Part Number 26-85: Installation, Operation, and Maintenance

Part Number 26-85
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
REMOTE MUD PRESSURE

INDICATING SYSTEMS
Manufacturers of Precision Instruments
Printed in U.S.A. July 02, 1998

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26-85
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
Total number of pages in this publication is 60 consisting of the following:
PAGE ISSUE
NO. DATE
Cover . . . . ...... 1 August 1981

A...... ...... 1 August 1981
i thru vi . . ...... 1 August 1981
l-l thru l-5 ...... 1 August 1981
1-6 Blank . . ...... 1 August 1981
2-1 thru 2-7 ...... 1 August 1981
2-8 Blank . . ...... 1 August 1981
3-l thru 3-34 ...... 1 August 1981
4-l thru 4-3 ...... 1 August 1981
4-4 Blank . . ...... 1 August 1981
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SI UNIT AND METRIC CONVERSION FACTORS
ATMOSPHERES (atm) (standard sea level pressure)

x 101.325 = Kilopascals (kPa) absolute
x 29.92 = Inches of mercury (in Hg) at O°C
KILOPASCALS (kPa)
x 0.001 = Pascals (Pa)
x 0.001 = Newtons per square metre (N/m2)
POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG)

= Pounds-force/square inch (lbf/in2)
x 6.895 = Kilopascals (kPa)
x 0.0703 = Kilograms per sq cm (Kg/cm2)
BARRELS, PETROLUEM (bbl)

x 0.1590 = Cubic metres (m3)
x 42 = U.S. gallons (U.S. gal) oil
BARRELS PER INCH, PETROLEUM (bbl/in)

x 0.626 = Cubic metres per centimeter (m3/cm)
INCHES (in.)
x 2.540 = Centimetres (cm)
SQUARE FEET (ft2)

x 0.0929 = Square metres (m2)
DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (OF)

(OF-32) x 5/9 = OC
DEGREES CENTIGRADE ('C)

('C x 9/5) + 32 = OF
POUNDS-FORCE (lbf av.)

x 4.448 = Newtons (N)
x 0.4448 = Decanewtons (daN)
x 0.4536 = Kilograms (Kg)
POUNDS MASS PER U.S. GALLON (lb/gal)

x 119.826 = Kilograms per cubic metre (kg/m3)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
I PURPOSE AND DkSCRIPTION ..................... l-l

l-l Introduction ...................... l-l
l-3 Purpose ......................... l-l
l-5 Description ....................... l-l
l-6 .General........................ l-l
l-7 . Gauge Protector .................... l-l
l-8 . Indicating Gauge ................... l-l
l-9 . Hydraulic Hose .................... l-l
l-10 . PlugValve ...................... l-l
l-11 Principle of Operation ................. l-l
l-12 .General........................ l-l
II INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT ................... 2-l
2-l Installation ...................... 2-l
2-2 .General........................ 2-1
2-3 Installation and Adjustment ............... 2-l
2-5 . Gauge Protector Assembly Installation ......... 2-l
2-6 . Remote Mud Pressure Gauge Installation ........ 2-5
(Bracket Mount)
(Back Mount)
(Panel Mount)
2-10 . Hydraulic Hose Installation (Bracket/Back Mount) ... 2-5
2-11 . Hydraulic Hose Installation (Panel Mount) ....... 2-5
2-12 . System Preload .................... 2-6
III PERIODIC INSPECTION, FIELD MAINTENANCE, SHOP MAINTENANCE .... 3-l
AND CALIBRATION
3-l General ......................... 3-l
3-3 Periodic Inspection ................... 3-l
3-5 Field Maintenance .................... 3-l
3-6 .General ........................ 3-l
3-7 . Hydraulic Hose Removal and Replacement ........ 3-2
(Bracket/Back Mount)
3-8 . Hydraulic Hose Removal and Replacement ........ 3-2
(Panel Mount)
3-9 . Remote Mud Gauge Removal (Bracket Mount) ....... 3-2
3-10 . Remote Mud Gauge Installation (Bracket Mount) ..... 3-6
3-11 . Remote Mud Gauge Removal (Panel Mount) ........ 3-6
3-12 . Remote Mud Gauge Installation (Panel Mount) ...... 3-6
3-13 . Remote Mud Gauge Removal (Back Mount) ......... 3-6
3-14 . Remote Mud Gauge Installation (Back Mount). ...... 3-7
3-15 . Gauge Protector Diaphragm Removal and ......... 3-7
Replacement (Two-Inch)
3-16 . Gauge Protector Diaphragm Removal and ......... 3-8
Replacement (One-Inch)
3-17 . System Servicing Using Two-Inch Gauge ......... 3-9
Protector
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IIJSTRUCTION MANUAL 26-85
TABLE OF CONTENTS Gmt’d)
Section Title Page
III 3-18 . System Servicing Using One-Inch Gauge . . . . . . . . . 3-9

(Cont'd) Protector
3-19 Shop Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3-20 .General................... . . . . . 3-11
3-21 . Two-Inch Gauge Protector Disassembly . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3-22 . Two-Inch Gauge Protector Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3-23 . One-Inch Gauge Protector Disassembly . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3-24 . One-Inch Gauge Protector Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3-25 . Remote Gauge Disassembly (Back, Bracket, . . . . . . . 3-12
or Box Mount)
3-26 . Remote Gauge Reassembly (Back, Bracket . . . . . . . . 3-13
or Box Mount)
3-27 . Dual Vernier Gauge Disassembly (Box Mount) . . . . . . 3-13
3-28 . Dual Vernier Gauge Reassembly (Box Mount) . . . . . . . 3-15
3-29 . Remote Gauge Disassembly (Panel Mount) . . . . . . . . 3-18
3-30 . Remote Gauge Reassembly (Panel Mount) . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3-31 . Dual Vernier Gauge Disassembly (Panel Mount) . . . . . 3-20
3-32 . Dual Vernier Gauge Reassembly (Panel Mount) . . . . . . 3-21
3-33 . Low-Pressure, Panel-Mount Damper Disassembly . . . . . 3-23
3-34 . Low-Pressure, Panel-Mount Damper Reassembly . . . . . . 3-23
3-35 . High-Pressure, Panel-Mount Damper Disassembly . . . . . 3-23
3-36 . High-Pressure, Panel-Mount Damper Reassembly . . . . . 3-25
3-37 . Low-Pressure, Gauge-Mount Damper Disassembly . . . . . 3-25
3-38 . Low-Pressure, Gauge-Mount Damper Reassembly . . . . . . 3-25
3-39 . High-Pressure, Gauge-Mount Damper Disassembly . . . . . 3-25
3-40 . High-Pressure, Gauge-Mount Damper Reassembly . . . . . 3-27
3-41 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,-27
3-42 .General........................ 3-27
3-43 . Gauge Calibration ................... 3-27
3-44 . Dual Vernier Gauge Calibration ............ 3-30
IV 4-l General Information ................... 4-l
4-3 Fault Isolation Diagram ................. 4-2
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Title Page
l-l Typical Mud Pressure Indicating System . . . . . . . ...... l-2

2-l Typical Gauge Protector Installation . . . . . . . . ...... 2-2
2-2 Installation Dimensions, Back/Box/Bracket-Mount Gauge ...... 2-3
2-3 Installation Dimensions, Panel-Mount Gauge . . . . . ...... 2-3
2-4 Installation Dimension, Gauge Protector(s) . . . . . ...... 2-4
2-5 Gauge Protector Servicing Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . ...... 2-7
3-l Typical Mud Pressure Indicating System . . . . . . . ...... 3-3
3-2 Gauge Protector, 2-Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 3-8
3-3 Gauge Protector, One-Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 3-10
3-4 Remote Gauge and Damper Assembly, Back, Bracket or . ...... 3-14
Box Mount
3-5 Dual Vernier Gauge and Damper Assembly, Box Mount . . ...... 3-16
3-6 Remote Gauge and Damper Assembly, Panel Mount . . . . ...... 3-20
3-7 Dual Vernier Gauge and Damper Assembly, Panel Mount . ...... 3-22
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (Cont’d)
Figure Title Page
3-8 Damper Assembly (Low-Pressure), Panel-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

3-9 Damper Assembly (High-Pressure), Panel-Mount . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3-10 Damper Assembly (Low-Pressure), Gauge Mount . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3-11 Damper Assembly (High-Pressure), Gauge Mount . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3-12 Six-Inch Gauge Calibration Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3-13 Six-Inch Dual Vernier Gauge Calibration Flow Chart . . . . . . . 3-32
4-l Remote Mud Pressure Indicating System Fault Isolation . . . . . . 4-3
Diagram
LIST OF TABLES
Table Title Page
l-l Leading Particulars . v . . , . . . . . . . e . . . . . . . . . l-5

