EMILY 1 PROJECT

FUEL TERMINAL AND JETTY

TITLE OF DOCUMENT:

ERECTION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE INCLUDING

- PACKING / UNPACKING
- PRESERVATION PROCEDURE
- PRE-COMMISSIONING / COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE

DOCUMENT NO. : 9754-TSE-ROT-PCD-0005

PO / SCA NO. : 9754-ROT-3210003898 Rev.0
COMPANY NAME : PT. TRIGUNA SOLUSI ENERGI
SERVICE DESCRIPTION : MARINE LOADING ARM PACKAGE

REV. ISSUED DATE STATUS PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY

A 13-Apr-20 Issued for Review RRP ES AA

 EMILY 1 PROJECT
FUEL TERMINAL AND JETTY
Title Document No. 9754-TSE-ROT-PCD-0005
Erection and Installation Procedure Revision A
Issued Date 13-Apr-20
Job No. 9754

REVISION HISTORY

Revision Date Description of Changes

A 13-Apr-20 Issued for Review

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Erection and Installation Procedure including Packing /
Unpacking and Preservation Procedure and
Pre-Commissioning / Commissioning
Procedure
Doc. 9754-TSE-ROT-PCD-0005

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1 GENERAL NOTES ....................................................................... 3

2 PACKING PROCEDURE............................................................... 5

2.1 General...................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Loading Arm .............................................................................................. 5

2.3 Lower Riser (If applicable) ........................................................................ 6

2.4 Triple Swivel Assembly .............................................................................. 6

2.5 Counter Weight ......................................................................................... 7

2.6 Protection of Various Parts........................................................................ 7

3 TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE ................................................ 9

3.1 General Information .................................................................................. 9

3.2 Lashing and Tie-Down Information ........................................................... 9

3.3 Information for Truck Transport................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.

3.4 Information for Sea Transport ...................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.

4 LONG TERM STORAGE ............................................................. 11

4.1 General Information ................................................................................ 11

4.2 Stored MLA not erected ........................................................................... 12

4.2.1 Environment and Storage .......................................................................12
4.2.2 Marine Loading Arm Assembly ................................................................12
4.2.3 Triple Swivel Assembly (TSA) with Emergency Release System (ERS) ..........13
4.2.4 Counter Weights ...................................................................................13

4.3 Stored MLA fully erected ......................................................................... 13

4.4 Hydraulic and Electrical Equipment ......................................................... 14

4.5 Seals ....................................................................................................... 14

4.6 Loose Items and Spare Parts ................................................................... 15

4.7 Rust Prevention ....................................................................................... 16

5 ANNEX .................................................................................... 17

5.1 Check List for SVT Marine Loading Arms ................................................. 17

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6 GENERAL ERECTION GUIDELINE………………….…….…………..21

7 INSTALLATION AND COMISSIONING…………………………..….35

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1 General Notes

SVT will carry out the packing and marking of the loading arm equipment
according to SVT standards and Contractor’s Packing Instruction.

The MLAs are packed in sea containers (1. Shipment: 3 x 40’ HC containers and
1 x 40’ OC container; 2. Shipment:7 x 40’HC containers and 1 x 20’HC container;
3. Shipment: 4 x 40’ HC containers)

The packing is carried out in SVT shop.

Address: Eisenwerkstraße 21
58332 Schwelm
Germany

For more detailed information regarding transport dimensions and weight, see
document:

- Packing list
- 9754-TSE-ROT-DWG-0005 TRANSPORT AND ERECTION DRAWINGS
(WEIGHT AND COG DATASHEET)
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2 Packing Procedure

2.1 General
The following packing procedure describes the protection of this special type of
equipment during the entire transport process.
The packing was selected to guarantee the necessary protection to avoid any
damages during transportation and handling under normal conditions.
The packing work will be carried out by an industrial packing company under
supervision of qualified SVT personnel and according to IPPC standards.

2.2 Loading Arm

The Loading Arm will be secured by wooden cradles which are additionally
reinforced by metal threaded rods. (Figure 1 right)
The main product pipe is stabilized by a safety transport device to prevent
movements in any direction. (Figure 1 left) The quantity of wooden cradles will
be defined by the dimensions and the weight of the equipment.

Figure 1: Packing of loading arm (Typical)

Various parts like platform, cylinders etc. could be attached and secured at the
loading arm (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Platform and hydraulic cylinder attached to the loading arm (Typical)
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2.3 Lower Riser (If applicable)

The lower riser of the loading arm is placed on wooden beams and is secured by
straps and screws (Figure 3).

Figure 3: Lower riser of loading arm (Typical)

2.4 Triple Swivel Assembly

The triple swivel assembly is placed on a wooden pallet, fixed by straps to avoid
any movements (Figure 4).

