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SEC3 Instrucciones de Operacion B
SEC3 Instrucciones de Operacion B
SEC3 Instrucciones de Operacion B
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. After the mast is assembled and prior to raising, position the Torque Guide sections as shown
below. Also refer to the Torque Guide Installation drawing in Subsection 6C of this Manual.
Preset the turnbuckle lengths as indicated on the Torque Guide Installation drawing.
2. Lift each Torque Guide section into place and pin into the turnbuckles.
Install locking pins or bolts at each end of the turnbuckle pins. Refer to the Torque Guide
Installation drawing.
3. Bolt the sections together using the hardware specified on the Torque Guide Installation
drawing.
4. Center the Torque Guide with respect to the mast by taking measurements to each side of the
mast from the Torque Guide. Measurements should be equal ± 1/2 inch. Adjust the
turnbuckles equal amounts in opposite directions to correct any centering errors. For example if
the Torque Guide is too close to the driller’s side at a particular mounting point, then extend the
driller’s side turnbuckle and retract the off-driller’s side turnbuckle equal amounts.
5. Check the fore-aft position by measuring at each side of the Torque Guide and take the
average. The tolerance for the fore-aft position is ± 1/2 inch. Correct the fore-aft position by
adjusting the two turnbuckles equally and in the same direction. Refer to the Torque Guide
Installation drawing for theoretical fore-aft positions (Dim “x”) of the Torque Guide. Some fine
tuning may be required and is usually done at the time commissioning. Measure, record and
return the actual fore-aft positions to Canrig. A formal drawing with “as-built” dimensions will be
issued which can be used to verify the correct Torque Guide position on subsequent rig-ups.
NOTE: Ignore the torsional positional of the Torque Guide at this stage since it is not
controlled by the turnbuckles.
6. Visually check the straightness of the Torque Guide in both the side and fore-aft planes and
make any adjustments as required. The turnbuckles should never need to be readjusted and it
is recommended that they be wired to prevent accidental movement due to drilling.
Initial Installation
Drawing Number: M-7-117-02 (0)
7. Install the Crown Hanger plates into the crown and pin the crown turnbuckles to the top of the
Torque Guide and to the Crown Hanger plates as shown in the Crown Hanger Assembly
drawing in Subsection 6A of this Manual. Pay particular attention to preset length of
turnbuckles.
NOTE: The crown turnbuckles will support the entire weight of the Torque Guide in
the working position (approximately 20,000 lb) and will support the weight of
both the Torque Guide and the Top Drive (approximately 50,000 lb) during rig-
up and rig-down. Ensure that all pins and keepers are secure.
8. Ensure that safety cables are installed.
9. Install the Torque Reaction Beam as shown on the Torque Reaction Beam Assembly Drawing
in Subsection 6A of this Manual.
10. Install the Traveling Block and string the drill line.
11. Attach the Traveling Block to the bridle line equalizer in preparation for raising the mast. Refer
to the Mast Raising Interface drawing in Subsection 6A of this Manual.
1. Lower the Top Drive to the drill floor and stab into rotary table.
2. Unpin the Block Guide from the Traveling Block, then remove the Block Guide from the Torque
Guide.
ALTERNATELY, leave the Traveling Block and Block Guide Assembly on the Torque Guide,
even with the mast laid down.
NOTE: This may only be possible if the sling line geometry does not pull the Traveling
Block excessively behind well center, which could damage the Block Guide
and the Torque Guide.
THIS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE WITH APPROVAL FROM CANRIG.
3. Detach the Block Interface (and local Blower hose, if applicable) from the Top Drive connecting
links and then raise the block up clear of the Top Drive.
4. Install shipping pins into the pinning holes on the skid rails and install keeper bolts.
5. Attach slings similar to those used for the Top Drive Installation (Method 1 or 2) between the
Traveling Block and the lugs on the outside of the skid.
6. Keeping the slings tight, unbolt the skid section from the rest of the Torque Guide and lower it
until it rests on the Top Drive rails. Remove the slings from the Traveling Block and the skid.
7. Attach the Traveling Block to the Bridle Line equalizer in preparation for lowering the mast.
Refer to the Mast Raising Interface drawing in Subsection 6A of this Manual.
