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Preparing the Job Site and the
Machine
Before drilling, prepare the job site and machine as follows:
•
Mark and prepare the bore path
the Bore Path (page
39).
•
Test the Zap-Alert system; refer to
System (page
39).
•
Load the drill pipes into the pipe holder if needed; refer
to
Loading Drill Pipes into the Pipe Holder (page
•
Add fuel to the machine; refer to
•
Check the oil level in the engine; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page 43)
•
Check the engine coolant level; refer to
Cooling System (page
•
Check the hydraulic fluid level; refer to
Hydraulic-Fluid Level (page
•
Check the oil level in the drilling-fluid pump; refer to
Checking the Drilling-Fluid-Pump Oil Level (page
•
Load/unload the machine; refer to
Unloading the Machine (page
•
Drive the machine to the entry point; refer to
Understanding Horizontal Directional Drilling (page
•
Connect the machine to a drilling-fluid source; refer to
Connecting to a Drilling-Fluid Source (page
•
Set up the drill bit(s) and tracking electronics; refer to
Setting Up the Drill Head and Tracking System (page
•
Set up the machine for drilling; refer to
Machine for Drilling (page
•
Deploy the Zap-Alert system; refer to
Zap-Alert System (page 46)
Marking and Preparing the Bore Path
1. Walk the bore path, marking it on the ground with
marking paint so that the receiver operator will be able
to follow the plan.
2. Hand dig to expose any buried utility lines marked
previously that the bore path will be crossing. This
will allow the receiver operator to know exactly where
they are.
3. If you are exiting the bore at ground level and not in an
existing trench, dig an angled hole into which the bit
will enter at the end of the bore.
4. If desired, dig a hole to the beginning-of-the-bore point
where you can disconnect the pipe or lines after pulling
them back.
Marking and Preparing
Testing the Zap-Alert
Adding Fuel (page
Checking the
Checking the
43).
Checking the
43).
Loading and
43).
48).
Setting up the
45).
Deploying the
Testing the Zap-Alert System
The Zap-Alert system is an electric strike sensing device on
the machine that triggers a strobe light and audible alarm in
the event that the drill bit, reamer, or stake breaks into an
energized power line. In the event of an electric strike, the
machine will become energized, setting off the alarm.
DANGER
If the Zap-Alert system activates while drilling, the
machine, except for the operator's platform, will
41).
become energized. If you step off the operator
41).
platform or if someone touches the machine or wet
ground near the machine or in the bore, you or
they could be electrocuted causing serious injury
or death.
• Test the Zap-Alert system before drilling.
• Deploy the grounding stake before drilling.
Ensure that the stake is fully inserted into moist
soil.
86).
• If the Zap-Alert is triggered:
– Stay in the seat and do not touch the ground
or any other part of the machine until the
power has been turned off. Do not pour
31).
liquids or urinate from the operator platform
onto the ground.
– Stop drilling, stop the drilling-fluid flow, and
retract the drill out of the ground.
45).
– Keep everyone away from the machine.
– Keep standing or running water and drilling
fluid contained close to the machine. Keep
water and drilling fluid sources away from
the broken line.
– Contact the utility company to have power
shut off to the broken line. Do not reset the
Zap-Alert system until the power has been
turned off.
Test the Zap-Alert system before using the drill each day, as
follows:
1. Open the front hood; refer to
Hood (page
2. Lay the grounding stake flat on the ground away from
the machine. Do not drive the stake into the ground.
Important: Do not allow the stake to touch any
part of the machine.
3. Connect an alligator clip from the Zap-Alert tester to
the grounding stud on the Zap-Alert system
30).
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Opening the Front
58).
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