Figure 4: Packing of triple swivel assembly (Typical)

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2.5 Counter Weight

The counter weight is transported in packages. The individual plates are bolted
together and additionally secured by straps. The counter weight package is
placed on wooden beams to enable the transportation by fork lift (Figure 5).

Figure 5: Counter weight (Typical)

2.6 Protection of Various Parts

Product pipe fange faces are protected by blind

flanges. The product pipe is filled with nitrogen.

Ends of hydraulic routings are closed by plugs.

Yellow Plug is supported by screw thread.

The cables to the Triple Swivel Assembly are

packed in the brown packaging material.

The pantograph wire rope is protected by a

grease layer. Additionally the turnbuckles are
wrapped by polyethylene film.
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Loose parts are packed in wooden boxes

and marked according to the packing list.

Figure 6: Protection of various parts

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3 Transportation Procedure

3.1 General Information

The MLAs are packed in sea containers (1. Shipment: 3 x 40’ HC containers and
1 x 40’ OC container; 2. Shipment:7 x 40’HC containers and 1 x 20’HC container;
3. Shipment: 4 x 40’ HC containers)
.
For detailed information regarding weight, quantity and dimensions of equipment
which is in scope of SVT´s supply, see document:
- Packing List
- 9754-TSE-ROT-DWG-0005 TRANSPORT AND ERECTION DRAWINGS
(WEIGHT AND COG DATASHEET)

3.2 Lashing and Tie-Down Information

The tie-down points at loading arm are located in the area of the wooden frames
(Figure 1). The span belts will be fixed at the below shown points at the inboard
arm steel structure of the marine arm. Any contact with hydraulic tubes, cables
and purge lines should be avoided.

Figure 7: Tie-down areas of the loading arm

The tie-down areas at marine arm riser are shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 8: Tie-Down areas at lower riser

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4 Long Term Storage

4.1 General Information

WARNING
Danger due to unqualified personnel!
Work on the system carried out by unqualified/untrained personnel or
failure to observe warnings can lead to serious personal injury or
considerable material damage.
Appoint only qualified and trained personnel who are familiar with this
system and work in accordance with these instructions.
Opening and unloading of the eight sea containers has to be effected only
by SVT supervision or Authorized skilled and professionally trained
personnel.
Lifting, assembly and reassembly, inspection, repair and maintenance
work at the MLA has to be effected only by SVT supervision or
Authorized skilled and professionally trained personnel.

The long term storage instructions are intended for storage on site not exceeding
12 months.
After a storage period of 6 months a SVT service engineer has to inspect the
equipment and verify correct storage and, where appropriate, advise corrective
action. This visit will be subject to charges in line with the service rates already
in your hands.

NOTICE
At the end of the storage during commissioning of the Marine Loading Arm
(MLA) all required maintenance work must be done in accordance with the
maintenance instructions.
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4.2 Stored MLA not erected

4.2.1 Sea Containers

The MLAs are packed in sea containers (1. Shipment: 3 x 40’ HC containers and
1 x 40’ OC container; 2. Shipment:7 x 40’HC containers and 1 x 20’HC container;
3. Shipment: 4 x 40’ HC containers) The containers must be stored on a flat
surface. Do not open or unload the containers.
Opening and unloading of the sea containers has to be effected only by SVT
supervision or authorized skilled and professionally trained personnel.

4.2.2 Environment and Storage

For the storage of the MLA and the added components the following notes have
to be observed:
 Storage temperature has to be within the design temperature range.
 Before storage the complete surface of the ground has to be cleaned
from dust and any other contamination to protect the MLA against dust.
 The MLA has to be stored in a flat and smooth position. The basement
has to be stable and suitable for the MLA loads.
 The stored parts have to be controlled every month. Controlling must
include the position, the cleanliness and the good conditions of the MLA
and must be reported by customer.

4.2.3 Marine Loading Arm Assembly

 In case of outdoor storage place the MLA only on clean and level ground
on wooden supports.
 The pipe system of the MLA is filled with nitrogen when the equipment
leaves SVT. The pipe openings are sealed and therefore a pressure
gauge is not required.

Figure 9: Blank flange with N2-filling connection

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NOTICE
The nitrogen filling is just to keep the piping system dry. Specific pressure is not
required (max. 0,5bar).

 The entire equipment (especially the piston rods of the hydraulic drives)
has to be protected against environmental corrosion by the use of
grease or grease tape (part no. 404915) for the storage time. For
missing details see document:

4.2.4 Triple Swivel Assembly (TSA) with Emergency Release System

(ERS)
 The TSA has to be stored in a covered warehouse (dimensions and
storage arrangement as per packing list). For storage the TSA must be
filled with nitrogen.

4.2.5 Counter Weights

 Outdoor storage of the counter weights has to be on clean and level
ground on wooden supports.

