80-0420-23 POWER TONG
Manual № TM12012
Section 3
Page 3.3
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Installation & Commissioning
Adequate setup and proper hydraulic connections are essential in ensuring reliable operation of McCoy equipment. For best
results and long term reliability, read and obey the installation and commissioning instructions in this section.
3.0 RECEIPT, INSPECTION, AND HANDLING OF EQUIPMENT
Upon receipt inspect packaging materials for shipping damage. Shipping damage may include (but not be limited to)
perforation of a crate, misshapen crate, crushed corners, missing hardware, scraped or bent metal, and impact or
orientation indicators (like a “tip’n’tell”). Record all shipping damage on the shipping manifest and ensure shipping
company and McCoy are immediately contacted.
Remove all protective shipping materials including plastic wrap, desiccant packs, padding, etc and perform a visual
inspection of the equipment. Check structural components for bending or buckling indicative of vertical impact.
Immediately identify any shipping damage to the shipping company, and correct all damage before connecting equipment
to a hydraulic power source.
McCoy recommends connecting the equipment to a hydraulic power source and testing complete functionality of the
equipment in a controlled environment before releasing to an operational environment.
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CAUTION
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY TESTED AND INSPECTED AT THE FACTORY. HOWEVER,
MCCOY ADVISES INSPECTING EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE UPON RECEIPT AND TESTING
EQUIPMENT BEFORE RELEASING TO AN OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
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CAUTION
MCCOY GLOBAL RECOMMENDS TESTING THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE RELEASING TO AN
OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
This equipment may have been factory-tested using hydraulic fluid that does not meet operational requirements of the
end user, and variances in ambient temperature may have an effect on factory-adjusted components. McCoy Global
recommends purging and flushing the hydraulic system before connecting to aftermarket hydraulic power systems.
Perform a complete lubrication of the equipment.
Test the door switch function.
Test and (if required) adjust the operation of the brake bands.
Perform a complete functional test of the equipment. Note that rotating the power tong(s) without an applied load does not
accurately reflect the performance of the tong. McCoy Global recommends performing a “stump test” in order to determine
full functionality of the equipment under load before releasing to an operational environment, including successfully
reaching the specified torque of the equipment.
3.1 SLING / LOAD BEARING DEVICE SAFETY
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DANGER
A “LOAD-BEARING DEVICE” IS A CHAIN SLING, RIGID SLING, SPREADER BAR ASSEMBLY, FRAME, OR ANY
OTHER DEVICE THAT BEARS THE PARTIAL OR TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE EQUIPMENT FOR WHICH THIS MANUAL
HAS BEEN PRODUCED
THE LOAD-BEARING DEVICE SUPPLIED BY MCCOY GLOBAL IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE EQUIPMENT DE-
SCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. MCCOY GLOBAL WILL NOT GUARANTEE THE ABILITY OF THE LOAD-BEARING
DEVICE TO SUPPORT ANY OTHER PART, ASSEMBLY OR COMBINATION OF PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES. MC-
COY GLOBAL WILL NOT GUARANTEE THE ABILITY OF THE LOAD-BEARING DEVICE TO LIFT OR SUPPORT THE
EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL IF THERE ARE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE LOAD-BEARING DEVICE,
OR ANY ADDITIONS TO THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL THAT ADD WEIGHT TO THE EQUIPMENT,
UNLESS SUPPLIED BY MCCOY GLOBAL.
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WARNING
WHEN RE-ASSEMBLING LOAD-BEARING DEVICES (CHAIN SLINGS, RIGID SLINGS, BACKUP LEGS, ETC.) NOTE
THAT THE ASSOCIATED FASTENERS MUST BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFIED FOR THAT
SIZE OF FASTENER (SEE MAINTENANCE SECTION). ANY THREADED FASTENER IN A LOAD-BEARING DEVICE
MUST BE SECURED WITH RED OR BLUE LOCTITE™.
REPLACEMENT FASTENER (BOLTS, NUTS, CAP SCREWS, MACHINE SCREWS, ETC.) USED DURING
MAINTENANCE OR OVERHAUL MUST BE GRADE 8 OR EQUIVALENT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
McCoy Global recommends following an industry-accepted standard such as OSHA, ASME B30.9-2006, or manufac-
turer’s guidelines when performing any rigging and overhead lifting. Use by untrained persons is hazardous. Improper use
will result in serious injury or death. Do not exceed rated capacity. Slings will fail if damaged, abused, misused, overused,
or improperly maintained.
• Use only Grade 80 or Grade 100 alloy chain for overhead lifting applications.
• Working Load Limit (WLL) is the maximum allowable load in pounds or kilograms which may be applied to the
load-bearing device, when the device is new or in “as new” condition, and when the load is uniformly and directly
applied. The WLL must never be exceeded.
• The Working Load Limit or Design factor may be affected by wear, misuse, overloading, corrosion, deformation,
intentional alterations, sharp corner cutting action and other use conditions.
• Shock loading and extraordinary conditions must be taken into account when selecting alloy chain slings.
See OSHA Regulation for Slings 1910.184, ANSI/ASME B30.9-”SLINGS”, ANSI/ASME B30.10-”HOOKS” and ANSI/
ASME B30.26 “RIGGING HARDWARE” for additional information.
3.1.1 Inspection Of Load-Bearing Devices and Structures
McCoy strongly recommends the following practices:
A complete inspection of new load-bearing devices and attachments shall be performed by a qualified, designated
person prior to initial use. Each component shall be examined individually, taking care to expose and examine
all surfaces including the inner link surface. In addition, daily inspection of fastenings and attachments shall be
performed by a designated person. If damage or defects are found at either inspection, the damaged or defective
component shall be quarantined from service until it can be properly repaired or replaced.
Removal Criteria:
A load-bearing device shall be removed from service if conditions such as the following are present:
• Cracks or breaks
• Evidence of tampering is seen - for example, tamper-proof nuts are missing.
• Signs of impact on load-bearing components, including spreader bars, lifting lugs, rigid slings & rigid sling
weldments, and legs & leg mounts.
• Broken or damaged welds.
• Excessive wear, nicks, or gouges.
• Excessive pitting of the components due to rust and/or corrosion
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