8. Prepare Traveling Block and mast for lowering as per manufacturer’s specifications and
procedures.
9. Lower the mast.
Before beginning to rig up the Top Drive unit, several steps should be taken to ensure that the
operation goes as safely as possible.
1. Perform a thorough inventory of equipment on site. Make sure that all equipment needed for the
rig-up is present and is in good condition. Check lifting assembly for damage and any lifting cables or
lifting/snubbing cables for general damage or broken wires.
2. Conduct a JSA (Job Safety Analysis) before beginning to rig up. Review this procedure with rig and
company personnel. Confirm that all personnel involved understand the operation, their positions
during rig-up and their duties during rig-up.
3. Assign personnel to act as observers to watch for interference in the mast as the Torque Guide is
being lifted up through it. The minimum recommended spotters are:
Personnel not involved in the rig-up should not be on the drill floor during the rig-up.
If performing this operation in darkness or at times of poor visibility, extra care should be taken to
ensure the following:
1. Proper communication. Ensure there is visual contact between all personnel involved in the
process. This can be enhanced with good hand signals or light devices.
2. Sufficient lighting. Ensure the following are well lit and visible:
- rig up personnel
- crown and harpoon
- racking area
- rig floor
- v-door side of substructure
- the torque guide when lifting off the truck/trailer
- mast interior i.e. back girts
1. With the mast in the down position (preferably), remove the diving board hinged section from the
racking board. Alternately, adjust the board forward.
2. Remove the hook and install the block adapter bail or interface.
3. Clamp the Torque Reaction Beam to girt #1 on the mast. Refer to the Torque Reaction Beam
Assembly drawing in Subsection 6A of this Manual. The beam should be positioned so that it is
centered about well center. All fasteners must be properly torqued (see Capscrew Torque Values in
Subsection 4B of this Manual. The Torque Guide clamp plates should not be installed at this time.
4. Install the Crown Hanger Plates and Harpoon Assembly at the
crown. Refer to the Crown Hanger Assembly drawing in
Subsection 6A of this manual. Attach one end of each safety
sling to the Hanger Plates. The free ends of the slings will be
pinned to the Torque Guide once it is latched to the Harpoon.
Ensure that all safety pins and keeper bolts are securely in place
and check that the Harpoon is installed with the correct
orientation. The sloped side of the Harpoon should be facing
towards the drawworks.
5. Install the bridle line equalizer (see View A – A) or insert equalizer
directly into block becket.
6. Raise the mast (and drawworks) if applicable.
NOTE: Place TDSU as per the rig JSA. Connect the TDSU power cables to the AC power source.
DANGER: Ensure that the feeder breaker is OFF while connecting the power cables to it. Be
aware that the line side of the feeder breaker may still be live even if it is in the OFF
position. Use extreme caution while working in the feeder breaker junction box.
The following method for handling the Grasshopper during installation should be followed to prevent
damage to equipment or injury to workers. The safest method of rigging the Grasshopper is with the use
of a crane. The crane is generally able to lift from directly above the point of attachment of the cable to
the Grasshopper, allowing the operator to control the movement of the Grasshopper.
1. With the Grasshopper still laid down, elevate the pole as required and rotate the entire assembly until
section 1 (the inboard section) is in the required position. Use the HPU override pushbutton on the
Grasshopper pedestal to start HPU 1 while the console is not connected.
2. Anchor section 1 so that it will not rotate while raising section 2. Failure to do so may allow this
section to swing uncontrollably during the rest of the rig-up.
3. Attach the line to be used for raising section 2.
4. To control the swinging of the Grasshopper, a tag line must be attached from the outboard end of
section 2 to a forklift, loader or similar vehicle. The tag line must be attached prior to attempting to
raise section 2 of the Grasshopper.
5. Attach the line in a manner that will not allow it to slide along the Grasshopper section.
6. Position the vehicle so that it can provide the greatest resisting force to oppose the lifting force as
much as possible.
7. The operator of the vehicle will keep the line between the vehicle and the Grasshopper taut at all times
in order to provide a resisting force to control the swing of the Grasshopper.
