Forum Power Slip PS-500 User manual

Manual PN757000-D Revision:17 (up to SN 138212), 06-2018
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Operating Instructions
Original Operating Instructions
PowerSlipPS-500
Hydraulic operated
P/N Type Load Rating Pipe Size
755000 PS-500 500 2.3/8" - 14"
756000 PS-500 500 2.3/8” - 14”
757000-RT-VAR PS-500 500 2.3/8" - 14"
757500-RT-VAR PS-500 500 2.3/8" - 14"
758000-RT PS-500 500 2.3/8" - 14"
Rotary Table Adapter: [PN]-N-National [PN]-OW-Oilwell Wirth [PN]-E-Emsco
Possible Variations: [PN-RT]-MC-Multi Coupling Connection [PN-RT]-F-Feedback
Fig. 1: Illustration Example 757500-E-F
Fig. 2: Illustration Example 757000-N

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Revision history
Version Date Author Changes
00 2008-06 B+V OT,ROK, MH Initial Release
01 2008-08 B+V OT,ROK, MH Design Update
02 2008 -12 B+V OT,ROK, MH Product Update
03 2009-02 B+V OT,ROK, MH Product Update
04 2009-06 B+V OT,ROK, MH Design Update
05 2009-10 B+V OT,ROK, MH Product Update
06 2009 -12 B+V OT,ROK, MH Product Update
07 2010-03 B+V OT,ROK, MH Design Update
08 2010-07 B+V OT,ROK, MH Product Update
09 2010-12 B+V OT,ROK, MH Product Update
10 2011- 03 B+V OT,ROK, MH Product Update
11 2011-11 B+V OT,ROK, MH Design Update
12 2012-02 B+V OT,ROK, MH Product Update
13 2012-04 B+V OT,ROK, MH Product Update
14 2012-07 B+V OT,ROK, MH Design Update
15 2012-09 B+V OT,ROK, MH Product Update
16 2015-08 FBV, ROK, MH Layout, Company Name update - Umbilical Version added PowerSlipPS-500
17 2018-02 FBV, ROK, St.S Design and Product Update
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DESCRIPTIONSAFETYTRANSPORT
COMISSIONING /
OPERATION
INSPECTION /
MAINTENANCE SERVICESTORAGEAPPENDIX
Table of contents
A. GENERAL 6
I BasIc InformatIon 6
II Intended Use 6
III Improper Use 6
IV potentIal mIsUse 7
V Warranty and lIaBIlIty 7
V-01 LiabiLity 7
V-02 Warranty 7
VI oBlIgatIons of the operatIng company 8
Vi-01 PLanning and CheCking Safety MeaSureS 8
Vi-02 MiniMizing riSk of injury 8
Vi-03 troubLe-free oPeration 8
Vi-04 requireMentS for oPerator 8
Vi-05 training 8
Vi-06 MiniMuM quaLifiCationS 8
Vi-07 uSer grouPS 9
VII safety symBols 10
Vii-01 PreLiMinary Safety PreCautionS 10
Vii-02 Safety PreCautionS reLeVant for aCtion 10
Vii-03 inStruCtionS for Safe ProCedure 10
Vii-04 LinguiStiC ConVentionS 11
Vii-05 PerSonaL ProteCtiVe equiPMent (PPe) 11
VIII conformIty 12
IX contact forUmhandlIngtools WorldWIde 12
X InformatIon on the Internet 13
X-01 hoMePage 13
X-02 eXtranet 14
XI aBBreVIatIons 15
1 DESCRIPTION 18
1.1 oVerVIeW of ps-500 VarIatIons 18
1.1.1 PoWerSLiPPS-500 - Pn 755000 18
1.1.2 PoWerSLiPPS-500 - Pn 756000 18
1.1.3 PoWerSLiPPS-500 - Pn 757000-rt / -rt-MC 18
1.1.4 PoWerSLiPPS-500 - Pn 757500-rt-f / -rt-MC 18
1.1.5 PoWerSLiPPS-500 - Pn 758000-rt 18
1.2 assemBlIes and components 19
1.2.1 body and door 20
1.2.2 hydrauLiC Centering guide SySteM [hCgS] 20
1.2.3 SLiP and inSert Carrier aSSeMbLy 20
1.2.4 hydrauLiC aSSeMbLy 21
1.2.5 hoSeS and CouPLingS 21
1.3 optIonal eqUIpment and accessory tools 22
1.4 technIcal data 25
1.5 maIn dImensIons 26
1.5.1 PS-500 With hCgS 26
