Barbco TRIBOR Series User manual

TRIBOR
Operation Manual
Final 7-19-19, Rev B ARB

Corporate Philosophy and Mission
Barbco Inc. and its president, Jim Barbera are dedicated to not only the success of the organization
but alsotothe growth andfulfillment of its employees andthe surrounding community. Todobothrequires
the company to be the “best that it can possibly be”. To achieve this end, Barbco recognizes that all
members of the company must be focused on a common mission and set of shared goals. Thus in
September 1990 the company established the following Mission Statement andGoals
Mission Statement
Barbco Inc. is dedicatedto instilling in all segments of its organization a commitment tothe production
of high quality earth boring equipment and accessories. We seek to be recognized as the leader in our
industry in terms of quality products, customer service, innovation, and serving the needs of earth boring
contractors throughout the world supported by a management philosophy which seeks employee
satisfaction and involvement, customer loyalty, and maximization of productivity andprofitability.
Goal 1 A Commitment to Quality which
Develops a quality focus to consistently provide our customers with products and services
whichmeetorexceedtheirexpectationsastoreliability,construction,precisionand aesthetics.
Goal 2 A Commitment to Service which
Develops an organizational philosophy which is based on the concept that “We will Do what-
ever it takes” to provide quality service to our customers in the most efficient and effective
manner.
Goal 3 A Commitment to Innovation which
Providesanorganizationalfocusoncreativity,encouragingthedevelopmentofproceduresand
process which add value to our products andservices.
Goal 4 A Commitment to Related Activities which
Expands into areas which complement our basic operations and strengthen our communities.
Goal 5 A Commitment to Employee Developmentwhich
Creates an organizational culture that recognizes the value of the individual employee, regard-
less of function, in the overall success of the company, and to provide all employees with
opportunities for career development and education.
Goal 6 A Commitment to Profitability and Growth which
Expandsthe company ina controlledmanner, enabling it tobuild earnings and astrong capital
base so as to maximize its value toshareholders.
Mission Statement

Operation Manual
TriBor
Table of Contents
Introduction
Manufacturer’s Statement..........................................................................................................1
Safety
Safety Operation Practice ..........................................................................................................2
General Safety Statements .........................................................................................................5
Safe Operation of Equipment.....................................................................................................6
Safety Inspection of Equipment.................................................................................................6
Component Description
Machine Lift Points....................................................................................................................7
Major Drill Unit Components....................................................................................................8
Minor Drill Unit Components..................................................................................................10
Major Power Pack Components...............................................................................................12
Minor Power Pack Components ..............................................................................................13
Main Operators Counsel Descriptions .....................................................................................14
Wireless Remote Descriptions.................................................................................................16
Set Up
Machine Set Up........................................................................................................................18
Pit and Overall Dimensions .....................................................................................................19
Setting and Aligning the Track ................................................................................................20
Machine Assembly...................................................................................................................23
Operation
Engine Operating Instructions and Controls............................................................................26
Turning the Remote Transmitter ON.......................................................................................27
Engine Shutdown.....................................................................................................................28
Basic Operating Instructions....................................................................................................29
Pressure Limiters .....................................................................................................................32
Auto Run Operation.................................................................................................................33
Operation of Friction Brake .....................................................................................................34
Operation of Breakout Assembly.............................................................................................35
Operation of Crane Assembly..................................................................................................36
Operation of Drilling Fluid Delivery System ..........................................................................37
Appendix
Glossary of Terms…………………………………………………………………………….43

Manufacturer’s Statement
Introduction
The information contained in this operation manual is necessary for the safe and proper setup,
operation, maintenance, and servicing of your BarbcoTriBor machine. Barbco Inc. has a long tradition of
offeringthebestqualityandmostefficienttooperateundergroundinstallationequipmentinthe world.
Read and understand this manual completely before you use the Barbco TriBor machine and keep it
with the unit at all times for quickreference.
The equipment describedinthis manual issubject to change. BarbcoInc. reserves the right tochange
equipmentat any time aspart of normalproductimprovement.Someimprovementsmay havebeenmade
after this manual was printed. For the latest information on your equipment, contact BarbcoInc.
The illustrations contained in this manual are intended to clarify explanations in the text. The
illustrations may look slightly different from your unit, but this has been allowed only if it does not
fundamentally change the factual information. Some optional equipment may be illustrated that your
machine is not equipped with.
The Barbco TriBor machine is capable of boring in various soils for long distance depending upon
local conditions.
How to Reach Us
If you encounter a circumstance that is not covered in this manual, Barbco’s service department will
behappytoassistyou.Barbco’s officehoursare8:00AM–5:00PM,MondaythroughFriday.Barbco’s office
is located in East Canton, Ohio.
Barbco Corporate Headquarters, East Canton, Ohio
Main Office................................................ (330) 488 - 9400
Toll Free..................................................... (800) 448 - 8934
How to Order Parts
To place an order for spare parts, you can call either of the above numbers. Parts department hours
are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Eastern Time). Orders can also be accepted via fax, 24
hours a day. Next day service must be called in by 3:00 PM.
Spare Parts (fax)........................................ (330) 488 - 2022
When you call the factory for spare parts or service, have the model number and serial number of the
machine.SeeIDtaglocatedtotherightoftheoperatorsplatformontheBasePushUnit,alsoonthePower
Pack. Write the serial number of your machine in the space providedbelow.
Introduction 1

