Barbco Pathfinder PF500 User manual

Operation Manual
PF500
REV 4-13-19

Corporate Philosophy and Mission
Barbco Inc. and its president, Jim Barbera are dedicated to not only the success of the organization butalso
tothegrowthandfulfillmentofitsemployeesandthesurroundingcommunity.Todobothrequires thecompanyto
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 which
meetor exceedtheirexpectationsastoreliability,construction,precisionandaesthetics.
Goal 2 A Commitment to Service which
Develops an organizational philosophy which is based on the concept that “We will do whatever it
takes” toprovidequalityservicetoour customersinthemostefficientand effectivemanner.
Goal 3 A Commitment to Innovation which
Providesan organizational focus on creativity, andencouraging thedevelopment of procedures and
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 strengthens our communities.
Goal 5 A Commitment to Employee Developmentwhich
Creates an organizational culture that recognizes the value of the individual employee, regardlessof
function, in the overall success of the company, and to provide all employees with opportunities for
career development andeducation.
Goal 6 A Commitment to Profitability and Growth which
Expands the company in a controlled manner, enabling it to build earnings and a strong capital base
so as to maximize its value toshareholders.
Mission Statement

Operation Manual
PF500
Table of Contents
Introduction
Manufacturer’s Statement..........................................................................................................1
Safety
General Safety Statements .........................................................................................................2
Safe Operation of Equipment.....................................................................................................3
Safety Inspection of Equipment.................................................................................................3
Component Description
Major Machine Components......................................................................................................4
Minor Machine Components .....................................................................................................6
Saddle Kit...................................................................................................................................8
Operators Console......................................................................................................................8
Downhole Tooling and Pilot Rod ............................................................................................10
Casing Phase Tooling ..............................................................................................................12
Saddle Kit.................................................................................................................................13
Set Up
Setting and Aligning the Track ................................................................................................14
Recommended Pit Dimensions................................................................................................15
Pathfinder Set Up.....................................................................................................................16
Theodolite Set Up ....................................................................................................................21
Target Housing Stack up..........................................................................................................32
Operation
Basic Operation........................................................................................................................33
Lubrication...............................................................................................................................37

Manufacturer’s Statement
The information contained in this operation manual is necessary for the safe and proper setup,operation,
maintenance, and servicing of your Barbco pilot machine. Barbco Inc. has a long tradition of offeringthe
bestqualityand most efficienttooperateundergroundinstallationequipmentinthe world. Read and
understand this manual completely before you use the machine and keep it with the unit at all times for
quickreference.
The equipment described in this manual is subject to change. Barbco Inc. reserves the right to change
equipmentat anytimeaspart of normalproductimprovement.Some improvementsmayhavebeenmade
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.
How to Reach Us
If you encounter a circumstance that is not covered in this manual, Barbco’s service department will
behappy to assist you. Barbco’s office hours are8:00 AM–5:00PM (Eastern Time), MondaythroughFriday.
Ouroffice 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. Barbco’s 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. Write the serial number of your machine in the space providedbelow.
Your Machine’s Serial Number
Introduction 1

2 Safety

3 Safety

4 ComponentDescription

Component Description 5

6 ComponentDescription
MINOR MACHINE COMPONENTS

DISCRIPTION OF MINOR MACHINE COMPONENTS
Component Description 7

OPERATORS CONSOLE
Component Description 8
A
B
C
D
E
J
F
G
I
H

A- PRESSURE GUAGES. From left to right:
ROTATION- Displays the hydraulic pressure in the rotary circuit.
SYSTEM- Displays the hydraulic pressure that the valves operating at.
THRUST- Displays the hydraulic pressure in the thrust cylinders.
B- 7” LCD SCREEN: Monitoring system to help the operator see the tool joints in the breakout
clamps. Camera has infrared capability with a magnetic base.
C- HYDRALIC LEVERS. From left to right:
BREAKOUT- Used to make up and breakout the tool joints.
FRONT CLAMP- Used to clamp on the downhole side of the tool joint.
REAR CLAMP- Used to clamp on the operators side of the tool joint.
ROTATION- Clockwise and counter- clockwise control of the spindle.
THRUST- Forward and reverse control of the carriage.
D- ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX: Junction box containing wiring connections
E- FUSES. From left to right:
MAIN POWER- Protects the main electrical circuit
BREAKOUT CAMERA SYSTEM- protects the LCD screen and camera.
F- MAIN POWER TOGGLE AND LIGHT: Turns ON/ OFF all the features on the electrical box.
G- HI ROTATION TOGGLE AND LIGHT: High/ Low rotation speed control. High speed and low torque
when on. Low speed and high torque when off.
H- CLAMP INDICATOR LIGHTS: Red light illuminates when the front and rear clamp are closed.
I- RED MUSHROOM BUTTON: Master e-stop shuts off the engine if pushed. Twist CW to release.
J- FAN TOGGLE: Automatically turns on when in the “OFF” position if the hydraulic oil temperature
reaches or exceeds 130 degrees.
9 ComponentDescription