3-l Periodic Inspection Table . . . . . . . e . . , . . . . . . . . 3-l
3-2 Remote Mud Pressure Gauge Calibration Pressure (English) , . . . 3-34
3-3 Remote Mud Pressure Gauge Calibration Pressure (SI Units) . + l l 3-34
4-l Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . v . . I e e * . 4-l
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SECTION I
PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
l-l INTRODUCTION
l-2 This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions

for the various mud pressure indicating systems manufactured by TOTCO
Instrument Sales. Information given in this manual is sufficient for maintenance
technicians to install and satisfactorily accomplish all operating and maintenance
tasks.
l-3 PURPOSE
l-4 Mud Pressure Indicating Systems are designed to continuously measure and
give an accurate indication of the mud pump pressures. TOTCO mud pressure i
indicating systems are also used by servicing contractors while cementing and
fracing (The operating pressure range of the pumping system must be known to
ensure an indicating system that will handle these pressures). The indicating
gauge is calibrated in either psig or kPa.
l-5 DESCRIPTION
l-6 GENERAL. The system (Figure l-l) consists of a gauge protector, indicating
gauge, interconnecting hydraulic hose and mounting hardware. The system
is totally hydraulic and requires no electrical connections. For leading particulars
see Table l-l.
l-7 GAUGE PROTECTOR. The gauge protector consists of a flexible diaphragm

mounted in a cylinder body, which separates the drilling mud, cement,
water, gas or air from the system's instrument fluids. Gauge protectors are
available in different sizes and various pressure ratings: 2-inch NPT size with
a 6000 psig or 15000 psig rating (observe color code for pressure differentation)
and a l-inch NPT size with a 15000 psig rating only.
l-8 INDICATING GAUGE. The indicating gauge is a 6-inch, fluid filled, pressure
gauge using a Bourdon tube to drive the pointer. It has an adjustable
damper for setting pointer sensitivity. Gauge indication is either psig (ENGLISH)
or kPa (SI UNITS).
l-9 HYDRAULIC HOSE. The l/4-inch hydraulic hose is made of steel, wire braid
which is rubber covered.
l-10 PLUG VALVE. The plug valve is a heavy duty valve, installed between the
gauge protector and stand pipe. It functions as a shut-off station so
that maintenance may be performed on the gauge protector without shutting down
the mud pumps. Plug valves are customer supplied.
l-11 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
l-12 GENERAL. The gauge protector is installed in a vertical position on a

fluid line stand pipe, at the location where the pressure is to be
measured. The fluid pumps circulate the fluid and as pressure changes, the flexible
diaphragm (located inside the gauge protector) reshapes, causing an increase or
decrease in the system instrument fluid pressure. It allows the fluid pressure to
l-l
4
A. REMOTE MUD PRESSURE SYSTEM, B. DUAL VERNIER MUD PRESSURE SYSTEM,
BRACKET MOUNT GAUGE. BRACKET MOUNT GAUGE.
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@+-6
C. REMOTE MUD PRESSURE SYSTEM, D. DUAL VERNIER MUD PRESSURE
PANEL MOUNT GAUGE. SYSTEM, PANEL MOUNT GAUGE.
BACK VIEW BACK VIEW
E. SQUEEZEBOX MANIFOLD SYSTEM, F. DUAL VERNIER SQUEEZEBOX MANIFOLD

BACK MOUNT GAUGE. SYSTEM, BACK MOUNT GAUGE.
FIGURE l-l. TYPICAL MUD PRESSUREINDICATING SYSTEM

(SHEET 1 0F 2)
1-2
LEGEND FOR FIGURE l-l
A. Remote Mud Pressure System, B. Dual Vernier Mud Pressure System,

Bracket Mount Gauge Bracket Mount Gauge
1. Hose 5. Screw 1. Hose 5. Screw

2. Nut 6. Washer 2. Nut 6. Washer
3. Washer 7. Bracket 3. Washer 7. Bracket
4. Screw 8. Gauge 4. Screw 8. Gauge
C. Remote Mud Pressure System,, D. Dual Vernier Mud Pressure System,

Panel Mount Gauge Panel Mount Gauge
1. Tubing 5. Damper (Low 1. Tubing 5. Damper (Higl

2. Roll Pin Pressure shown) 2. Roll Pin Pressure
3. Screw 6. Screw 3. Screw shown)
4. Washer 7. Nut 4. Washer 6. Screw
8. Gauge 7. Nut
8. Gauge
E. Squeeze Box Manifold System,
Back Mount Gauge F. Dual Vernier Squeeze Box Manifold
System, Back Mount Gauge
1. Hose 4. Gauge
2. Screw 5. Squeeze Box 1. Hose 4. Gauge
3. Washer 2. Screw 5. Squeeze Box
3. Washer
G. Two-Inch Gauge Protector
H. One-Inch Gauge Protector
1. Hose 5. Hub
2. Check Valve 6. Two-Inch Nipple 1. Hose 4. Plug Valve
3. Gauge Pro- 7. Plug Valve 2. Check Valve 5. One-Inch
tector 8. Two-Inch Nipple 3. Gauge Protector Nipple
4. Union Nut
l-3
G. TWO INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR H. ONE INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR
TO C OR D \,*,
,,\
TO A OR 0
CJ
i
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% SEE DETAIL A OR B
DETAIL A DETAIL B
INLINE WELD 1 OR 2 INCH INLINE TEE 1 OR 2 INCH
FIGURE l-l. TYPICAL MUD PRESSUREINDICATING SYSTEM

(SHEET 2 OF 2)
be transmitted through the hydraulic hose to the indicating gauge where it is

displayed (PSIG/kPa). The transfer of mud pressure to instrument fluid pressure
is a 1:l ratio.
l-4
TABLE l-l. LEADING PARTICULARS
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTIC
Operating Temperature -5OOto +150°F (-45O to +50°C)
Fluid TOTCO M-15 Instrument Fluid
INDICATING GAUGE
Size 6-Inch
Pointer Travel 360° (Dual Vernier 4:l)
Movement Bourdon Tube
Dial Fixed
Damper Adjustable
Accuracy 0.5% Full Scale
GAUGE PROTECTOR
Size 2-Inch 6000 psig, Wing nut (steel,
black in color) Hub and body
(orange in color).
2-Inch 15000 psig, Wing nut (steel,
(blue in color) Hub and body
(red in color).
l-Inch 15000 psig only.
HYDRAULIC HOSE
Description Flexible, l/4-inch ID, steel wire
braid and rubber covered
Bending Radius 4-Inches (min)
,7+ Working Pressure 5000 psig
Burst Pressure 20000 psig
l-511-6
SECTION II
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
2-l INSTALLATION
2-2 GENERAL. This section contains procedures for installing the various types
of mud pressure indicating system(s) (See Figure 2-l). Components of the
mud pressure indicating system(s) are weather-resistant and have been field
tested for continuous operation in hot and cold extremes. The components are
shipped individually or as complete systems and simple installation procedures are
all that is necessary to complete and interconnect a system. The indicating gauge
is packed in separate box, protected with foam rubber padding and placed with the
other components inside a standard shipping container. Mounting dimensions are
shown in Figure 2-2, 2-3 and 2-4.
2-3 INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
2-4 The mud pressure indicating system(s) are delivered as operational systems.
When a system is received and unpacked, inspect for shipping damage before
installation. Inspect and check as follows:
a. Check hydraulic hoses for loose fittings, leaks, cracks, kinks and
bends.
b. Check the indicating gauge for evidence of leaks, broken glass and
loose pointer(s).
C. Check gauge protector for leaks, cracks and security of check valve.
2-5 GAUGE PROTECTORASSEMBLY INSTALLATION. Select the location in the mud

system where the pressure is to be measured as close as possible to
gauge. Proceed as follows (See Figure 2-l):
WARNING
ALL PIPES, FITTINGS, AND VALVES USED TO

INSTALL THE GAUGE PROTECTORASSEMBLY MUST
BE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM
PRESSURE RATING OF THE MUD PRESSURE
INDICATING SYSTEM.
NOTE
Never install gauge protector upside down.

Install gauge protectors as illustrated in
Figure 2-l. Items (6), (7), (8) and (9)
are customer furnished.
2-l
ONE INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR TWO INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR

2 3
1
/ ’
2. 4
x 5
SEE DETAIL A OR B
DETAIL A DETAIL B
INLINE WELD 1 OR 2 INLINE TEE 1 OR 2
FIGURE 2-l. TYPICAL GAUGEPROTECTOR

INSTALLATION
LEGENDFOR FIGURE 2-1
1. Hose 6. Two-Inch Nipple

2. Gauge Protector(s) 7. Plug Valve
3. Check Valve 8. Two-Inch Nipple
4. Wing Nut 9. Two-Inch Coupling on
5. Hub Inline Tee
NOTE
On one-inch gauge protector installation, one-

inch plug valve (7), one-inch nipple (8) and
one-inch coupling or tee (9).
2-2
k-8.62-1
(22.40 CM)
FIGURE 2-2. INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS, BACK/BOX/BRACKET-MOUNT GAUGE
*2.50-r
5.35 CM
I
.50
(1.27 CM)
0
0 0
‘0
(ZP,
I
7.26 --_ i -- -- - 9.00’ DIA
(18.44 CM)-
/]]
0 0
0 0
v
9.62 .
(24.43 CM)
FIGURE 2-3. INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS, PANEL-MOUNT GAUGE
2-3
FIGURE 2-4. INSTALLATION DIMENSION, GAUGEPROTECTOR(S)
2-4
2-6 REMOTE MUD PRESSURE GAUGE INSTALLATION. The remote mud pressure gauge
may be installed in a weight indicator cabinet, squeeze box manifold,
console or other location convenient to the driller. For a particular installation
procedure, refer to the following paragraphs.
2-7 REMOTE MUD PRESSURE GAUGE INSTALLATION (BRACKET MOUNT). Secure gauge
(8, A or B Figure l-l) to bracket (7) with washers (6), screws (5), and
secure bracket in place with screw (4), washer (3) and nut (2).
2-8 REMOTE MUD PRESSURE GAUGE INSTALLATION (BACK MOUNT). The back mount
gauge is normally installed into the squeeze box manifold. Place the
gauge (4, E or F Figure l-l) over mounting holes and secure from the back side
with washers (3) and screws (2).
2-9 REMOTE MUD PRESSURE GAUGE INSTALLATION (PANEL MOUNT). The panel mount
gauge is normally installed in a driller's console or similar panel. It
is a front mounting gauge with the damper assembly installed on the panel adjacent
to it; proceed as follows (See Figure l-l):
a. Install gauge (8, C or D Figure l-1) into space provided and secure
with screws (6) and nut (7).
b. Install the damper assembly (5) from the back side of the console
adjacent to the gauge. Secure it with washers (4) and screws (3).
NOTE
The roll pin must be removed from damper

stem before installation and reinstalled
after installation.
c. Connect tubing (1) between the damper assembly (5) and the gauge (-8).
d. Check console's hook-up manifold and identify the mud pressure input;
follow its tubing and connect it to the damper assembly.
e. After gauge installation, preload system with instrument fluid