SAFETY
2 Safety

Safety 3

4 Safety

Safety 5

6 Safety

MACHINE LIFT POINTS
Component Description 7
A
B
C
D
E
A- BREAKOUT SYSTEM
four eyelets, one on each
corner. Manual track dogs
must be retracted to lift out
of the track.
B- TRACK SECTION
Four eyelets, one in each
corner gusset.
C- 48” MASTER PUSHER
One eyelet located on top
of assembly for balanced
lift point.
D- ROTARY & ROLL CAGE
Lift bar with 6 eyelets to
balance load.
E- CASING ATTACHMENT
One eyelet located on top
of the assembly. Total
weight varies per size.
F- BASE UNIT
Two d-rings located on the
push bar and two on the
front corner of the base.
F

8 Component Description
MAJOR DRILL UNIT COMPONENTS
Auger Boring Mode
Directional Drilling & Guided Pilot Mode
O
A
B
D
J
L
M
I
N
K
C
H
E
G
F
Q
P

A. CASING ATTACHMENT: Optional accessory used to reduce the size of the Master Casing
Pusher to accommodate smaller casing diameters.
B. MASTER CASING PUSHER: Contains the spoil ejectors (not shown), spoil door and casing
attachment, as needed for smaller diameters of casing.
C. ROTARY ASSEMBLY: Roll cage, and rotary box assembly all contained in this weldment.
D. PUSH BAR: Contains the push bar dogs and is attached to the thrust cylinders. It also receives
the machine thrust transferring it to the track and into the push plate and backstop.
E. AUGER CUTTING HEAD: Type is subject to ground conditions.
F. TRACK: These are additional sections of track to be bolted to the master track and to each other
to allow installation of casing sections. Two sections of extension track along with the master track
are furnished with each machine. Optional extension tracks can be added to allow for the
installation of longer casing sections. Track must be held down as needed during operation.
G. MASTER SADDLE: Apparatus which rests on the track in front of the boring machine to cradle the
casing and auger. SADDLE ATTACHMENT (not shown): Optional accessory used in conjunction
with the casing attachment to cradle smaller casing diameters and auger.
H. HOOK ROLLERS: Lock the drill unit to the track rail.
I. CRAIN: Optional, on-board apparatus used to lift drill pipe or pilot rod.
J. SUB/ LOCKING COLLET: Anti-breakout collet. This unit is capable of adapting to any
manufactures HDD pipe. Guided boring pipe shown is 7”OD.
K. CAMERA SYSTEM: Used for guided boring process. Tracks the LED target as the pilot is being
installed into the ground.
L. PUSH PLATE: Solid Steel cross member bolted to the 2 ft. pup track to stabilize track
assemblies and provide support for thrusting.
M. STEERING ASSEMBLY: Contains the steering shoe and LED target for the guided boring
process.
N. DRILL ROD/ PILOT TUBE: Thread together pipe designed to be used during the pilot process.
O. BREAKOUT ASSEMBLY: Designed to make up and breakout all pipe connections. Adaptable to
any manufactured pipe. Optional crane mounts on top for loading and unloading pipe.
P. RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY: Located in the belly of the track to allow rapid drill unit travel up
to 120,000 lbs. of force.
Q. STEP: Operators platform when operating while on the machine.
Component Description 9

MINOR DRILL UNIT COMPONENTS
Push Bar Sensor- Locates the
dog hole when the push bar is
lined up.
Antenna- wireless system.
One located on the drill and
one on power pack.
High Pressure Filter- in line
open loop filter. Located on the
drill unit.
Friction break adjustment-
Controls the pressure the friction
break delivers.
Laser- watches the push bar
movement for the auto run
function.
Friction Break- drag break for the
drill unit. Located on the drill unit.

Component Description 11
Breakout Control Valve- Controls
all the breakout functions.
Guide Bearing- Breakout guide
bearing can be adapted to any
tool joint diameter.
Deadman connections-
Hydraulic disconnects located on
the front of the breakout.
Crane- Full function crane with
wireless remote control
Hose Support- Adjustable bracket
that supports all the hydraulic
supply umbilical.
Dump Valve- Hydraulic controlled
ball valve designed to dump off
excessive pressure in the drill string.

