Blohm + Voss Oil Tools FloorHand 9GF-1102, Technical Documentation Manual

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Attaching to the Lift Cylinder
The FloorHand is suspended by the lift cylinder (and an optional
wench) by a suspension assembly and gimbal. This configuration
allows the unit to float as well as swivel for maximum floor flexibil
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ity and performance. The suspension assembly and gimbal should
always be left attached to the unit. The unit is delivered from the
factory with the suspension shackles attached to the center holes of
each frame bracket. This position is usually satisfactory, however the
unit should be checked for level and adjust if required.
Locating the HPU and attaching the Hydraulic
Lines
The Hydraulic Power Unit
(HPU)
may be located some distance
away from the rig floor and, unless the electric components on
the HPU are explosion proof, MUST be located off of the rig floor and away from the dan
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ger zone. The supply and return hoses from the HPU are normally run up through the rig
floor near the socket. The optional supply and return hoses are equipped with self-closing
quick disconnect fittings. They attach to the mating quick disconnect fittings mounted on
the back of the manipulator. Care must be taken during installation to minimize chafing of
the hoses during rig up/rig down as well as during operation of the FloorHand. If the hoses
chafe against the rig structure when the manipulator is moved, particularly when being
slewed, chafe protection should be used. The remote start stop switch included with the
Blohm + Voss 9PU-7200 HPU is explosion proof and may be located anywhere that is con -
venient to the Driller.
Figure 4
Warning: never alloW personnel to be in tHe
Direction tHat tHe equipment may sWing WHen being
installeD or removeD. Failure to Do so may cause
inJury to personnel or Damage to tHe equipment.
Warning: alWays use liFting apparatus (slings,
cables, sHackles anD tHe like) tHat Have been
inspecteD anD are in gooD conDition anD are
properly sizeD. ensure tHat all rigging anD liFting
proceDures are in accorDance WitH accepteD
inDustry practices anD stanDarDs.
Warning: never stanD unDer a loaD being liFteD.