Ditch Witch JT1220 Mach 1, Operator'S Manual

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JT1220 Mach 1 Operator’s Manual
Enable Automated Pipeloader System
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Enable Automated Pipeloader System
Add Pipe Remove Pipe
1. Make sure pipe box is properly positioned.
See “Shift Pipe Box” on page 135.
2. Open front wrench, retract shuttles, and grip
pipe for add pipe function to work.
3. Press top of add pipe/manual/remove pipe
switch. Green control cycle light will come on.
4. Grippers will open, pipe will be lowered, and
then green control cycle light will flash.
1. Make sure pipe box is properly positioned.
See “Shift Pipe Box” on page 135.
2. Open front wrench, retract shuttles, and grip
pipe for remove pipe function to work.
3. Press bottom of add pipe/manual/remove pipe
switch. Green control cycle light will come on.
4. Grippers will open, pipe will be lowered and
lifted off shuttles, and then green control cycle
light will flash.
IMPORTANT: If you leave the seat during an add or remove pipe cycle, switch to manual control and
finish pipe cycle. Then switch back to add pipe or remove pipe. If you leave the seat between add or
remove pipe cycles, re-enabling system is not needed.
IMPORTANT: If gripper switch is not in the grip position when using optional pipeloader automation,
grippers will open when automation is stopped and gripped pipe could be dropped. To return a dropped
pipe to the drill string, see “Correct Dropped Pipe” on page 135.