Texas EZ Torque User manual

EZ Torque
Operation Manual
© 2005-2020 Texas International Oilfield Tools, LTD.
Published by Texas International Oilfield Tools, LTD, Engineering
3035 Eastveld Drive • Houston, TX 77073
www.texasinternational.com
TECHNICAL MANUAL

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Revision History
Rev
Date
Reason
B
12/30/14
Re-Issued for Use
C
7/16/2020
Corrected BOM
Description of Change
Rev
Change
B
Reformatted and added Operation and Troubleshooting sections
C
Changed max operating pressure from 2500 psi in Table 2. Updated
Table 3. Corrected Figure 4. Revised Table 10 by combining items 8
and 10. In Table 11, item 5 was p/n 060000, 14 is now bought as an
assembly (p/n T17567-16A) – see starred items in BOM, 15 was
040002, 17 was 060005, 20 was 060002, 36 was 030016, 40 was
030015, 42 was 030024, and added item 71. On Table 12, qty of item
7 was 1. Added assembly part numbers where applicable (specifically
Table 15).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL ...................................................................................................................... 4
CONVENTIONS ............................................................................................................. 4
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................... 5
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 5
HYDRAULIC FLUID ..................................................................................................... 12
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................ 13
OPERATION ................................................................................................................ 21
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 21
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 23
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 23
PARTS LIST................................................................................................................. 24
SPARE PARTS LIST.................................................................................................... 33

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GENERAL
Figure 1
Texas International Oilfield Tools (TIOT) offers the EZ Torque Model D (p/n T17567)
shown above in Figure 1, which operates manual tongs remotely and can provide a
very high force pull. The hydraulic power unit (p/n T17567-01A) runs the cylinder. The
cylinder operates in conjunction with the cathead. The wireline, not shown above, is
included in the cylinder assembly, but can be purchased separately (Table 14).
Large forces are involved in using this device. Operate this equipment with
extreme caution
Ensure tongs are capable of safely handling the torque and pull loads applied.
Follow normal safety rules working around wirelines under tension
CONVENTIONS
IMPORTANT SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION
WARNING to Operators / Users
CAUTION to Operators / Users
NOTIFICATION to Operators / Users
Table 1

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SAFETY
Texas International’s equipment is used and installed in controlled rig environments
involving hazardous operations and situations.
All personnel performing installation, operations, repair or maintenance on this EZ
Torque must have knowledge of rig procedure. All crew in the vicinity of operations
should be trained on rig safety and tool operation.
If unusual noises are heard (pings or snaps) or if the tong movement is
unusually slow, fast or jerky, cease operation of the EZ Torque until the cause is
determined and corrected
SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Bore
Stroke
Full
stroke*
Max pull
force
Max
operating
pressure
Piston
area
Torque
Range
(ft/lbs)**
Weight
(approx)
Cylinder
6"
24.5"
45"
35343 lbs
3000 psi
14.14 sq in
40 to 170,000
750 lbs
*wireline travel
**recommend verifying torque setting with a load cell
Table 2
Item
Internal Set Pressures
Max operating
pressure
Reservoir
Capacity
(gallons)
Weight
(approx)
Motor
Main
relief
Unloader
Hydraulic Power Unit
10 hp
2750 psi
700 psi
2500 psi
30
800 lbs*
*dry
Table 3
Hydraulic
Power
Unit
(HPU)
Amps
HPU
Power
frequency
Speed
(rpm)
Pres-
sure
(psi)
Flow
Rate
(gpm)
Pres-
sure
(psi)
Flow
Rate
(gpm)
460 volts
12.8
Output
Output
230 volts
25.5
60 hz
1760
700
18.89
2500
4.73
220 volts
31.3
50 hz
1445
15.51
3.88
Table 4 Table 5

