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JT5 Operator’s <strong>Manual</strong> Prepare - 55<br />
Plan Bore Path<br />
Plan Bore Path<br />
Plan the bore path, from entry to end, before drilling begins. The <strong>Ditch</strong> <strong>Witch</strong> Trac Management System<br />
Plus is available for planning your bore path. This special software can be run in the field using a laptop<br />
computer equipped with Windows ® 95 or higher operating system. See your <strong>Ditch</strong> <strong>Witch</strong> dealer for details.<br />
If not using Trac Management System Plus, mark the bore path on the ground with spray paint or flags, or<br />
record it on paper for operator reference.<br />
For complicated bores, consult an engineer. Have the jobsite surveyed and bore path calculated. Be sure<br />
the engineer knows minimum entry pitch, bend limits of drill pipe, bend and tension limits of pullback<br />
material, pipe lengths, and location of all underground utilities.<br />
For less complicated bores, plan the bore based on four measurements:<br />
• recommended bend limit<br />
• entry pitch<br />
• minimum setback<br />
• minimum depth<br />
IMPORTANT: See the following pages for more information about these measurements. If not using<br />
Trac Management System Plus, see “Bore Path Calculator” on page 59 and use these measurements to<br />
help plan your bore.<br />
CMW
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