(Refer to Paragraph 2-12).
2-10 HYDRAULIC HOSE INSTALLATION (BRACKET/BACK MOUNT). Route the hydraulic

hose through a well-protected area between the gauge location and the
gauge protector assembly. Avoid areas where rig personnel are working. Clamp
or tie hose clear of water, mud and walkways where they may sustain damage.
Connect one end of hydraulic hose (1, A, B, E, F or G Figure l-l) to gauge
protector (Figure 2-l) and connect opposite end to gauge assembly.
2-11 HYDRAULIC HOSE INSTALLATION (PANEL MOUNT). Route the hose as per
instruction in paragraph 2-10. Connect one end of hose to gauge pro-
tector (G or H Figure l-1). Check driller's console hook-up manifold and
identify remote mud pressure input; connect the other end of the hose to the
proper mud pressure input connection.
2-5
2-12 SYSTEM PRELOAD. Once a complete interconnected system is installed, it

must be preloaded. Proceed as follows (See Figure l-l):
a. Close plug valve (7) (5, on one-inch gauge protector) and relieve
any standing mud pressure by slowly loosening wing nut (4) (slowly
unscrew one-inch gauge protector) and remove from stand pipe.
b. Invert gauge protector with wing nut (4) (retainer nut on one-inch
gauge protector) up.
C. Fill hand pump (1, Figure 2-5) bowl with instrument fluid (Refer to
Approved Expendable Items List) and connect hand pump to check valve
(2) on gauge protector (3).
NOTE
To avoid pumping air into system,

do not allow hand pump fluid level
to fall below one-half full.
d. Slowly pump hydraulic fluid into gauge protector (3); remove bleed
plug located on top of damper assembly and bleed air from the
system. Continue pumping while shaking hose to remove all entrained air from the
system (until air-free hydraulic fluid escapes from bleed plug). Install bleed
plug.
e. Continue to pump instrument fluid into the gauge protector (3) until
the diaphragm (6) is completely collasped, but not protruding upward.
This condition will result in a pressured or preload condition in the system of
approximately 30 psig.
f. Disconnect hand pump (1) and reinstall gauge protector (3). Open
plug valve.
2-6
FIGURE 2-5. GAUGE PROTECTOR SERVICING HOOK-UP
LEGEND FOR FIGURE 2-5
1. Hand Pump 5. Wing Nut

2. Check Valve 6. Diaphragm
3. Gauge Protector 7. Retainer Nut
4. Hydraulic Hose
2-712-8
SECTION Ill
PERIODIC INSPECTION, FIELD MAINTENANCE,
SHOP MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION
3-1 GENERAL
3-2 The remote mud pressure indicating systems are built to give long, trouble-
free service with minimum maintenance. To keep the system in best opera-
ting condition, it is recommended that periodic inspection be carried out. Main-
tenance personnel should establish a suitable inspection cycle based upon usage
and operating environment of equipment. General inspections are given in this
section.
3-3 PERIODIC INSPECTION
3-4 Carry out a general visual inspection of the entire mud pressure indicating
system, checking for bent, damaged, worn and loose parts. Replace all
defective components. Carefully check the following:
a. Gauge protector for cracks, cuts, dents, leaks and fluid load.
b. Hydraulic hose for cuts, cracks, kinks, and verify that all connections
are tight.
C. Check the gauge for evidence of leaks, broken glass, loose pointers,
knobs, etc. Refer to Table 3-1 for periodic inspection requirement.
3-5 FIELD MAINTENANCE
3-6 GENERAL. Field maintenance is limited to the removal and replacement of

mud pressure indicating system components: gauges, hoses, gauge protectors,
gauge protector diaphragms and system servicing. Do not disassemble/reassemble
gauges or hoses at field level maintenance. Remove and replace gauge and hose
assemblies and return to TOTCO field shop-for overhaul, test and calibration.
TABLE 3-l. PERIODIC INSPECTION TABLE
PERIODIC
COMPONENT CLEANED INSPECTION SERVICED
Gauge During maintenance. Check at six month After any mainte-

intervals. nance or when gauge
fluid level is belol
3/4 full CM-~).*
Gauge Protector Residue build-up Check daily. Re- As required (Use M-

during maintenance. fer to a., para- 15)."
graph 3-4.
Hydraulic Hose Residue build-up. Check daily. Re- Anytime connection

fer to b., para- is broken, apply
graph 3-4. pipe sealant.*
*Refer to Approved Expendable Items List
3-1
3-7 HYDRAULIC HOSE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (BRACKET/BACK MOUNT). Remove

pressure from system; proceed as follows (See Figure 3-l):
WARNING
MUD PRESSURE MUST BE REMOVEDFROM SYSTEM.
a. Close plug valve (G7 or H4, Figure 3-l).
b. Disconnect hose (1) from gauge protector (G or H) and gauge (8).

Remove all tie wraps and clamps that may be supporting hoses and
remove hoses.
C. Apply pipe sealant to threads of new hoses (Refer to Approved Expen-

dable Items List); route hoses per instructions in paragraph 2-10;
connect one end of hose to gauge protector (G or H) and the other end to gauge (8).
d. Service the system (Refer to Paragraph 3-17 or 3-18).
3-8 HYDRAULIC HOSE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (PANEL MOUNT). Remove pressure
from system, proceed as follows (See Figure 3-l):
WARNING
a. Close plug valve (G7 or H4, Figure 3-l).
b. Disconnect hose (1) from gauge protector and gauge (8). Remove all
tie wraps and clamps that may be supporting hose and remove hose (1).
C. Apply pipe sealant (Refer to Approved Expendable Items List), and

install quick-disconnect couplings if required; route hose as per
instructions paragraph 2-10. Connect one end of hose to gauge protector(s).
Identify mud pressure input on the driller's console hook-up manifold and connect
other end of hose(s) to proper mud pressure input.
d. Service the system (Refer to Paragraph 3-17 or 3-18).
3-9 REMOTE MUD GAUGE REMOVAL (BRACKET MOUNT). To remove the bracket mount
remote mud pressure gauge, close plug valve G7, H4, Figure 3-l and
remove the mud pressure from system; proceed as follows (See Figure 3-l):
WARNING
a. Disconnect hose (1); remove nut (2), washer (3) and screw (4).
b. Remove screw (5), washer (6), bracket (7) and gauge (8). Refer to
paragraph 3-27 for gauge overhaul.
3-2
A. REMOTE MUD PRESSURE SYSTEM, B. DUAL VERNIER MUD PRESSURE SYSTEM,

BRACKET MOUNT GAUGE. BRACKET MOUNT GAUGE.
7 7
-6 -6
C. REMOTE MUD PRESSURE SYSTEM, D. DUAL VERNIER MUD PRESSURE
PANEL MOUNT GAUGE. SYSTEM, PANEL MOUNT GAUGE.
BACK VIEW BACK VIEW
E. SQUEEZEBOX MANIFOLD SYSTEM, F. DUAL VERNIER SQUEEZEBOX MANIFOLD

BACK MOUNT GAUGE. SYSTEM, BACK MOUNT GAUGE.
FIGURE 3-l. TYPICAL MUD PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM (SHEET 1 OF 2)
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G. TWO INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR H. ONE INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR
1
I
TO A. B. E OR F
TO C Or -
TO A OR B /
SEE DETAIL A OR B
DETAIL A UtIAIL U
INLINE TEE 1 OR 2 INCH
INLINE WELD 1 OR 2 INCH
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FIGURE 3-l. TYPICAL MUD PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM (SHEET 2 OF 2)
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A. Remote Mud Pressure System, B. Dual Vernier Mud Pressure System,

Bracket Mount Gauge Bracket Mount Gauge
1. Hose 5. Screw 1. Hose 5. Screw

2. Nut 6. Washer 2. Nut 6. Washer
3. Washer 7. Bracket 3. Washer 7. Bracket
4. Screw 8. Gauge 4. Screw 8. Gauge
C. Remote Mud Pressure System, D. Dual Vernier Mud Pressure System,

Panel Mount Gauge Panel Mount Gauge
1. Tubing 5. Damper (Low 1. Tubing 5. Damper (High

2. Roll Pin Pressure shown) 2. Roll Pin Pressure
3. Screw 6. Screw 3. Screw shown)
4. Washer 7. Nut 4. Washer 6. Screw
8. Gauge 7. Nut
8. Gauge
E. Squeeze Box Manifold System,
Back Mount Gauge F. Dual Vernier Squeeze Box Manifold
System, Back Mount Gauge
1. Hose 4. Gauge
2. Screw 5. Squeeze Box 1. Hose 4. Gauge
3. Washer 2. Screw 5. Squeeze Box
3. Washer
G. Two-Inch Gauge Protector
H. One-Inch Gauge Protector
1. Hose 5. Hub
2. Check Valve 6. Two-Inch Nipple 1. Hose 4. Plug Valve
3. Gauge Pro- 7. Plug Valve 2. Check Valve 5. One-Inch
tector 8. Two-Inch Nipple 3. Gauge Protector Nipple
4. Union Nut
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3-10 REMOTEMUD GAUGE INSTALLATION (BRACKET MOUNT). To install the remote mud
w-w, ensure that the mud pressure is removed from the system; proceed
as follows (See A or B, Figure 3-l):
WARNING
MUD PRESSUREMUST BE REMOVEDFROM SYSTEM.
a. Secure bracket (7) to gauge (8) with washer (6), screw (5); then
secure bracket (7) to preselected mount with screw (4), washer (3)
and nut (2). Connect hose (1).
b. Service the system (Refer to Paragraph 3-17 or 3-18). Open plug valve
G7, H4, Figure 3-l.
3-11 REMOTEMUD GAUGEREMOVAL (PANEL MOUNT). To remove the panel mount remote
mud pressure gauge, close plug valve G7 or H4, Figure 3-l and remove the
mud pressure from system; proceed as follows (See C or D, Figure 3-l):
WARNING
a. Disconnect tubing (1) between gauge (8) and damper (5), remove roll
pin (2), screw (3), washer (4) and damper (5).
b. Remove nut (7), screw (6) and gauge (8). Refer to paragraph 3-29
for gauge overhaul.
3-12 REMOTE MUD GAUGE INSTALLATION (PANEL MOUNT). To install the panel mount
remote mud gauge, ensure that the mud pressure is removed from the system,
proceed as follows (See C or D, Figure 3-l):
WARNING
a. Insert gauge (8) into mounting position on console and secure with
screws (6) and nuts (7). Install damper assembly (5) into mounting
position and secure with washers (4), screws (3) and install roll pin (2). Connect
tubing (1) between damper assembly (5) and gauge (8).
b. Service the system (Refer to Paragraph 3-17 or 3-18). Open plug valve
G7 or H4, Figure 3-l.
3-13 REMOTE MUD GAUGE REMOVAL (BACK MOUNT). To remove the squeeze box manifold
back mount gauge, close plug valve G7, H4, Figure 3-l to remove the mud
pressure from the system. Proceed as follows (See E or F, Figure 3-l):
WARNING
a. Disconnect hydraulic hose (.l).
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b. Remove screws (2), washers (3) and gauge(s) (4). Refer to paragraph
3-25 for gauge overhaul.
3-14 REMOTEMUD GAUGEINSTALLATION (BACK MOUNT). To install the squeeze box