1.5.2 PS-500 With MuLti CouPLing kit 27
1.5.3 PS-500 With toP-CoVer 28
1.5.4 oPening diaMeter 29
1.5.5 diMenSionS for ControL LineS 29
1.5.6 griPPing Length 30
1.6 recommended consUmaBles 30
1.6.1 reCoMMended hydrauLiC fLuid 30
1.6.2 reCoMMended LubriCantS 30
1.7 fUnctIonal descrIptIon 31
1.8 operatIonal enVIronment 31
1.9 eqUIpment markIngs 32
1.10 component sIzes 33
1.10.1 inSertS 33
1.10.2 guide PLateS for toP-CoVer oPeration 33
1.10.3 inSert Carrier for driLL PiPe 34
1.10.4 inSert Carrier for CaSing 34
1.10.5 Carrier for driLL CoLLar With ziP grooVe 35
1.10.6 Carrier for driLL CoLLar Without ziP grooVe 35
1.11 rfId-chIp eqUIpped handlIng eqUIpment 36
2 SAFETY 38
2.1 general safety precaUtIons 38
2.2 safety eqUIpment 38
2.3 safety precaUtIons 39
2.3.1 Warning SignS 39
2.3.2 Warning and Safety SignS on PS-500 40
2.4 safety precaUtIons agaInst remaInIng hazards 42
2.4.1 inCorreCt handLing of hydrauLiC equiPMent 42
2.4.2 riSk of StuMbLing/triPPing 43
2.4.3 danger of PinChing/CruShing 43
2.4.4 organizationaL MeaSureS 44
2.4.5 huMan error 44
2.5 safety InstrUctIons for ps-500 45

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DESCRIPTION SAFETY TRANSPORT COMISSIONING /
OPERATION
INSPECTION /
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE STORAGE APPENDIX
3 TRANSPORT / SETUP 48
3.1 delIVery 48
3.1.1 SCoPe of deLiVery 48
3.1.2 unPaCking and diSPoSaL of PaCking MateriaL 48
3.1.3 interMediate Storage 48
3.2 transport 49
3.3 attachment poInts and lIftIng arrangements 50
3.3.1 hCgS
50
3.3.2 inSert Carrier and SLiP aSSeMbLy 50
3.3.3 hinge PinS and door 50
3.3.4 Lifting the PS-500 With Lift beaM aSSeMbLy 51
3.3.5 inSert boWL no.3 and toP boWL 52
3.3.6 toP Wear guide 52
3.3.7 PiPe WiPer 52
3.3.8 toP CoVer 52
3.3.9 guide PLateS 52
3.4 InstallatIon and arrangement 53
3.4.1 inStaLLation and arrangeMent of neCeSSary equiPMent 53
3.4.1.1 inStaLLation of the inSert CarrierS 54
3.4.1.2 inStaLLation of the guide PLateS i 55
3.4.1.3 inStaLLation of the guide PLateS ii 55
3.4.1.4 inStaLLation of the PS-500 to the rotary tabLe 56
3.4.2 inStaLLation and arrangeMent of additionaL equiPMent 58
3.4.2.1 inStaLLation of the toP Wear guide 58
3.4.2.2 inStaLLation of the PiPe WiPer 59
3.4.2.3 inStaLLation of the inSert boWL no.3 60
3.4.2.4 inStaLLation of the toP boWL - hCS 60
3.5 InstallatIon checklIst 61
4 COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION 64
4.1 commIssIonIng 64
4.1.1 Safety ConSiderationS 64
4.1.2 ConneCting the hydrauLiC SySteM 65
4.1.3 arrangeMent of hydrauLiC LineS/ConneCtionS 66
4.1.4 adjuSting Centering Stroke LiMitation 66
4.1.5 CoMMiSSioning CheCkLiSt 67
4.2 operatIon 68
4.2.1 handLing the driLL String 69
4.2.2 Changing the inSertS 70
4.2.3 oPening/CLoSing the toP-CoVer 71
4.2.4 Changing the WiPer 72
4.2.5 LoCking/unLoCking the hCgS 73
4.2.6 hCgS reLeaSe after fiXation 73
4.2.7 hydrauLiC adjuStMentS 74
4.3 troUBleshootIng 75
5 SERVICE 78
5.1 malfUnctIon 78
5.2 repaIr 78
5.2.1 rePair by CuStoMer 78
5.2.2 rePair by ManufaCturer 78
5.2.3 SeCuring SCreWS With Wedge-LoCking WaSherS 78
5.3 draWIng, parts lIst and spare parts 79
5.3.1 PS-500 Main aSSeMbLy P/n 755000 80