4.3 Stored MLA fully erected

In case of an erected MLA which is completely assembled and not commissioned
the following additional work has to be done:
 The MLA is installed in accordance with the erection instructions.
 The transportation safety devices (at the standpost) have to be installed
during the whole storage period.
 The outboard arm has to be secured with a tag wire rope from the end
of the outboard arm to the standpost.
 Insure that the locking devices (inboard arm and slewing) are in locked
position.
 The product line system has to be filled with nitrogen in the same way
as described in chapter „4.2.2 Marine Loading Arm Assembly“.
 All open or unused areas of the threads must be protected against
corrosion. The protection can be done by the use of grease or grease
tape (part no. 404915) for instance: Threads of all rope connections and
the ropes themselves.
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 All piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders must be protected against

environmental corrosion by the use of grease or grease tape (part no.
404915) for the storage time.
 Partial damaged paint surfaces must be repaired based on the paint
specification. All screws which are used during the erection phase must
be touch up painted.
 All open connection/coupling flanges must be closed and the flange
surface must be protected.

4.4 Hydraulic and Electrical Equipment

 The hydraulic and electrical equipment has to be stored in a covered
warehouse (dimensions and storage arrangement as per packing list).
 The warehouse has to be protected against direct sunlight. The ambient
temperature must not exceed the design temperature.
 All hydraulic components have to be protected against dust, water and
dirt.
 The hydraulic hoses have to be stored with an radius of min. 1000 mm
in a circle position. The hydraulic pipes are closed with plastic covers;
these covers have to be controlled every month. The cover has to be
changed in case of damage.

4.5 Seals
 The seals have to be stored between 10 °C and 35 °C to avoid
dimensional changes. Long-term storage temperatures may differ from
operation temperatures.
 The seals have to be stored in individual and in original packaging to
avoid contamination and exposure to humidity and chemical vapors.
 Always ensure a flat storing position of seals to avoid material creeping.
 Do not stack seals higher than 5 pieces and do not stack other goods
upon seals to avoid damages of seals underneath.
 Remove the original packaging just before installation.
 Avoid exposure of seals to direct sunlight or other type of radiation to
avoid material changes.
 Do not place seals onto an abrasive or scratching surface (e.g. storage
rack, workbench) to avoid damage of the sensitive seal lips.
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4.6 Loose Items and Spare Parts

Loose items and spare parts have to be stored in a covered warehouse
(dimensions and storage arrangement as per packing list).
For missing details see document:
9754-TSE-ROT-LST-0004
START UP AND COMMISSIONING SPARE PART LIST
9754-TSE-ROT-LST-0003
SPARE PARTS FOR 2 YEARS OPERATION
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4.7 Rust Prevention

To avoid rust formation, please observe the following instructions:

 Perform semi-annual visual inspections.

 If rust is detected during visual inspections, repair with touch up paint.
For a detailed information, see document:
9754-TSE-QUA-PCD-0003
SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING

NOTICE
To prevent rusting, all steel parts are painted. If the coating is damaged, the spot must
be repaired using the repair instructions. The instructions for repairing these areas
are included in the Painting Procedure. Stainless steel parts cannot rust.

NOTICE
Stainless steel parts cannot rust in general and are therefore not painted. However,
flash rust may occur due to external influences. This cannot be prevented.
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5 Annex

5.1 Check List for SVT Marine Loading Arms

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Check List for SVT Marine Loading Arms Service

This checklist is intellectual property of SVT GmbH. Transfer to a third party is subject to the approval of SVT

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Company: ______________ Area: ______________

Item No.: ______________ TAG No.: ______________

Inspection Work carried out:

1. Mechanical Parts ok n.ok n.a.

1.1 Check the loading arm visually for external damage and   
general condition
1.2 Check the safety ladder visually for external damages   
1.3 Check/re-lubricate mechanic/hydraulic locking device   

2. Swivel Joints ok n.ok n.a.

2.1 Visual check of swivel joints   

3. Quick Connect /Disconnect Coupler (QCDC)

3.1 Visual check   
3.2 Check/regrease mechanical links (levers)   

4. Check of ERC System

4.1 Check hydr. hoses and fittings are undamaged   
4.2 Clean sliding surfaces and joints and lubricate where applicable   

5. Manual Release and Safety Device ok n.ok n.a.

5.1 Check hydr.hoses and fittings are undamaged   
5.2 Check cables and cable glands are undamaged   
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6. Hydraulic
6.1 Visual check of all hydraulic lines   
6.2 Control of hydraulic hoses   
Support bearing to the inboard arm; fab. year: Inboard 
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arm to the outboard arm; fab. year:   
Outboard arm to the triple swivel assembly; fab. year:
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6.3 Visual check of all hydraulic valves   
6.4 Visual check of hydraulic pumps and motors   
6.5 Visual check of the hydraulic cylinders   
6.6 Condition check of piston rods   

7. Insulating Flange
7.1 Check outside parts for external damages   
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Scope of Maintenance:

Check Maintenance work

List Item
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6 General Erection Guideline
This is not an official document!
This is a general erection guideline to get an overview about the process of erection and to prepare tools,
equipment & man power. The detailed work will be shown by our supervisor at site.

