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SPM

®

 Flow Line 

Safety Restraint 

System (FSR) 

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for SPM Flow Line

Page 1: ...SPM Flow Line Safety Restraint System FSR Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...FIGURATION 18 INSTALLING FSR COMPONENTS REQUIRED RIB LOCATIONS 20 INSTALLING FSR COMPONENTS SPINE LINKING 23 ANCHOR CROSSOVER ASSEMBLY 26 INSTALLING FSR COMPONENTS ANCHOR CROSSOVER ASSEMBLY PRIMARY ME...

Page 3: ...T BE INSTALLED BY ANYONE OTHERTHAN PERSONNEL SPECIFICALLYTRAINED IN WEIR OIL GAS PROCEDURES SAFETY INFORMATION Important Read before attempting to use It is critical that since most SPM products gener...

Page 4: ...the affected FSR components need to be replaced immediately Always keep ALL personnel away from the flow line while under pressure This applies even when a restraint system such as SPM FSR is in plac...

Page 5: ...proof and waterproof SPM FSR models NOTE SPM FSR Ribs Spines are rated for specific duty ratings Ribs should NEVER be substituted for Spines Ribs Spines from different duty ratings should not be mixed...

Page 6: ...6 DUTY RATING COLOR CODE CHART Color Codes Light Duty SPM FSR Ribs Yellow SPM FSR Spines White Medium Duty SPM FSR Ribs Red SPM FSR Spines Blue Heavy Duty SPM FSR Ribs Orange SPM FSR Spines Grey...

Page 7: ...e at ambient temperature For other acids or chemicals not stated please contact Weir Oil Gas Engineering at 1 800 342 7458 DEFINITIONS Anchor Line Anchor lines are similar to main lines however instea...

Page 8: ...he union connection and then the main SPM FSR line comprised of appropriately rated Spines is threaded through the Ribs in order to create a continuous safety line main line Reference the previous pro...

Page 9: ...nergy In a failure there could be hundreds or even thousands of pounds of iron pipe flailing about in an unrestrained condition In that scenario there is a high likelihood of severe personal injury or...

Page 10: ...FSRs TEMPERATURE RATING Standard Minimum 30 C 22 F Maximum 100 C 212 F For higher temperature applications contact Weir Oil Gas Engineering at 1 800 342 7458 APPLICATION SPM Safety Restraint assemblie...

Page 11: ...osed This includes cuts holes tears snags abrasions or other damage to cover 2 The SPM Safety Restraint ID tag is missing or has become illegible 3 Knots or other modifications to any part of the SPM...

Page 12: ...D of crossover 3 Any damage to integral female threads that would prevent proper installation c Anchor C type D type Shackles Remove shackles from service if inspection indicates the following damage...

Page 13: ...e heat shall void all warranties Prior to installation verify that the tag indicates its recent inspection date For most efficient setup install SPM FSR Ribs and Spines in unison with the flow line ri...

Page 14: ...THAT PIPING MIGHT REQUIRE ELEVATION IN ORDER TO FIT THE RIB BENEATH SEE PAGE 22 RECOMMENDED ASSEMBLY AID FOR COMPLETE DETAILS STEP 2 Next bring end A up and over piping and union assembly Insert end...

Page 15: ...t the Rib profile fits snugly around union assembly or other applicable connection This Rib is now ready for Spine installation See Page 10 13 for correct spine installation NOTES a Rib profiles must...

Page 16: ...nts d SPM FSR Ribs should be installed as tightly as possible Excessive play in the overall SPM FSR System could allow components to release during line failure e In the limited instance where a singl...

Page 17: ...erence a Do not lift piping more than 6 8 inches More than this increases the potential of loosening the union seal connection b Never extend any part of your body underneath the piping while it is el...

Page 18: ...PM FSR Spine installed PRIMARY Method This is the recommended method of installing SPM FSR Ribs ROTATE A and B ends 270 from flat before installing SPM FSR Spine This takes up extra slack Makes connec...

Page 19: ...w for an additional twist ROTATE A and B ends only 90 180 from flat before installing SPM FSR Spine SPM FSR Ribs should be installed as tight as possible Excessive play in the overall system could all...