8. Section 2 will have a tendency to swing once it is lifted from its cradled position in section 1. If
the pull from the lifting winch is coming from one side of the Grasshopper, that is the direction in which
it will swing. If the pull is from directly above, it could swing in either direction. Ensure that the person
controlling the tag line is prepared and all personnel are standing clear.
9. The operator of the vehicle attached to the tag line will be required to coordinate with the crane/winch
operator to control the swing of the Grasshopper.
10. After section 2 has been raised to a vertical height that will allow it to clear section 1, it can be allowed
to swing to a stable position by slowly and carefully slacking off the tag line while keeping section 2
raised above section 1 (i.e., do not allow section 2 to rest on section 1). Once section 2 has swung to
its extreme, continue lifting to be absolutely sure that there is no more tendency for it to swing. If the
Grasshopper is stable, the tag line can be removed. The structure will remain stable for the rest of the
installation.
11. Pin the swivel mount to the mounting bracket installed on the substructure.
12. Connect the hydraulic supply and return lines from the end of the Grasshopper to the Torque Guide
skid.
13. Connect the two control cables from the Grasshopper to the Control Console.
14. Connect the Electric Service cables from the Grasshopper to the Torque Guide J box.
15. Turn on the power at the TDSU and perform a function test.
16. If the Upper Well Control Valve AUTO feature is to be used:
• Connect the pressure switch to the mud pump pressure line at the drilling recorder. Connect the
cable to the Top Drive Console.
• Connect the interface cable from the TDSU to the rig for the mud pump running status signal.
CAUTION: Ensure that the shipping pins (qty 4) are in place and are
secure prior to hoisting. (See Detail – A)
10. Lift with the tugger to extend section 4 and section 5 until the blocks
can slide onto section 5. Wrap a chain around section 5 and through
the block becket if required for stability.
NOTE: The hinge between section 4 & 5 should be even with
or above the rig floor and section 3 may be partially
unfolded, depending on the floor elevation.
11. Block section 3 in its partially unfolded
position if required.
12. Rotate the Service Support Frame (Upper
and Lower) until they are as close as
possible to section 3. This step should
only be required on very narrow masts.
(See END VIEW.)
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the Load Binder ratchets to lay
the Service Support Frames toward section 3. The
frames will swing out of control during erection of
the Torque Guide if the binders are left
disconnected.
13. Slide the blocks on section 5 until the block adapter bail can be
pinned to the rigging yoke.
NOTE: Ensure that section 5 is stable and secure before
pinning.
14. Raise the blocks to tension the erection sling and remove the runner
frame stop pin from section 5.
15. Begin lifting the Torque Guide with the blocks. Leave the
tugger connected to the Harpoon hole until sections 4 and 5
are straight.
NOTE: Ensure that the Service Loops are not pinched.
16. Continue lifting until all sections are unfolded and the skid
section is on the bed truck as shown below. Move truck back
and forth as required to assist in unfolding guide sections.
17. Release load binder on local blower and remove.
18. Swing blower into working position and bolt into place.
21. Continue lifting the Torque Guide, letting-off on the truck winch as
required.
22. Continue to hoist the assembly, with the skid sliding on the front
corner of the substructure, if possible. If there are obstacles on
the substructure, be sure to maintain a safe distance between skid
and substructure while hoisting.
23. Once the end of the skid reaches floor level, continue to let-off
cable from the truck winch until the Torque Guide is vertical
and completely inside the mast.
CAUTION: For stability and safety, the Live Roll End of
the skid should be kept as close to the floor as
possible during erection.
24. Continue lifting the Torque Guide until the Harpoon begins to
stab into the Torque Guide.
CAUTION: Do not pull more than 20 000 lb (9 000 daN)
over the free weight of the assembly.
1. Once the Torque Guide is fully extended and has been raised into the mast, continue to slowly hoist
until the Harpoon enters the opening at the top of the Torque Guide (Stage 1, below). As the Harpoon
enters the opening, the Harpoon latches will pivot inward allowing the Torque Guide to pass over them
(Stage 2). Once past, the latches will pivot outward to their original position (Stage 3).