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TONG LENGTH
24"
30"
36"
42"
44"
48"
50"
54"
58"
PRESSURE,
PSIG
PULL,
LBS
TORQUE FT-LBS
25
353
707
884
1060
1237
1296
1414
1473
1590
1708
50
707
1414
1767
2121
2474
2592
2827
2945
3181
3416
75
1060
2121
2651
3181
3711
3888
4241
4418
4771
5125
100
1414
2827
3534
4241
4948
5184
5655
5890
6362
6833
125
1767
3534
4418
5301
6185
6479
7069
7363
7952
8541
150
2121
4241
5301
6362
7422
7775
8482
8836
9542
10249
175
2474
4948
6185
7422
8659
9071
9896
10308
11133
11958
200
2827
5655
7069
8482
9896
10367
11310
11781
12723
13666
225
3181
6362
7952
9542
11133
11663
12723
13253
14314
15374
250
3534
7069
8836
10603
12370
12959
14137
14726
15904
17082
275
3888
7775
9719
11663
13607
14255
15551
16199
17495
18790
300
4241
8482
10603
12723
14844
15551
16964
17671
19085
20499
325
4595
9189
11486
13784
16081
16847
18378
19144
20675
22207
350
4948
9896
12370
14844
17318
18142
19792
20616
22266
23915
375
5301
10603
13253
15904
18555
19438
21206
22089
23856
25623
400
5655
11310
14137
16964
19792
20734
22619
23562
25447
27332
425
6008
12016
15021
18025
21029
22030
24033
25034
27037
29040
450
6362
12723
15904
19085
22266
23326
25447
26507
28627
30748
475
6715
13430
16788
20145
23503
24622
26860
27979
30218
32456
500
7069
14137
17671
21206
24740
25918
28274
29452
31808
34164
525
7422
14844
18555
22266
25977
27214
29688
30925
33399
35873
550
7775
15551
19438
23326
27214
28510
31101
32397
34989
37581
575
8129
16258
20322
24386
28451
29806
32515
33870
36579
39289
600
8482
16964
21206
25447
29688
31101
33929
35343
38170
40997
625
8836
17671
22089
26507
30925
32397
35343
36815
39760
42706
650
9189
18378
22973
27567
32162
33693
36756
38288
41351
44414
675
9542
19085
23856
28627
33399
34989
38170
39760
42941
46122
700
9896
19792
24740
29688
34636
36285
39584
41233
44532
47830
725
10249
20499
25623
30748
35873
37581
40997
42706
46122
49538
750
10603
21206
26507
31808
37110
38877
42411
44178
47712
51247
775
10956
21912
27390
32869
38347
40173
43825
45651
49303
52955
800
11310
22619
28274
33929
39584
41469
45238
47123
50893
54663
825
11663
23326
29158
34989
40821
42764
46652
48596
52484
56371
850
12016
24033
30041
36049
42058
44060
48066
50069
54074
58080
875
12370
24740
30925
37110
43295
45356
49480
51541
55664
59788
900
12723
25447
31808
38170
44532
46652
50893
53014
57255
61496
925
13077
26153
32692
39230
45769
47948
52307
54486
58845
63204
950
13430
26860
33575
40290
47006
49244
53721
55959
60436
64912
975
13784
27567
34459
41351
48243
50540
55134
57432
62026
66621
1000
14137
28274
35343
42411
49480
51836
56548
58904
63617
68329
1025
14490
28981
36226
43471
50716
53132
57962
60377
65207
70037
1050
14844
29688
37110
44532
51953
54427
59375
61849
66797
71745
1075
15197
30395
37993
45592
53190
55723
60789
63322
68388
73453
1100
15551
31101
38877
46652
54427
57019
62203
64795
69978
75162
1125
15904
31808
39760
47712
55664
58315
63617
66267
71569
76870
1150
16258
32515
40644
48773
56901
59611
65030
67740
73159
78578
1175
16611
33222
41527
49833
58138
60907
66444
69212
74749
80286
Table 6; Calibration