5.3.1.1 PS-500 body aSSeMbLy 81
5.3.1.2 door aSSeMbLy 82
5.3.1.3 hCgS 83
5.3.1.4 SLiP aSSeMbLy 84
5.3.1.5 feedbaCk aSSeMbLy 85
5.3.1.6 greaSe SySteM 85
5.3.1.7 hydrauLiC aSSeMbLy 86
5.3.2 PS-500 Main aSSeMbLy P/n 756000 88
5.3.2.1 door aSSeMbLy 89
5.3.2.2 hCgS 90
5.3.2.3 CoVer LoCking deViCe 91
5.3.2.4 boLt aSSeMbLy 92
5.3.2.5 SLiP aSSeMbLy 93
5.3.2.6 inSert Carrier SeCuring aSSeMbLy 94
5.3.2.7 greaSing SySteM 95
5.3.2.8 feedbaCk aSSeMbLy 96
5.3.2.9 hydrauLiC aSSeMbLy 97
5.3.3 PS-500 Main aSSeMbLy P/n 757000-rt 100
5.3.3.1 adaPter aSSeMbLy for nationaL-oiL rt 102
5.3.3.2 adaPter aSSeMbLy for oiLWeLL-Wirth rt 102
5.3.3.3 feedbaCk aSSeMbLy 103
5.3.3.4 door aSSeMbLy 104
5.3.3.5 hCgS (guide PLateS With PLug-in ConneCtion) 105
5.3.3.6 LoCking deViCe 106
5.3.3.7 hydrauLiC aSSeMbLy 107
5.3.3.8 hydrauLiC ConneCtion 109
5.3.4 PS-500 Main aSSeMbLy P/n 758000-rt 110
5.3.4.1 hCgS (guide PLateS With keyed joint SySteM) 112
5.3.5 PS-500 P/n 757500-rt-f 113
5.3.5.1 toP-CoVer aSSeMbLy 115
5.3.5.2 door aSSeMbLy 116
5.3.5.3 feedbaCk aSSeMbLy 117
5.3.5.4 hydrauLiC aSSeMbLy 118
5.3.6 PS-500 tyPe SerieS inSert Carrier 120
5.3.6.1 inSert Carrier driLL PiPe and CaSing i 120
5.3.6.2 inSert Carrier driLL PiPe and CaSing ii 122
5.3.6.3 inSert Carrier driLL PiPe and CaSing iii 123
5.3.6.4 inSert Carrier driLL PiPe and CaSing iV 124
5.3.7 driLL CoLLar inSert Carrier i 125
5.3.8 driLL CoLLar inSert Carrier ii 127
5.3.9 oPtionaL equiPMent and aCCeSSory tooLS 128
5.3.9.1 MuLti-CouPLing kit 128
5.3.9.2 toP Wear guide 129
5.3.9.3 PiPe WiPer aSSeMbLy 129
5.3.9.4 toP-CoVer 130
5.3.9.5 hand SLiP toP boWL 130
5.4 spare parts 131
5.4.1 PS-500 P/n 756000-rSP 131

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5.4.2 PS-500 P/n 757000-rSP 131
5.4.3 PS-500 P/n 757000-rSP-h 132
5.4.4 PS-500 P/n 756000-rSP 132
5.4.5 PS-500 P/n 757500-rSP 132
5.4.6 PiPe WiPer P/n 756750-rSP 132
6 INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE 134
6.1 lUBrIcatIon 135
6.2 InspectIons 136
6.2.1 inSPeCtion of hydrauLiC equiPMent 136
6.2.2 inSPeCtion foLLoWing CritiCaL LoadS 136
6.2.3 inSPeCtion foLLoWing reMoVaL 136
6.3 InspectIon categorIes 137
6.3.1 inSPeCtion Category i 137
6.3.2 inSPeCtion Category ii 137
6.3.3 inSPeCtion Category iii 137
6.3.4 inSPeCtion Category iV 137
6.3.5 inSPeCtion interVaLS and inSPeCtion taSkS 137
6.3.6 inSPeCtion CheCkLiSt 138
6.4 crItIcal areas 139
6.5 Wear lImIts 140
6.6 fUnctIonal testIng of ps-500 - paper test 141
6.7 cleanIng 143
7 STORAGE / DISPOSAL 146
7.1 storage of the entIre deVIce 146
7.2 dIsposal 147
8 APPENDIX 150
a. sample of ec declaratIon 151
B. thIrd party docUments 152
i Safety data-Sheet 152
ii CoMPonentS 153

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GENERAL
A. General
I Basic Information
This operation maintenance manual (hereinafter called
OMM) refers to the PowerSlipPS-500 (hereinafter-
called PS-500) from FORUMHandlingTools, which is
used on oil drilling platforms and rigs. The permissible
range of application is specified in the technical data.
When installed in potentially explosive atmospheres, the
instructions that follow the Ex symbol must be followed.
