©2008-2017 McCoy Global
Manual № TM12012
80-0420-23 POWER TONG
Section 3
Page 3.10
Installation & Commissioning
3.2.3 Lift Cylinder Safety (continued):
NOTICE
CONTINUED USE OF A LIFT CYLINDER THAT SUBJECTS IT TO LOADS OUTSIDE OF ITS INTENDED
APPLICATION (VERTICAL LOADS ONLY) SHALL BE AT THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE RISK AND LIABILITY
Do not attach any device capable of exerting a lateral (side-to-side) load to any component of the lift cylinder or
spring hanger. Do not place a lateral (side-to-side) load on any component of a lift cylinder or spring hanger while
a load is suspended.
Positioning system or device must be placed against the hanging line in order to maintain vertical orientation of
the suspended equipment.
!
DANGER
DO NOT PLACE LATERAL FORCE AGAINST ANY COMPONENT OF THE LIFT CYLINDER OR SPRING
HANGER WHEN MOVING TUBULAR CONNECTION EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF WELL CENTRE.
Illustration 3.2.3: Lift Cylinder Clevis Inspection
Hang Line
Spring Hanger
Lift Cylinder
Equipment Suspension Device
(Rigid or Chain Sling)
Illustration 3.2.4: Correct Installation of Positioning System
Inspect this area of the rod end
to ensure that it is free of cracks,
fractures, or deformed components
Connect positioner to
wire rope as per OEM
instructions
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