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Specifications continued
TONG LENGTH
24"
30"
36"
42"
44"
48"
50"
54"
58"
PRESSURE,
PSIG
PULL,
LBS
TORQUE FT-LBS
1200
16964
33929
42411
50893
59375
62203
67858
70685
76340
81995
1225
17318
34636
43295
51953
60612
63499
69271
72158
77930
83703
1250
17671
35343
44178
53014
61849
64795
70685
73630
79521
85411
1275
18025
36049
45062
54074
63086
66090
72099
75103
81111
87119
1300
18378
36756
45945
55134
64323
67386
73512
76575
82701
88827
1325
18732
37463
46829
56195
65560
68682
74926
78048
84292
90536
1350
19085
38170
47712
57255
66797
69978
76340
79521
85882
92244
1375
19438
38877
48596
58315
68034
71274
77754
80993
87473
93952
1400
19792
39584
49480
59375
69271
72570
79167
82466
89063
95660
1425
20145
40290
50363
60436
70508
73866
80581
83938
90654
97369
1450
20499
40997
51247
61496
71745
75162
81995
85411
92244
99077
1475
20852
41704
52130
62556
72982
76458
83408
86884
93834
100785
1500
21206
42411
53014
63617
74219
77754
84822
88356
95425
102493
1525
21559
43118
53897
64677
75456
79049
86236
89829
97015
104201
1550
21912
43825
54781
65737
76693
80345
87649
91301
98606
105910
1575
22266
44532
55664
66797
77930
81641
89063
92774
100196
107618
1600
22619
45238
56548
67858
79167
82937
90477
94247
101786
109326
1625
22973
45945
57432
68918
80404
84233
91891
95719
103377
111034
1650
23326
46652
58315
69978
81641
85529
93304
97192
104967
112743
1675
23679
47359
59199
71038
82878
86825
94718
98664
106558
114451
1700
24033
48066
60082
72099
84115
88121
96132
100137
108148
116159
1725
24386
48773
60966
73159
85352
89417
97545
101610
109738
117867
1750
24740
49480
61849
74219
86589
90712
98959
103082
111329
119575
1775
25093
50186
62733
75280
87826
92008
100373
104555
112919
121284
1800
25447
50893
63617
76340
89063
93304
101786
106028
114510
122992
1825
25800
51600
64500
77400
90300
94600
103200
107500
116100
124700
1850
26153
52307
65384
78460
91537
95896
104614
108973
117691
126408
1875
26507
53014
66267
79521
92774
97192
106028
110445
119281
128117
1900
26860
53721
67151
80581
94011
98488
107441
111918
120871
129825
1925
27214
54427
68034
81641
95248
99784
108855
113391
122462
131533
1950
27567
55134
68918
82701
96485
101080
110269
114863
124052
133241
1975
27921
55841
69801
83762
97722
102375
111682
116336
125643
134949
2000
28274
56548
70685
84822
98959
103671
113096
117808
127233
136658
2025
28627
57255
71569
85882
100196
104967
114510
119281
128823
138366
2050
28981
57962
72452
86943
101433
106263
115923
120754
130414
140074
2075
29334
58669
73336
88003
102670
107559
117337
122226
132004
141782
2100
29688
59375
74219
89063
103907
108855
118751
123699
133595
143491
2125
30041
60082
75103
90123
105144
110151
120165
125171
135185
145199
2150
30395
60789
75986
91184
106381
111447
121578
126644
136775
146907
2175
30748
61496
76870
92244
107618
112743
122992
128117
138366
148615
2200
31101
62203
77754
93304
108855
114038
124406
129589
139956
150323
2225
31455
62910
78637
94364
110092
115334
125819
131062
141547
152032
2250
31808
63617
79521
95425
111329
116630
127233
132534
143137
153740
2275
32162
64323
80404
96485
112566
117926
128647
134007
144728
155448
2300
32515
65030
81288
97545
113803
119222
130060
135480
146318
157156
2325
32869
65737
82171
98606
115040
120518
131474
136952
147908
158865
2350
33222
66444
83055
99666
116277
121814
132888
138425
149499
160573
2375
33575
67151
83938
100726
117514
123110
134302
139897
151089
162281
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TONG LENGTH
24"
30"
36"
42"
44"
48"
50"
54"
58"
PRESSURE,
PSIG
PULL,
LBS
TORQUE FT-LBS
2400
33929
67858
84822
101786
118751
124406
135715
141370
152680
163989
2425
34282
68564
85706
102847
119988
125702
137129
142843
154270
165697
2450
34636
69271
86589
103907
121225
126997
138543
144315
155860
167406
2475
34989
69978
87473
104967
122462
128293
139956
145788
157451
169114
2500
35343
70685
88356
106028
123699
129589
141370
147260
159041
170822
Table 6; Calibration continued
The torque calculation is based on the use of a thread compound containing 40 to 60%
by weight of zinc, or 60% by weight of lead, applied thoroughly.
Size and Type
OD
Bore of Drill Collars (in)
of Connection
(in)
1
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
1-3/4"
2"
2-1/4"
2-1/2"
2-13/16"
3"
2500+
2500+
2500+
API N. C. 23
3-1/8"
3300+
3300+
2600
3-1/4"
4000
3400
2600
3"
3800+
3800+
2900
2-7/8 P.A.C.
3-1/8"
4900+
4200
2900
(See Note 1)
3-1/4"
5200
4200
2900
2-3/8" API I.F. or
API N.C. 26 or
3-1/2"
4600+
4600+
3700
2-7/8" Slim Hole
3-3/4"
5500
4700
3700
2-7/8" Extra Hole or
3-3/4"
4100+
4100+
4100+
3-1/2" Dbl.
Streamline
3-7/8"
5300+
5300+
5300+
or 2-7/8" Mod
Open
4-1/8"
8000+
8000+
7400
3-7/8"
4600+
4600+
4600+
4600+
2-7/8" API I.F. or
4-1/8"
7300+
7300+
7300+
6800
API N.C. 31 or
4-1/4"
8800+
8800+
8100
6800
3-1/2" Slim Hole
4-1/2"
10000
9300
8100
6800
4-1/2"
8900+
8900+
8900+
7400
API N.C. 35
4-3/4"
12100
10800
9200
7400
5"
12100
10800
9200
7400
4-1/4"
5100+
5100+
5100+
5100+
3-1/2" Extra Hole or
4-1/2"
8400+
8400+
8400+
8200
4" Slim Hole or
4-3/4"
11900+
11700
10000
8200
3-1/2" Mod Open
5"
13200
11700
10000
8200
5-1/4"
13200
11700
10000
8200
4-3/4"
9900+
9900+
9900+
9900+
8300
3-1/2" API I.F. or
5"
13800+
13800+
12800
10900
8300
API N.C. 38 or
5-1/4"
16000
14600
12800
10900
8300
4-1/2" Slim Hole
5-1/2"
16000
14600
12800
10900
8300
Table 7; Recommended makeup torque
Note 1: The 2-7/8” P.A.C
makeup torque is based on
87,500 psi stress
Note 2: The H-90
connection makeup torque
is based on 56,250 psi
stress

