User's Manual

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Locating
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6. As drilling continues, the tool should be steered to maintain a constant slant distance at each of the
points P1, P2, and P3. If the slant distance increases, the tool is moving away; if the slant distance
decreases, the tool is moving toward the side position. Note: Differences in pitch will also affect the
signal strength and slant distance as the tool progresses.
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P2 P3P1
Off-Track Locating
Bore path
Obstruction
Path around
obstruction
Drill