Personal injury and/or equipment damage may occur if
these instructions are not followed. This OMM is intended
for the operator of the PS-500. It is intended to ensure safe
operation and must be read carefully and kept where it is
accessible for PS-500 users at all times. This OMM contains
all information on safe and proper operation of the
PS-500. Observance of these instructions is the prerequisite
for safe operation. In addition, it is necessary to observe
all applicable national and local regulations, e.g. accident
prevention and environmental regulations as well as the
company’s own internal safety regulations. For installation,
maintenance and repair work and proper training of the
operating personnel FORUMHandlingTools recommends
requesting service from FORUMHandlingTools itself.
II Intended Use
The PowerSlipPS-500 is specially designed for drilling
operations. The intended use is the vertical gripping and
holding of long, heavy pipe strings with a diameter of
2.3/8“ to 14“ and a total weight of up to 500 sh ton while
located in a Rotary Table. The PS-500 is hydraulic operated.
In addition to observing all instructions in this OMM,
intended use also includes observing all prescribed
assembly, disassembly, startup, operating, repair and
maintenance work at the specified intervals as well as all
safety precautions. The operation of the PS-500 is allowed
for the intended use only. All FORUMHandlingTools
PS-500 are designed in accordance with API 8C.
INFO
The abbreviation sh ton and the word sh ton are
used to describe short sh ton. If the metric ton is
referred it will explicit be named in the text or the
abbreviation ton.
1 sh ton = 2000 lb = 907,19 kg
1 metric ton = 2204,62 lb = 1000 kg
III Improper Use
INFO
Improper use of the PS-500 releases
FORUMHandlingTools from any liability for
personal injury or property damage resulting
therefrom.
The PS-500 is intended exclusively for gripping and holding
specified pipes. Always observe the specifications in
chapter „Technical Data“ on page 25.
Additionally the intended use covers the compliance and
observance of all procedures and safety notes of this
OMM, as well as performing all necessary maintenance
work in the given intervals.
The following is specifically prohibited:
- Holding pipe with diameter > 14“.
- Holding pipe with diameter < 2.3/8“.
- Using the PS-500 with pipe diameter for which use is
not specified.
- Increasing the load limit of the PS-500.
- Any use of the PS-500, which is not intended.
Moreover, operation of the PS-500 is prohibited under the
following conditions:
- When the PS-500 is used for applications other than
intended.
- When the hydraulic equipment is not installed properly.
- When the PS-500 or parts thereof are damaged or
when additional equipment is not installed properly.
- When protective or safety equipment is damaged,
unusable, improperly installed or not present.
- When the PS-500 is not operating properly.
- When humans or foreign objects are located in the
hazard area of a PS-500.
- When conversions or modifications have been
performed without previous, written approval by
FORUMHandlingTools.
- When equipment not approved by
FORUMHandlingTools is used.
- When the prescribed maintenance intervals have been
exceeded.
- When replacement parts not approved by
FORUMHandlingTools are used.
- When companies not authorized by FORUM Handling
Tools have performed repair or service work on the
PS-500.
Observe also the chapter „Warranty and Liability“.

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GENERAL
V-02 Warranty
FORUMHandlingTools general terms of purchase and
delivery apply. Purchasers recognize these conditions on
the day the contract is signed, at the latest. The terms and
duration of FORUMHandlingTools warranty are specified
in the sales documents as well as the order confirmation.
These will be submitted to the operating company as
information at the time the contract is signed, at the latest.
The manufacturer assumes no warranty whatsoever for
damage or interruptions in operation resulting from failure
to observe the operating instructions. The OMM is to be
supplemented by the operating company with operating
instructions based on existing national regulations
on accident and environmental protection, including
information on supervisory and reporting obligations
taking into consideration operating peculiarities, e.g. in
regard to work organization. Warranty claims/complaints
within the scope of the guarantee and liability for personal
injury and property damage are excluded, when such
result from any of the following causes:
- Any use other than intended;
- Improper installation, operation, maintenance or repair;
- Operation with defective, improperly attached or non-
operational safety and/or protective equipment;
- Failure to observe the instructions in the OMM
regarding safe conduct;
- Impermissible structural and/or functional
modifications;
- Use of replacement parts not approved by
FORUMHandlingTools;
- Normal wear or insufficient inspection of components
subject to wear;
- External effects or force majeure;
- Lubricating the PS-500 with lubricants other than those
recommended by FORUMHandlingTools.
Info
Any structural or functional modification
to the PS-500 by the operating company
requires previous written approval by
FORUMHandlingTools. Failure to obtain
such approval voids the warranty as well as
the declaration of conformity and releases
FORUMHandlingTools from any product
liability. Following modifications or installation of
optional equipment, all safety equipment must be
reinstalled and checked by the operator for proper
function.