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Specifications continued
Size and Type
OD
Bore of Drill Collars (in)
of Connection
(in)
2"
2-1/4"
2-1/2"
2-13/16"
3"
3-1/4"
3-1/2"
3-3/4"
4-3/4"
8700+
8700+
8700+
8700+
8700+
3-1/2" H-90
5"
12700+
12700+
12700+
12700+
10400
(See Note 2)
5-1/4"
16900+
16700
15000
13100
10400
5-1/2"
18500
16700
15000
13100
10400
5"
10800+
10800+
10800+
10800+
10800+
4" Full Hole or
5-1/4"
15100+
15100+
15100+
14800
12100
API N.C. 40 or
5-1/2"
19700+
18600
16900
14800
12100
4" Mod Open or
5-3/4"
20400
18600
16900
14800
12100
4-1/2" Dbl.
Streamline
6"
20400
18600
16900
14800
12100
5-1/4"
12500+
12500+
12500+
12500+
5-1/2"
17300+
17300+
17300+
16500
4 H-90
5-3/4"
22300+
21500
19400
16500
(See Note 2)
6"
23500
21500
19400
16500
6-1/4"
23500
21500
19400
16500
5-1/2"
15400+
15400+
15400+
15400+
5-3/4"
20300+
20300+
19400
16200
4-1/2" API Regular
6"
23400
21600
19400
16200
6-1/4"
23400
21600
19400
16200
5-3/4"
20600+
20600+
20600+
18000
6"
25000
23300
21200
18000
API N.C. 44
6-1/4"
25000
23300
21200
18000
6-1/2"
25000
23300
21200
18000
5-1/2"
12900+
12900+
12900+
12900+
12900+
5-3/4"
17900+
17900+
17900+
17900+
17700
4-1/2" API
6"
23300+
23300+
22800
19800
17700
Full Hole
6-1/4"
27000
25000
22800
19800
17700
6-1/2"
27000
25000
22800
19800
17700
4-1/2" Extra Hole
5-3/4"
17600+
17600+
17600+
17600+
or API N.C. 46 or
6"
23200+
23200+
22200
20200
4" API I.F. or 5"
6-1/4"
28000
25500
22200
20200
Dbl. Streamline or
6-1/2"
28000
25500
22200
20200
4-1/2" Mod Open
6-3/4"
28000
25500
22200
20200
5-3/4"
17600+
17600+
17600+
17600+
6"
23400+
23400+
23000
21000
4-1/2" H-90
6-1/4"
28500
26000
23000
21000
(See Note 2)
6-1/2"
28500
26000
23000
21000
6-3/4"
28500
26000
23000
21000
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Size and Type
OD
Bore of Drill Collars (in)
of Connection
(in)
2"
2-1/4"
2-1/2"
2-13/16"
3"
3-1/4"
3-1/2"
3-3/4"
6-1/4"
25000+
25000+
25000+
25000+
5 H-90
6-1/2"
31500+
31500+
29500
27000
(See Note 2)
6-3/4"
35000
33000
29500
27000
7"
35000
33000
29500
27000
6-3/4"
34000+
34000+
34000+
34000
5-1/2" H-90
7"
41500+
40000
36500
34000
(See Note 2)
7-1/4"
42500
40000
36500
34000
7-1/2"
42500
40000
36500
34000
6-3/4"
31500+
31500+
31500+
31500+
7"
39000+
39000+
36000
33500
5-1/2" API Regular
7-1/4"
42000
39500
36000
33500
7-1/2"
42000
39500
36000
33500
4-1/2" API I.F. or
6-1/4"
22800+
22800+
22800+
22800+
22800+
API N.C. 50 or 5"
6-1/2"
29500+
29500+
29500+
29500+
26500
Extra Hole or 5"
6-3/4"
36000+
35500
32000
30000
26500
Mod. Open or 5-
1/2"
7"
38000
35500
32000
30000
26500
Dbl. Streamline
7-1/4"
38000
35500
32000
30000
26500
7"
32500+
32500+
32500+
32500+
7-1/4"
40500+
40500+
40500+
40500+
5-1/2" API Full
Hole
7-1/2"
49000+
47000
45000
41500
7-3/4"
51000
47000
45000
41500
7-1/4"
40000+
40000+
40000+
40000+
7-1/2"
48500+
48000
45000
42000
API N.C. 56
7-3/4"
51000
48000
45000
42000
8"
51000
48000
45000
42000
7-1/2"
46000+
46000+
46000+
46000+
7-3/4"
55000+
53000
50000
47000
6-5/8" API Regular
8"
57000
53000
50000
47000
8-1/4"
57000
53000
50000
47000
7-1/2"
46000+
46000+
46000+
46000+
6-5/8" H-90
7-3/4"
55000+
55000+
53000
49500
(See Note 2)
8"
59500
56000
53000
49500
8-1/4"
59500
56000
53000
49500
8"
54000+
54000+
54000+
54000+
8-1/4"
64000+
64000+
64000+
61000
API N.C. 61
8-1/2"
72000
68000
65000
61000
8-3/4"
72000
68000
65000
61000
9"
72000
68000
65000
