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Operator Manual (SSi-WI-019)
Operator Manual (SSi-WI-019)
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Operations Manual
This switch changes the unit With the Run/Jog switch in Jog Mode, move
from Run mode to Jog mode for the lever in direction you want to jog. (This
manual operations. switch is spring loaded to the off position)
WARNING RESET
START/STOP/RESET
(PULL OUT TO RUN, PUSH IN TO STOP) Reset warnings and to reset
hydraulic max pressures and
This red mushroom button is for manually starting rod load
and stopping the unit. It also reset any warnings
when pushed in.
The operations screen will be the main screen one will use on a regular basis. Use this screen
for:
o Balancing the pumping unit
o Checking stroke length and strokes per minute (SPM)
o Monitoring rod load
Note: To run the unit in manual please contact your local SSi Service Technician for further assistance.
To adjust the speed touch the up or down speed number and then once the new value is entered press
Enter New Speed while unit is in that part of the stroke i.e. to change the up speed enter the new speed
during the up stroke.
Jog Control - This screen performs the same function as the control panel, just on a touch screen
Set Time and Date - Should only have to be set at start-up, time changes or after a long period
of a power outage
General Set Points, Set psi Alarms, Set Load Alarms - These settings should only be altered with
the help & recommendation of an authorized Sure Stoke Intelligent Lift™ Systems technician
Alarm and Warning History – Helps diagnostic why the unit is shut off for troubleshooting
purposes
Built into the program of the SSi power unit is the pump off configuration. One will find access to the
POC on the directory of the touch screen. To properly use the POC, one must log in and have a good
understanding of the pumping unit, downhole equipment and the well formation.
The downhole pump is equipped with two valves; a standing valve which is designed to hold pressure
from above while allowing fluid to flow from below. A travelling valve which closes the barrel chamber
allowing the trapped fluid to be lifted on the upstroke.
When the plunger begins to travel downward, the travelling valve contacts the trapped fluid in the
pump. When the force inside the pump exceeds the force of the fluid column above, the travelling valve
opens. Therefore the SSi POC is set by monitoring the rod load on the down stroke and the use of the
load graph located on the touch screen.
On the dynacard, the highlighted area in yellow is the upstroke and the remaining portion is the down
stroke. One can see on the fill pump card the load drops off at the end of the upstroke and on the pump
off card, the pumping unit is carrying the load on the down stroke. The value that needs to be entered
on the SET PUMP OFF ROD LOAD, is the amount of rod load being carried down; this value can be
obtained by the load graph or by looking at the operations page monitoring the rod load on the down
stroke. The value needed to be entered in SET POC CHECK POSITON is where the stroke length one
would like the rotary encoder to checked.
Example: If one selects 220 inches while the unit is travelling downwards, it will check the entered rod
load valve at 220 inches. This position is also displayed on the operator’s page of the touchscreen.
When this value is found at the position at 220 inches, the pumping unit will slow down to its lowest
speed in the VFD on the down stroke allowing more time for pump fill. Depending on production, one
has the option to count the number of consecutive POC stroke before stopping. The number of stop
minutes is also programmable through the touch screen.
If one wishes to not monitor the POC, enter 9999 on both of the values on the SET PUMP OFF ROD LOAD
and SET POC CHECK POSITON of the POC touchscreen.
Helpful Hint:
When well is in a pump off condition, watch the rod load and position values on the operations page
and watch the actual rod load being carried down until the travelling valve opens. (Rod load well will
decrease by several thousand pounds. At that moment check the position reading and it will help
determine exactly how much fluid is actually in the pump.
Watch the up hydraulic psi and the down hydraulic PSI. Take note of the peak up psi and peak down
PSI
If the peak up hydraulic psi is greater than peak down hydraulic PSI, you will need to add nitrogen to
the CWT Vessel
To add nitrogen:
Connect the balancing hose located in hydraulic cabinet of power unit
Connect hose to nitrogen bottle before connecting to the CWT Actuator valve
Carefully discharge some nitrogen through the hose to ensure hose is clear of debris
(Note: aim hose away from yourself to avoid possible injury)
Connect the hose to the CWT vessel
Add nitrogen until the down hydraulic psi is approx. 200 PSI greater than the up hydraulic
PSI
Over balance situation occurs when the hydraulic down psi reaches 2400 PSI and alarms the
pumping unit
To correct this situation, simply bleed nitrogen from the CWT chamber through the
fill/Bleed port
* In the northern climate, due to temperature variations, a slightly higher value on the down hydraulic
psi helps maintain a proper balance.
**On start-up higher casing levels will require less force to lift the fluid, as the level decreases the load
will increase.
Stop the pumping unit approximately midway by switching from run to jog on the control panel
Push in the red stop button. It is normal for the cylinder to spring back up, due to counterweight
pressure to well load ratio.
To ensure that stored energy or electrical energy will not cause the hydraulic cylinder to move in
either direction the following steps must be taken:
GUIDE RAILS
WINCH
Attach the winch cable/chain come along to the connection points on the front of the pumping
unit v-base
Slowly pull the pumping unit forward until the adjustable legs rests against the V block. Stop.
Re-check alignment of pumping unit; confirm hydraulic cylinder’s level. Note: Settings in PLC
may have to be changed if down hole pump size or rod configuration has been changed
Slide the rod rotator up the polished rod creating room for the carrier bar. Re-attach the carrier
bar to the polished rod and secure it with the pin
Never add nitrogen to the system with the up and down hydraulic valves in the closed position.(
Located on the pumping unit, equipment failure will occur)
Before connecting balancing hose to counterweight fill/bleed valve, discharge some nitrogen
through the hose to ensure there are no containments in the hose
Connect balancing hose to fill/bleed valve. Slowly add nitrogen, the hydraulic cylinder will start
moving upward. Stop when carrier bar comes in contact with the polish rod clamp
Check carrier bar cable tension; ensure that the tension feels equal to the right and left side of
the polish rod
Jog the cylinder up and down to the capacity of the pumping unit to assure that the polished rod
length, rod spacing and pumping unit is performing normally
Check the unit for balance in run mode and balance if necessary
For more information on operating, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the unit please
read the Sure Stoke Intelligent Lift™ Systems operators manual located in the door of the
electrical cabinet, or contact your local service representative.