10-5/8 HYDRAULIC BACKUP
Model 02F10E
© AUGUST 20, 2013
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FIGURE 6.01: BACKUP CONNECTION TO POWER TONG
7.0 OPERATION OF UNIT
7.1
CHECKS TO BE PREFORMED PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THIS UNIT
In order to prevent injury to personnel and/or damage to this unit, the following steps need to be taken
prior to the use of this unit:
1. Periodic checks should be made to all hydraulic fittings and any connected hoses to ensure
they are all tightly fastened and are not leaking or damaged.
2. Ensure the Backup is in the desired position and leveled.
3. Make sure the Backup is floating freely on the spring and there are no objects that could block
travel when making up or breaking joints.
4. Ensure all bolts holding the Backup to the Tong are tight.
5. Ensure jaws are in place with the proper size of dies for both the Tong and Backup. Note that in
some cases the diameters might be different for what the Tong and Backup will bite (i.e.
Backup biting on the collar).
6. Ensure the dies screws are all tight.
7. Check to ensure the jaw pins are fully inserted.
8. Jaws and all moving parts should be greased and lubricated as shown in the maintenance
section of this manual.
9. Dies should be checked to ensure they are not worn and clean (use a wire brush if cleaning
then is necessary).
10. Since this device operates with large forces, ensure that everyone except the operator is
standing clear of the unit.
HOSES CONNECTING BACKUP TO TONG
CONNECTION TO FOUR WAY, THREE
POSITION VALVE
CONNECTION
TO TONG
RELIEF
CARTRIDGE
FOUR WAY, THREE POSITION VALVE
POWER TONG
