Chiksan® Longsweep® Swivel Joints Operating and Maintenance Instructions SOUR GAS MODELS: LSG-10; 2-, 3- and 4-inch LSG-15; 2- and 3-inchProduct Deseription FMC manulactures Chiksan Longsweep Sour Gas swivel jaints ip accordance with the Najional Assectaion of Conmosion Engineers (NACE) Standatc MF-O1-7S and tho American Potroloum institute's (API Standard RP-12-E. © These swivel joints are made from low-allay steel and are specially neat treated for contolled hardness. ‘© Sour gas swivels have patented snap-in ball races to assure high load-bearing capacity ‘¢ The primary packing s a Muroslastomer with bonded slainiess steel ant-extusion ring. '* Asecondaty O-1ing seal isolates the beatings tom exposure fo product that may leak past the primary packing. When leakage occurs, itis diverted trough a teak detection port between the packing and the O-ring, signaling Me need for packing replacement ‘+ The groase retainer Ie soif-releving to prevent pressure accumulation in the ball race chamber i leakage occurs through the secondary packing, '* All Longswoep sour gas ewivels ave Weco sour gas union fends of corresponding pressure rains, Swivel joint size designations indicate nominal size only. ‘Actual inside diameters are 43 Iolows Swivel Joint Nominal Size Actual Size ts10 ? inch 188 inch 47 mm 13615 2 inen 43. inch 33 mm tse10 3 inch 275 inch 70 mm tse15 3 incon 3. ine 76 mm i860 inch 35 inch 90 mm Prossure/Temperature Ratings Longsweep sour gas swivel joints are available for service at 10000 and 15,000 pei cold working pressure, Pressure ralings are given'on nameplates and union ute that are part aia Speetic assomblies, NOTE: Nameplates are the primary way to identity the pressure rating of a Longsweep sour gas swivel joint. They ust not be removed, painted or otherwise obliterated. Al Chiksan sour gas swivel joints are painted with a green zine ehtomates, regardless of raled working pressure. “IMPORTANT: Since swivel joints may be repainted a different color by users, do not use color as'a primary ‘means of identification. Users may subject naw Chiksan swivel joints to @ one-time static shop test of mes the rated cold warking preseure. Standard factory pressure testing is limred to 3000 pt fo avoid ‘damaging end connections. Testing at higher pressures may be frranged on customer request CAUTION: The rated working pressure Is not to be exceeded during fleld service or field testing. “The maximum operating temperature for swivel joints with {uoracarbon packing (FMC Compound HH) Is 400°F (240°C) However, exposure to wel fuids at temperatures above 160°F (71°C) may accelerate deterioration ofthe elastomeric packing {28 a resull of compression fo}, tearing, chemical tack or gas bsomption. The minimum operating temperature 16 +20°F (6°C). ‘Ascomblies consisting of components with cillerent pressure ralings are always limited to the lowest Inalvidual component, Leek Detection All Chiksan sour gas swivel joints have a leak detector port wien is open fo he amosphore. FMC recommends tat Users ports during and alter each use of the swivel joint When lekage is Getoced, Ihe swivel must be repacked 28 eon a8 possible fo prevent fluc from contaminating ball aces and lo protect against a severe escape of hazardous fluid, NOTE: Ports must remain open at all times. End Connections ioco wing union end eannections have pressure ratings that are consstent with ihe swivel joint rang, Union parts wiih the Same ligure numbers are interchangeable. Mixing parts win ferent igure numbers is hazardous and can cause wing) Union favre. Substituting parts other than Weco voids pressure ratings \When tightening union nuts, personnel must woar suitable ‘eye protection fo protect against metal ragments that may be toosoned trom the surtaces of the nut or Rammer. Use of excessive hammering force or overtightening can damage wing unions and must be avoided. Threaded end connections are not available on sour gas ‘Snivel joints with pressure ratings above 5,000 psi cold working pressure Longsweep swivel joints are not intended for service in assemblies, flares, or machines which inhib! rotation about iho centerline Alignment