Manual Grundomat

UNDERGROUND BORING TOOL

GRUNDOMAT Model - P Operators & Parts Manual
Part No. 70767-07

Table of Contents Safety Section
1. Safety Information about the GRUNDOMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Operations
1. Introduction to GRUNDOMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2. Operation of the GRUNDOMAT Connection to a Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8 Lubrication Operation and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Aligning and Starting the GRUNDOMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 General Instructions for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 The Reversing Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Factors Affecting Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 3. Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 4. Laying of Cables and Pipe Solo Boring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Pipe Pulling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Sleeve Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Pipe Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .15 5. Special Applications Vertical boring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 6. Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 7. Threadlocking & Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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1. Procedures & Equipment Spanner Wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Loctite Thread Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Securing the GRUNDOMAT Using the Repair Stand . . .19 Head Assembly Removal of the Stepped Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Removing the Casing Tip . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Assembly of the Head Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Control Assembly Servicing the Whip Hose (45-110 models) . . . . . . . . . . .24 Control Stud Disassembly (45-110 models) . . . . . . . . . .24 Control Stud Re-Assembly (45-110 models) . . . . . . . . . .26 Servicing the Whip Hose (130-180 models) . . . . . . . . . .27 Control Stud Disassembly(130-180 models) . . . . . . . . .28 Control Stud Re-Assembly (130-180 models) . . . . . . . . .30 Piston Piston Removal All Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Piston Assembly All Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Function Test Check the Piston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Check Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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Part Number Listings
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Important Safety Instructions1.

This symbol calls attention to important safety instructions which, if not followed, could result in serious personal injury or death. Read, understand and observe all safety information and instructions in this manual, and on safety decals on the GRUNDOMAT piercing tool before using it. For safety reasons, read the operators manual carefully and exercise caution while using the GRUNDOMATpiercing tool. Please note specific safety requirements as explained by procedures called out in this manual. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury or death. All tools, materials and equipment manufactured and supplied by TT Technologies, Inc. are designed to be used by qualified and trained personnel only. TT Technologies, Inc. will not be held liable for...