Safety - 14
RT45 Operator’s Manual
Emergency Procedures
If an Electric Line is Damaged
If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are
on drilling unit or bonded equipment
, DO
NOT MOVE. Remain on drilling machine and take the following actions. The order and degree of action will
depend on the situation.
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Warn people nearby that an electric strike has occurred.
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Have someone contact electric company.
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Reverse drilling direction and try to break contact. Do not touch drill pipe with hands or hand-held
tools.
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Press electric strike system self test button.
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If alarm sounds again, stay where you are and wait for electric company to shut off power.
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If alarm does not sound and there is no other indication of a strike, wait at least one full minute
before moving away from equipment. Utility might use automatic reclosers which will restart
current flow. If alarm sounds again while waiting, stay where you are until electric company shuts
off power.
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If alarm does not sound but all lights in strike indicator are on, assume strike is continuing and stay
where you are until electric company shuts off power.
•
Do not resume drilling or allow anyone into area until given permission by electric company.
If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are
off drilling unit or bonded equipment
, DO
NOT TOUCH ANY EQUIPMENT connected to drilling unit. Take the following actions. The order and
degree of action will depend on the situation.
•
Stay where you are unless you are wearing electric insulating boots. If you leave, do not return to area
or allow anyone into area until given permission by electric company.
Summary of Contents for RT45
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Page 7: ...Overview 6 RT45 Operator s Manual ...
Page 70: ...RT45 Operator s Manual Drive 69 Drive Chapter Contents Start Unit 70 Drive 72 Shut Down 72 ...
Page 84: ...RT45 Operator s Manual Trench 83 Trench Chapter Contents Setup 84 Operation 85 ...
Page 99: ...Saw 98 RT45 Operator s Manual Operation ...
Page 105: ...Backhoe 104 RT45 Operator s Manual ...
Page 125: ...Microtrenching 124 RT45 Operator s Manual Operation ...
Page 136: ...RT45 Operator s Manual Service 135 Lubrication Overview Lubrication Overview ...
Page 175: ...Service 174 RT45 Operator s Manual As Needed ...
Page 193: ...Specifications 192 RT45 Operator s Manual MT12 MicroTrencher ...
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