manifold back mount gauge, ensure that the mud pressure is removed from
the system. Proceed as follows (See E or F, Figure 3-l):
a. Insert gauge (4) into mounting position and secure with washers (3),
screws (2); connect hydraulic hoses (1).
b. Service the system (Refer to Paragraph 3-17 or 3-18). Open plug

valves G7 or H4, Figure 3-l.
3-15 GAUGE PROTECTORDIAPHRAGM REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (TWO-INCH). To remove

and replace the two-inch gauge protector diaphragm, close plug valve G7,
Figure 3-l. Proceed as follows:
WARNING
a. Release any standing mud pressure by looseing the wing nut (3,
Figure 3-2) slowly; remove body (9) from hub (7) and disconnect
hydraulic hose.
b. Clamp body (9) in a vise with the wing nut (3) end up.
C. Use diaphragm wrench (Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment) and
remove retainer nut (4) from body (9).
d. Remove diaphragm (5) from body (9).

e. Clean all metal parts, taking care to remove all foreign material,
corrosion, etc. Replace all seals, worn and/or defective parts.
f. Install new diaphragm (5) into body (9) and ensure that it is seated
properly.
g. Thoroughly lubricate retainer nut (4), threads and shoulder (Refer to

Approved Expendable Items List) and secure diaphragm (5) in place
with retainer nut (4).
NOTE
Retainer nut will be flush with face of

body when properly installed.
h. Replace body (9) on top of hub (7) and secure with wing nut (3);
connect hydraulic hose. Service the system (Refer to Paragraph 3-17).
1. Open plug valve G7, Figure 3-l.
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FIGURE 3-2. GAUGE PROTECTOR, 2-INCH
1. Cap Plug 6. Seal

2. Check Valve 7. Hub
3. Wing Nut 8. Cap Plug
4. Retainer Nut 9. Body
5. Rubber Diaphragm
3-16 GAUGE PROTECTORDIAPHRAGM REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (ONE-INCH). To remove

and replace the one-inch gauge protector diaphragm, close plug valve H4,
Figure 3-l. Proceed as follows:
WARNING
a. Relieve any standing mud pressure by slowly unscrewing gauge protector

(H, Figure 3-l) and remove from plug valve (H4). Disconnect hydraulic
hose (1).
b. Clamp gauge protector body (6, Figure 3-3) in a vise with the retainer
end up.
C. Remove retainer (4) and diaphragm (5) from body (6).
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d. Clean all metal parts, taking care to remove all foreign material,
corrosion, etc.
e. Insert new diaphragm (5) into body (6) and secure with retainer (4).
f. Remove gauge protector from vise and reinstall by screwing retainer

(4) into plug valve (H4, Figure 3-l) and connect hydraulic hose (1).
g. Service the system (Refer to Paragraph 3-18). Open plug valve H4.
3-17 SYSTEM SERVICING USING TWO-INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR. To accomplish system

servicing, the body (9, Figure 3-2) of the two-inch gauge protector must
be removed from the mud line. Close plug valve G7, Figure 3-1 and proceed as
follows:
WARNING
a. Release any standing mud pressure by loosening wing nut (3, Figure
3-2) slowly; remove body (9) from hub (7).
b. Invert the body (9) of the gauge protector with the wing nut (.3) end
up.
C. Fill hand pump bowl with instrument fluid M-15 (Refer to Approved
Expendable Items List) and connect hand pump to check valve (2) on
gauge protector body (9).
NOTE
To avoid pumping air into system, do not allow

hand pump fluid level to fall below one-half
full.
d. Slowly pump instrument fluid into body (9); remove bleed plug located
on top of damper assembly and bleed air from the system. Continue
pumping while shaking hose to remove all entrained air from the system (until air
free instrument fluid escapes from bleed plug). Install bleed plug.
e. Continue to pump hydraulic fluid into the body until the diaphragm
(6, Figure 2-5) is completely collasped, but not protruding upward.
f. Disconnect hand pump and install body (9) on hub (7); secure with
wing nut (3). Open plug valve G7, Figure 3-1.
3-18 SYSTEM SERVICING USING ONE-INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR. To accomplish system

servicing using the one-inch gauge protector, it must be removed from
the mud line. Close plug valve H4, Figure 3-l and proceed as follows:
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FIGURE 3-3. GAUGE PROTECTOR, ONE-INCH
1. Dust Cap 4. Retainer

2. Plug 5. Rubber Diaphragm
3. Check Valve 6. Body
WARNING
a. Relieve any standing pressure by slowly unscrewing retainer (4, Figure

3-3); then remove gauge protector (H, Figure 3-l).
b. Invert body (6, Figure 3-3) of gauge protector with retainer (4) end
up*
C. Fill hand pump bowl with M-15 instrument fluid (Refer to Approved
Expendable Items List) and connect hand pump to check valve (3).
NOTE
To avoid pumping air into system, do not

allow hand pump fluid to fall below one-
half full.
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d.Slowly pump instrument fluid into body (6); remove bleed plug located
on top of damper assembly and bleed air from the system. Continue
pumping to remove all entrained air (until air free instrument fluid escapes from
bleed plug). Install bleed plug.
e. Continue to pump hydraulic fluid into the body until the diaphragm
(6, Figure 2-5) is completely collasped, but not protruding upward.
f. Disconnect hand pump and reinstall body (6). Open plug valve H4.
3-19 SHOP MAINTENANCE
3-20 GENERAL. Unless overhaul of the remote mud pressure indicating system(s)
components is to be carried out, components disassembly should be carried
out only to the extent necessary for replacement of defective parts. Do not
remove decals, nameplates, and parts bonded in place unless replacement is
necessary. Parts that are swaged, bonded, welded, riveted, peened, press-fitted,
staked or soldered together as assemblies should not be separated; replace these
items as subassemblies. During reassembly, replace all o-rings, gaskets, piston
rings and seals. Disassembly of components is accomplished by following the
order of index numbers assigned to the exploded views.
--3-21 TWO-INCH GAUGE PROTECTORDISASSEMBLY. To disassemble the two-inch gauge

protector assembly, place the unit on a clean work surface and proceed
as follows (See Figure 3-2):
a. Remove cap plug (l), check valve (2), drain instrument fluid into an
approved waste container, then remove wing nut (3), hub (7), seal (6),
retainer nut (4), diaphragm (5), cap plug (8) and body (9).
b. Clean all metal parts, taking care to remove all foreign material,
corrosion, etc. Replace all worn or defective parts.
3-22 TWO-INCH GAUGE PROTECTORREASSEMBLY. To reassemble the two-inch gauge

protector, proceed as follows (See Figure 3-2):
WARNING
OBSERVE PRESSURE RATING AND COLOR CODE OF

GAUGE PROTECTORPARTS. STEEL BLACK WING
NUT, ORANGEHUB AND ORANGEBODY ARE RATED
FOR 6,000 PSIG. STEEL BLUE WING NUT, RED
HUB AND RED BODY ARE RATED FOR 15,000 PSIG.
DO NOT INTERMIX COLOR CODES OR BRANDS OF
MANUFACTURE.
a. Insert cap plug (8) into bottom of hub (7), seal (6) into top of sub
(7), diaphragm (5) into body (9) and secure with retainer nut (4).
NOTE
Retainer nut will be flush with face of

body when properly installed.
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b.
Place body (9) on top of sub (7) and secure with wing nut (3). Apply
pipe sealant (Refer to Approved Expendable Items List) to threads of
check valve (2); then install check valve into body (9). Install cap plug (1).
Refer to paragraph 3-17 for system servicing.
3-23 ONE-INCH GAUGE PROTECTORDISASSEMBLY. To disassemble the one-inch gauge

protector assembly, place the unit in a vise and proceed as follows (See
Figure 3-3):
a. Remove dust cap (l), plug (2), check valve (3), drain instrument
fluid into an approved waste container, then remove retainer (4) and
diaphragm (5) from body (6).
corrosion, etc. Replace all worn or defective parts.
3-24 ONE-INCH GAUGE PROTECTORREASSEMBLY. To reassemble the one-inch gauge

protector, proceed as follows (See Figure 3-3):
a.
Place body (6) into a vise with bottom end in the up position, and
insert diaphragm (5). Ensure that diaphragm is properly seated;
secure with retainer (.4). Apply pipe sealant (Refer to Approved Expendable Items
List) to threads of check valve (3).
b. Install check valve (3), plug (2) and dust cap (1). Refer to para-
graph 3-18 for system servicing.
3-25 ~mom GAUGE DISASSEMBLY (.BAcK, BRACKET, 0~ BOX MOUNT). To disassemble

the back or bracket mount gauge, place the unit on a clean work surface;
proceed as follows (See Figure 3-4):
a.Remove cap plug (l), elbow (2), four screws (4), case ring (3), glass
(5), and o-ring (6). Drain gauge instrument fluid into an approved
waste container.
b. Use pointer puller (Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment) and
remove pointer (-7); then remove three screws (9), washers (10) and
dial (8).
C. Disconnect male connector (.ll) from Bourdon tube (12), remove three
screws (13), three o-rings (14) and Bourdon tube assembly (12).
NOTE
When male connector (11) is disconnected from

