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Section IV – Pipeline Under Pressure
3.0 Continued
3.6 Aligning the PIG-SIG V
A. Install the crank handle onto the hex drive of t
he
T-101 dr
illing machine.
B. Apply slight pressure to the feed tube while
slowly rotating the hex drive (Figure 4.56) unti
l
t
he plug holder aligns with the plug.
C. When properly aligned, the feed tube will rotat
e
f
reely. Extend the plug holder by rotating the f
eed
t
ube clockwise until the stop is reached.
D. The feed tube should be at the mark on the body
tube (Figure 4.57).
Figure 4.56. Crank Handle.
Figure 4.57. Mark on Body Tube
3.7 Removing the PIG-SIG V
A. Lock the boring bar and feed tube by the
following:
Model T-101a: tighten the 1/8-inch Allen socket
head screw on the bearing retainer nut (Figure
4.58).
Model T-101b: tighten the locking cap (Figure
4.59).
CAUTION
Do not use force when aligning the
plug holder and PIG-SIG V. Damage
may occur to the PIG-SIG V.