Hammerhead PB30 User manual

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Operator's
Manual
PB30® Hi-Flow
960-1110
Issue 1.2
Original Instruction

PB30®Gen II Operator’s Manual
Overview - 1
Overview
Chapter Contents
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Equipment Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operator Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Bulleted Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
• Numbered Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

PB30®Gen II Operator’s Manual
Serial Number Location
2 - Overview
Serial Number Location
Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided.
Date of manufacture
Date of purchase

PB30®Gen II Operator’s Manual
Intended Use
Overview - 3
Intended Use
HammerHead®pipebursters are intended for the replacement of 1.25” (31.8 mm) to 6” (152 mm)
diameter buried pipes and conduits. The PB30 Gen II is a compact, portable, hydraulically-powered
machine designed to replace underground utilities using up to 29 tons (26 t) of pullback force. A power unit
provides hydraulic power to run the pipe bursting unit.
The unit is designed for operation in temperatures typically experienced in earth moving and construction
work environments. Provisions may be required to operate in extreme temperatures. Contact your
HammerHead dealer. Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use.
HammerHead pipe bursters and power units should be operated, serviced, and repaired only by persons
familiar with their particular characteristics and acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.
Equipment Modification
This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly
or in accordance with the operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only bemadeby
competent personnel possessing knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, equipment design
functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.

PB30®Gen II Operator’s Manual
Unit Components
4 - Overview
Unit Components
1. Bursting unit
2. Tooling head
3. Extraction cage (optional)

PB30®Gen II Operator’s Manual
Operator Orientation
Overview - 5
Operator Orientation
1. Front of unit
2. Right side of unit
3. Rear of unit
4. Left side of unit
Operating Area
Operator should stand outside the pit in the
locations marked by number 1.
IMPORTANT: Top view of unit is shown.
IMPORTANT: Top view of unit is shown.

PB30®Gen II Operator’s Manual
About This Manual
6 - Overview
About This Manual
This manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See Operation Overview for basic
operating procedures. Cross references such as “See page 50” will direct you to detailed procedures.
Bulleted Lists
Bulleted lists provide helpful or important information or contain procedures that do not have to be
performed in a specific order.
Numbered Lists
Numbered lists contain illustration callouts or list steps that must be performed in order.

PB30®Gen II Operator’s Manual
Foreword - 7
Foreword
This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation
instructions to help you use and maintain your HammerHead®equipment.
Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference.
If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.
If you need a replacement copy, contact your HammerHead dealer. If you need assistance in locating a
dealer, visit our website at www.hammerheadtrenchless.com or write to the following address:
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment
500 South C.P. Avenue
Lake Mills, WI 53551
USA
The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. Earth Tool
Company LLC reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product improvements may have taken
place after this manual was published. For the latest information on HammerHead equipment, see your
HammerHead dealer.
Thank you for buying and using HammerHead equipment.

PB30®Gen II Operator’s Manual
8 - Foreword
PB30® Gen II
Operator’s Manual
Issue number 1.2/OM-8/17
Part number 960-1110
Copyright 2015, 2016, 2017
by Earth Tool Company LLC
HammerHead, PortaBurst, PB30, and Quick Grip are registered trademarks of Earth Tool
Company LLC.
This product and its use may be covered by one or more patents at http://patents.charlesmachine.works.
®

PB30®Gen II Operator’s Manual
Contents - 9
Contents
Overview
machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed
to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual
1
Foreword
part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact
information
7
Safety
machine safety alerts and emergency procedures 11
Controls
machine controls and indicators and how to use them 21
Prepare
procedures for inspecting and classifying the jobsite, planning the installation, and
preparing the jobsite for work
23
Transport
procedures for lifting and hauling 33
Burst Pipe
procedures for setting up equipment and performing the burst 37
Systems and Equipment
bursting string, accessory kit 47
Complete the Job
procedures for restoring the jobsite and storing equipment 51
Service
service intervals and instructions for this machine including lubrication, replacement
of wear items, and basic maintenance
53
Specifications
machine specifications including weights, measurements, power ratings, and fluid
capacities
59
Support
the warranty policy for this machine, and procedures for obtaining warranty
consideration and training
61