Pipe Genie - Step by Step Pipe Replacement Process

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Step-by-Step Operation of Pipe Replacement Using Pipe Bursting Equipment


Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8	Step 9	Step 10
Step 11	Step 12	Step 13	Step 14	Step 15

Step 1

Shore the wall of the hole where the Pipe Genie will be situated. Using 4x4 timbers assemble a retaining barrier as shown. Brush out debris from the pipe area. The Pipe Genie will be situated against this retaining barrier.

Step 2

Insert 'Push Tube' and then attach the cable.

Step 3

Pull cable through and then attach the chain.

Step 4

Pull chain through pipe.

Step 5

Set frame of Pipe Genie in the hole. Note Step 1 and ensure frame is butted against retaining barrier as described.

Step 6

Assemble cylinder(s), pulley and top pulling assembly.

Step 7

Pass chain around pulley and top box assembly.

Step 8

Install breaking cones over chain and then install the pipe guide.

Step 9

Hook up pulling chain to block (flat end forward) and hook up retaining chain.

Step 10

Hook up hydraulic hoses from cylinders to actuator, and from actuator to the supplied power pack.

Step 11

Start the power pack, and start pulling cones into the old pipe.

Step 12 - 13

[12] Insert chain into new pipe and insert new pipe into the pipe guide.
[13] Pull retaining chain snug and hook up boot. You're ready to begin installing pipe.

Step 14

Begin pulling until the pipe is in and the boot is at the bank. Repeat these steps (13, 14, 15) until all the pipe is in.

Step 15

[15] When the breaking cones come through, remove them one at a time by releasing the chain coupler, and then finally release the pipe guide.
[15a] Once pipe is fully through, remove the pipe boot and retrieve the chain.