See document
- Packing list
- 9754-TSE-ROT-DWG-0005 TRANSPORT AND ERECTION DRAWINGS (WEIGHT AND COG DATASHEET)
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1. Preparation works
1.1. The MLA needs to be prepared before lifting. Due to transport regulations some parts are dismantled.
The amount of the parts is depending to the size of the MLA and the way of transport. To assemble these
parts, the MLA must be brought to a clean and flat ground, which has enough space to work with cranes
etc. See picture below
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1.2. The base plate has to be prepared also. Leveling works are necessary to make sure that the MLA has got
the correct angle. This can be adjusted by shims. ( Size of the shims; minimum: 25cm x 15cm in different
material strengths).

1.3. If the MLA is equipped with an additional riser, the riser has to be installed prior the MLA. Each riser is
related to its MLA and also has an orientation. The installation of the riser can be performed without SVT
supervision. But only in agreement with SVT!

1.4. The contractor has to provide all tools which are needed to perform the pre-assembly works. A list with
the necessary tools is shown at point 8. Also to provide is standard equipment for mechanic works e.g.
grease, cleaner, cloths, wood for barge transport, …
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2. Unpacking and pre-assembly including mobile crane

These works have to be performed with an SVT representative. It is the decision of the Supervisor how to
perform these works and in which sequence. This also depends to the works conditions like tools, man power
and weather conditions at site. The works also depends to the MLA model and the equipment. The named
tools are related to the pre-assembling works of a 16” LNG MLA.

2.1. Installation of HVCs (Hydraulic Valve Cabinets) to their supports on the riser standpost
2.2. Removal of transport stud bolts and wood bars.
 Required tools: Sledge hammers and electric Recipro-saw (or equivalent) required.

2.3. Lift of MLA at point B (drawing “transport & erection instructions”) until counterweight plate is free to
move (about 10mm above ground). By moving the outboard arm forward (by hand), the counterweight
plate will move backward. Roughly angle adjustment. Drop MLA to the ground again and support
outboard arm with a wooden beam.
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2.4. Installation of inboard arm hydraulic drive cylinder; pulleys; drive cables.
 Required tools: metric fork wrenches size 46mm, 55mm, 80mm, 95 mm, minimum 2 extensions
e.g. pipes (about 1200mm length)
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2.5. Installation of pulleys of outboard arm hydraulic drive cylinder and tightening of cables.
 Required tools: Slugging wrench 95mm, Sledge hammer, metric fork wrench 55mm, short
extension e.g. Pipe (about 500mm).
2.6. Pre-adjustment of pantograph wire ropes.
 Required tools: two fork wrenches size 55 mm and an at least 2000mm long steel rod.
2.7. Secure outboard arm to inboard arm/trunnion by chain hoist and slings.
 Required tools: 3.5 tons chain hoists and suitable slings.
2.8. Re-tightening/check of hydraulic tubing connections.
 Required tools: Wrenches for hydraulic connectors.
2.9. Re-greasing of mechanical bearings (fresh 360° grease collar to prevent water ingress and corrosion).
 Required tools: Grease gun required and grease type as per SVT IOM manuals.
2.10. Touch up painting.
 Required tools: Paint equipment (scope of delivery), scotch brite, cleaner, cloths

2.11. Preparation of MLA for long term storage (See long term storage conditions).
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2.12. Installation of apex maintenance platform immediately before lifting. Lift the MLA at point C and
install the platform to the apex.
 Required tools: Fork lift, soft slings, metric spanner wrenches size 19mm

2.13. Before lifting: Installation of long sling to Turnbuckle of MLA (Backside). Dimension can be checked at
site.
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3. Transport and erection of the preassembled marine arms

3.1. Lift the MLA to the Riser (if existing) and connect it with 32 off Bolts M36 x 155 and nuts and 64 off
washers (scope of delivery).
 Required tools: 2x Mobile cranes or 1 Floating crane with 2 hooks, man basket or cherry picker
required, suitable shackle required for lifting lug,
3.2. Connect the long sling to the ground and install a chain block.
 Required tools: 1x Chain block or equivalent with around 10 tons capacity.

