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Field Installation and Operation Manual 9092F02001AENG (D)
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8.
PREPARING RIG SITE
The MONGOOSE PRO Shale Shaker assemblies are mounted to a sturdy integral skid that secures the equipment
to the rig site directly onto the deck or above sand traps/mud pits and directs fluid flow from the unit. Potential
locations for the Shale Shaker must comply with the following:
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A proper rig location for a single MONGOOSE PRO Shale Shaker must have a minimum mounting space
of 103.5 X 76in [2623 X 1923mm].
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The discharge end of the unit MUST have at least 25in [635mm] of free space in front of it to allow
operators to remove and replace screens.
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Make sure the location has adequate space to manage solids discharge and effluent material.
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Make sure the chosen location for the equipment has access to adequate power and rig air requirements.
Refer to paragraph 6.3 for consumption data.
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MONGOOSE PRO installers must be able to route drilling fluid to the Shale Shaker feeder box. Make
sure there is a clear path from drilling fluid source to the feeder box.
NOTE
PERFORM STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ON THE DECK BEAMS TO MAKE SURE THEY
CAN SUPPORT APPLIED LOADS (TWICE THE DRY WEIGHT OF A MONGOOSE
PRO SHALE SHAKER) OF EQUIPMENT.
9.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTING
9.1
Unloading
WARNING
NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE ENTIRE UNIT BY THE BASKET OR MOTOR LIFTING
POINTS! THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE ENTIRE UNIT.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT AND COULD CAUSE EXTREME
PERSONAL INJURY WHEN THE LIFTING POINTS FAIL.
ALWAYS LIFT THE UNIT BY THE MARKED LIFTING POINTS ON THE SKID!
CAUTION
FOLLOW ALL LIFTING SAFETY PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN PARAGRAPH 7.1.
FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
9.1.1
Preferred Unloading Method
The preferred method used to remove the MONGOOSE PRO Shale Shaker from the trailer is using a crane to
hoist it off. Refer to paragraph 7.1 for more information concerning proper techniques to use when unloading the
Shale Shaker.
1.
Remove any chains or straps securing the Shale Shaker to the trailer.
2.
Attach the lifting device to the lifting points on the equipment, using suitable slings, cables, or chains.
3.
Slowly and carefully lift the unit from the trailer and move to the desired operating position.
4.
Disconnect the lifting device from the equipment lift points.
