Operation Maintenance Manual
06-2018
PN 757000-D - Revision: 17 (up to SN 138212) Power Slip PS-500
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4.3
Troubleshooting
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Common
Symptoms
PS-500 does not fit into the respective Rotary Table.
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HCGS lock does not engage when opening.
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Insert Carrier securing does not latch the Insert Carrier.
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Slip Assembly is neither lowered nor raised.
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Insert Carrier Do not hold the pipe.
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HCGS does not center the pipe.
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Guide Plates Do not extend.
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Slip Assembly and Guide Plates operate simultaneously.
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Guide Plates Do not retract, after Slip Assembly has been set.
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Slip Assembly does not stay in raised position.
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No Feedback signal for "Slip Assembly has been set".
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No Feedback signal for "Slip Assembly has been raised".
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Automatic lubrication of the PS-500 interior is not possible.
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Automatic lubrication of the Feedback actuator is not possible.
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NOTE
Due to the complexity of the PS-500, this table does not show all possible fault symptoms. As
different symptoms may occur in combination, it is necessary to go through troubleshooting in a useful order,
FORUM Handling Tools recommends that the operator contact FORUM Technical Support prior to lengthy
troubleshooting activity. Contact technical support, even if there are only single components or assemblies, which have
to be replaced!
WARNING
Always follow the recommend safety notes while troubleshooting.
- Do not perform any troubleshooting while the equipment is under load.
- Do not forget to switch off and relieve pressure before installing new components or manometer.
- Do not make any form of reparation, expansion or changes, which are not recommend and supported by
FORUM Handling Tools.
