Operation Maintenance Manual
Power Slip PS-500
PN 757000-D - Revision: 17 (up to SN 138212) 06-2018
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General
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Basic Information
This operation maintenance manual (hereinafter called
OMM) refers to the Power Slip PS-500 (hereinafter-
called PS-500) from FORUM Handling Tools, which is
used on oil drilling platforms and rigs. The permissible
range of application is specified in the technical data.
When installed in potentially explosive atmospheres, the
instructions that follow the Ex symbol must be followed.
Personal injury and/or equipment damage may occur if
these instructions are not followed. This OMM is intended
for the operator of the PS-500. It is intended to ensure safe
operation and must be read carefully and kept where it is
accessible for PS-500 users at all times. This OMM contains
all information on safe and proper operation of the
PS-500. Observance of these instructions is the prerequisite
for safe operation. In addition, it is necessary to observe
all applicable national and local regulations, e.g. accident
prevention and environmental regulations as well as the
company’s own internal safety regulations. For installation,
maintenance and repair work and proper training of the
operating personnel FORUM Handling Tools recommends
requesting service from FORUM Handling Tools itself.
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Intended Use
The Power Slip PS-500 is specially designed for drilling
operations. The intended use is the vertical gripping and
holding of long, heavy pipe strings with a diameter of
2.
3/8
“ to 14“ and a total weight of up to 500 sh ton while
located in a Rotary Table. The PS-500 is hydraulic operated.
In addition to observing all instructions in this OMM,
intended use also includes observing all prescribed
assembly, disassembly, startup, operating, repair and
maintenance work at the specified intervals as well as all
safety precautions. The operation of the PS-500 is allowed
for the intended use only. All FORUM Handling Tools
PS-500 are designed in accordance with API 8C.
INFO
The abbreviation sh ton and the word sh ton are
used to describe short sh ton. If the metric ton is
referred it will explicit be named in the text or the
abbreviation ton.
1 sh ton
= 2000 lb
= 907,19 kg
1 metric ton
= 2204,62 lb
= 1000 kg
III
Improper Use
INFO
Improper use of the PS-500 releases
FORUM Handling Tools from any liability for
personal injury or property damage resulting
therefrom.
The PS-500 is intended exclusively for gripping and holding
specified pipes. Always observe the specifications in
chapter „Technical Data“ on page 25.
Additionally the intended use covers the compliance and
observance of all procedures and safety notes of this
OMM, as well as performing all necessary maintenance
work in the given intervals.
The following is specifically prohibited:
- Holding pipe with diameter > 14“.
- Holding pipe with diameter < 2.
3/8
“.
- Using the PS-500 with pipe diameter for which use is
not specified.
- Increasing the load limit of the PS-500.
- Any use of the PS-500, which is not intended.
Moreover, operation of the PS-500 is prohibited under the
following conditions:
- When the PS-500 is used for applications other than
intended.
- When the hydraulic equipment is not installed properly.
- When the PS-500 or parts thereof are damaged or
when additional equipment is not installed properly.
- When protective or safety equipment is damaged,
unusable, improperly installed or not present.
- When the PS-500 is not operating properly.
- When humans or foreign objects are located in the
hazard area of a PS-500.
- When conversions or modifications have been
performed without previous, written approval by
FORUM Handling Tools.
- When equipment not approved by
FORUM Handling Tools is used.
- When the prescribed maintenance intervals have been
exceeded.
- When replacement parts not approved by
FORUM Handling Tools are used.
- When companies not authorized by FORUM Handling
Tools have performed repair or service work on the
PS-500.
Observe also the chapter „Warranty and Liability“.
