Varco HT-Tong HT100, User Manual

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6
Assembly
HT-Tong
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Assembly and dis-assembly
Head assembly procedure
Procedure
1. Disconnect the head assembly from the lever by removing the hinge pins and lock
2. Disconnect the latch by removing the hinge pin . This allows removal of the latch
spring and latch spring plunger.
3. For HT 55 and HT35 tongs remove the latch jaw by removing the hinge pin. This will
allow removal of the adjustable stop assembly and booster plunger assembly.
4. Remove all other lug, hinge, short and long jaws by taking out the various hinge
pins.
5. Complete disassembly of the various jaws can be done by removing all nuts and
bolts.
Disassembly of the hanger and lever assembly
Procedure
1. Disconnect the hanger assembly from the lever by removing the hanger bolt and nut
2. Complete disassembly of the hanger and lever can be carried out by removing all
nuts and bolts.
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CAUTION: Ensure that the orientation of the parts is
correct while assembling the HT-tong. For proper order of
installation of parts, see exploded views in chapter
“Drawings”
Watch orientation of
lugs and jaws.