61000
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Size and Type
OD
Bore of Drill Collars (in)
of Connection
(in)
2"
2-1/4"
2-1/2"
2-13/16"
3"
3-1/4"
3-1/2"
3-3/4"
8"
56000+
56000+
56000+
56000+
56000+
8-1/4"
66000+
66000+
66000+
63000
59000
8-1/2"
74000
70000
67000
63000
59000
5-1/2" API I.F.
8-3/4"
74000
70000
67000
63000
59000
9"
74000
70000
67000
63000
59000
9-1/4"
74000
70000
67000
63000
59000
8-1/2"
67000+
67000+
67000+
67000+
66500
8-3/4"
78000+
78000+
76000
72000
66500
6-5/8" API Full
Hole
9"
83000
80000
76000
72000
66500
9-1/4"
83000
80000
76000
72000
66500
9-1/2"
83000
80000
76000
72000
66500
9"
75000+
75000+
75000+
75000+
75000+
9-1/4"
88000+
88000+
88000+
88000+
88000+
9-1/2"
101000+
101000+
100000
95000
90000
API N.C. 70
9-3/4"
107000
105000
100000
95000
90000
10"
107000
105000
100000
95000
90000
10-1/4"
107000
105000
100000
95000
90000
10"
107000+
107000+
107000+
107000+
10-1/4"
122000+
122000+
122000+
122000+
API N.C. 77
10-1/2"
138000+
138000+
133000
128000
10-3/4"
143000
138000
133000
128000
11"
143000
138000
133000
128000
Connections with Full Face
8"
53000+
53000+
53000+
53000+
7" H-90
8-1/4"
63000+
63000+
63000+
60500
(See Note 2)
8-1/2"
71500
68500
65000
60500
8-1/2"
60000+
60000+
60000+
60000+
8-3/4"
71000+
71000+
71000+
71000+
7-5/8" API
Regular
9"
83000+
83000+
79000
74000
9-1/4"
88000
83000
79000
74000
9-1/2"
88000
83000
79000
74000
9"
72000+
72000+
72000+
72000+
7-5/8" H-90
9-1/4"
85500+
85500+
85500+
85500+
(See Note 2)
9-1/2"
98000+
98000+
98000+
95500
10"
108000+
108000+
108000+
108000+
8-5/8" API
Regular
10-1/4"
123000+
123000+
123000+
123000
10-1/2"
139000
134000
129000
123000
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Size and Type
OD
Bore of Drill Collars (in)
of Connection
(in)
2"
2-1/4"
2-1/2"
2-13/16"
3"
3-1/4"
3-1/2"
3-3/4"
Connections with Full Face
8-5/8" H-90
10-1/4"
112500+
112500+
112500+
112500+
(See Note 2)
10-1/2"
128500+
128500+
128500+
128500+
Connections with Low Torque Face
7 H-90
8-3/4"
67500+
67500+
66500
62000
(See Note 2)
9"
74000
71000
66500
62000
9-1/4"
72000+
72000+
72000+
72000+
9-1/2"
85000+
85000+
82000
77000
7-5/8" API Regular
9-3/4"
91000
87000
82000
77000
10"
91000
87000
82000
77000
9-3/4"
91000+
91000+
91000+
91000+
7-5/8" H-90
10"
105000+
105000+
103500
98000
(See Note 2)
10-1/4"
112500
108000
103500
98000
10-1/2"
112500
108000
103500
98000
10-3/4"
112000+
112000+
112000+
112000+
8-5/8" API Regular
11"
129000+
129000+
129000+
129000+
10-3/4"
92500+
92500+
92500+
92500+
8-5/8" H-90
11"
110000+
110000+
110000+
110000+
(See Note 2)
11-1/4"
128000+
128000+
128000+
128000+
Table 7; Recommended makeup torque continued
Do not exceed the system’s rated pressure or over tighten fittings
HYDRAULIC FLUID
The power unit during operation heats the hydraulic fluid. If the reservoir temperature
(seen in Figure 2) exceeds 150 degrees Fahrenheit, shut down the unit and let it cool.
If this happens regularly, have unit repaired.
Be careful not to expose skin to hot hydraulic fluid – it can
scald
The hydraulic fluid may be under pressures as high as 2500 psi.
Fluid can be sprayed some distance, creating a slip hazard. If a leak
occurs, shut down the power unit immediately and repair. Hydraulic
fluid can irritate the skin – for skin contact, wash and rinse the
affected area. If fluid comes in eye contact, use an emergency
Figure 2

