Keystone E31250 User manual

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THE SLX 250 TON SQUARE SHOULDER ELEVATOR
OPERATING PROCEDURE MANUAL

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Table of contents
Safety instructions
vertical vs horizontal lifts
Safety instructions
1.0 Introduction
Figure 1 –SLX-250 model chart
CE Marking
2.0 Operation
3.0 Maintenance
Figure 2 –maintenance locations
3.0 Maintenance & Inspection
Figure 3 –maintenance frequency chart
4.0 Repair Critical area drawings
Figure 4 –critical area map
5.0 Technical drawings
6.0 Replacement parts
7.0 Wear data
8.0 Wear Data
9.0 Wear Data
10.0 Wear Data
11.0 Reception, Storage, Transport & Decommissioning
Certificate of warranty & guarantee of quality
Manufacture Information & Revision History
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“SLX” SERIES ELEVATOR
The most important safety device for this tool is YOU.
Your good judgment is the best protection against
injury.
DO NOT DISCARD –GIVE TO USER Keystone ENERGY TOOLS
⚠WARINING: Do not overload
the elevator. Overloading the
recommended rating could cause
series injury or death.
⚠WARINING: Secure the Latch
Lock Pin in it’s proper position.
Failure to secure the pin when
picking up or laying down pipe
could cause serious injury or
death.
⚠WARINING: Always ensure
that the elevator and bore code
are correct for the tubular it is to
be used on. Failure to use the
proper elevator and bore code
could result in injury or death.
⚠WARINING: Always ensure
that the tool joint or collar O.D.
of the pipe is correct. Failure to
maintain adequate contact area
could result in injury or death.
⚠WARINING: To prevent injury
or elevator malfunction, inspect
the elevator bore, latch, hinge
pin, and latch pin regularly for
wear. Failure to inspect these
parts could cause injury or death.
⚠WARINING: Do not use
oversized pipe. Using oversized
pipe could make it difficult or
impossible to properly latch the
elevator.
⚠WARINING: Do not use
undersized pipe. Using
undersized pipe could cause an
inadequate load bearing area
and uneven stress distribution.
Both of which may result in
injury or death.
⚠WARINING: Do not use the
elevator if the latch or latch lock
pin is malfunctioning. Latch or
latch lock pin failure, may result
in injury or death.
⚠WARINING: All warning labels
attached to the equipment must
be observed. The warning labels
must be present on the tool. Do
not remove the labels. If they are
missing, replacing is mandatory.
⚠WARINING: The company
operating the tool is responsible
for issuing work instructions for
safe and proper use of the
equipment.
⚠WARINING: The operating
company is responsible for
verifying that any personnel
operating, servicing, inspecting,
or otherwise involved with the
use of the tool must be properly
trained correctly.
Operating Hazards
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“SLX” SERIES ELEVATOR
The most important safety device for this tool is
YOU. Your good judgment is the best protection
against injury.
DO NOT DISCARD –GIVE TO USER Keystone ENERGY TOOLS
Workplace Hazards
⚠WARINING: keep hands fingers
clear of the elevator bore when
installing the elevator around the
pipe.
⚠WARINING: Always use the
proper tools and wear eye, head,
hand, and foot protection when
servicing this elevator.
⚠WARINING: Maintain a
balanced body position and
secure footing.
⚠WARINING: For professional
use only.
Maintenance Hazards
⚠WARINING: Use only Keystone
Energy Tool components on
equipment. Failure to do so may
affect the correct functioning of
the tool and may cause injury or
death.
⚠WARINING: KET equipment is
made of cast alloy heat treated
steel and should never be
welded on in the field. Improper
welding can cause cracks or
brittleness in the castings which
could result in drastic weakening
or failure of the equipment. Any
welding or machining must be
performed by an authorized KET
or API certified repair center.
⚠WARINING: Improper welding
and/or re-machining of cast alloy
heat treated steel can cause
personnel injury, property
damage, or death.
Read Operation manual
before use.
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1.0 Introduction
Keystone ENERGY TOOLS
This manual contains operation and maintenance
instructions for the Keystone Energy Tools (KET)
“SLX-250” series, Square Shoulder Side Door
Elevators for handling casing or drill collars with
assembly drawings and complete parts breakdown. It
provides a guide for proper field use, disassembling
and repair.
(KET) “SLX-250” series elevators are designed to be
used with casing or drill collars. They are balanced
making them easy to handle as well as easy to latch
on or take off at any point below the upset or collar of
the pipe. “SLX-250” series elevators are made of high
alloy-heat treated steel and designed to meet or
exceed API specifications.
The “SLX-250” series elevator includes safety features
such as guarded operating handles to help prevent
injury to operators and an extra handle at the rear of
the elevator for easier, safer operation. The “SLX-250”
series elevators incorporate a latch and safety latch
lock combination, there is also a secondary safety lock
system in the form of a spring pin. The size range of
the “SLX-250” series elevator is as illustrated in the
table provided.
(See Figure 1)
2.0 Operation
As with any manual operated elevator, the “SLX-250”
series is easily installed by the user. Perform the
actions described below after the elevator is hoisted to
the rig floor and properly positioned.
Remove cotter pins and nuts from the bottom link
block bolts and then remove the bolts from the
elevator.
Lift the bottom of the link blocks and hook the small
end of the links through the link blocks and link
arms.
Lower the link blocks and re-install the link block
bolts, nuts and cotter pins.
The operation of the “SLX-250” series elevator is
straightforward. The door is opened by gripping the latch
lock and pulling outward. This automatically releases the
latch and latch lock assembly so the elevator can be
positioned on the pipe. When the elevator is properly
closed around the pipe, the latch locks automatically.
Model Tons Range
E31250 SLX-250 5” – 8 5/8”
E33650 SLX-250 9 5/8” – 10 ¾”
E33850 SLX-250 11 ¾” – 14”
Figure 1
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NOTE: ⚠WARINING labels have been installed at
critical areas on the tool. Familiarize yourself with their
message and locations before proceeding to operate
equipment.
See Safety Instructions Page 4
CE Marking
The tool complies with the Machinery Directive
98/37/EC and 2006/42/EC
This operating manual is a part of the technical
documentation for the product.
The EC Declaration of Conformity is delivered
together with the product. Keep these instructions and
the associated documents for later use.