2. Slowly lower the Traveling Block to set the Torque Guide onto the Harpoon latches.
3. Pin the free ends of the safety cables to the lugs on the Torque Guide. Refer to the Crown Hanger
Assembly drawing in Subsection 6A of this Manual. While installing the cables, visually confirm that
the Harpoon latches are fully latched.
CAUTION: The latches are supporting the total weight of the Top Drive and Torque Guide. It is
critical that they are fully latched.
4. Remove the Lifting/Snubbing Assembly from the Torque Guide/Top Drive skid.
5. Remove the Live Roll Assembly.
STAGE 1 STAGE 2
STAGE 3 STAGE 4
1. If the clamp plates and slide plates are already in place from a previous installation, remove
the clamp plates and allow the Torque Guide skid to rest against the slide plates of the Torque
Reaction Beam. Otherwise, first install the slide plates and place the Torque Guide clamp
plates on the top of the bottom flange of the Torque Guide skid and then bolt them to the slide
plates. The skid flange should be sandwiched between the slide plate and the clamp plate.
Refer to the Torque Reaction Beam Assembly drawing in Subsection 6A of the Drawings and
Parts List book.
2. Measure the distance between the mast girt flange and the Torque Reaction Beam. Add or
remove shim plates until the nominal distance indicated on the Torque Reaction Beam
Assembly drawing is achieved to within ±1/2 inch.
3. Ensure that all fasteners are properly torqued. Refer to Capscrew Torque Values in
Subsection 4B of this Manual.
1. Climb the mast to the position of the lifting hook in the Torque Guide. Raise the Traveling Block until
the lifting hook is in its uppermost position in the lifting pocket.
2. Remove the ½” cotter pin in the latch lock.
3. Insert the latch release rod into the lifting hook latch and turn until the latch is in the unlocked position
as shown below.
4. Lower the Traveling Block to allow the lifting hook to move down and out of the lifting groove.
Continue lowering the block until the erection apparatus is just above the Top Drive at the bottom of
the Torque Guide.
5. Remove the driller’s side pin on the lifting frame and slide the runner to its extended position. Replace
the pin. Tilt the lifting frame and push sideways to remove it from the Torque Guide. Repeat for the
runner frame.
CAUTION: The lifting frame may tend to swing toward the V-door. Use care to avoid
pinching fingers.
6. Connect a tugger to the yoke and lift slightly in order to remove the two yoke pins. Lower the entire
apparatus to the floor.
Preparation for Removal ............................. Drawing Number: M-7-126-01 (A) .............. 3-70
Top Drive Positioning .................................. Drawing Number: M-7-126-02 (0)............... 3-71
Traveling Block Removal ............................. Drawing Number: M-7-108-11 (0)............... 3-72
Erection Rigging .......................................... Drawing Number: M-7-108-10 (A) .............. 3-73
Torque Guide Untensioning ........................ Drawing Number: M-7-108-12 (A) .............. 3-74
Torque Reaction .......................................... Drawing Number: M-7-108-09 (0)............... 3-75
Harpoon ....................................................... Drawing Number: M-7-108-08 (0)............... 3-76
Torque Guide Removal ............................... Drawing Number: M-7-109-08 (A) .............. 3-77
Portable Torque Guide - Torque Guide Removeal Drawing Number M-7-109-07 (A) ...... 3-78
Portable Torque Guide - Torque Guide Removal Drawing Number: M-7-109-05 (A) ...... 3-79
Portable Torque Guide - Torque Guide Removal Drawing Number: M-7-126-03 (0)....... 3-80
Portable Torque Guide - Torque Guide Removal Drawing Number: M-7-109-04 (B) ...... 3-81
Portable Torque Guide - Torque Guide Removal Drawing Number: M-7-109-02 (A) ...... 3-82
1. Remove Elevators and Lower Links. Disconnect Rotary Hose. Remove Blower Hose.
2. If Lower Well Control Valves or Cross-over Subs require inspection, remove at this time.
3. Raise the Top Drive to allow access to the Torque Guide skid.
4. Raise the Live Roll assembly using the floor winches and insert into the Torque Guide skid.
Install the roll end pins and pin retainers.
5. Remove winch lines.
1. With the full weight of the Top Drive on the Transport Pins, position the Block for removal of the
Upper Link Pins.