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eyewash or flush with saline solution. If not available, flush with distilled or lastly, tap
water. Seek medical attention after flushing.
Avoid the hydraulic fluid spray– it can be injected through the skin at high
pressures
Recommended Oils
Mobil DTE 24
Castrol Hyspin VG 32
Royal Purple Syndraulic 32
Shell Tellus 32
PetroCanada Environ AW 32
ISO viscosity grade 46*
* for warmer climates
Table 8
INSTALLATION
1) Location
1a) find the right location(s) for the cylinder assembly and power unit
1b) determine whether unpright or inverted mounting is best in this application
1c) build an appropriate bracing structure and install the cylinder
2) place the power unit, connect power, and make hydraulic connections to the
cylinder and control box
3) install the wireline assembly
4) test the unit for proper operation
Locating the cylinder and power unit (1a) is a matter of function and safety. The
cylinder, wireline and bracing should be aligned so that they will be in a straight line
when the tong is at 90 degrees. While the cylinder will swivel on the backup post (and
does in operation), the cylinder needs to start out aligned.

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Figure 3
The longer the wireline is, the more efficient the cylinder will be – especially with
shorter tongs. When the tong is at an angle other than 90 degrees the same line pull
gives less torque. The wireline’s recommended minimum is eleven (11) feet.
The cylinder has a maximum pull of over 35,000 pounds of force. The cylinder location
therefore must be tied to a structure capable of handling that force without damage or
safety hazard. Drawworks skid beams are commonly used.