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3.0 Maintenance
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To ensure optimum performance, perform the below-listed weekly checks.
•Check for worn Hinge Pin and Latch Pin and their mating parts. These, if worn, may hinder proper opening and
closing of the door and latch.
•Check the Latch Lock Pin assembly for worn or damaged parts. (e.g. Safety Latch Pin)
•Check for proper Latch Spring performance.
•Check for proper operation of Latch Stop mechanism. Latch should not stop against the door when engaged.
•Check springs for damage, deformation and lack of tension.
Lubricate the elevator regularly during usage and storage to prevent corrosion. Use an extreme pressure, multi-
purpose, lithium base grease of No. 1 or No. 2 consistency or a lubricant that meets MIL-SPEC-A907E.
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3.0 Maintenance & Inspection
Keystone ENERGY TOOLS
The owner/user of the equipment should develop schedules of inspection based upon experience,
manufactures recommendations, and one or more of the following factors:
Environment
Load Cycles
Regulatory requirements
Operating time
Testing
Repairs
Remanufacture
Proof Load Test shall be performed only once following manufacture or remanufacture. This is by applying
a load equal to 1.5 times the rated load for a period no less than 5 min. A proof load test shall be followed
by surface NDT no earlier than 24 hrs. after proof of testing.
Lubricate the elevator regularly during usage and storage to prevent corrosion. Use an extreme pressure, multi-
purpose, lithium base grease of No. 1 or No. 2 consistency or a lubricant that meets MIL-SPEC-A907E.
***When greasing of pins make sure the pump grease until it comes out of both ends.***
Maintain elevator as prescribed in the below periodic Actions/Examinations. (See Figure 3)
Tool Maintenance
ACTION FREQUENCY
FIG.
Grease Hinge Pin
Daily
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Lubricate Latch Pin
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Lubricate Latch Lock
Bolt
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Grease Underside of
Lifting Eye
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Grease Bore and
Seating Surface
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MPI
Category III Every 6 Months 8
MPI Category IV
Every 12 Months 8
Performance
Load
Test
Every 365 Days
“See left” -
Reference API 8B Recommended Practice
Every 12 months the equipment shall be disassembled
to permit the necessary full NDT inspection of all
primary load carrying components per ASTM E-709
(see figure 5). Including inspection for excessive wear,
cracks, flaws , and deformations.
If any repair work is required, the equipment shall be
sent into a Keystone Energy Tool facility for
evaluation.
“Performance Load Test” is recommended after 365
days of accumulative use. This test is to verify the
function of the equipment to perform under the
conditions or in conjunction with other equipment.
The Performance Test may consist of loads up to, but
not exceeding, the rated load of the equipment.
Figure 3
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4.0 Repair & Critical Areas
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•Check the latch lock for proper engagement with
the latch by holding the body and door apart
(such that the latch contacts the lug on the door)
and attempt to pry the latch open. After minimal
movement of the latch, the hook on the latch
should engage with the latch, stopping the travel
of the latch.
•Check link block bolts, nuts, and cotter pins.
We have identified those areas considered critical to
tool performance and functionality. These should be
examined for repair or replacement.(See Figure 8)
Bodies, doors and latches are specifically matched
by trained Keystone Energy Tools professionals. For
this reason, a body, door or latch from one elevator
should never be exchanged with a body, door, or
latch from another elevator.
Illustrated below, are the critical and non-critical
areas associated with the subject tool. Critical areas
are identified by the shaded areas. All non-shaded
areas are considered non-critical.
Disassembly Procedure
•Remove the latch assembly and latch spring by
driving or pressing out the roll pin and driving out the
latch pin from the bottom of the elevator.
•Remove the latch lock from the door by driving out
the roll pin.
•Remove the hinge pin by driving it out from the
bottom of the elevator, shearing the roll pin in the
process. The roll pin must be discarded after removal.
•If either link block is to be replaced, remove the link
block bolt and cotter pins.
•Reassemble by reversing the above steps.
•Install new roll pins on hinge and latch pins.
•After assembly, ensure that full spring tension is
available to close the latch & lock. The latch spring
should contact the spring stop bar, which in turn
transmits the spring force to the latch.
Figure 4