IV Potential Misuse
This OMM contains information and warnings on
procedures that address hazardous conditions and could
cause personal injury but cannot reflect all fashions in
which hazardous consequences may occur due to service
and/or operation. All personnel using the PS-500 or
service procedures contained within this OMM must be
completely satisfied that personal and/or equipment safety
will not be compromised.
Common methods of MISUSE include but are not
limited to:
1. Use without ALL warning and identification labels
present. This can cause operating personnel to
misunderstand the areas of the PS-500 that can cause
serious injury.
2. Use with insufficient and/or worn assemblies and
parts. This can cause failure causing a suspended
hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
3. Use of the PS-500 in methods not intended. The
PS-500 have to be used ONLY in the methods
described in this OMM.
V Warranty and Liability
V-01 Liability
The technical information, data and instructions for
operation contained in this OMM correspond to the status
at the time of print and are provided according to the
best of our knowledge in consideration of our previous
experience and expertise.
We reserve all rights to make technical modifications
within the scope of technical development of the PS-500
treated in this OMM. Claims or entitlements cannot be
deduced or derived from information, illustrations and /or
descriptions in this OMM.
FORUMHandlingTools is liable for all warranty obligations
made within the scope of the contract for any faults or
omissions on our part, excluding further claims. Claims
for damages suffered are excluded regardless of the legal
grounds.
Translations are complete according to best knowledge.
We cannot assume any liability for translation errors, even
when the translation was performed at our order.
Only the original text is binding. The original text
language for FORUMHandlingTools documents and
OMM is English. The descriptions and illustrations Do not
necessarily reflect the scope of delivery or any parts orders.
The drawings and illustrations are not to scale.

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GENERAL
VI-04 Requirements for Operator
Basic knowledge of safe handling and use of the PS-500
includes knowledge of the general safety precautions.
Ensure that the PS-500 is operated only in compliance with
the general safety precautions and other instructions in
this OMM.
VI-05 Training
The operating company is obligated to organize and hold
regular training to ensure that all personnel involved with
transporting, installing, operating and/or servicing the
PS-500 is familiar with the required procedures and safety
precautions.
VI-06 Minimum Qualifications
All work on the PS-500 requires special knowledge and
qualifications on the part of the operating personnel. All
personnel working on PS-500 must have the following
qualifications:
- Personal suitability for the work performed.
- Suitable qualifications for the work performed.
- Familiarity with the safety equipment and its function.
- Familiarity with this operating manual – particularly the
safety precautions – and all sections relevant for the
work to be performed.
- Familiarity with the elementary instructions on
operating safety and accident prevention.
In general, all employees must have one of the following
minimum qualifications:
- Technical training for independent work on the PS-500.
- Sufficient qualifications for working on the PS-500
under supervision and at the instructions of a trained
specialist.
VI Obligations of the Operating Company
VI-01 Planning and Checking Safety Measures
The obligation of the operating company to due diligence
includes planning safety measures and supervising their
observance. All personnel performing work on and with
the PS-500 must be trained by the operating company for
the work performed on and with the PS-500. All personnel
must have read and understood the OMM.
VI-02 Minimizing Risk of Injury
The following principles apply to minimize the risk of
injury:
• Ensure that only qualified personnel perform work on
the PS-500.
• The operating company must authorize the personnel
for such work.
• The personnel must wear the prescribed protective
equipment.
• Procedures, competencies and responsibilities must
be clearly defined and established in the area of the
PS-500. Proper behavior in the event of a malfunction
must be clear for everyone. The personnel must be
given regular training.
• All WARNING signs and information on the PS-500
must be complete and easily legible. For this purpose,
WARNING signs and information are to be cleaned
regularly and replaced as required.
VI-03 Trouble-free Operation
The following principles apply for trouble-free operation:
• Keep the complete OMM at the location where the
PS-500 is in operation, where it is easily accessible for
everyone and in an easily legible condition.
• Use the PS-500 exclusively for its intended purpose.
• Use the PS-500 only when it is in a perfect operating
state.
• Before starting work, check to ensure that it is in a safe
operating state and functioning properly.

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GENERAL
VI-07 User Groups
This OMM is subdivided into the following user groups:
Personnel Qualifications
Operating personnel
Sufficiently trained in:
• Functional procedures on the PS-500.
• Operating procedures.
Knowledge:
• Competency and responsibility about the work to be performed.
• Behavior in emergencies.
Service personnel
Basic knowledge of:
• Mechanics.
• Hydraulic.
Authorizations (according to standards of safety engineering):
• Starting up PS-500.
• Grounding PS-500.
• Marking of PS-500.
• Basic knowledge of installation and operation of the PS-500.