 Important: good weather and calm sea conditions

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4. Transport and erection of TSA (triple swivel assemblies)

4.1. Install a chain block in-between crane hook and TSA, lift and rotate the TSA from the palette. Install an
additional chain block to adjust the correct orientation of the TSA.
 Required tools: Chain block 3 tons and 2 tons. Crane with 2 hooks.
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4.2. Consider that the working area is only reachable by scaffold, crane or cherry picker.
4.3. Lift and connection work will be detailed shown by SVT rep. Size of bolts: M20x55
 Required tools: Metric spanners size 30mm, guiding pins, Stud bolts M20x250, Set of Gasket
(Supplied with org. Delivery), Torque wrench up to 350 Nm with socket (30mm), Grease for stud
bolts, Cleaner and rags. 2x Mobile cranes or 1 Floating crane with 2 hooks, man basket or cherry
picker required, suitable shackle and slings.
4.4. Insert the gaskets in-between the flange and the swivel joint.

4.5. Connect the Hydraulic hoses to the MLA.

4.6. Very important: good weather and calm sea conditions.
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5. Transport and erection of counterweights

5.1. Consider that the working area is only reachable by scaffold, crane or cherry picker.
 Required tools: Mobile crane or Floating crane, man basket or cherry picker required, suitable
shackle (U-shackle and slings, impact machine and socket 36mm, Ring spanners size 36. Bolts are
fixed to the counterweights. Chain block.
5.2. The counterweight package needs to be adjusted to the right installation angle during lifting from ground
by means of grummets of respective different lengths or by adjustable chains.

5.3. Lifting equipment to provide by contractor

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5.4. The counterweight carrier will be moved downwards to have a better access by sling and chain hoist as
mentioned before.

5.5. Afterwards the counterweight will be moved carefully onto the carrier.
5.6. Remove the small spacer and tight the nuts.
5.7. Important: good weather and calm sea conditions

6. Further required work:

6.1. Adjust marine arm verticality to ±0,3°, measured by digital water level on the standpost bearing, by
applying suitable shims under the base plates.

6.2. Grouting between base plates and foundations to be applied after completion of mechanical erection.

6.3. Long Term Storage conservation as per SVT instructions and touch-up of coating damages happened
during erection by using the SVT supplied touch-up material need to be carried out shortly after
mechanical erection!

End of mechanical completion

7. Required Personnel

Contractor: Crane personnel, at least 3 fitters, 3 assistants

SVT: 1 field supervisor
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8. Summarizing List of Tools:

8.1. General: Well sorted metric tool box

8.2. Grinding machine.
8.3. Recipro- saw or equivalent.
8.4. Extensions and pipes 2x1200mm, 1x2000m
8.5. One set of metric Allen keys up to 10mm.
8.6. Socket wrench and 22mm socket for hexagon head screw.
8.7. Wrenches 30 – 95mm.
8.8. Socket wrench with sockets 5 to 30mm, 55mm for M36 bolts and nuts
8.9. Metric fork/ring spanners 10 to 30
8.10. Metric fork spanners 36mm, 41mm, 46mm, 55mm, 80mm, 95mm
8.11. Slugging wrench 80mm, 95mm.
8.12. Sledge hammer.
8.13. Several guiding pins.
8.14. Torque wrench up to 350 Nm.
8.15. Torque wrench up to 2600 Nm.
8.16. One off digital water levels, one for angular measurement as well.
8.17. Sufficient numbers of safety harnesses for the fitters.
8.18. Lifting equipment for all lifting works. U – shackle.

NOTE: This list must not be mandatorily complete.

9. Duration of the works:

9.1. Mechanical completion at ground: 1 day per MLA

9.2. Mechanical installation (MLA/TSA/Counterweight): 1 day per MLA. After the mechanical installation the
client can install all cables (incl. Termination), cabinets (Electric control; Hydraulic power unit; Local
control panel) and hydraulic pipes by himself.
9.3. Pre-commissioning: 2-3 days per MLA (crane/ man lift required).
9.4. Site acceptance test: 1 day per MLA

10. NOTE:
Details for all needs and each necessary step of installation and commissioning can only be advised by SVT
supervisors after knowing the particular conditions on site. The mentioned duration for each installation step
are of nature estimates, based on SVT experience, but depend on variable factors like weather and sea
conditions, site organization, quality of equipment and contractor’s personnel.

Warranty for the equipment is only valid under the condition that erection as described above has been
executed under supervision of SVT personnel.

7 Installation and Commissioning

Commissioning

General Information

The owner has to take care that all commissioning, inspection and maintenance work is
carried out by Authorized and qualified professionals only, who have acquired sufficient
knowledge by thorough studies of the operating- and maintenance instructions.
In principle, any work at the loading installation has to be carried out in the stored posi-
tion. The procedure for securing the loading arms outlined in the operating instructions
has to be followed strictly.