Page 20: ...ion The Rib envelope must always straddle both sides of the union in order to help contain each end of the adjoining pipes components FLOW LINE COMPONENTS Virtually all flow line components utilize tw...

Page 21: ...ib will not have the union connection to help prevent it from sliding however field testing has shown that this Rib will help provide extra support should a failure occur SWIVEL ASSEMBLIES Swivel asse...

Page 22: ...It is recommended that all Ribs are installed on the flow line prior to installing the Spine main line c Swivel assemblies should have a minimum of 3 SPM FSR Ribs installed at unsecured swivel joint c...

Page 23: ...NTS TOGETHER TO CREATE ONE MAIN LINE OR ANCHOR LINES STEP 1 Lay out SPM FSR Spines end to end as shown For illustration purposes only we will consider ends A thru D for this procedure STEP 2 While kee...

Page 24: ...pulled further unrestrained D end will move towards B end STEP 4 Pull the remainder of C end thru until D end draws close to B end as shown While holding B end stationary using either a second person...

Page 25: ...s critical in establishing an overall tight SPM FSR c This linking procedure generally applies only to SPM FSR Spines However SPM FSR Ribs can be linked in the same manner if a single Rib is too short...

Page 26: ...er substitute the incorrect type of shackle for the non specified application Individual shackles or shackles on achor crossovers are used to tie spine to the shackle and not used to go through the ey...

Page 27: ...crossover assemblies the slack in the system can be reduced SPM FSR main lines must always be continuous from anchor point to anchor point for example from frac trailer to wellhead Any time that ther...

Page 28: ...was developed as a result of feedback from the field where some operators have mandated that flow lines can not contain flow control components of mixed ownership This will occur for example where SP...

Page 29: ...vers 2 As shown in Figure 3 install two additional Spines on the double swivel assemblies in place of Anchor Crossovers Note the main Spine and Ribs described in step 2 are not shown here for clarity...

Page 30: ...led with two additional Spines to replace the Anchor Crossovers The two additional Spines are connected using a C type shackle Figure 4 Final Set Up Install two additional spines in place of anchor cr...

Page 31: ...eneath the main flow line as shown The Spine profile should straddle union assembly b Step 2 Bring End A up and over piping and union assembly Insert End A down through End B opening Pull A back throu...

Page 32: ...32 Step 2 Step 3 Step 1 SPM FSR Rib...

Page 33: ...p and pull until the knot is taut Loop SPM FSR Spine 3 to the Right Connection Loop and pull until the knot is taut It is key that all SPM FSR components are pulled taut throughout the assembly Figure...

Page 34: ...lf Note tying off to an anchor point is never acceptable C SHACKLE Looping the SPM FSR Spine around the anchor point then utilizing an anchor shackle to secure the end back to the SPM FSR Spine CAUTIO...

Page 35: ...e anchor point is a substantial member Also take care to avoid damaging more intricate rig suspension components IMPORTANT NOTE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ANY ANCHOR LOCATION SELECTED FOR TERMINATING THE...

Page 36: ...y during the SPM FSR installation Tightening the SPM FSR Ribs at a later stage is generally more time consuming C Ensure that the SPM FSR main line and SPM FSR anchor lines are as taut as possible D M...

Page 37: ...er results in a slight reduction in the combined length SPM FSR Ribs Note that linking the SPM FSR Ribs together results in a slight reduction in the combined length NOTE ALL LENGTHS ARE APPROXIMATE S...

Page 38: ...tallation into the flow line If these are not included the flow line must be disassembled and these components installed at a later point NOTE Anchor Crossovers may be included at various points in th...

Page 39: ...es annual SPM FSR inspection Inspection of SPM FSR components must be performed by a Weir Oil Gas technicians Contact your Weir Oil Gas sales representative at 1 800 342 7458 to schedule the annual in...

Page 40: ...WARRANTY OF QUALITY ARE EXCLUDED DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW 3 Remedy By purchasing this product purchaser agrees that its remedy for any breach of warranty is limited...

Page 41: ...41 NOTES...

Page 42: ...42 Document P N 2P37221M Release Date 9 25 2014 Revision 6 Date 2 4 2015...

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