D7x11 Series II Navigator Directional Drill Overview 30-11
LOCKOUT PROCEDURE - WITH REMOTE LOCKOUT
It is essential that the machine is locked out before entering an exit pit, changing tools,
repairing drill rod, manually adding or removing drill rod, or performing any other work on
the drill string or tools.
IMPORTANT: The Remote Lockout system will not shut down the power units on stand-
alone drilling fluid systems or air compressors. These external power units must be
manually shut off.
The following Lockout Procedure must be performed by remote transmitter operator.
Step 1: Communicate by radio with the machine operator that you intend to lock out the
machine.
Step 2: Direct machine operator to idle engine down.
Step 3: Press red Lockout Button (1) on remote transmitter. Wait for 9 beeps to sound and red lockout light to
come, which indicates lockout is successful. Confirmation could take up to five seconds.
NOTE: To ensure maximum communication range of the transmitter, lock out machine before entering an exit pit.
Step 4: If lockout is not successful, a warning buzzer will sound and transmitter will vibrate for 60 seconds.
The green light will flash until lockout is achieved or LOCKOUT command is canceled.
DANGER: Rotating drill string can kill. Unexpected start-up possible.
Lock out before working on drill string.
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