Special Technical Knowledge
Only specially trained personnel should perform the following work:
Work Performed Qualifications
Work on hydraulic system Special knowledge and experience with work on
hydraulic systems.
Work on mechanical parts
Personnel qualified or trained in industrial mechanics; work is to be performed only
under supervision and on instructions of a person qualified in accordance with
generally accepted codes of practice in industrial mechanics.

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VII-01 Preliminary Safety Precautions
Safety precautions are given in the preceding form at the
beginning of complete chapters or sections. They apply for
the entire chapter or the entire subsequent section.
VII-02 Safety Precautions Relevant for Action
If a safety precaution applies only for one single action
or a short series of actions, it is integrated into the text
preceding the possible hazard point.
For example:
1. Attach hoisting gear to eye bolts in cover.
CAUTION of pinching/crushing hands! The cover can
fall shut when the retainer is not engaged. Never open the
cover by hand.
2. Open the cover with a crane and suitable hoisting
gear.
3. Unscrew the M10 bolts with a 17 mm box wrench.
4. ...
VII-03 Instructions for Safe Procedure
Special work steps to ensure Safe Procedure are depicted
as follows (example):
Safe Procedure
1. Shut off Equipment.
2. Disconnect supply lines.
3. Attach Equipment to crane.
4. ...
VII Safety Symbols
The safety precautions in this document contain
standardized depictions and symbols. Three hazard classes
distinguish depending on the probability of occurrence and
severity of the consequences. Selection of the WARNING
category depends on the probability of occurrence and the
possible extent of damage.
CAUTION
Indication of recognizable hazard for
humans or possible property damage.
Failure to observe can lead to
reversible injuries or property
damage!
The symbol as specified in ANSI Z535.6
emphasizes the cause.
Measures for avoiding are listed.
WARNING
Indication of recognizable hazard for
humans.
Failure to observe can lead to
irreversible injuries!
The symbol as specified in ANSI Z535.6
emphasizes the cause.
Measures for avoiding are listed.
DANGER
Indication of imminent hazard for
humans.
Failure to observe can lead to
irreversible or lethal injuries!
The symbol as specified in ANSI Z535.6
emphasizes the cause.
Measures for avoiding are listed.

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VII-04 Linguistic Conventions
This OMM uses terms and symbols intended to help you
find information more easily, perform work steps more
effectively and recognize dangerous situations more
quickly. These symbols and terms are explained below. All
important text sections are printed in bold face.
- Lists without any necessary sequence are marked with
a dash (-) at the left side of the column.
• Individual activities to be performed are indicated by a
dot (•) to the left of the column.
Relevant consequences of an action or work step
are marked with an arrow (>) in the left margin.
ESequential numbers (1, 2, 3,) in the left margin, indicates
enumerations in a certain sequence (e.g. a series of work
steps).
For example:
1. Unscrew nuts on equipment feet.
2. Lift equipment.
For greater clarity, the illustrations are located in the
right column with the text opposite or directly below
the associated text section. Larger illustrations extending
over the entire width of the page are located before
the explanatory text. The illustrations are provided with
captions in telegraph style.
Fig. 3: Illustration Example
INFO
Additional information and relationships requiring
special attention are distinguish in this manner.
VII-05 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The following symbols located at appropriate points in
the OMM indicate that it is mandatory to wear personal
protective equipment:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES!
WEAR EYE PROTECTION!
WEAR SAFETY SHOES!
WEAR PROTECTIVE HELMET!
WEAR EAR PROTECTION!

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VIII Conformity
The PS-500 satisfies all requirements in applicable
directives and standards. A sample of the EC Declaration
of Conformity is given in the appendix.
INFO
This OMM is a part of the technical
documentation for the PowerSlipPS-500.
The EC Declaration of Conformity is delivered
together with the PS-500. Keep these
instructions and the associated documents for
later use.
IX Contact FORUMHandlingTools Worldwide
In the event of problems that cannot be solved with the
aid of this OMM, please contact one of the following
addresses.
FORUM B + V Oil Tools GmbH FORUMHandlingTools
Hermann-Blohm-Straße 2
20457 Hamburg
Germany
Tel: + 49.40.37022.6855
Fax: + 49.40.37022.6899
1023 FORUM Drive
Broussard, LA 70518 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
web: www.f-e-t.com
www.blohmvoss-oiltools.com
FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES Drilling-Service-Locations
Email: ForumDP[email protected]
Canada Mexico Scotland
Nr. 106, 3903 - 75 Ave
Leduc, Alberta T9E 0K3
Tel: + 1 780.980.0345
Fax: + 1 780.986.3278
Avenida Avante Monterrey N 300
Parque Industrialxico
Tel: + 52.81.8245.6800
Peregrine Road, Westhill
Aberdeenshire, AB32 6JL
Tel: + 44.1224.744000
United Arabic Emirates Singapore
Oilfields Supply Center
Building B-45
Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai UAE
Tel: + 971.4.883.5266
No 51 Benoi Road #06-00
Liang Huat Industrial Complex
629908
Tel: + 65.6465.4850
Fax: + 65.6465.4851
Out of hours
+ 65.913.898.12

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X Information on the Internet
X-01 Homepage
INFO
For further and actual information, you can also
visit our homepage in the Internet.