DOWNHOLE TOOLING AND PILOT ROD
C
A
D
E
B
I
H
G
K
J
F
L

A- PILOT TUBE BODY: One piece outer skin with male and female threads.
B- PILOT TUBE INNER ASSEMBLY: Inner sight tube. Keeps lubricants or air isolated in the annular
space between the assembly walls.
C- SNAP RING: Keeps the inner tube and outer skin together.
D- CENTRALIZER: Welded inside the outer skin to keep the inner sight tube on center of the
assembly.
E- O-RINGS: Seal the inner tubes together.
F- TARGET HOUSING: Rear entry housing made to flow fluid or air around the target to keep it cool
during drilling operations.
G- LED TARGET: Battery operated target providing LED display for the camera to see.
H- STANDARD STEERING TIP: For displaceable soil. Can be supplied with 30, 45, or 70 degree
approach angle. Also available with carbide cutters.
I- TANDOM SOUNDE HOUSING: Stackable housing allows the operator to use walkover locate when
preforming a long crossing. Intended as a backup only.
J- SOUNDE: Battery operated locating device.
K- 3” HEX DRIVE: Connection to the steering tip on the sounde housing.
L- SOUNDE HOUSING STEERING TIP: For displaceable soil only.
M- SHOCK ROD: Connection between the swivel and the cutting head. Helps reduce side load on the
swivel and provides a slip connection to the cutting head.
N- PILOT SWIVEL: Keeps the pilot from turning and dropping during casing phase of the job.
11 ComponentDescription
M
N

CASING PHASE TOOLING
STANDARD PILOT READY HEAD-
Used in ground conditions that
require the casing to be overcut.
Recommended with a drift ring. Best
practice to shim the inside of the
casing were the ring makes contact in
order to center the head.
Shock rod and swivel should be used
to keep the pilot string form rotating.
KNIFE REAMER HEAD-
Used in soft ground conditions. An
auger inside the casing with or
without the cutting head removes the
spoil from behind the blades.
WARNING! Wing cutters
must be removed from the
cutting head
Direct connection to the pilot string.
FLEXBOR HEAD-
Used in ground conditions that
require the casing to be overcut in
boulders or solid rock.
This method utilizes the pilot to
supply pressurized air to blow the
cuttings thru the cutting head into
the drive casing then back to the
boring machine.
Direct connection to the pilot string.

SADDLE KIT
Component Description 13

14 Set Up

A- 5’(60”)
B- 37’(444”) Minimum
C- 12’ (144”)
D- 5’ (60”)
E- Same as the auger boring machine.
F- 2’ (24”)
G- From centerline of the first dog hole to the camera. 11’-6” to 13’
G

15 Set Up
PATHFINDER SET UP
3. Set up a stringline above the bore pit with the transit. On the proposed bore path. Instal stakes
at eather end deep enough to strech the string tight. Do this with the ability to have the sring
removed as equipment is set in the pit. You must be able to restrech the string, placing it back in
the same place.
NOTE! Make sure the string line is totally independent from the pit walls/ trench box etc.
Set Up 16

4. Aline the front and rear of the track by dropping plumbob’s down from the string line. The string
must match the centerline of the track. Adjust the track as needed and retighten the track jack.
If your not using a track jack you can weld the side of the track off to the trench box. If your in a
slopped pit then you can acheve this by driving long beams into the ground and weld them off
to the track. THE TRACK MUST NOT MOVE
5.
6.