5.0 Elevator Technical Drawings
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*NOTE –PAINT CAN NOT EXCEED A THICNKESS
OF 0.2mm

6.0 Replacement Parts
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ITEM QTY PART No. DESCRIPTION
1 2 E8145-1 UPPER LINK BLOCK BOLT, NUT, COTTER
2 2 E8145-2 LOWER LINK BLOCK BOLT, NUT, COTTER
3 2 E9519 LINK BLOCK
4 1 E29980-4 LATCH LOCK PIN
5 1 E31331 LATCH
6 1 E31332 LATCH LOCK
7 1 E31383 LATCH SPRING
8 1 E31404 LATCH LOCK SPRING
9 1 E31407 LATCH LOCK ROLLER
10 1 E31584 LATCH LOCK ROLLER PIN
11 1 E32424-5 LATCH PIN
12 1 E34611 HINGE PIN
13 1 E39-051-5 SAFETY LATCH LOCK PIN W/ CHAIN (not shown)
14 1 E940308-1 1/8 NPT GREASE ZERT
15 1 E34614 HINGE PIN RETAINER
16 1
E947128
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120
LATCH PIN RETAINER
⚠WARINING: Use only Keystone
Energy Tool components on
equipment. Failure to do so may
affect the correct functioning of
the tool and may cause injury or
death.
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