A. GENERAL INFORMATION
I Warnings and Note
WARNING¢INDICATES ADEFINITE RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
OR DANGER TO PERSONNEL. FAILURE TO OBSERVE AND FOLLOW PROPER
PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY TO PERSONNEL,
SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY LOSS, OR SIGNIFICANT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
NOTE¢ INDICATES THAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED
ABOUT THE CURRENT TOPICS. THIS TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION CONTAINS
INSTRUCTIONS ON SAFETY, INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
FOR THE FORUM B + V OIL TOOLS TOOL. ITMUST BE STUDIED BEFORE
WORKING WITH THE TOOL.
II Intended use of this manual
This manual is intended for use by field service,
engineering, installation, operation, and
Forum B + V Oil Tools personnel. Every effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained
herein. Forum B + V Oil Tools GmbH, will not be held
liable for errors in this material, or for consequences
arising from misuse of this material. Anyone using service
procedures or tools, whether or not recommended by
Forum B + V Oil Tools GmbH, must be thoroughly satisfied
that neither personal safety nor equipment safety will be
jeopardized.
III Intellectual property
All rights retained. No part of this document may be
reproduced in any form (print, photocopy, microfilm or
any other procedure) or be processed using an electronic
system without written approval of Forum B + V Oil Tools
GmbH. All information contained in this manual is
based upon the latest product information available at
any time of printing. Dependent on ongoing technical
improvements (ISO 9001) “Forum B + V Oil Tools GmbH”
reserves the right to change the design and specifications
without announcement. The values specified in this
manual represent the nominal values of a unit produced in
series. Slight deviations in the case of the individual devices
are possible.
NOTE¢INTHE EVENT OF PROBLEMS THAT CANNOT BE SOLVED WITH
THE AID OF THIS MANUAL, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE ADDRESSES LISTED
BELOW.
IV Intend of use
The Forum B + V Oil Tools SDL Side Door Elevators is
designed to be used for vertical pipe and is hanging in
links. It conduces as an association between the Top Drive,
the two Links and the pipes. The load capacity of the
elevator is designated by the elevator make and is limited
in vertical direction only. The elevator is also available for
hydraulic operation in the SDL-H type series .
The operation of the SDL is allowed for its intended use
only. Additionally the intended use covers the compliance
and observance of all procedures and safety notes of this
manual as well as performing all necessary maintenance
work in the given intervals.
V Improper / Unsafe Use
The tool must only be used for the designated purpose.
When using the tool, the rated load must never be
exceeded (refer to„1.5 Technical Data“ on page 15).
- Lower ears load-rated to 5 tons for attaching slings/
single joint option.
VI Limited Warranty
The warranty provided will be void if the tool is either:
Forum or serviced by a service facility which was not
authorised by Forum B + V Oil Tools GmbH.
Replacement parts not manufactured by
Forum B + V Oil Tools Forum GmbH are used.
Modifications were made to the tool which were not
approved by Forum B + V Oil Tools GmbH.
VII Conformity
The SDL Side Door Elevators satisfies all requirements in
applicable directives and standards. A sample of the EC
Declaration of Conformity is given in the appendix.
NOTE¢THIS OPERATING MANUAL IS APART OF THE TECHNICAL
DOCUMENTATION FOR THE SDL SIDE DOOR ELEVATORS.
The EC Declaration of Conformity is delivered together
with the SDL Side Door Elevators.
Keep these instructions and the associated documents for
later use.
VIII Operational Environment
The SDL is designed and constructed for use in the drilling
industry on ships and platforms. The tool complies with
the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The machine is
approved for operation in explosion hazard areas.
For machines containing any hydraulic powered parts,
the directive 2014/34/EC “Equipment and protective
systems in potentially explosive atmospheres” applies. The
corresponding ATEX certificates are present in the Data
book. The Classification according to CE (with reference to
the ATEX guideline) is as followed:
II 2G IIB T5 for hydraulic and pneumatic tools
or
II 2G IIB T6 for manual tools
with
CE- marking (with reference to the ATEX guideline)
Marking of the equipment for the Ex- range
II Equipment Group (II)
2 Equipment Category
GFor explosive mixtures of air and combustible gases, mists or
vapors (G)
IIB Categorie for Gases
T5/T6 Temperature class
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04-2016 PN: 651520-Y-BC-D - Revision: 10 SDL
Operating Instructions
