OPERATIONS AND MAINTENCE MANUAL

www.americanblock.com
MODEL NUMBER 100-DEADLINE
PART NUMBER 53070000
DESCRIPTION 100 KIP DEADLINE ANCHOR
DOCUMENT NUMBER M5307
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ISSUE DATE JULY 2011

6311 Breen Road

Houston, Texas 77040
Phone: 281-820-5332
Fax: 281-820-3861
ABCO@AMERICANBLOCK.COM
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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Equipment Specifications
1.2 Certificate of Compliance
1.3 Warranty Information

2.0 INTRODUCTION, INSTALLATION & OPERATION

2.1 Introduction & Component Description
2.2 Installation
2.3 Operation

3.0 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

3.1 Maintenance
3.2 Troubleshooting
3.3 Repairs
3.4 Spare Parts List

4.0 ASSEMBLY DRAWING

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Equipment Specifications

1.2 Certificate of Compliance

1.3 Warranty Information

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1.1 Equipment Specifications

Product Description: 100 KIP DEADLINE ANCHOR

Model Number: 53070000

Maximum Load Rating: 100 kip

(100,000 lbs-force)

Wireline Size: 1-3/8”

Weight of Anchor Assembly: 1465lbs

(665 kg)

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1.2 Certificate of Compliance

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Remove this page and replace with Certificate of

Compliance.

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1.3 Warranty Information

Product information and support is provided during normal business hours by

contacting:

Manufacturer: American Block Manufacturing Company

Address: 6311 Breen Road

Houston, Texas 77086
U.S.A

Telephone Number: (281) – 820-5332

Facsimile Number: (281) – 820-3861

Email Address: ABCO@americanblock.com

Internet Address: www.americanblock.com

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2.0 Introduction, Installation & Operation

2.1 Introduction & Component Description

2.2 Installation

2.3 Operation

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2.1 Introduction and Component Description

2.1.1 Introduction
The Anchor is designed to secure the dead line and
slipping the line at regular intervals. It consists of Wire
Line Anchor, Sensater Load Cell (Optional) and Line
Slipping Snubber (Optional) for Wire Line Anchor.

2.1.2 Wire Line Anchor

The anchor has a wire line clamp with bronze insert
for a specified wire rope size. The wire line is wrapped
around the drum approximately 3 to 4 wraps before the
wire line is passed through the clamp to the reserve reel.

2.1.3 Sensater Load Cell

The Sensater (Figure 2-1) is an optional piece of
equipment. It is installed in the anchor and is the load cell
for sensing the weight signal.

Fig 2-1: E80 Sensater Load Cell

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2.1.4 Line-Slipping Snubber

The snubber (Figure 2-2) is an optional equipment.
It is designed to attach to the anchor for controlled line
slipping as a one-man operation during slip-and-cut
procedures.

Fig 2-2: Line Slipping Snubber Assembly

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2.2 Installation

2.2.1 Anchor
The anchor is designed for base mounting to
mast/derrick floor using item 20, 21 & 22 (See Assembly
Drawing Page-1, 3, 4 in Section 4.0). It is important that
the anchor is mounted clearly to avoid any obstruction
with the dead sheave in the crown block. Unaligned
deadline or obstruction with derrick or passing of line over
a deflection sheave greatly reduces the sensitivity. To
align with the deadline tilt the anchor using wedges as
shown in fig 2-3

WARNING: DO NOT WELD ANCHOR TO

DERRICK FLOOR AS ARCHING
COULD DAMAGE BEARING GROOVE.

Fig 2-3: Typical Anchor Mounting

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2.2.2 Sensater
Mount the Sensater load cell in the anchor (fig 2-4)
with the check valve and disconnect located at the top,
and place it sideways to anchor drum for protection.

2.2.3 Snubber
 Remove bolt (1) and install snubber making sure that the
snubber contacts the wrap of Wireline that passes
through the anchor clamp (2).
 Check clamp inserts for wear and replace if necessary.
 Remove bolt (3) and install the washer spring chain
assembly.
 Pull 70 to 80 pounds (32 – 36 kg) of tension on the chain
and slip a link into the fork on the snubber handle.
 Please ensure that the chain tension is sufficient to
prevent the Wireline from slipping.

Fig 2-4: Anchor & Line Slipping Snubber Assembly

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2.3 Operation

2.3.1 Elevating and Lowering the Mast (when applicable)

Before elevating or lowering the mast, remove bolt
(Figure 2-4, item 1) and snubber assembly to provide
clearance for line as it angles around anchor drum. Replace
bolt and snubber assembly when mast is in proper position.

2.3.2 Drilling

 Set dampener for required sensitivity. Shut off the vernier

pointer during trips.
 Set the BIT WEIGHT dial by rotating the zero adjust knob on
the top right side of the gage so that the zero (0) on the BIT
WEIGHT dial is directly under the white vernier pointer. This
should be done when off bottom with pumps running. For
weight on bit when drilling, release the brake and allow the
drill string to rotate on the bottom until the vernier weight on
bit pointer at the desired value.