Safety Notes

 WARNING
Danger due to unqualified personnel!
Work on the system carried out by unqualified/untrained personnel
or failure to observe warnings can lead to serious personal injury or
considerable material damage.
•• Appoint only trained personnel who are familiar with this system
and work in accordance with these instructions.
•• Lifting, assembly and reassembly, inspection, repair and mainte-
nance work at the MLA has to be effected only by SVT supervi-
sion or Authorized skilled and professionally trained personnel.

Pre-Commissioning

Conditions

Conditions for Pre-Commissioning:

• Installations of Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU), Local Control Panel (LCP) and the
customer control, incl. Modbus in the technical room have been completed.
• Hydraulic piping (SVT supply) between HPU and marine arm Hydraulic Valve
Cabinets (HVC) have been installed and flushed but not yet connected.
• Cable trays, power and control cables (contractor´s supply) between HPU, LCP and
HVCs have been installed and marked. This has to be checked by SVT supervisor.
• Permanent power supply for HPU and control power for the control system is
available.
• The connections for earthing the system must be provided.
• SVT supplied hydraulic oil and filling equipment is available.
• Nitrogen supplies (bottles, full filled, 200 bar incl. adapter for the gas cylinder and
pressure reducer) and filling equipment for hydraulic accumulators (SVT supplied)
are available.
• Nitrogen supplies for purging the product line are available.

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6.1.1.1 Schedule of Activities
Days required Activities Required Site Stuff
Approximately and Equipment
by customer Connecting all cables to their terminals, loop 2 electricians
checks, installation of hydraulic lines
Mechanical assembly of MLAs 2 mechanic fitters
1 electrician
Switching of power and rotating control of 2 electricians
hydraulic pumps, filling of hydraulic oil to HPU, 2 hydraulic fitters
filling and venting of complete hydraulic system
arm by arm.
The following steps should be done on the 2 mechanic fitters
ground prior to erection of the MLA: Hydraulic man lift
Re-tighten of bolts of the product lines, spot
check for structural bolt connections.
Strengthening of wire ropes and fine tuning of 2 mechanic fitters
pantograph system. Hydraulic man lift
Fine adjustment of MLA proximity switches in 2 electricians
accordance with Operating Envelope Drawing Hydraulic man lift
Testing of all instrument signals 2 electricians
Hydraulic man lift
20 man days Connecting of nitrogen supply to product line 1 instrument techni-
with SVT su- purge nozzle. Fine adjustment of nitrogen cian
pervisor purge pressure. Testing of flow, temperature
and moisture indicators.
ERC Ball valve closure time and drive manoeu- 2 mechanic fitters
vring speed to be adjusted. 1 electrician
Complete function test of all systems and con- 2 mechanic fitters
trol functions including dry ERC test. 1 electrician
See documents:
• SITE ACCEPTANCE TEST (SAT)
PROCEDURE
(Document no
9754-TSE-ROT-REP-0003)
Pre-commissioning to be completed with a final 2 mechanics
leak test.
Site Acceptance Test, hand over check and 1 mechanic fitter
certificate duly signed by both parties to docu- 1 electrician
ment readiness for cargo transfer.

Required Equipment and Materials

• Well sorted metric tool box for mechanical and electrical work
• Nitrogen, electricity, hydraulic oil
• Filling equipment for Nitrogen and hydraulic oil

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• Crane with working cage or hydraulic man lift (approx. 22 m height reach)
• Full body harnesses
• Soap test fluid
• WD40 (or similar) liquid lubricant

Required Personnel

Contractor: 3 mechanic/hydraulic fitters,

3 helpers
2 electricians, as per a.m. schedule
SVT: 1 electronic field engineer
1 mechanic field supervisor

Duration

Approximately four to five weeks have to be scheduled, depending on daily site and
weather conditions and quality of site organisation (availability of personnel and equip-
ment).

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Installation

Safety Notes

DANGER
Risk of serious injuries and death as well as property damage
when working on the system!
Heavy components may move uncontrolled or fall. Serious injuries
and death from squeezing and blow are possible.
•• Lifting, assembly and reassembly, inspection and maintenance
have to be carried out under supervision of SVT personnel.
•• Secure all possible falling objects by slinging.

Balance Adjustment

NOTICE
Balancing of MLAs is carried out by SVT during installation of the MLAs. Any rebal-
ancing activities must be agreed with SVT prior execution.

Parallel Adjustment of Outboard Arm and Counterweight Beam

Outboard arm and counterweight beam must be parallel. The turnbuckles of the panto-
graph cables must adjust accordingly.

4
1 5
3

L_AR_mla_405

Figure 15: Marine Loading Arm (MLA)

1 Counterweight 5 Cable wheel

2 Turnbuckle 6 Outboard arm
3 Inboard arm 7 Triple Swivel Assembly
4 Cable 8 Riser

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Inboard Arm Balancing

The counterweight must be added to or

removed from the counterweight beam.
The MLA (in empty condition and in
freewheel position) is balanced correctly
when the inboard arm has no tendency to
move upwards or downwards.