A digital version of the operation instructions for this
product as well as the operation instructions, safety- and
update notes for other FORUMHandlingTools products
can be reached via the homepage. To join our Internet
Technical Documentation service with the latest updates
on new technical documentation in a casual way, you must
register to our service with your email-address and name in
the customer-login area qon
www.blohmvoss-oiltools.com.
Fig. 4: Illustration Service–Homepage I
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X-02 Extranet
INFO
For further and actual information, you can also
visit our Extranet homepage.
A digital version of the operation instructions for this
product as well as the operation instructions, safety – and
update notes for other FORUMHandlingTools products
can be reached via the FORUM homepage. To join our
Internet Technical Documentation service with the latest
updates on new technical documentation in a casual way,
you must register to our service with your email-address
and name in the customer-login area q on
https://www.accessoiltools.com/fx/.
Fig. 5: Illustration Service–Homepage II
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XI Abbreviations
Abbr. Description Abbr. Description
Air Pneumatic Operated °C Degree Celsius
Csg Casing FDegree Fahrenheit
DC Drill Collars ft foot or feet
dia. diameter ft.lb foot pounds (= torque)
DP Drill Pipe gpm (US) gallon per minute
EU External Upset in inch(es)
Hyd Hydraulic Operated kW kilowatt
ID inside diameter kPa kilop Pascal
IEU Internal External Upset kg kilogram(s)
IU Internal Upset lb pound(s)
OD outside diameter mmeter(s)
P/N part number mm millimeter(s)
qty quantity Nm Newton meter (= torque)
max maximum oz ounce(s)
min minimum psi pounds per square inch
no number sh T short ton
Tbg tubing tMetric Ton
w/ with HCGS Hydraulic Centring Guide System
w/o without EOL End of Lifetime
w/Zip with Zip groove EOS End of Service Lifetime

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1 Description
The PS-500 is used to grab and hold long, heavy pipe
strings vertically with a diameter of 2.3/8“ to 14“ and a
total weight up to 500 sh ton, while located in a Rotary
Table. Adapters can be ordered for different brands
(National, Emsco etc.) within the size of 37.1/2“. Adapter
Rings for various Rotary Tables can be ordered also. The
use of replaceable Insert Carriers enables the PS-500 for
use of various tubular in size and style, such as casings,
drill collars and drill pipes. A description of the optional
accessories is given in chapter 1.2 on page 22.
FORUMHandlingTools PS-500 are designed with strength
and safety factors in accordance with API 7K 6th Edition.
The PS-500 is ATEX certified.
Features
• Hydraulic operated.
• Maximum load rating of 500 sh tons.
• Suitable for all common pipe sizes and types from
2.3/8” to 14”.
• Rapid changing of pipe sizes by means of Insert Carrier
and associated Guide Plates.
• Air operated grease system.
• Hydraulic system is completely integrated and covered
into the PS-500 body.
• Hydraulic feedback signals when Slip Assembly has
been set and raised.
• Hydraulically/Manually operated Centering Guide
System.
• Use of standard Bit Breaker plates possible.
• Top Cover-System suitable for top loads up to 500 tons.
• Slips down force 30 ton.
1.1 Overview of PS-500 Variations
1.1.1 PowerSlipPS-500 - PN 755000
EOL - 2003 / EOS - 2007
The PS-500 with PN 755000 is the first PowerSlipPS-500
of FORUMHandlingTools. This Power Slip is equipped
with a manual Top-Cover i, a straight door y, a feedback
o and adapters a for different types of Rotary Tables. An
HCGS is optionally available. This PS-500 PN 755000 has
reached end of lifetime at FORUMHandlingTools.
1.1.2 PowerSlipPS-500 - PN 756000
EOL - 2006 / EOS - 2010
The PS-500 with PN 756000 is the improved revision PN
755000 version. The HCGS w, the door y, the feedback
oand adapters afor different types of Rotary Tables
as the Hydraulic Assembly t have been improved.
This PS-500 PN 756000 has reached end of lifetime at
FORUMHandlingTools.
1.1.3 PowerSlipPS-500 - PN 757000-RT / -RT-
MC
EOL - 2016 / EOS - 2020
The PS-500 PN 757000 is the successor of PN 756000.