and cancanitciy of bearings with the fend connections requite a Iota lack of constraint assure ‘dopendabie eervice Applications Although Longsweep swivel joints can be rotated or oscillated while under fuid pressure, seal and bearing life may be ‘dramatically shortened if they are subjected to significant ‘motion at high pressure. Chiksan swivel joints ate not recom ended for use under continucus rotary motion Swivel oi ite {and warranty wil be limited if joints are subjected to continuous ‘Oscillation al high pressure ‘When connecting swive joints to pumps on vehicles, o when inslaling swavels of fabricated loops inta stationary Nud lines ‘hich are subject to vibration, the swivel joints must be ortonted So that line lenibilty is preset n al lange Siyle 80 (2 swivels) Sr Style 10 ( svavels) assemblies are sulted for most of ese installations. Sie 40 (1 sive) assomblies are not normally Used and are not suttable or use in these applications, ‘Care must be exercised whan installing swavel joints to prevent subsequent mechanical foading which might cause Beamng damage. Typical sovices which requira spacial thought and cate include instalation of piping trom pump vehicles lines.on the ground and running of ines wnere trucks or Ofer vehicles could hit or un aver ine lines "Acids or other corrosive fluids may cause piting of internal surfaces and deterioration of packing. Use ol inibtors in ese fluids and thorough flushing 61 surva oints after exposure to pressure are necessary to minimize damage. Examination ot Units foiowing each exposure Is recommended. Applied bending of tensile forces wil recut in stesses and baalbrace loads which aad to those induced by Internal pressure, It ioads are fo be apple, consult factory Ia determine limutations that may result ‘Gases at high pressure (especially carbon doxide and hydrogen sulfide) tend to permeato elastomers, resulting in blistering or rupturing when pressure is released. Aer known ‘exposure 10 gas pressures above 2000 psi FMC recommends {hat swivel joints be examined frequently and damaged pack- ings replaced IMPORTANT: Longsweep swivel joints for standard service are not suitable for use in sour gas environments, because they are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking. Chiksan sour gas swivel joints, designed and manufactured In conformance with NACE MR-O1-75, should be used for Ha sorvice, Longeweep swivel oints are not recommended tor applications where rotating torque may be a critical factor. ‘These awivel joints have relatively high torque levels, ‘especially at high pressures, and torque will vary as much 58.80 porcent between swivel joints. ‘Some Longsweep swivel jolnts may be furnished with external seals and ball plug seals which permite use in Submerged service. Before installing Longsweep swivel Joints under water, consult FMC to make sure the proper swivel joint Is being used.‘Swivel Life and Preventive Maintenance Because normal applications for Longswoep swivel joints involve handling of abrasive oF corrosive fluids at relatively high flow velocities, internal surlaces may be subject fo accelerated elerioration as indicated by foss of wal thickness, ping and wear on sealing surfaces, of possible bal race damage Packing leakage was not detected early ‘To prevent leakage, maliunctions resiting from internal vear, packing degradation, or ball-race deterioration, the user must festabish a Preventive Mainienance and Inspection Program This program mus| include: inspection of pars 10 detect loss of wal thickness which may result in decreased pressure capaciy routine replacement of packings: and regularly scheduled lubrication Repacking Instructions IMPORTANT: Swivel joints which exhibit a toss of wall thickness exceeding 20 percent at any point must be taken out of service. Wall thickness may be measured Using visual, sonic or mechanical means. Alter handling acids or other cowosive fluids, swivel oints ‘must be flushed out with water to prevent Continued corrosion and deterioration when notin service BALL BEARINGS, SNAP RING cae Cay PLU ine GREASE RETAINER ANT-EXTRUSION (See Inset A) ING LEAK DETECTOR PACKING SS on S—sam ‘Snap Ring al Pog Ball Plug 3° HPTL neat 5 ‘Special Tools “Truare pliers, awl or similar pointed tool, vise, screwdriver. Disassembly Remove ball plug snap rings using Truarc pliers. Romove ball plugs using aw Secure female component in vise with ball plug holes Positioned over a stable container Folate male component. Ball bearings should drop out 4 NOTE: It may be necessary to thin hardened lubricant with, petroleum solvent. 