page 41 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Setup and Configuration 4. Start control station. 5. Set pressure. • Move carriage to full back position. • Loosen nut (2). • To increase pressure, turn bolt (1) clockwise. • To decrease pressure, turn bolt counter clockwise. •...

  • Page 42: Set Up Bungee Frame

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Setup and Configuration Set Up Bungee Frame The bungee frame is used to maintain recommended pressure on a length of pipe. See “Set pressure.” on page 40. Installation Pit 1. Push guy wire (1) through existing pipe. 2.

  • Page 43: Set Up Piercing Tool

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Setup and Configuration Set Up Piercing Tool 1. Set up bungee frame. See “Set Up Bungee Frame” on page 41. 2. In installation pit, push guy wire (1) through nose of extractor (2). 3. Slide chuck (3) over guy wire until chuck sets in extractor.

  • Page 44: Connect New Product

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Connect New Product Connect New Product IMPORTANT: See “Appendix” on page 65 for tooling options. 1. If using bungee frame, push guy-wire through frame. 2. Push wire through shears and jaws. 3. Push wire through existing pipe (1) by hand. 4.

  • Page 45: Break Loose

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Break Loose Break Loose With Guy Wire NOTICE: Do not exceed recommended cable pressure. See “Set pressure.” on page 40. 1. Install bungee frame. See “Set Up Bungee Frame” on page 41. 2. Set maximum pressure. See “Set pressure.” on page 40. 3.

  • Page 46: With Guy Wire And Piercing Tool

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Break Loose With Guy Wire and Piercing Tool 1. Install bungee frame. See “Set Up Bungee Frame” on page 41. 2. Install extraction assembly in installation pit. 3. Start air compressor. 4. Lock piercing tool into rear taper of extractor with short burst of air. See piercing tool manual. 5.

  • Page 47: Pull Pipe

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Pull Pipe Pull Pipe EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Shut down engine. Follow procedures in power pack manual. Horizontal movement. Crushing can cause death or serious injury. Read and understand operator’s manual and all other safety instructions before use. To help avoid injury: •...
  • Page 48 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Pull Pipe 8. With jaws unclamped, close shears. 9. Repeat steps 2-8 until carrot assembly is visible in front of machine. NOTICE: Do not clamp jaws on carrot threads. Operate - 47...
  • Page 49 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Pull Pipe 48 - Operate...

  • Page 50: Complete The Job

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Complete the Job Chapter Contents Disconnect Hoses......50 Restore Jobsite ......50 Stow Tools .
  • Page 51 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Disconnect Hoses Disconnect Hoses Pressurized fluid or air. Injection can cause death or serious injury. Refer to operator’s manual for correct use. To help avoid injury: • Before disconnecting a hydraulic line, turn engine off and operate all controls to relieve pressure. •...

  • Page 52: Service

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Service Chapter Contents Service Precautions ......52 Recommended Lubricants/Service Key ..53 Each Use .

  • Page 53: Service Precautions

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Service Precautions Service Precautions Jobsite hazards. Exposure can cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain appropriate safety equipment. To help avoid injury: • Wear personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety eye wear, foot protection, hearing protection, and gloves (except when near rotating equipment).

  • Page 54: Recommended Lubricants/Service Key

    In extreme conditions, service machine more frequently. Use only recommended lubricants. NOTICE: • Use only genuine HammerHead parts and approved lubricants to maintain warranty. • Use the “Service Record” on page 63 to record all required service to your machine. Service - 53...

  • Page 55: Each Use

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Each Use Each Use Tasks Notes Check pipe shears before each use Inspect zerks before each use Check Pipe Shears Check pipe shears (8, 7) for wear before each use. If moving blade (7) is worn, rotate. NOTICE: Ensure blade is properly aligned.
  • Page 56 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Each Use 11. Secure with hex bolts. Torque to 35ft•lb (47.45N•m). 12. Ensure threaded holes of moving blade mount align with shear blade holes. Bottom hole will not align with shear blade hole. 13. Insert 1” (2.54cm) set screws in top two holes. 14.

  • Page 57: 10 Hour

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual 10 Hour 10 Hour Task Notes Lube jaw zerks Lube cam roller zerks Lube Jaw Zerks Lube jaw zerks (shown) with EPRG every 10 hours. j82om003w20.eps Lube Cam Roller Zerks Lube guide rail zerks (shown) with EPRG every 10 hours.

  • Page 58: Hour

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual 50 Hour 50 Hour Task Notes Check hydraulic hoses Check Hydraulic Hoses Pressurized fluid or air. Injection can cause death or serious injury. Refer to operator’s manual for correct use. To help avoid injury: • Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than hands, to search for leaks. •...
  • Page 59 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual 50 Hour 58 - Service...

  • Page 60: Specifications

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Specifications j82om001w20.eps Dimensions U.S. Metric L, length 29in 0.74m W, width 26.3in 0.67m H, height 35.5in 0.9m Weight, mass 664lb 301 kg Operational U.S. Metric Pulling force at 3000psi (206.84bar) 13.3ton 12tonne Line speed, max at 6gpm (23lpm) 7fpm 2.13mpm Hydraulic fluid requirements...
  • Page 61 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual 60 - Specifications...

  • Page 62: Support

    Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration if in warranty time frame. Order genuine HammerHead replacement or repair parts from your authorized HammerHead dealer. Use of another manufacturer's parts may void warranty consideration.
  • Page 63 Dealer shall furnish parts without charge for any HammerHead product that fails because of defects in material and workmanship. Warranty is void unless warranty registration card is returned within ten days from the date of purchase. This warranty and any...

  • Page 64: Service Record

    SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Service Record Service Performed Date Hours Service Record - 63...
  • Page 65 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Service Performed Date Hours 64 - Service Record...
  • Page 66 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual Appendix Chapter Contents Tooling Matrix Appendix - 65...
  • Page 67 SLX1300 Operator’s Manual 66 - Appendix...

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