This Power Slip is equipped with the HCGS wand the
straight door y.The feedback o and the adapters
a for different types of Rotary Tables (abbreviation
“-RT”) as well as the Hydraulic Assembly t have been
improved. In addition, this Power Slip can be operated
with a Multi-Coupling Kit (abbreviation “-MC”). The
Guide Plates of the HCGS are manufactured with plug-in
connections. An exchange of the door allows the use of
the PS-500 with cable penetration (Umbilical option). The
HCGS is interchangeable with the Top-Cover uand i.
This PS-500 PN 757000 has reached end of lifetime at
FORUMHandlingTools.
1.1.4 PowerSlipPS-500 - PN
757500-RT-F / -RT-MC
The PS-500 PN 757500 is the successor of PN 756000 but
without HCGS. This Power Slip is equipped with a manual
Top-Cover i, an improved curved door (Umbilical option)
y, a feedback (abbreviation “-F”) o and adapters a for
different types of Rotary Tables (abbreviation “-RT”). In
addition, the Power Slip can be operated with a Multi-
Coupling Kit (abbreviation “-MC”). Using suitable FORUM
Guide Plates allows the use of the PS-500 with cable
penetration (Umbilical option).
1.1.5 PowerSlipPS-500 - PN 758000-RT
EOL - 2015 / EOS - 2019
The PS-500 PN 758000 is the successor of PN 756000 with
HCGS. The Guide Plates of the HCGS are manufactured
with a keyed joint system for optional equipment use
on top of the PS-500. An exchange of the door allows
the use of the PS-500 with cable penetration (Umbilical
option). The HCGS is interchangeable with the Top-Cover
i. This PS-500 PN 758000 has reached end of lifetime at
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1.2 Assemblies and Components
Info
Please note that the following illustration does
not reflect the scope of delivery (refer to section
3.1.1 “Scope of Delivery” on page 48).
FORUMHandlingTools offers Carrier assemblies
and Guide Plates separately to match specific
pipe diameters.
For parts catalogue with complete general drawings and
parts lists refer to section 5.3 “Drawing,
Parts List and Spare Parts” on page 79 of this OMM.
Fig. 6: PS-500 Main Assemblies
t
e
w
Pos. Name Pos. Name
qBody wHCGS (incl. Guide Plates)
eSlip Assembly rInsert Carrier Assembly
tHydraulic Assembly yStraight Door
Pos. Name Pos. Name
uCurved Door
(Umbilical Option) iManual Top-Cover (incl. Guide Plates)
oSlip Assembly aRT Adapter
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u
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1. 2.1 Body and Door
The body qand the door ware the basic elements of the
PS-500. They are connected with two hinge pins. One
hinge pin can be pulled to open the PS-500. The other
hinge pin serves only as a hinge to swing the door. When
installed to the Rotary Table, the PS-500 is almost flush
mounted to the rig floor. Four hoisting eyes are fastened
to the body for transportation tasks. The PS-500 can be
installed in all common Rotary Tables.
1.2.2 Hydraulic Centering Guide System [HCGS]
The HCGS centers the pipe and guides the drill string. Both
processes take place before setting the Slips and are used
to prevent the drill string from hitting against the Inserts.
The HCGS consists of two identical modules in which the
Guide Plates are guided eccentrically in a
dove-tail groove. This prevents the Guide Plates from
falling out even when not fastened properly. When
the HCGS is opened, each of the modules are locked
automatically by a special mechanism, which guarantees
high safety. The operator can only release this lock
manually. The Guide Plates are opened and closed by
hydraulic cylinders. The HCGS can be switched on and off
as required using a control valve in the upper section of
the body.
CAUTION Always ensure that the right size Guide
Plates are installed for the respective pipe diameter.
1.2.3 Slip and Insert Carrier Assembly
Insert Carriers qare inserted to the Slip Assembly and
provide direct contact to the drill string by the Inserts. Each
Slip has one Insert Carrier, whose position is dictated by
the geometry. The Slip Assembly wserves as a frame for
the Insert Carriers. The Slip Assembly consists of three Slip
segments. All segments are connected with hinge pins.
The middle segment is attached to the lifting cylinders
of the PS-500. An adaptation of the PS-500 to another
tube size only requires an exchange of the existing Insert
Carriers. These can easily be lifted from the top of the
PS-500. The Slip Assembly remains in the PS-500.
CAUTION Always ensure that the right sized Insert
Carrier are installed for the respective pipe diameter.
Fig. 7: Body and Door of the PS-500
Fig. 8: HCGS of the PS-500
Fig. 9: Slip and Insert Carrier Assembly of the PS-500
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