Bourdon tube (12), install a cap plug over
connection of the Bourdon tube.
d. Complete disassembly of Bourdon tube assembly (12) by removing screw

(16), washer (17), tube stop (15); nuts (20), screw (19), linkage
assembly (18) and washer (21).
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e. Complete gauge disassembly by removing screw (25), washer (26), tube

stop (24); screw (28), washer (29), damper assembly (27) (Refer to
Paragraph 3-37 or 3-39 for overhaul); disconnect and remove tubing (30) from
damper assembly (27). Remove screw (31) and stat-o-seal (32) from gauge case (33).
With disassembly complete, replace all o-rings, seals, gaskets and defective parts.
3-26 REMOTE GAUGE REASSEMBLY (BACK, BRACKET OR BOX MOUNT). To reassemble the
back mount or bracket mount gauge, place gauge case (33, Figure 3-4) on
a clean work surface and proceed as follows:
a.
Prepare the damper for installation by securing the tubing (30) to
damper assembly (27), then insert tubing (30) through damper gasket
and hole in top of gauge case (33), with damper (27) and gasket resting over
mounting holes. Secure damper (27) in place with two washers (29) and two bolts
(28). Using special torque wrench (Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment);
torque bolts (28) 8-10 ft-lbs. Install tube stop (24), secure with washer (26)
and screw (25).
b. Prepare the Bourdon tube assembly for installation by installing the

movement assembly (22) onto Bourdon tube (12) and secure with two
screws (23). Insert two screws (19) into linkage (18), two washers (21); then
install linkage (18) between movement assembly (22) and Bourdon tube (12). Secure
linkage with two nuts (2). Install completed Bourdon tube assembly (12) into
gauge case (33) and secure with three o-rings (14) and three screws (13). Connect
tubing (30) to Bourdon tube (12). Do not install dial (8) at this point.
Prepare the gauge for calibration

C. by making the following special
hook-up. Stand the gauge in upright position, and install a nipple
(Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment), elbow, and a male coupling. Calibrate
gauge assembly in accordance with calibration procedures in paragraph 3-43.
NOTE
Linkage and tube stops will be adjusted

and properly secured during calibration.
d. After calibration, complete reassembly of the gauge by removing

special hook-up and installing dial (8) secure with washers (10)
and screws (9). Use automatic center punch (Refer to Related Tools and Test
Equipment) to stake pointer (7) on pinion shaft. Pointer hub should be flush
with pinion end, not to exceed 0.03 inch max.
e. Install o-ring (6), glass (5), case ring (3) and secure with screws
(4). Install elbow (2). Fill gauge with instrument fluid (M-8)
(Refer to Approved Expendable Items List) by holding gauge upright and filling
with fluid to within l/4-inch of inner ring diameter (approximately 3/4 quart).
Install seal (32), screw (31) and cap plug (1).
3-27 DUAL VERNIER GAUGE DISASSEMBLY (BOX MOUNT). To disassemble the dual
vernier gauge, place the unit on a clean work surface; proceed as follows
(See Figure 3-5):
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FIGURE 3-4. REMOTE GAUGE AND DAMPER ASSEMBLY, BACK, BRACKET OR BOX MOUNT
3-14
1. Cap Plug 18. Linkage Assembly

2. Elbow 19. Shoulder Screw
3. Case Ring 20. Slotted Nut
4. Screw 21. Washer
5. Glass 22. Movement Assembly
6. O-Ring 23. Screw
7. Pointer 24. Tube Stop
8. Mud Pressure Dial 25. Screw
9. Screw 26. Washer
10. Lockwasher 27. Damper Assembly
11. Male Connector 28. Screw
12. Bourdon Tube Assembly 29. Lockwasher
13. Screw 30. Tubing
14. O-Ring 31. Screw
15. Tube Stop 32. Stat-O-Seal
16. Screw 33. Gauge Case
17. Lockwasher
NOTE
Fluid may be drained from gauge by removing

screw (29), seal (30), and by inverting gauge.
To expedite maintenance, follow disassembly
sequence and drain at step a.
a. . Remove cap plug (l), elbow (2), four screws (4), case ring (3),
glass (5) and o-ring (6). Use pointer puller (Refer to Related
Tools and Test Equipment) to remove pointer (7); then remove pointer (8) and
pinion gear (8). Remove screws (lo), washers (11) and dial (9). Drain instrument
fluid into an approved waste container.
b.Disconnect male connector (12); then remove three screws (14), o-rings
(15) and Bourdon tube assembly (13). Complete Bourdon tube dis-
assembly by removing two nuts (la), screws (17), linkage (16) and washer (19).
Remove screws (21), movement (20), screw (23), washer (24) and tube stop (22).
C. Remove screws (26), washers (27) and damper assembly (25) (Refer to
Paragraph 3-39 for overhaul). Disconnect and remove tubing (28),
screw (29) and seal (30) from gauge case (31). With disassembly complete, replace
all o-rings, seals, gaskets and defective parts.
3-28 DUAL VERNIER GAUGE REASSEMBLY (BOX MOUNT). To reassemble the dual vernier
gauge, place gauge case on clean work surface and proceed as follows
(See Figure 3-5):
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FIGURE 3-5. DUAL VERNIER GAUGE AND DAMPER ASSEMBLY, BOX MOUNT
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1. Cap Plug 17. Shoulder Screw

2. Elbow 18. Slotted Nut
3. Case Ring 19. Washer
4. Screw 20. Movement Assembly
5. Glass 21. Screw
6. O-Ring 22. Zero Stop
7. Dual Vernier Yellow Pointer 23. Screw
8. Dual Vernier Red Pointer 24. Lockwasher
9. Dual Vernier Dial 25. Damper Assembly
10. Screw 26. Screw
11. Lockwasher 27. Lockwasher
12. Male Connector 28. Tubing
13. Bourdon Tube Assembly 29. Screw
14. Tube Mount Screw 30. Stat-O-Seal
15. O-Ring 31. Gauge Case
16. Linkage Assembly
a. Prepare the damper for installation by securing tubing (28) to damper

assembly (25); then insert tubing (28) through damper gasket and hole
in top of gauge case (31) with damper (25) and gasket resting over mounting holes.
Secure damper (25) in place with washers (27) and screws (26). Use torque wrench
(Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment) and torque screws (26) 8-10 ft-lbs.
Install zero stop (22) and secure with washer (24) and screw (23).
b. Prepare the Bourdon tube assembly for installation by installing :

movement (20) onto Bourdon tube (13) and secure in place with two.
screws (21). Insert two screws (17) into linkage (16), two washers (19) onto
screws (17); then install linkage (-16) between movement assembly (20) and Bourdon
tube (13). Secure linkage with two nuts (18). Install completed Bourdon tube
assembly (13) into gauge case (31); secure with three o-rings (15), screws (14)
and connect tubing (28). Do not install dial at this point.
C. Prepare the gauge for calibration by making the following special

hook-up. Stand the gauge in upright position and install a nipple
(Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment), elbow and a male coupling. Calibrate
NOTE
Linkage and zero stop will be adjusted

and properly secured during calibration.
d. After calibration, complete reassembly of gauge by removing special

hook-up and installing dial (9); secure with three washers (11) and
screws (10). Install pointer (8) onto pinion gear shank. Pointer hub should be
flush with gear shank end, not to exceed 0.03 inch max. Install pinion gear and
pointer on top of movement assembly (20). Use automatic center punch (Refer to
Related Tools and Test Equipment) and stake pointer (7) onto pinion shaft.
Pointer hub should be flush with pinion end, not to exceed 0.03 inch max.
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e. Install o-ring (6), glass (5), case ring (3) and secure with screws
(4). Install elbow (.2). Fill gauge with instrument fluid (M-8)
(Refer to Approved Expendable Items List), by holding gauge upright and filling
with fluid to within l/4-inch of inner ring diameter (approximately 3/4 quart).
Install seal (30), screw (29) and cap plug (1).
3-29 REMOTE GAUGE DISASSEMBLY (PANEL MOUNT). To disassemble the panel mount
gauge, place on clean work surface and proceed as follows (See Figure 3-6):
NOTE

screw (lo), seal (11) and then invert the
gauge. To expedite maintenance, follow dis-
assembly sequence and drain,at step a.
a. Remove cap plug (-a), elbow (9), screw (lo), stat-o-seal (ll), screws
(13) and case ring (12). Remove glass (14), o-ring (15), and drain
instrument fluid into an approved waste container.
b.Use pointer puller (Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment) and
remove pointer (16). Then remove screws (la), washers (19), dial
(-17); screw (21), washer (-22) and tube Stop (20). Disconnect male connector (23).
c.
Remove three screws (25), o-rings (26) and Bourdon tube (24). Complete
Bourdon tube disassembly by removing two nuts (29), screws (28),
linkage (27) and washer (30). Remove two screws (32), movement assembly (31),
screw (34), washer (35) and tube stop (33).
d. Remove screws (37), washers (38), junction block (36) and damper
gasket (.39). Disconnect male connector (40), then remove tubing
(41). With disassembly complete, replace all o-rings, seals, gaskets and defec-
tive parts.
1. Tubing 22. Lockwasher