MAJOR POWER PACK COMPONENTS
A. ROLL CAGE: Structure designed to protect the components of the power pack. Unit can be
removed for maintenance.
B. ENGINE ASSEMBLY: Complete engine unit to power all functions on the TriBor.
C. MAIN CONTROL STATION: Operators station containing all functions available on the power unit.
D. MIXING TANK: Provides a station to mix drilling fluid additives as needed for some drilling
operations.
E. HYDRAULIC UMBILICAL CONNECTORS: bulkhead providing hydraulic quick disconnects for all
umbilical’s.
F. SKID: Main base weldment. Contains all tanks, engine, and hosing
G. HYDRAULIC TANK: Not Shown, provides containment of all hydraulic fluid.
H. FUEL TANK: Not shown, provides containment of all diesel fuel.
12 Component Description
B
E
C
A
D
F

MINOR POWER PACK COMPONENTS
Filter Station- Containing high
pressure, and charge pressure
hydraulic filters.
Battery Station- Contains all batteries
and main battery disconnect.
Mixing Station- Control of the
mixer prop speed. Containing the
fluid pump in-line strainer.
Fluid Pump- Pressure pump for
drilling fluid.
DEF Tank- Storage for diesel
exhaust fluid.
Quick Disconnects- Hydraulic
connections to quickly connect all
umbilical lines.

A- Rotation and thrust hydraulic pressure gauges.
B- Tool Box.
C- Emergency stop button- puts the machine in a safe state. Will not shut down the engine.
D- Control box- contains the drillers display, lock-out key, and the diagnostic port.
E- Remote docking station.
To lock the remote onto the operators station simply slide it into the plastic docking brackets. To
remove push the spring clips on each side down and slide the remote out.
14 Component Description
MAIN OPERATORS CONSOLE
A
E
D
C
B

Button Identification:
Component Description 15
J- ROTATION BRAKE
K- ROTATION LIMITER
H- INSTRUCTIONAL
PDF
B- THRUST BRAKE
C- AUTO RUN MASTER
A- THRUST LIMITER
F- ITEM UP/ DOWN
E- PAGE SCROLL
LEFT
G- PAGE SCROLL RIGHT
D- RETURN TO
MAIN SCREEN
I- AUTO REAM

WIRELESS REMOTE
Functional Descriptions
The white boxes contain the antennas for the wireless remote system. The one on the power
pack includes a magnetic base so it can be moved as needed to get better reception.
16 Component Description
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

A - ROTATION FUNCTION:
SPEED TOGGLE- high, medium and low spindle speed setting adjusts the
maximum torque per speed range.
R LOCK LIGHT & BUTTON- push the button to lock in the rotation speed. See
auto drill mode.
ROTATION PADDLE- proportional speed control of the rotary spindle.
B - THRUST FUNCTION:
CYLINDER/ R&P TOGGLE- choose between cylinder or rack and pinion thrust.
SPEED TOGGLE- high/ low rack and pinion speed setting adjusts the maximum
force per speed range.
T LOCK LIGHT & BUTTON- push the button to lock in the thrust speed. See auto
drill mode.
THRUST PADDLE- proportional speed control for thrust.
C - DOGS:
IN/ OUT TOGGLE- steel blocks engage into the track to propel the machine forward
or retracted from the track to operate the rack and pinion function.
L&R LED- lights illuminate when the steel block is completely engaged into the
track.
ALIGNED LED- light illuminates when the push bar is aligned with the dog holes in
the track.
D - TRANSMITTER:
POWER TOGGLE- turn power to the transmitter on/ off.
STATUS LED- displays the status of the transmitter.
ACTIVE/ INACTIVE TOGGLE- active allows all functions to work on the transmitter.
E - ENGINE:
START/ STOP TOGGLE- start and stop the engine from the remote.
THROTTLE- When pushed the throttle will adjust in the corresponding direction.
F - E STOP: inactivates the transmitter and puts the machine in a controlled state.
G - DRILLING FLUID:
ON/ OFF- turn the fluid pump on or off from the transmitter. Fluid master must be
on.
DUMP- releases the fluid pressure off the drill string thru the spindle connection.
GPM REHOSTATE- increase or decrease the output gallons from the onboard fluid
pump.
H –DISPLAY
THRUST PSI- digital display of thrust pressure.
ROTATION PSI- digital display of rotation pressure.
FLUID PSI- digital display of the drilling fluid pressure.
SPINDLE RPM- display of spindle rotations per minute.
BACKLIGHT- lights up the digital display
ComponentDescription 17