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Figure 4: Cylinder dimensions
The cylinder extends 25”. In the upright position, this typically requires a hole in the
floor and no obstructions below. In the inverted position, clearance is needed
overhead. The cable in either installation has to be at tong height. The upright position
is preferred because it 1) takes the least space, 2) requires the least bracing material,
3) is easier to service, and 4) uses less connection hose. However, rig conditions may
make the inverted installation more practical. The cylinder’s supporting structure is not
provided. See construction suggestions to follow.
Figure 5: Cylinder installation

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All bracing structure material (1c) should be ASTM A36 or better and should be easily
weldable. Side bracing must be added to ensure cylinder is in a straight line. The
supplied anchor adapter plate and backup post are suitable for welding to bracing
material and drawworks skid beams.
Figure 6; Typical installation
Slide the cylinder onto the backup post and install the top anchor plate and the two (2)
pins (see Figure 7). Add the retaining nut and two (2) cotter keys. The retaining nut
need not be super tight. Use a drop of Loctite ® or silicone sealer to keep it in place.
Welding to be performed by a qualified welder, utilizing proper
materials and technique. Failure to properly weld the anchor adapter
plate, the backup post, or the bracing structure could lead to failure of
the cylinder unit causing serious or fatal injury or property damage.
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Figure 7
The hydraulic power unit requires three (3) phase 460 volts AC. The motor can be
requested for 230/220 volts but 460 provides
better performance. The hydraulic hoses to the
cylinder can be lengthened to 50 feet without
affecting cylinder operation, but the five (5)
control hoses should remain at 25 feet as
longer hoses will adversely affect cylinder
reaction time. The top connections are for the
control hoses, those on the side are for
cylinder hoses. Electrical is connected through
the top of the control box. The connections and
control switch should be easy to reach. The
fluid temperature gauge and filter condition
indicator is
on the
opposite
side and
will need to be seen and serviced. Mount the
power unit (step #2) securely by either bolting or
welding it to the rig floor. The unit requires
ventilation and secure routing of the five (5) control
hoses and two (2) cylinder hoses.
The control box should be mounted where 1) it’s
convenient to the driller and 2) the 25 foot control
Figure 8; Power unit – P/N T17567-01A
Figure 9 – P/N T17567-31

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hoses will reach. Connect A on the control box to the A on the hydraulic power unit, B
to B, etc. See Figure 8.
To connect power (step #2), remove the
starter faceplate and install the power cord
cable, attaching the three (3) leads to
terminals L1, L2, and L3 as shown in Figure
9. Attach the ground wire to any grounded
screw inside the starter enclosure.
Verify electrical connections and re-install
starter faceplate. Remove lockouts and apply
power. Verify counterclockwise pump rotation from the pump’s shaft end.
Figure 11: Hydraulic diagram
Main breaker must be off and “locked out” until all wiring and wiring
inspection is done. Wiring must be performed by a qualified, licensed
electrician.
The green ground wire must ALWAYS
be connected before power unit
operation
Figure 10

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Install the wireline (step #3) as shown in Figure 12. 1) Attach the looped end of the
wireline to the tongs. Slide a washer, the spring and then another washer onto the
wireline and push them towards the loop end. Position the tong in the starting pull
position (Figure 3).
Figure 12
2) Remove both of the sheave guards. 3) Feed the line around the fixed end of the
sheave (shown top in Figure 13), down through the wireline guide and around the rod
end sheave and back up through the slot in the cylinder head. 4) Pull the line through
to remove the slack. 5) Maintaining no slack in the line, form a loop as shown in Figure
13, feeding the slack end back through the cylinder head. 6) Place the wireline wedge
in the loop and in the opening in the cylinder head (Figure 15) 7) Hold the tong in the
Figure 14
Be sure the cylinder is fully retracted
Figure 13
Figure ?
Figure 15; Wireline wedge inserted

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start pull position and pull the dead end of the
wireline as much as possible by hand, forcing
the wedge further into the opening. 8) Replace
the sheave guards. 9) Latch the tongs around
the collars (or fasten the loop end of the line
so it can’t move) and activate the cylinder to
pull the wedge tight into place. If the line
length is less than eleven (11) feet, knock out
the wedge and redo steps 6 through 8. 10)
When the wireline is properly adjusted, excess
cable can be cut off.
Figure 17: Push wireline spring
11) Push the wireline spring and washer up against the fixed sheave guard (Figure 17)
12) Compress the spring six (6) inches towards the cylinder and tighten the wireline
clamp (Figure 18)
Figure 18: Compress spring
Figure 16