5, Separate male and female components atte ball bearings have been removed. CAUTION: Do not damage machined surfaces when ‘separating components. Protect sealing surfaces at all times. 6. Garetuly remove old packing from female packing chamber Using serewarver: CAUTION: Use extreme care in removing old packing to prevent damage to sealing surfaces. 7. Remove grease retainer and secondary O-ring seal from emale component except as indicated in inset A 8. Clean all parte with petroleum solvent. 9, Inspect parts for excessive wear, corrosion or other damage. &° Inspect snapeine and ceplace if damaged or worn. ‘Check male'and female components for excessive Garey inspec the inside sutaces of elbows for evidence of erosion or corrosion, WARNING: Replace ‘or other inspection. {thinning In elbows or straight sections. Such damage will result In severely reduced prosaure and structural capacity. Replace all parts that show evidence of damage in the bali feces, packing seal surfaces, or other areas. 10, 6 ° ‘Sealing surfaces must be completely smooth. Remove minor scratches or piling by polishing with fine abrasive. Feciean all parts atfor polishing to remove metal particles and foreign matter.Assembly 1. Appiy a thin coat of lubricant to bal races, sealing Surlaces, and new packing CAUTION: Make sure correct lubricant is used for intended ‘Service conditions. Do not use petroleum base lubricant, with X packing. This can cause packing deterioration. (See Lubricant Bata). 2. Install new grease retainer in female component or on male (See Inset A) CAUTION: Retainer must face away from ball races. 3. Insall new secondary O-ring seal on male component. 4. Inslall new packing In femalo component packing chamber. CAUTION: Ant-extrusion ring must face outward, toward bell races. Secure female component in vise with ball plug holes on top. Ingert male component ino female component Look through Ball plug Roles to align ball races. Drop bails into races. Rotate male component ang add balls unt all hres races are filed wih the correct numbor of bale CAUTION: Count the number of balls installed in each race to be certain that proper number are installed. SNAP-IN RACE INSTALLATION ws ~ Removal of Male Snap-In Races 1. Insert a screwdriver between ends of male snap-in. Turn to parate ends and raise one end out of groove 2, Transter race lo adjacent outward groove and repeat until it isremoved. See Figs 1&2 3, Repeat procedure for each snap-in CAUTION: Use extreme care when removing snap-ins from ‘end of swivel to prevent scratching or scoring of eritical ‘Sealing surfaces. Removal of Female Snap-in Races 1, Using a sereweliver or similar tool, pry one end of snap-in om outer race. Continue fo force end outward until ican be grasped by one or both hands and removed from Component. See Figs. 48.5 2. Repeat for each race. CAUTION: Use care to prevent scoring or gouging of race ‘groove or other machined surfaces. CAUTION: Snap-in races are full hard stalnioss stee! and ‘may have sharp corners or edges. Personnel should wear Gloves when removing or Installing them. General Notos 1 Prior to installation, carefully examine both the male and Tamale race grooves lor butts, nicks or other surface Imperlections which could prevent proper fof tne snap-in ball races, Repal surface as appropiate Mc Incorrect number may cause binding or excessive wear and reduced pressure or structural capacity. 