2.3.2.1 Line Slip and Cut

 Control line slipping by using the drilling line snubber as a

friction brake.
 Be sure there is adequate spring force, or manually hold the
snubber against the line, to prevent it from slipping.
 Loosen the nuts on the anchor clamp bolts (Figure 2-4, item
2).
 Pull up on the snubber handle against the spring force and
allow the line to slip the desired length.
 Tighten nuts on anchor clamp bolts (Figure 2-4, item 2).

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2.3.4 System Accuracy

Basic system accuracy is ±0.5% of full scale. This
accuracy however may be affected by any of the following
factors:
Wireline Size Calibration Reading Error
1-3/8” (35 mm) 0.6% Low
1-1/2” (38 mm) No Error

 It may be necessary or convenient to mount the anchor

several feet below the weight indicator gage (provided
separately by ABCO). In this case, all weight readings will
be slightly low.

A one foot difference between the weight indicator

gage and Sensater will cause the weight indication errors
shown in table below

Lines Strung 6 8 10 12 14
Type EB ------ 280 lb 350 lb 420 lb 490 lb

Example:
Using Type EB indicator, 10 lines strung with the
Sensater and anchor 8 feet below the gage, the weight
indicator gage will read 2,800 pounds low at all readings.
To compensate for this low reading, the total load pointer
may be reset by the mechanic during initial rig up.

 Greatest error may occur as a result of the tackle system

friction and hole friction. The tackle system friction may be
reduced as shown in paragraphs 3.1 b, c and e. The hole
friction may be reduced using acquired drilling knowledge
and experience.

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2.3.5 Buoyancy Factor

As the drill pipe and collars are suspended in mud, the total hook load
is affected by the buoyancy factor of the fluid. The heavier the mud
the less the pipe will weigh. .To correct this factor, the weight of the
traveling block, hook, elevator swivel and Kelly must be totaled. To
this the calculated weight of the pipe and collars in air multiplied by
the buoyancy factor should be added. For values of buoyancy factors,
refer table below

lb/gal 8.34 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0
Lb/cu.ft. 62.4 67.3 74.8 82.3 89.8 97.2 104.7 112.2 119.7 127.2 134.6 142.1 149.6
Sp. gravity 1.00 1.08 1.20 1.32 1.44 1.56 1.68 1.80 1.92 2.04 2.16 2.28 2.40
Factor .873 .863 .847 .832 .817 .802 .786 .771 .755 .741 .742 .710 .694

Table: Factors for Mud Buoyancy Correction

Example:

Drill Pipe and Collar in Air 250,000 lbs

Mud Weight 12 lb/gal (Factor) x .817___
Buoyant Weight of Pipe 204,250 lb
Plus Block, Hook, Swivel, Elevator & Kelly 35,000 lb
Computed Total Hook load of pipe in mud 239,250 lb

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3.0 Maintenance & Repairs

3.1 Maintenance

3.2 Troubleshooting

3.3 Repairs

3.4 Spare Parts List

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3.1 Maintenance

Perform the following procedures to assure accurate

readings and smooth operation

DAILY Check Sensater load cell gap and before taking a heavy
pull refer to [I] & [II] below.
Remove ice, mud and debris from Sensater element and
anchor stops.
WEEKLY Lubricate anchor bearings, deadline idler sheaves/rollers
between anchor and crown and crown dead sheave.
Check that tie-down bolts and clamp nuts are tightly
secured.
PER Lubricate crown line sheaves and load block sheaves.
MANUFACTURERS
RECOMMENDATION
DURING EACH Check clamp bronze insert for wear. Replace as needed.
WIRELINE SLIP AND Check that wire to storage reel is free and not binding on
CUT PROGRAM anchor.
The gap (Figure 3-1) in the Sensater should be 0.62 inch
(16mm) with blocks empty. If the gap is greater the
system fluid load may be overcharged and the pointer
will indicate a preload figure. As weight is applied to the
hook the preload reading will be overcome and the
pointer will read the true hook load. As soon as drilling
permits, the gap should be adjusted to 0.62 inch (16mm).
[I]
Care should be taken NOT to drill or take heavy pulls
with the gap less than 0. 50 inch (13mm). An AIR FREE
system will read correctly at a gap of 0.50 inch (13mm),
however, the load cell should be recharged to 0. 62 inch
(16mm) as soon as drilling permits. A system WITH AIR
will read near correct until the air compresses sufficiently
to allow the load cell to bottom, at which time the pointer
movement will stop. [II]

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NOTE
Any time there is an indication of air in the system or a
loss of fluid, recharge and/or repairs the system immediately.

Fig 3-1: E80 Sensater Load Cell Gap

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3.2 Troubleshooting

3.2.1 Factors Affecting Sensitivity

In order to isolate the problem, shake hose or work
anchor with pinch bar between stops.

