D7x11 Series II Navigator Directional Drill Supplemental Operations 55-7
PORTABLE BREAKOUT SYSTEM SETUP
The Portable Breakout system requires little assembly. The hydraulic pump and tongs are fully
assembled. The operator must install tongs on drill rod to be separated/torqued, then install hydraulic
cylinder that connects tongs. Hoses connect cylinder to pump.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that a two-person team position the tongs. Each tong weighs 17 lb
(7.7 kg) for the 2,600 ft-lb (3526 Nm) model, 41 lb (18.6 kg) for the 7,500 ft-lb (10170 Nm) model, and
57 lb (26 kg) for the 15,000 ft-lb (20340 Nm) model.
Tongs - Position on Drill Rod Joint
Step 1: Remove tongs (1) from storage. If desired, use a backhoe or other lifting device with lifting eye
and hanger cable (2).
DANGER: Unexpected rotation of drill rod can kill.
Lock out machine before using a breakout device.
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