8. Insert ball plugs. (See inset B for 3" HPTL. 10. Inger ball plug snap rina. 11 Lubroate bearings as follows: 4. Install grease hiting B. Use small, hanc: eld grease gun to force small amount ff tubricant ough the Bling. CAUTION: Standard lubricant is FMC Chiksan No. 7. (S0« Lubricant a Rotate male component 90 degrees (quarter tury) and ‘add more grease through each iting, 4. Repeat Step c above) wo more limes lubricating at each quarer turn @, Gheck smoothness of rotation, CAUTION: Excessive lubrication can cause swivel to bind, distort the anti-extrusion ring and displace the packing Use only enough lubricant to obtain smooth rotation. Ifthe ‘swivel is more difficult to rotate after greasing than before, OF if lubricant Is detected on Inside of primary packing, oF distortion of packing ts noted on inner diameter, disassemble Joint and carefully inspect all seals for ‘damage. Replace damaged seals and any packing which has been distorted or displaced into the bore. 12, Remove grease fiting and install lube fitting plug | 2. All mating intemal surfaces of the body parts should be lean and fae of any foreign matter 3, Aer the male snap-in ball races are completely and properly seated there must be a small gap between the b. 44, Shap-in races may not always seat fly into their grooves Uniater bas have bean installed. Howover, they mut not project above or below their grooves to an extent that wil Prohibit placing the nipple end into the coupling, Installation of Male Snap-ins 1. AS shown in Fig. 1, place one end of the snap-in ace into the front race groove, then witha circular motion, push the race over te end and into the front groove. 2. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool between the ends ofthe race. Then turn the screwarver to separate the ends, raise fone end and transter to next groove. See Figs. 2 & 3 ‘3, Repeat to transter snap-in to rear groove and for each of oer snaprine CAUTION: Use extreme care during installation of snap-in, ball races to prevent serstehing or scoring of oritical Packing sealing surfaces. Installation of Female Snap-ine 1 Insert and hold one and of the snap-in race into the rear femal groove as illustrated in Fig. 5. Then compress the remainder and force into the tear groove 2. Repeat in similar manner lor the other two grooves. 3. Ends must be equally spaced on each side of he bal plug hole belore staring assembly, and afterall balls have been inserted. See Fig. 8Packing Identification Unless otherwise specified an purchase order, or reauired for application described on purchase order, FMC will supply iidoro-carbon packing with slainiess steel antivextrusion ring (HS) ‘Compound Compound AntrExtusion Designation ‘Cade Ring. HG __Fluorocarbon Rubber Stainless Ste! HGS * Compound code appears on inside diameter of each packing. Replacement Parts Lubricant Data Lubricant Temperature Range" Part Number" Standard “50°F (46°C) to 3115574 Lube No.7 _212"F (100°C) For special senice conditions, consult factory for lubrication resommendaions * Minimum temperature for HHS packing is +20°F (°C), ‘FMC Chiksan lubricants are available in various container sizes. Consult the Chiksan Swivel Joint Price List SJ for part numbers. Size, In. 2 3 4 Longswoep Mode! tsas0 1s6415 156-10 1616 1S6-10 Replacement Paris Packing HHS aeaiat 18406 sia7072 aia6ra7 {Grease Retainer 3103064 Bros964 suasza4 3127401 O-Ring. Hi 11001 3151091 ‘201087 ‘consutr auaer7e Shaprin, Female) 107603 307089 3121202 FACTORY 3127409, Shapein, Male) s1re8e siorsse 104678 si7si0 Ball Bearings (84) s2aaza1 wea) azaszer | 90) s230z22 (98) 3150507 Bal Ps 3h 3107000 3107600 3148985 aiasas Snap Rings (3) s2st9e2 s2s8062 sose082 aaaz6d be Pus 3181790 3181790 3181790 3181700 Screw, Ball Pui) 290224 230224 sa6228 a298224 Full Replacement Pare Sot srasaza anaaese 3145397 145400 Packing Set ‘rag975 ‘S1ssesr sias27t a1a5268 Pring Braatat Shade 3127072 aiaerar Grease Retainer 3103964 3103964 siasaza 3127201 rang atsi001 15100) aza1087 Sua6170, Bail Plug Set “3149926 3143926 3145265 “35970 ail pugs 3107680 5107600 aaaost Suise0 Sna9 7038) 3258062 3238082 238062 3230254 Single Ball Plug Set ‘prsasea araasae ‘a1es267 aase7t Baling ‘107600 3107690 3144951 Siasi40 Snap nn 3230962 8230862 8238962 aaseosdHazardous Conditions CAUTION: Following of hazardous conditions which, if not avoided ae indicated, may revult in severe Property damage, serious injury, or death. Hazardous Conditions ‘= Use of