2. Roll Pin 23. Male Connector
3. Screw 24. Bourdon Tube Assembly
4. Lockwasher 25. Screw
5. Damper Assembly 26. O-Ring
6. Stop Nut 27. Linkage Assembly
7. Screw 28. Shoulder Screw
8. Plug Cap 29. Slotted Nut
9. Male Elbow 30. Washer
10. Screw 31. Movement Assembly
11. Stat-O-Seal 32. Screw
12. Case Ring 33. Tube Stop
13. Screw 34. Screw
14. Glass 35. Lockwasher
15. O-Ring 36. Junction Block
16. Pointer 37. Screw
17. Mud Pressure Dial 38. Lockwasher
18. Screw 39. Damper Gasket
19. Lockwasher 40. Male Connector
20. Tube Stop 41. Tubing
21. Screw 42. Gauge Case
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FIGURE 3-6. REMOTE GAUGE AND DAMPER ASSEMBLY, PANEL MOUNT
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3-30 REMOTE GAUGE REASSEMBLY (PANEL MOUNT). To reassemble the panel mount
gauge, place gauge case on clean work surface and proceed as follows
(See Figure 3-6):
Prepare the junction

a. block (36) for installation by securing tubing
(41) to junction block with male connector (40), place damper gasket
(39) over mounting holes on top of gauge case (42); then insert tubing (41)
through damper gasket and hole in top gauge case with junction block (36) and
gasket (39) resting over mounting holes. Secure junction block (36) in place
with washers (38) and screws (37). Use torque wrench (Refer to Related Tools
and Test Equipment) and torque screws (37) 8-10 ft-lbs. Install tube stop (33),
secure with washer (35) and screw (34).
b. Prepare the Bourdon tube assembly for installation by installing

movement (31) onto Bourdon tube (24) and secure with two screws (32).
Insert two screws (-28) into linkage (27), two washers (30) onto screws (28); then
linkage with two nuts (29). Install completed assembly into gauge case (42) and
secure with three o-rings (26) and screws (25). Do not install dial at this
point.
Prepare gauge for calibration

C. by making the following special hook-up:
stand gauge in an upright position and install a nipple (Refer to
Related Tools and Test Equipment) and male coupling into junction (36). Calibrate
d. After the calibration is completed, remove special hook-up; then

follow numerical sequence of Figure 3-6 and complete reassembly by
installing dial (17) and securing with three washers (19) and three screws (18).
Use an automatic center punch (Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment) to
stake pointer (16) on pinion shaft. Pointer hub should be flush with pinion end,
not to exceed 0.03 inch max.
e. Install o-ring (15), glass (14), case ring (12) and secure with four
screws (13). Fill gauge with instrument fluid (M-8) (Refer to
Approved Expendable Items List) by holding gauge upright and filling with fluid
to within l/4-inch of inner ring diameter (approximately 3/4 quart). Install
stat-o-seal (ll), screw (lo), elbow (9) and cap plug (8).
3-31 DUAL VERNIER GAUGE DISASSEMBLY (PANEL MOUNT). To disassemble the dual
vernier gauge, place the unit on clean work surface and proceed as follows
(See Figure 3-7):
NOTE

screw (lo), stat-o-seal (11) and then invert
the gauge. To expedite maintenance, follow
disassembly sequence and drain at step a.
Remove cap plug (a), elbow (9), screws (13), case ring (12), glass
a.
(14) and o-ring (15). Use pointer puller (Refer to Related Tools
and Test Equipment) to remove pointer (17); then remove pointer and pinion gear
(18) lRemove screws (19), washers (20) and dial (18). Drain instrument fluid
into an approved waste container. Remove screw (10) and stat-o-seal (11).
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Disconnect
b. male connector (21); then remove three screws (23), o-rings
(24) and Bourdon tube assembly (22). Complete Bourdon tube dis-
assembly by removing two nuts (27), screws (26), linkage (25) and washer (28).
Remove two screws (30), movement assembly (29), screw (32), washer (33) and tube
stop (31).
c. Remove screws (35), washers (36), junction block (34) and damper
gasket (37). Disconnect male connector (38); then remove tubing
(39) - With disassembly complete, replace all o-rings, seals, gaskets and defec-
tive parts.
3-32 DUAL VERNIER GAUGE REASSEMBLY (PANEL MOUNT). To reassemble the dual
vernier gauge, place gauge case on clean work surface and proceed as
follows (See Figure 3-7):
a. Prepare the junction block (34) for installation by securing tubing

(39) to junction block with male connector (38), place damper gasket
(37) over mounting holes on top of gauge case (40); then insert tubing (39)
through damper gasket and hole in top of gauge case, with junction block (34) and
gasket (37) resting over mounting holes. Secure junction block (34) in place
with washers (36) and screws (35). Use torque wrench (Refer to Related Tools and
Test Equipment) and torque screws (35) 8-10 ft-lbs. Install tube stop (31),
secure with washer (33) and screw (32).
b. Prepare the Bourdon tube assembly for installation by installing

movement (.29) onto Bourdon tube (22) and secure with two screws (30).
Insert two screws (26) into linkage (25), two washers (28) onto screws (26); then
linkage with two nuts (27). Install completed assembly into gauge case (40) and
secure with three o-rings (24) and screws (23). Do not install dial at this
point.
C.Prepare the gauge for calibration by making the following special

hook-up; stand gauge in a upright position and install a nipple
(Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment) and male coupling into junction
block (34). Calibrate gauge assembly in accordance with calibration procedures
in paragraph 3-44.
d. After the calibration is completed, remove special hook-up; then

follow numerical sequence of Figure 3-8 and complete reassembly by
installing dial (18) and secure with three washers (20) and three screws (19).
Install pointer (17) onto pinion gear shank. Pointer should be flush with gear
shank end, not to exceed 0.03 inch max. Install pinion gear and pointer (17) on
top of movement assembly (29); then use automatic center punch (Refer to Related
Tools and Test Equipment) and stake pointer (16) onto pinion shaft. Pointer hub
should be flush with pinion end, not to exceed 0.03 inch max.
e. Install o-ring (15), glass (14), case ring (12) and secure with four
screws (13). Install elbow (9). Fill gauge with instrument fluid
(M-8) (Refer to Approved Expendable Items List), hold gauge upright, fill with
fluid to within l/4-inch of inner ring diameter (approximately 3/4 quart). Install
stat-o-seal (ll), screw (10) and cap plug (8).
3-21
FIGURE 3-7. DUAL VERNIER GAUGE AND DAMPER ASSEMBLY, PANEL MOUNT
3-2i
1. Tubing 21. Male Connector

2. Roll Pin 22. Bourdon Tube Assembly
3. Screw 23. Screw
4. Lockwasher 24. O-Ring
5. Damper Assembly 25. Linkage Assembly
6. Stop Nut 26. Shoulder Screw
7. Screw 27. Slotted Nut
8. Cap Plug 28. Washer
9. Male Elbow 29. Movement Assembly
10. Screw 30. Screw
11. Stat-O-Seal 31. Tube Stop
12. Case Ring 32. Screw
13. Screw 33. Lockwasher
14. Glass 34. Junction Block
15. O-Ring 35. Screw
16. Dual Vernier Yellow Pointer 36. Lockwasher
17. Dual Vernier Red Pointer 37. Damper Gasket
18. Dual Vernier Dial 38. Male Connector
19. Screw 39. Tubing
20. Lockwasher 40. Gauge Case
3-33 LOW-PRESSURE, PANEL-MOUNT DAMPER DISASSEMBLY. To disassemble damper (See

Figure 3-8) proceed as follows:
a. Remove hex plug (3) and male connector (4), loosen and remove retainer
nut (7) and stem assembly (5 thru 8).
b. Remove o-ring (5) from damper stem (8).
C. Clean all metal parts, taking care to remove all foreign material,
corrosion, etc. Replace o-ring and any other worn, damaged, or
defective parts.
3-34 LOW-PRESSURE, PANEL-MOUNT DAMPER REASSEMBLY. To reassemble damper (See

a. Install damper body (9) into console and secure with two washers (2)
and two bolts (1).
b. Insert stem assembly (5 thru 8) into damper body (9) and secure with
retainer nut (7).
3-35 HIGH-PRESSURE, PANEL-MOUNT DAMPER DISASSEMBLY. To disassemble damper

(See Figure 3-9) proceed as follows:
a. Remove hex plug (3) and male connector (4); loosen and remove
retainer nut (9) and high pressure stem assembly (5 thru 10). Remove
o-ring (5) from stem assembly (10).
corrosion, etc. Replace o-ring and any other worn, damaged, or
defective parts.
3-23
FIGURE 3-8. DAMPER ASSEMBLY (LOW-PRESSURE), PANEL-MOUNT
11
FIGURE 3-9. DAMPER ASSEMBLY (HIGH-PRESS~JKBJ,
3-24
1. Bolt 6. Roll Pin

2. Lockwasher 7. Nut
3. Plug 8. Stem
4. Male Connector 9. Body
5. O-Ring
1. Bolt 7. Roll Pin

2. Lockwasher 8. Stem Cap
3. Plug 9. Nut
4. Male Connector 10. Stem
5. O-Ring 11. Body
6. Back Up Ring
3-36 HIGH-PRESSURE, PANEL-MOUNT DAMPER REASSEMBLY. To reassemble damper (See

a. Install male connector (4) and install plug (3). Install damper body
(11) into console; secure with two washers (2) and two bolts (1).
b. Install high pressure stem assembly (5 thru 10) through console and
into damper body (11); secure with high pressure nut (9).
3-37 LOW-PRESSURE, GAUGE-MOUNTDAMPER DISASSEMBLY. To disassemble damper

a. Remove gasket (3), hex plug (4), male connector (5) and low pressure
stem assembly (6 thru 9). Remove o-ring (.6) from damper stem,(g).
b. Clean all metal parts taking care to remove all foreign material,
corrosion, etc. Replace gasket, o-ring, or any other worn, damaged
or defective part.
3-38 LOW-PRESSURE, GAUGE-MOUNTDAMPER REASSEMBLY. To reassemble damper (See

a. Insert stem assembly (6 thru 9) into damper body (.lO) and secure with
retainer nut (8).
b. Install male connector (.5), hex plug (4), and gasket (3).
3-39 HIGH-PRESSURE, GAUGE-MOUNTDAMPER DISASSEMBLY. To disassemble damper

a. Remove gasket (3), hex plug (4), male connector (-5) and stem
assembly (6 thru 11). Remove o-ring (6) from damper stem (11).
ff@+
corrosion, etc. Replace gasket, o-ring, and any other worn, damaged
or defective parts.
3-25
FIGURE 3-10. DAMPER ASSEMBLY (LOW-PRESSURE), GAUGE'MOUNT
FIGURE 3-11. DAMPER ASSEMEiLY (HIGH-PRESSURE), GAUGENOUNT
3-26
1. Bolt 6. O-Ring
2. Lockwasher 7. Roll Pin
3. Gasket 8. Nut
4. Plug 9. Stem
5. Male Connector 10. Body
1. Bolt 7. Back Up Ring