2. Remove Pin keepers and Pins.
3. Raise the Traveling Block so the Bail or Block Adapter is free of the Upper Connecting Links.
4. Prepare to install the Erection Rigging.
1. Raise the Erection apparatus by connecting a tugger line to the Yoke. Raise the apparatus into
position at the Traveling Block and pin the Yoke into the Bail. Install the keepers into the Bail
Pins.
2. Remove the Driller’s Side Pin on the runner frame and slide the runner to its extended position.
Tilt the Lifting Frame and hook the ODS runner around the Torque Guide track. Slide the
Driller’s side frame to its retracted position around the Torque Guide track and replace the pin.
3. Raise the Traveling Block and repeat Step 2 for the Lifting Frame.
4. Raise the Traveling Block until the Lifting Hook is near the pocket on section 4 of the Torque
Guide. Carefully raise the Block and ensure the Lifting Hook goes into the Lifting Pocket.
5. Insert the Latch Release Rod into the Lifting Hook Latch and turn until the latch is in the locked
position as shown below.
6. Insert the ½” Cotter Pin in the Latch Lock.
1. Shift the Hydraulic Valve to extend the two hydraulic Tensioning Cable cylinders. The Valve is
located on the lower skid section as shown below.
2. Any remaining torque in the Tensioning Cables can be eliminated by rotating the tensioning
cable in the proper direction with a pipe wrench.
NOTE: Do not use a pipe wrench on the cylinder rod.
3. The Tensioning Cables can be unpinned from the Tensioning Cylinder to allow cable movement
during the Rig-down procedure. Remove pins when Tensioning Cylinder rods are fully
extended. Stand clear while retracting the cylinder rods.
CAUTION: The tensioning cables may spin rapidly when they become free from the
tensioning cylinder rod.
1. Remove the Torque Guide clamp plates to allow the skid section to be free of the Torque
Reaction Beam.
2. The clamp plates can be re-installed on the Torque Reaction Beam for transport purposes.
3. Ensure the main breakers are turned off in the TDSU and no power is going to the Top Drive.
4. Disconnect electrical and hydrualic lines from the Torque Guide.
STAGE 1 STAGE 2
STAGE 3 STAGE 4
6. Lower the Torque Guide while taking in the truck winch as required.
7. Continue until the skid section is secure on the truck bed.
11. Slowly lower the Traveling Block while the Torque Guide folds
onto the truck. Move the truck back and forth to assist in folding
the Torque Guide sections.
12. Ensure the Service Loops are properly folded for transport (side
by side) in the Torque Guide while lowering.
13. Secure the top section of Torque Guide (Section 5) at floor
height.
14. Install the Runner Frame stop Pins.
15. Install a Tugger through the Harpoon hole in Torque Guide
Section 5.
16. Remove the pins in the Rigging Yoke. The Traveling Block is
now free and can be hoisted out of the way.
17. Rotate the Service Support Frame in using the ratchet type load
binder.
18. Lower the remaining sections of the Torque Guide with the Tugger until all
sections are on the truck.
19. Remove the Tugger Line.
20. Secure Torque Guide to truck for transport.
21. The Lifting/Snubbing Line is not to be used for lowering the Torque Guide to the
ground. Unhook the truck winch from the Lifting/Snubbing assembly and attach
to the Live Roll of the skid.
Before beginning to rig up the Top Drive unit, several steps should be taken to ensure that
the operation goes as safely as possible.
1. Perform a thorough inventory of equipment on site. Make sure that all equipment needed
for the rig-up is present and is in good condition. Check lifting assembly for damage and any
lifting cables or lifting/snubbing cables for general damage or broken wires.
2. Conduct a safety meeting before beginning to rig up. Review this procedure with rig and
company personnel. Confirm that all personnel involved understand the operation, their
positions during rig-up and their duties during rig-up.
3. Assign personnel to act as observers to watch for interference in the derrick as the Torque
Guide is being lifted up through it. The minimum recommended spotters are:
Personnel not involved in the rig-up should not be on the drill floor during the rig-up.
9. Begin lifting the Torque Guide with the Traveling Block until the
lifting sling is no longer slack. Remove the runner frame stop
pins.