L_AR_mla_407

Figure 16: Adjustment inboard arm

Outboard Arm Balancing

The counterweight must be added to or

removed from the counterweight beam.
The MLA (in empty condition and in
freewheel position) is balanced correctly
when the outboard arm has no tendency
to move upwards or downwards.

Standard Flushing Procedure for hy-

draulic Tubing (separate L_AR_mla_406
Flushing Unit)
Figure 17: Adjustment outboard arm
This procedure describes how to flush
hydraulic tubing for installation between HPU and HVCs. All hydraulic tubing must be
cleaned before connecting to HVCs. This can be carried out by flushing (or pigging).
For details on the hydraulic installation see:
• HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
9754-TSE-ELE-DWG-0003, SVT DOCUMENT NO 72872/1100/02
• AARRANGEMENT PLAN AND PARTS LIST HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC CABI-
NET
754-TSE-ELE-DWG-0004 SVT DOCUMENT NO 72872/1100/10

Required Equipment

• Filler filter (inorganic filter fleece, filter degree max. 10 μm)

• Separate flushing unit
• Flushing oil (same oil as is used for the operation of the hydraulic system)
• Hydraulic hoses for bypass of HVCs

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Standard flushing is carried out with turbulently flowing flushing oil. Use a separate flush-
ing unit equipped with:
• An output of 30 l/min for 1/2” Iines (40 l/min 5/8” lines)
• An inorganic filter fleece (filter degree max. 10 μm absolute)
• A particle counter to determine flushing quality

Cleanliness Class

Setting of cleanliness class during flushing: 19/17/13 according to ISO 4406:1999 (Toler-
ances of approx. 1 class occur during particle measurement). An oil cleanliness class of
at least 21/18/15 according to ISO 4406:1999 and a water content of maximum 500 to
600 ppm must be measurable after flushing.

NOTICE
The only criterion for oil cleanliness is the measurement on the particle counter, not
the flushing time.

Procedure

►► Install hydraulic tubing on jetty

including connection to HPU. HVC HVC HVC HVC
Do not connect HPU and HVCs at
MLAs (as shown in schematic
sketch).
►► Avoid any kind of contamination of P (p re ssu re)
tubes and fittings. T (ta n k)
HPU
ett_div_402

Figure 18: HVCs not connected

►► Bypass one HVC by means of

hydraulic hoses or tubes. HVC 1 HVC 2 HVC 3 HVC 4

►► Switch on flushing pump and keep

it running. Hydraulic tubing system
will be flushed.
►► Flush 5/8” lines with 40 l/min and P (p re ssu re)
T (ta n k)
1/2” Iines with 30 l/min. HPU Flushing Unit
ett_div_403

Figure 19: Bypassed HVCs

NOTICE
Occuring pressure drop:
•• in straight 5/8” pipes (22 cSt oil; 40 l/min) approx. 0.15 bar/m
•• in straight 1/2” pipes (22 cSt oil; 30 l/min) approx. 0.34 bar/m

►► Flush until the particle counter shows a value of 19/17/13.

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NOTICE
The capacity of the filter must under no circumstances be exceeded during the flush-
ing process. Otherwise the oil will circulate unfiltered.

►► Observe the optical contamination indicator of the filter. Change the filter as soon
as the red signal appears.

►► If the first lines have been HVC 1 HVC 2 HVC 3 HVC 4

successfully flushed, remove
hydraulic hoses (bypass) and
connect next HVC.
►► Flush all HVCs one after the other.
P (p re ssu re)
T (ta n k)
HPU Flushing Unit
ett_div_404

Figure 20: Bypassed HVCs

►► If all lines have been successfully flushed, remove hydraulic hoses (bypass) and
flushing unit.
►► Dispose the flushing oil. Flushing oil may not remain in hydraulic lines.

►► Connect hydraulic tubing system to HVC HVC HVC HVC

HPU and HVCs.

P (p re ssu re)
T (ta n k)
HPU
ett_div_405

Figure 21: HVCs connected

►► Fill the HPU tank with fresh oil through the filler filter (inorganic filter fleece, filter
degree max. 10 μm). If necessary, it is possible to flush the hydraulic lines with the
HPU (not recommended).

Flushing by HPU (only bottleneck situation, not recommended)

If necessary, it is possible to flush the hydraulic lines with the HPU (not recommended).

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NOTICE
The HPU has an output of only 6.8 l/min, so turbulent flushing is not possible. The
flushing time is considerably extended.
There is a risk that dirt particles will come loose from a line at a later point in time.
There is a risk that the HPU and the hydraulic system may become polluted.

►► Carry out pigging during assembly of hydraulic lines.

