User Manual
Tool Catcher
OPS-4428 Rev A
10
5 Maintenance
All maintenance to be carried out by suitably qualified and competent
personnel
5.1 Introduction
Regular maintenance of the equipment using Phuel redress kits or Phuel
approved parts is essential to its continued safe operation. Ensure that the pre
and post job operating procedures are followed and that maintenance records
are kept.
5.2 Schedule
The maintenance schedule may be governed by international or company
standards and the following is considered to be the minimum requirements.
5.2.1 Pre & Post Job
Refer to Section 4 and Section 4.7 for details
5.2.2 Yearly
Disassemble , clean and degrease all components
Inspect the condition of all sealing surfaces and surface coatings
Re-coat threads and sealing surfaces if necessary. If in doubt contact
Phuel Oil Tools Ltd
Replace all elastomeric seals with items from redress kit (Table 4)
Re-grease
components
Re-assemble (Pressure test to maximum working pressure
Inspect paint work and repair as necessary
5.2.3 Five
Yearly
Yearly Maintenance (plus the following)
Carry out 100% surface NDE on all surfaces
Pressure test to test pressure witnessed by certifying authority
Inspect paint work and repair as necessary
5.3 Safety
Many of the components are heavy and should not be lifted without
lifting aids
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Do not over exert yourself while using torque wrenches. Use
appropriate mechanical advantages when available.
Ensure that all tools and equipment are in good condition and are
suitable for the intended use