NOTE: If cranes with a 40 000 lb capacity are not available,
then 2 cranes should be connected to the
Lifting/Snubbing Assembly using a stabilizing
beam. (NOT SHOWN.)
10. Continue lifting the Torque Guide with the Traveling Block until
sections 4 and 5 are completely unfolded as shown below. The
cranes should be supporting the bottom end of the skid as the
Torque Guide is unfolded.
NOTE: A tugger may be used to keep the Torque Guide
sections and the Service Support Frames from
interfering with the derrick.
11. Using the Load Binder ratchets, rotate the Service Support
Frames (upper and lower) until they are as close as possible to
section 3. This will give more clearance between the derrick and
the Torque Guide as it is being erected.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the Load Binder ratchets to
lay the Service Support Frames toward section
3. The frames will swing out of control during
erection of the Torque Guide if the binders are
left disconnected.
13. Once the Torque Guide is in the position shown below, the
crane operators should be aware that their load will begin to
increase as the skid section begins to leave the floor.
CAUTION: For stability and safety, the Live Roll End of
the skid should be kept as close to the floor as
possible during erection.
14. Once the Torque Guide is in the position shown below, the crane
operators should be aware that their load will begin to increase as
the skid section begins to leave the floor.
CAUTION: For stability and safety, the Live Roll End of the
skid should be kept as close to the floor as
possible during erection.
15. Continue to raise the Torque Guide into the derrick, keeping
the skid roll end close to the floor. At this time, the Hanger
Harpoon will begin to stab into the top of the Torque Guide.
STAGE 1 STAGE 2
STAGE 3 STAGE 4
1. With the Torque Guide skid resting against the slide plates of the Torque Reaction Beam, place
the Torque Guide clamp plates on top of the bottom flange of the Torque Guide skid and then
bolt them to the slide plates. The skid flange should be sandwiched between the slide plate and
the clamp plate. Refer to the Torque Reaction Beam Assembly drawing in Subsection 6A of this
Manual.
2. Measure the distance between the mast girt flange and the
Torque Reaction Beam. Add or remove shim plates until the
nominal distance indicated on the Torque Reaction beam
Assembly drawing is achieved to within ±1/2 inches.
3. Ensure that all fasteners are properly torqued according to
the Capscrew Torque Values information in Subsection 4B
of this Manual.
1. With the mast laid down, position the Torque Guide sections as shown below. Also refer to the
Torque Guide Installation drawing in Subsection 6C of this Manual.
Refer to mast manufacturer’s literature for connecting the Torque Guide to the mast.
1. Prepare the Traveling Block and mast for raising as per manufacturer’s specifications and
procedures.
2. Raise the mast as per the mast manufacturer’s specifications and procedures.
3. With the mast in the raised position, the bottom Torque Guide section and first intermediate
Torque Guide section must be pinned together using the hardware provided (also refer to the
Torque Guide Installation drawing in Subsection 6C of this Manual).
4. Remove the Traveling Block from the mast raising interface (equalizer).
1. Lift the Top Drive to the rig floor using a crane with enough
capacity to lift 28 000 lb.
2. Remove back guide runners (also refer to Torque Guide
Assembly drawing).
3. Using the crane, lift and stab the Top Drive into the rotary table
and set the slips.
4. Replace the back guide runners so that the runners are
installed around the rail of the Torque Guide.
5. Lower the Traveling Block until it can be pinned into the Upper
Links. Refer to the Block Interface Assembly drawing in
Subsection 6A of this Manual.
6. When the Top Drive is secure, the lifting arrangement (crane)
can be disconnected.
1. Lower the Top Drive to the drill floor and stab into the rotary table.
2. Remove pins that connect the bottom and first intermediate Torque Guide sections.
3. Detach the Traveling Block from the Top Drive upper connecting links and raise the block clear
of the Top Drive.
4. Attach the Traveling Block to the mast-raising interface (equalizer) as per the mast
manufacturer’s specifications.
5. Prepare the Traveling Block and mast for lowering as per the mast manufacturer’s specifications
and procedures.
6. Lower the mast as per the mast manufacturer’s specifications and procedures.