SECTION 4: INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Installation Procedures.................................................................................................................... 4-3

Purging the HPU Electrical Boxes................................................................................................... 4-4
Purging the Tong Box ..................................................................................................................... 4-7

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Installation Procedure
1. Carriage Unit - Install the Wrench into its rails on the drilling floor and connect the
extend cylinders and the horizontal slide transducer.
2. Arm Unit – Install the Wrench in the mounting pocket on the drilling floor opposite
the driller. Install all mounting bolts and torque to 250 ft*lbs.
3. Connect the hydraulic pressure and tank return lines by pulling back on the outer
collar of the female quick connector and then insert the male end. Ensure the quick
couplers are hung properly away from any obstructions and ensure they do not drag
on the floor or over equipment during operation of the wrench. Couplers may
become disconnected if they drag over obstructions.
Note: A disconnected tank line coupler will cause damage to the hydraulic
valves on the wrench.
4. Carefully connect the 37 pin Pile-National connector to the terminal box on the
Arm/Carriage of the wrench. Do not force the connector together. Ensure the tab
and slot are aligned.
5. Carefully connect the 24 pin Pile-National connector to the Operator Control Box
mounted on the Driller’s Console. Do not force the connector together. Ensure the
tab and slot are aligned.
6. Connect the main power cable to the HPU. Make sure the suction valve for the
pump is open (lever in line with the hose).
7. On the first install or whenever there has been wiring changes on the rig, YOU
MUST CHECK THE PUMP ROTATION. The correct rotation is marked on the
pump housing and on the pump bell housing. Remove the coupling guard
strip so you can see the coupling. Bump the motor using the motor hand/auto
switch. Consult with electrician to correct rotation.
8. Turn on the wrench’s main breaker in the MCC building. The Operator Interface
screen will start up and display the Main Boot screen. Push the Enter button on the
screen to go to the Main Operator Screen.
9. Turn on the Wireless Remote and make sure the ESD Stop button is not depressed.
Wait for the green light to start flashing and for the two “self-test” beeps (indicating
that the wrench and remote are communicating properly). Press and hold the
Arm/Reset button on the right side for 2 seconds to arm the Wireless Radio
Remote. Press Arm/Reset again to clear any errors. If any problems exist, address
them until all of the errors are cleared from the display.
10. To start the HPU, touch the Motor Start button on the top left corner of the Main
Operator Screen.

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Purging the HPU electrical boxes
The electrical junction boxes mounted on either end of the HPU tank are equipped with
a purge system to prevent them from being the source of ignition in an explosive gas
environment. When these boxes are purged correctly the HPU meets the classification
Class 1, Div. 2. Refer to section 10 Certificates for more information. The controls for
purging these boxes are typically mounted under the PLC electrical junction box on the
HPU unit.

It is a requirement of all purge systems to be supplied with clean, dry instrument quality
compressed nitrogen or air to prevent the introduction of containments into the purge
system or the electrical boxes they are protecting. Compressed air systems must be
equipped with filters and dryers (available as a separate kit from Canrig) and they must
be maintained regularly if they are expected to provide clean, dry air. The supply gas
(air) also needs to be pressure regulated to between 80 and 120 PSI (5.5 – 8.3 bar) to
prevent damage to the purge system.

Use the following steps to prepare the Wrench for operation as far as purging the HPU
boxes is concerned.

1) It is necessary at the beginning of

purging the HPU electrical j-boxes to
ensure that the vent has not stuck in a
closed position. With all electrical
sources locked out, open the PLC j-box
and find the opening of the vent on the
underside of the top of the box. With a
blunt object such as a pencil eraser,
gently press up on the flapper inside the
bottom of the vent to ensure it is not
stuck closed. Close and secure the box
door.

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2) With the electrical boxes closed and secured and all electrical systems off, set the
Pressure regulator on the top rear of the purge system until the small gauge on the front
displays 60 psi.

Set to 60 psi
Pressure Regulator

3) Use the steel “Tee” key in the top receptacle

(Enclosure Pressure Control Valve) position to set
the pressure in the boxes until the large gauge is in
approximately the center of the green “SAFE”
portion. This sets a low pressure in the boxes to
prevent any gas from entering.

NOTE
There should be no gas (air) leaking out of any place of either box at this time, if there is,
corrective action must be taken to eliminate any leaks. If it is not possible to set this until
the gauge is in the “SAFE” portion, it is an indication of too much leakage out of the box.

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4) Any time either of the HPU electrical boxes have been opened, it is necessary to
purge, or flush, any gasses that may have entered out of the box. Use the steel “Tee”
key in the lower receptacle (Rapid Exchange Control Valve) and turn completely CCW
900. Ensure the vent on the top of the PLC junction box opens immediately to vent
excess air pressure out of the boxes. This purge must be activated for 5 minutes to
allow inlet air to be directed into the HPU boxes and be exhausted out the vent on the
top of the PLC j-box. This is the only time it is normal to hear air exhausting at any
place of either of the boxes. When five minutes of purge has been achieved, turn the
Rapid Exchange Control Valve in fully (CW) to turn the purge off.

3) It is necessary to observe that the large pressure gauge returns to and stays in the
green “SAFE” zone before energizing the electrical circuits and leaving the HPU
unattended.

It is important to observe that the pressure in the large pressure gauge remains in the
green “SAFE” zone as part of a routine service schedule. Anytime pressure is lost in the
HPU electrical boxes it is necessary to correct the problem and repeat steps 1 through 4
to ensure safe operation.

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Purging the Tong Box
The electrical junction box mounted on the back of the tong assembly is equipped with a
purge system to prevent it from being the source of ignition in an explosive gas
environment. The controls for purging this box are typically mounted on the front of the
electrical junction box on the arm of the wrench and use hoses to direct air to the tong
electrical box.

It is a requirement of all purge systems to be supplied with clean, dry instrument quality
compressed nitrogen or air to prevent the introduction of containments into the purge
system or the electrical boxes they are protecting. Compressed air systems must be
equipped with filters and dryers (available as a separate kit for Canrig) and they must be
maintained regularly if they are expected to provide clean, dry air. The supply gas (air) also
needs to be pressure regulated to between 60 and 115 PSI (4 – 8 bar) to prevent damage
to the purge system.

Use the following steps to prepare the Wrench for operation as far as purging the tong box
is concerned.

Supply gas (air) inlet

1) With the Tong box closed

and secured and all electrical
systems off, set the pressure
adjustment knob until the
“pressurized” indicator bulb will Indicator bulb; green =
just stay green. This sets a low box pressurized
pressure in the box to prevent
any gas from entering.

Pressure adjustment knob

NOTE
There should be no gas (air) leaking out of the tong box at this time, if there is, corrective
action must be taken to eliminate any leaks. If the “pressurized” indicator bulb will not turn
green it is an indication of too much leakage out of the box.

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2) Any time the Tong electrical box has been opened, it is necessary to purge, or flush,
any gasses that may have entered out of the box. Turn on the purge valve for 1 minute
to allow inlet air to be directed into the tong box which will be exhausted out the muffler
on the front of the box. This is the only time it is normal to hear air exhausting at the
tong box. When one minute of purge has been achieved, turn the Purge valve back to
off.

Purge valve
Purge indicator

3) If the “pressurized” indicator bulb remains green the system is ready for energization.

It is important to observe the “pressurized” indicator bulb as part of a routine service

schedule. Anytime pressure is lost in the Tong Box it is necessary to correct the
problem and repeat steps 1 through 3 to ensure safe operation.

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