incompatible union end connections on mating piping or equipment wil fasul in oalast¢opinia fala of the Sennecton at pressures far Below he rated woring pressure of the swivel orunion ‘¢ Mating end components not manufactured by FMC Corp- oration may result in catastrophic falure of the connection at pressures far below the faled working preseure ol he FMC tinion er swivel ‘= Assembly ofthe swivel into a system which inhibits thet rotation of the swivel about ts Contarine will cause binding Of the boarings, premature bearing falure, and possible Structure-prossure load combinations. This may result in ‘catastrophic fallure or structure collapee. ‘¢ Use of swivels at pressure above the rated working pressure will result n rapid deterioration of tre beanng races and possible catastrophic failure of he swivel. ‘+ Uncontiollable hazardous conditions may result rom the use of ereded, corroded, worn, or "second: and” swivel, or tie ‘modiication of swivels by welding, machining, platng, heating or substitution of components not made by FRIC. {© Use of swivels in hanaling acids and corrosive fuids may cause ping af intemal surfaces, localized wall section. {hinaing, and seal deterioration. ‘nis may resultin external Teakage, stuctural weakening of fhe swivel, and potenval catastrophic allure. '¢ Use of swivels aftr inital leakage has been detected may reaultin contaminated bearings, binding ofthe swivel, ‘extemal leakage of hazardous fluids, and the inkeduction of -mochanical loads beyond the capacity of the swival ‘© Use of swivels in any othe following applications may result, inhazardous conditions. Means of avoiding these hazards ‘cannot be predetermined. “Submerged of underwater service. “Appillgation of external loads, ‘Continuous rotation or oseitation. Eviended use al temperatures above 160°C or below O°F. Handling radioactive materials “Inacogssible locations or closed environments in which the ‘eventval leakage of the contained uid may create @ toxic or flammable condition FMC EMC Corporatio Fluid Control Division 10516 Old Katy Fload, P.O. Box 19465 Houston, Texas 77224 USA, Phone: 713/832-6362, Telex 775-200 Cable: FMC PETRO HOU 2825 West Washington, F.0. Box 1377 ‘Stopnenvile, Texas 76401 USA Pane: 817/968-2181, Telex 758-615 Form #5008723) ‘Means To Avoid Hazard Caretully examine the end connection for identification ‘markings (0 assure that "Figure Numbers” are identical 1F NOT IDENTICAL, 00 NOT USE; CONSULT FACTORY. Caretully examine all components for FMC identiication marking. FMC Corporation cannot assure compatbitty or performance of components not made by FMC. De nol assembie or fabricate the swivel into a system which fs the centeriines of both tne male and the female Component of the gwivel. Precision tolerances will rot alleviate the hazard described in lefthand paragraph. See page 2 for Turner information Include rated working pressure limitations in writen operat: Ing procedures and Wain operators in the use of he procedures. Used oF worn swivels must be destroyed to provent Inadvertent or intentional reuse and potontia nity 10 Subsequent users. 00 not attempt repair. A Preventative Maintenance and Inspection Program must be Iniiated. (See page 3) ‘The use of inhibitors in these tuids and thorough flushing of swivols mmodiately after use ig required to minimize damage. Soe Swivel Life and Preventive Malnenance for Important requirments. Inspect swivels frequently in the area of the leak detector port oF groase seal Immediately discontinge use and maintain swivel per Repacking Inetuctions leaks are detected. Soe Leak Detection feature and explanation of purpose of page 3 In most eases, special swivels and special precautions are ecessary to avoid misapplication and potential hazards Do not use swivels in these applications without specie, fecammendations trom FMC. Consult FMC Fluid Contra Soe paragrapns on Submerged Applications, Temperature Cimiations, and General Service, 205 South Puente, PO. Box 1680 Brea, California 92621 U.S.A. Phone: 714/992-1500, Telex’ 655-481 Route des Cierimois, BP 101 89103 Sens, Cedex France Phone: 86/6565 25, Telex. 800477 Cable: FMC SENS