►► Fill the HPU tank with fresh oil through the filler filter (inorganic filter fleece, filter
degree max. 10 μm).
►► Install a particle counter.
►► Reinstall the HPU filter (inorganic filter fleece, filter degree max. 20 μm) and install
a flushing filter (inorganic filter fleece, filter degree max. 10 μm).
►► Connect (only!) the P and T lines - do not connect the HVCs. Bypass the HVCs by
means of hydraulic hoses or tubes.
►► The HPU pressure relief valve must not be taken out of service.
►► Flush all HVC lines one after the other as described in „6.3.2 Procedure“ at page
6-6.

NOTICE
The capacity of the filter must under no circumstances be exceeded during the flushing
process. Otherwise the oil will circulate unfiltered.

►► Observe the optical contamination indicator of the filter. Change the filter as soon
as the red signal appears.
►► If all lines have been successfully flushed, remove hydraulic hoses (bypass), par-
ticle counter and 10 μm filter.
►► Reinstall 20 μm filter in the HPU.
►► Connect hydraulic tubing system to HPU and HVCs.

If an oil cleanliness class of at least 21/18/15 according to ISO 4406:1999 and a water
content of maximum 500 to 600 ppm is measurable after flushing, the flushing oil can
remain in the HPU.
If not, fill the HPU tank with fresh oil through the filler filter (inorganic filter fleece, filter
degree max. 10 μm).

Charging of Accumulator with Nitrogen

The HVCs are equippt with bladder accumulators. The bladder accumulators have to be
pre-charged with Nitrogen (N2).
►► Release the system fluid-pressure (safety- and shut-off block).
►► Charge the bladder with Nitrogen until the pre-charge pressure P0 (100 bar) speci-
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fied in the documentation is reached
►► Always use a filling- and test kit and observe the operating instructions.
►► After filling or releasing allow sufficient time for temperature compensation before
checking the pre-charge pressure
►► The maximum pre-charge pressure may not exceed the max. operating pressure.
►► The minimum pre-charge pressure must be at least 30% of the system pressure

For details on the hydraulic installation see:

• HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
9754-TSE-ELE-DWG-0003, SVT DOCUMENT NO 72872/1100/02
• AARRANGEMENT PLAN AND PARTS LIST HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC CABI-
NET
754-TSE-ELE-DWG-0004 SVT DOCUMENT NO 72872/1100/10
• ARRANGEMENT PLAN AND PARTS LIST HYDRAULIC VALVE CABINET
90-MLA-001A and 90-MLA-001B
9754-TSE-ROT-DWG-0008 SVT DOCUMENT NO 72872/1100/11

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Ventilation of cylinders

The cylinders must be ventilated by attaching a special vent hose (supplied) to the cylin-
der vent connection.
The ventilation can be done with the MLA in the working area, out of the locked position.
The safety clamps have to be installed, to avoid an accidental release of the Triple Swivel
Assembly.

►► Remove cover from vent connection.

►► Connect the ventilation hose to
open the check valve (dashed
line).
►► Pressurize cylinder at the side
where ventilation hose is con-
nected.
►► Collect vented hydraulic oil in a
suitable container.
►► Remove the vent hose from the
cylinder. L_AT_div_412

►► Make sure check valve has seated Figure 22: Collect vented hydraulic oil
correctly.
►► Install cover on vent connection.
►► Repeat process by connecting the
vent hose to the opposite connec-
tion at the hydraulic cylinder
(dashed line).
►► Check hydraulic oil level at the tank
after venting.
►► Top up, if necessary, with new hy-
draulic oil.

L_AT_div_413

Figure 23: Vent hose at opposite vent connection

NOTICE
Dispose of vented hydraulic oil in accordance with local regulations.

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Initial Commissioning and Start-Up Schedule

Conditions

For initial commissioning and start-up of SVT Marine Loading Arms (MLA):
• Power supply for HPU and control system is available.
• Nitrogen supplies and filling devices for hydraulic accumulators are installed re-
spectively available.
• Nitrogen supplies for the swivel joints are installed and ready for operation.

NOTICE
The MLAs are to be considered only as the final link in the chain of all plants, ma-
chineries, pipelines and equipment in the terminal. The general start-up procedure
for cool-down and transfer of first cargo is in the responsibility of the key contractor.

Schedule of activities:

• Approx. three hours before the first cold LNG vapor or liquid will enter the product
line the nitrogen purge for the swivel joints has to be started.
• After connection to the ship manifold and leak test of this connection the MLAs are
ready for cargo transfer.
For further information please refer to SVT Operating Instructions.

NOTICE
Above schedules are rough guidelines only. The details will be decided under the
responsibility of the SVT supervisors and depend on the daily situation on site re-
garding availability of personnel, equipment, materials and other resources and the
weather conditions.

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