2. Lockwasher 8. Roll Pin
3. Gasket 9. Stem Cap
4. Plug 10. Nut
5. Male Connector 11. Stem
6. O-Ring 12. Body
3-40 HIGH-PRESSURE, GAUGE-MOUNTDAMPERREASSEMBLY. To reassemble damper (See-

a. Insert high pressure stem assembly (6 thru 11) into damper body (13)
and secure with retainer nut (10).
b. Install male connector (5), hex plug (4), and gasket (3).
3-41 CALIBRATION
3-42 GENERAL. If equipment or components are suspected of being out of

tolerance or operating improperly, testing, adjustment and/or calibration
may be required to ensure proper operation. Calibration procedures in this sec-
tion are applicable to all remote mud pressure six-inch gauges (bracket-mount,
back-mount, box-mount and panel-mount).
3-43 GAUGECALIBRATION. To calibrate the remote mud pressure indicating gauge

place on clean work bench and proceed as follows (See Figure 3-12):
a. Install any required elbow, hex nipple, and/or male quick-disconnect

fitting (Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment) into damper
assembly (junction block on panel mount gauge). Open damper to full open position
(bracket-mount gauge only). Connect gauge to vacuum pump assembly (Refer to
Related Publications). Evacuate all entrained air from the Bourdon tube, and
load the Bourdon tube. Once the Bourdon tube has been evacuated and loaded,
remove the gauge from the vacuum pump assembly and place it back on clean work
bench.
b. Center the linkage (10) on the slotted end of the Bourdon tube tip
(9), and on the slotted end of the movement quadrant (11). Adjust
the linkage slide (10) so that the quadrant arm (7) is parallel with top plate
of the movement assembly (6). Tighten linkage slide nuts (8) and attaching
nuts (12).
3-27
IN!STRUCTION MANUAL 26-85
FIGURE 3-12. SIX-INCH GAUGECALIBRATION FLOWCHART
3-28
A. Zero Stop 7. Movement Quadrant Arm

B. Maximum Stop 8. Linkage Slide Nuts
1. Dial Face Center 9. Bourdon Tube Tip
2. Dial 10. Linkage
3. Pointer 11. Slotted End of Movement
4. Movement Mounting Screws Quadrant
5. Pointer Pinion Shaft 12. Linkage Attaching Screws
6. Movement Assy
C. Install dial (2) and center it over mounting holes (do not install
dial mounting hardware). Check pointer pinion shaft (5); it should
be in the. center of the hole in the dial face (1). If not centered, remove dial
(2), loosen movement mounting screw (.4) and position the movement (6) to a position
that will center pointer pinion shaft (5) when the dial (2) is installed. Tighten
movement mounting screws (.4), install dial (.2), and recheck centering. Repeat
the above procedure until pointer pinion shaft is centered.
d. Connect the gauge to the high pressure test bench (Refer to Related
Publications) using the special hardware supplied (elbow, hex nipple,
or male quick-disconnect fitting, whichever is required) (Refer to Related Tools
and Test Equipment). Check the damper assembly (not required on panel-mount
gauge) ; it should be in the full open position.
NOTE
If damper is not fully open, gauge pointer

will indicate incorrect values and damper
stem threads could be damaged.
e. Ensure that a known serviceable test gauge is installed on the high-

pressure test bench and zeroed.
f. Install calibration dial (Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment)

with zero at the bottom of the gauge (six o'clock position), and
install the pointer (3) 2O behind zero (358O).
NOTE
Any time the linkage is moved after step g.

has been completed, reset the calibration
dial or pointer so that the pointer remains
2O behind zero.
g* Once calibration pressure has been determined, divide it into four

equal parts and determine calibration pressure for 90' (l/4 scale),
i80° (l/2 scale), 270' (3/4 scale), and 360° (full scale). Apply calibration
pressure for 90' (l/4 scale) indication and note test gauge indication; now
apply calibration pressure for 180' (l/2 scale) indication. If the indication
is less than 88' (l/4 scale) and 178' (l/2 scale), release the pressure and
loosen screw (12) that attaches the linkage (10) to the movement quadrant (11)
and move that end of the linkage (10) toward gauge center. If the indication is
above 92O (l/4 scale) and 182O (l/2 scale), move that end of the linkage away
from gauge center. Tighten screw (12), recheck calibration at 90' (l/4 scale)
and 180' (112 scale).
3-29
NOTE
After any adjustment, check to ensure that

linkage is not binding.
h. Apply calibration pressure for 270' (3/4 scale) indication and note
test gauge; now apply calibration pressure for 360° (full scale)
indication. If the indication is less than 268O (3/4 scale) and 358O (full scale),
release the pressure and loosen the linkage slide nuts (8), and shorten the
linkage (lo), or adjust linkage on Bourdon tube tip (9) (If the indication is less
than 358O, move linkage away from gauge center (1); if more than 362', move linkage
toward gauge center (.l)). If the indication is above 272' (3/4 scale) and 326'
(full scale), lengthen the linkage (lo), or adjust linkage on Bourdon tube tip
(9) (If the indication is less than 272', move linkage away from gauge center
(1); if indication is more than 362O, move linkage toward gauge center (1)).
Tighten linkage slide nuts (8) and recheck calibration.
Gauge accuracy must be within

1. f l/2% of full scale indication.
Example: Full scale indication equals 10,000 psig + l/2% of 10,000
psig equals 50 psig. Gauge accuracy must be within 9,950-10,050 psig. If gauge
accuracy is not within tolerance, repeat calibration procedures.
j. Place zero stop (A, Figure 3-13) against quadrant arm (7), and place
enough tension on quadrant arm (7) with zero stop (A) to bring pointer
(3) to zero. Tighten zero stop.
k. Apply full scale pressure and install maximum stop (B). Maximum stop
should be installed in such a position to allow the pointer to travel
20° beyond maximum (380').
1. Relieve the pressure and close damper assembly; apply full scale cali-
bration pressure and check damper for leaks. If damper leaks, replace
it; if not, relieve the pressure, open damper and remove calibration dial and
pointer. Remove special hook-up connections if used, and refer to paragraph 3-26
or 3-30 to complete gauge reassembly.
3-44 DUAL VERNIER GAUGE CALIBRATION. To calibrate the dual vernier mud pressure
indicating gauge, place on clean work bench and proceed as follows (See
Figure 3-13):
a. Install any required elbow, hex nipple, and/or male quick-disconnect

fitting (Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment) into damper
assembly (junction block on panel mount gauge). Open damper to full open position
(bracket-mount gauge only). Connect gauge to vacuum pump assembly (Refer to
Related Publications). Evacuate all entrained air from the Bourdon tube, and load
the Bourdon tube. Once the Bourdon tube has been evacuated and loaded, remove the
gauge from the vacuum pump assembly and place it back on clean work bench.
Center the linkage

b. (10) on the slotted end of the Bourdon tube tip
(9), and on the slotted end of the movement quadrant (11). Adjust
the linkage slide (.lO) so that the quadrant arm (7) is parallel with top plate of
the movement assembly (6). Tighten linkage slide nuts (8) and attaching nuts (12).
3-30
C. Install dial (2) and center it over mounting holes (do not install
dial mounting hardware). Check pointer pinion shaft (5); it should
be in the center of the hole in the dial face (1). If not centered, remove dial
(2), loosen movement mounting screw (4) and position the movement (6) to a position
that will center pointer pinion shaft (5) when the dial (2) is installed. Tighten
movement mounting screws (4), install dial (2), and recheck centering. Repeat
the above procedure until pointer pinion shaft is centered.
d. Connect the gauge to the high pressure test bench (Refer to Related
Publications) using the special hardware supplied (elbow, hex nipple,
or male quick-disconnect fitting, whichever is required) (Refer to Related Tools
and Test Equipment). Check the damper assembly (not required on panel-mount
gauge > ; it should be in the full open position.
NOTE
If damper is not fully open, gauge pointer

will indicate incorrect values and damper
stem threads could be damaged.
e. Ensure that a known serviceable test gauge is installed on the high

pressure test bench and zeroed.
f. Install calibration dial (Refer to Related Tools and Test Equipment)

with zero at the bottom of the gauge (six o'clock position), and
install the coarse pointer only (3) 2O behind zero (358O).
NOTE
Any time the linkage is moved after step f. has

been completed, reset the calibration dial or
pointer so that the pointer remains 2O behind
zero.
g* Once calibration pressure has been determined, divide it into four

equal parts and determine calibration pressure for 90° (l/4 scale),
180° (l/2 scale), 270° (3/4 scale), and 360° (full scale). Apply calibration
pressure for 90° (l/4 scale) indication and note test gauge indication, now apply
calibration pressure for 180° (.1/2 scale) indication. If the indication is less
than 88O (l/4 scale) and 178O (l/2 scale), release the pressure and loosen screw
(12) that attaches the linkage (10) to the movement quadrant (11) and move that
end of the linkage (10) toward gauge center. If the indication is above 92'
(l/4 scale) and 182' (l/2 scale), move that end of the linkage away from gauge
center. Tighten screw (12), recheck calibration at 90° (l/4 scale) and 180° (l/2
scale).
NOTE
After any adjustment, check to ensure that

linkage is not binding.
3-31
I’ I -
FIGURE 3-13. SIX-INCH DUAL VERNIER GAUGECALIBRATION FLOWCHART
3-32
A. Vernier Pointer and Pinion 6. Movement Assy