3.2.2 Other Malfunctions, Probable Causes and Corrective

Action

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Gage pointer Damper setting incorrect
movement erratic Gage pointers touching each
or sluggish other, the dial or glass
Dirty movement
Air in hydraulic system
Adjust Damper
Remove case ring and glass,
straighten pointers. Reassembly
glass and case ring
Remove case ring, glass and
dials. Clean movement with
kerosene or equivalent.
Reassemble dials, glass and
case ring
Purge system of air by plumbing
W15 fluid through Sensater
check valve. Bleed air and
excess fluid at pipe plugs on
dampers

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Malfunction Probable Cause
Gage indication Deadline rubbing on derrick or
inaccurate binding on anchor flange
Deadline sheave does not move
freely
Anchor drum does not move
freely
Sensater movement restricted
Kelly is bent
Rotary table or Kelly bushing
misaligned
Hydraulic system over charged
Hydraulic system under charged
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Corrective Action
Align path of line to clear
Lubricate Sheave
Clean drum and lubricate bearing
Remove any foreign material and
clean Sensater
Straighten Kelly or replace
Check table and adapter
bushings, replace if worn
Bleed excess fluid at damper
pipe plugs
Pump W15 fluid through
Sensater checkvalve. Bleed air
and excess fluid at damper pipe
plugs
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3.3 Repairs

3.3.1 System Repair

System repair is limited to charging or bleeding the
hydraulic system, removing and replacing the indicator,
load cell and/or hydraulic hose or replacing the O-Ring
(Part No. 100796-113AO) in the J900 or J901 series
Hydraulic hose disconnects.

3.3.2 Charging the System

The system must be kept full of hydraulic fluid at all
times to accurately indicate load. If the gap (Figure 3-1) is
less than 0.62 inch (16mm) in the fully charged position
with empty blocks, the system should be checked for
leaks, repaired, and reloaded through check valve with
YA2 hand pump (Figure 3-2) as follows:

a) Be sure that system block weight is not supported by

derrick lines.

b) Ensure that hose is free of kinks and sharp bends.

c) Remove cap from F350-1 check valve.

d) Attach YA2 hand pump with swivel to check valve.

NOTE
Swivel nut must be loose to allow for air purging.

e) Fill hand pump reservoir with W15/W16 (Red) hydraulic

fluid.
NOTE
To prevent air from entering system ensure that fluid in
reservoir does not drop below 1/2 full.

Contd……

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Fig 3-2: YA2 Hand Pump Assembly

f) Slowly operate hand pump until air is purged at loose

swivel nut, then tighten nut.

g) Box-mounted system only:

Loosen pipe plug (accessible in front of box) located
behind damper block.

h) Console-mounted system only:

Loosen pipe plugs (accessible in back of console) located
on both dampers.

i) Pump fluid into system and bleed at pipe plug (s) until
air bubbles cease to appear.

j) Tighten pipe plug(s).

k) Pump enough fluid into system to slightly overcharge.

l) Loosen pipe plug(s) and bleed until 0. 62 inch (16mm)

gap is reached.
Contd….

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m) Tighten pipe plug(s).

n) Disengage hand pump from the check valve.

o) Replace and tighten check valve cap.

3.3.3 Component Repair

Hydraulic Hose Disconnect- The JI0900A series

hydraulic hose quick disconnect half couplings (Part Nos.
JI0900A02 and JI0900A-20) have replaced the J900 and
J901 series disconnects. The J10900A series disconnects
do not contain an O-Ring; however the J900 and J901
series disconnects contain an O-Ring which if damaged
must be replaced as follows to preserve the integrity of
the system.

a) Be sure that system block weight is not supported by

derrick lines.

b) Remove damaged O-Ring from the female-half of the

disconnect.

c) Clean O-Ring groove.

d) Lubricate (using silicon or equivalent) and install new

O-Ring. (Part No. l00798-113AO).

CAUTION
Be careful not to damage O-Ring during mating. A
damaged O-Ring could result in hydraulic fluid leaking
during operation.

e) Carefully align male and female coupling halves and

push firmly together. Thread nut onto male half of
coupling and tighten.

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3.4 Spare Parts List

Recommended Spares for :

American Block Deadline Anchor
Assembly Part Number: 53070000

1 YEAR 2 YEAR
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION CLASS
CONSUMPTION CONSUMPTION
1 107-0062 Bearing, Shaft B 0 2
2 53070600 Bronze Insert A NA NA
3 134-0412 Sensater, E80 C 0 1
Line Slipping Snubber
4 53031000 Assembly B 0 1

Class A: Maintenance Items - Expendable items requiring periodic service or replacement.

Class B: Repair Items - Wearing Parts which normally have an extended, but not indefinite life.
Class C: Major Repair Items - Parts ordinarily replaced only during major overhaul.

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4.0 Assembly Drawing’s

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