Gear 7. Movement Quadrant Arm
B. Zero Stop 8. Linkage Slide Nuts
1. Dial Face Center 9. Bourdon Tube Tip
2. Dial 10. Linkage
3. Pointer 11. Slotted End of Movement
4. Movement Mounting Screws Quadrant
5. Pointer Pinion Shaft 12. Linkage Attaching Screws
h. Apply calibration pressure for 270° (3/4 scale) indication and note
test gauge; now apply calibration pressure for 360' (full scale)
indication. If the indication is less than 268' (3/4 scale) and 358' (full scale),
release the pressure and loosen the linkage slide nuts (8), and shorten the linkage
(101, or adjust linkage on Bourdon tube tip (9) (If indication is less than 358O,
move linkage away from gauge center (1); if more than 362', move linkage toward
gauge center (1)). If the indication is above 272' (3/4 scale) and 362' (full
scale), lengthen the linkage (lo), or adjust linkage on Bourdon tube tip (9) (If
indication is less than 272O, move linkage away from gauge center (1); if indica-
tion is more than 362', move linkage toward gauge center (1)). Tighten linkage
slide nuts (8) and recheck calibration.
.
1. Gauge accuracy must be within + l/2% of full scale indication. Exam-
ple: Full scale indication equals 10,000 psig + l/2% of 10,000 psig
equals 50 psig. Gauge accuracy must be within 9950-10,050 psig. If gauge accuracy
is not within tolerance, repeat calibration procedures.
j. Apply pressure for 180° (l/2 scale) indication; then remove coarse
pointer (3) and install vernier pointer and pinion gear (A). spot
vernier pointer (A) on zero (O") mark; reinstall coarse pointer (3) back on the
180' mark (l/2 scale).
k. Relegse the pressure& vernier pointer should decrease to approximately

8-10 behind zero (0 ) mark. If not, repeat step j.
1. Adjust zero stop (B) to bring vernier pointer (A) to zero (0').
Recheck calibration while observing coarse pointer (A); it should
travel one-quarter scale (l/4) f or each complete revolution (360°) of vernier
pointer (3).
m. Relieve the pressure and close damper assembly; apply full scale
calibration pressure and check damper for leaks. If damper leaks,
replace it; if not, relieve the pressure, open damper and remove calibration dial
and pointers. Remove special hook-up connections if used, and refer to paragraph
3-28 or 3-30 to complete gauge reassembly.
3-33
TABLE 3-2. REMOTE MUD PRESSURE GAUGE CALIBRATION PRESSURE (ENGLISH)
CALIBRATION CALIBRATION
GAUGE PART PRESSURE GAUGE PART PRESSURE
NUMBER PSIG NUMBER PSIG
212914-103 1,000 212917-104 10,000

212915-101 3,000 212917-105 15,000
212915-102 5,000 212926-101 4,000
212915-104 10,000 212926-102 8,000
212915-105 15,000 212926-103 12,000
212916-101 200 212926-104 16,000
212916-102 500 212927-101 4,000
212916-103 1,000 212927-102 8,000
212917-101 3,000 212927-103 12,000
212917-102 5,000 212927-104 16,000
TABLE 3-3. REMOTE MUD PRESSURE GAUGE CALIBRATION PRESSURE (SI UNITS)
CALIBRATION CALIBRATION
GAUGE PART PRESSURE GAUGE PART PRESSURE
NUMBER kPa NUMBER kPa
212922-101 1,400 212925-101 20,002

212922-102 3,503 212925-102 35,000
212922-103 6,998 212925-103 40,000
212923-101 20,002 212925-104 70,000
212923-102 35,000 212925-105 100,000
212923-103 40,000 212930-101 40,000
212923-104 70,000 212930-102 80,000
212923-105 100,000 212931-101 40,000
212924-101 1,400 212931-102 80,000
212924-102 3,503
212924-103 6,998
I I
3-34
SECTION IV
TROUBLESHOOTING
4-l GENERAL INFORMATION
4-2 The indicating gauge serves as the best troubleshooting device. No

indication or erroneous indication on the gauge will define the major
trouble areas. A list of probable causes for these troubles is given in Table
4-l. Under normal operating conditions, and with proper care, few troubles will
be encountered with the mud pressure indicator system(s).
NOTE
If troubleshooting reveals that there is

insufficient fluid in the system, before
reloading, check that all system components
are free from damage. This will ensure
that fluid loss will not continue after
reloading.
TABLE 4-l. TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
No indication on gauge. Obstruction in hose. Remove obstruction.
Loss of instrument fluid Add instrument fluid.

(M-15).
Gauge internal mechanism Replace gauge.

damaged.
Damper closed. Open and adjust damper.
Gauge indication too Gauge internal mechanism Replace gauge.

high at zero. damaged.
Gauge out of calibration. Calibrate gauge.
Too much hydraulic fluid Bleed off some instrument

(M-15).9( fluid.
Gauge indication too Insufficient instrument Add instrument fluid.

low. fluid (M-15).;\

damaged.
Air in system. Purge system.
Gauge out of calibration. Calibrate gauge.
4-l
TABLE 4-l. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE (Cont'd)
TROUBLE I PROBABLE CAUSE I REMEDY I

Erratic or sluggish gauge Pointer rubbing glass or Replace gauge.
indication. dial.
Insufficient instrument Add instrument fluid.

fluid (M-8).*
Dirty gauge movement. Replace gauge.

I I
Improper pointer damper Adjust damper.
adjustment.

damaged.
I Air in system. I Purge system.
"Refer to Approved Expendable Items List
4-3 FAULT ISOLATION DIAGRAM
4-4 The Fault Isolation Diagram, Figure 4-1, is a graphic illwstration to help
the technician in isolating and correcting faults in the Remote Mud
Pressure Indicating System(s). The diamond decision blocks form an outline for
troubleshooting procedures. The rectangles form an outline of actions to perform
based on the previous decision points.
4-2
I
IF AFTER INSPECTING THE SYSTEM
AND DISCUSSING SYMPTOMS WITH RIG
PERSONNEL, THE PROBLEM IS NOT
EVIDENT, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES
OUTLINED IN THIS CHART.
26-B5/-6
FIGURE 4-1. REMOTEMUD PRESSUREINDICATING SYSTEM

FAULT ISOLATION DIAGRAM
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

REMOTE MUD PRESSURE

Manufacturers of Precision Instruments

Printed in U.S.A. July 02, 1998

Total number of pages in this publication is 60 consisting of the following:

Cover . . . . ...... 1 August 1981

qg81, by TOTCO, All Rights Reserved

ATMOSPHERES (atm) (standard sea level pressure)

POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG)

BARRELS, PETROLUEM (bbl)

BARRELS PER INCH, PETROLEUM (bbl/in)

SQUARE FEET (ft2)

DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (OF)

DEGREES CENTIGRADE ('C)

POUNDS-FORCE (lbf av.)

POUNDS MASS PER U.S. GALLON (lb/gal)

Section Title Page

I PURPOSE AND DkSCRIPTION ..................... l-l

III 3-18 . System Servicing Using One-Inch Gauge . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Figure Title Page

l-l Typical Mud Pressure Indicating System . . . . . . . ...... l-2

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26-85

Figure Title Page

3-8 Damper Assembly (Low-Pressure), Panel-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Table Title Page

l-l Leading Particulars . v . . , . . . . . . . e . . . . . . . . . l-5

29-03 High Pressure Test Bench Assembly , PN 210986 (Installation, Operation

29-05 Vacuum Pump Assembly, PN 212818 (Installation, Operation and Maintenance

RELATED TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT

Part Number Description

18A/18AA Automatic Center Punch (Starrett)

Part Number Description

214358-101 Instrument Fluid (M-8)

l-2 This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions

l-7 GAUGE PROTECTOR. The gauge protector consists of a flexible diaphragm

l-11 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

l-12 GENERAL. The gauge protector is installed in a vertical position on a

BACK VIEW BACK VIEW

E. SQUEEZEBOX MANIFOLD SYSTEM, F. DUAL VERNIER SQUEEZEBOX MANIFOLD

FIGURE l-l. TYPICAL MUD PRESSUREINDICATING SYSTEM

LEGEND FOR FIGURE l-l

A. Remote Mud Pressure System, B. Dual Vernier Mud Pressure System,

1. Hose 5. Screw 1. Hose 5. Screw

C. Remote Mud Pressure System,, D. Dual Vernier Mud Pressure System,

1. Tubing 5. Damper (Low 1. Tubing 5. Damper (Higl

G. TWO INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR H. ONE INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR

FIGURE l-l. TYPICAL MUD PRESSUREINDICATING SYSTEM

be transmitted through the hydraulic hose to the indicating gauge where it is

TABLE l-l. LEADING PARTICULARS

2-3 INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT

2-5 GAUGE PROTECTORASSEMBLY INSTALLATION. Select the location in the mud

ALL PIPES, FITTINGS, AND VALVES USED TO

Never install gauge protector upside down.

ONE INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR TWO INCH GAUGE PROTECTOR

FIGURE 2-l. TYPICAL GAUGEPROTECTOR

LEGENDFOR FIGURE 2-1

1. Hose 6. Two-Inch Nipple

On one-inch gauge protector installation, one-

FIGURE 2-2. INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS, BACK/BOX/BRACKET-MOUNT GAUGE

FIGURE 2-3. INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS, PANEL-MOUNT GAUGE

FIGURE 2-4. INSTALLATION DIMENSION, GAUGEPROTECTOR(S)

The roll pin must be removed from damper