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1.0 OBJECTIVE
1.1 This document provides instructions on the proper removal of the Backup
Wrench (BUW) Assembly on a topdrive, the hazards involved, and a list of the
equipment and tools necessary to do so.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 This document provides a step by step procedure for properly removing the
backup wrench (BUW) assembly on a topdrive. This document assumes that the
reader has basic mechanical, electrical and hydraulic knowledge and proper
training on how to use the test equipment and tools listed. This document
assumes that the reader is familiar with rigging techniques, using chain falls,
chokers, cables, and other rigging equipment. This document also assumes that
the reader has already performed the necessary troubleshooting steps to isolate
the backup wrench problem to a failure of the backup wrench necessitating their
replacement. Additional information can be found in the product manual or
obtained from the product support staff at Rigline. Safety considerations are
provided. However, a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and any other safety measures,
such as a harness inspection, and an inventory of all tools and materials being
brought up to the topdrive must be performed prior to the start of the task. It
should be noted by the reader that this document will not cover any of the
troubleshooting steps necessary to isolate the problem to that of the backup
wrench (BUW).
2.2 Duration of Task
2.2.1 An estimated duration for this task has been provided below. The minimum
duration assumes that environmental and equipment conditions are ideal, and all
tools and equipment necessary to complete the task are available. Duration of
this procedure may vary depending on the location in which the task is being
performed (rig, shop, yard, office), and the technician’s knowledge and
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experience. The time duration is based on a level 3.1 Topdrive Technician.

Other scenarios may affect the duration of this task.
2.2.2 Estimated Task Duration (in 15 minute increments): 3.5 Hours
3.0 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

All work tasks require standard PPE to be worn. Standard PPE is: Hard Hat, Flame
Resistant Coveralls, Impact Gloves, Steel Toed Footwear and Safety Glasses.
3.1 Lock Out Tag Out

3.2 Step Off Hazard
3.3 Falling Objects
3.4 Overhead Crane
3.5 Moving Equipment
3.6 Slippery Floor
3.7 Environmental Impact
3.8 Cutting Risk
3.9 Crush Hazard
3.10 Heavy Objects
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3.11 Pinch Points

3.12 Watch Your Step
3.13 Caution Stairs
3.14 Step Off Hazard
3.15 Hearing Damage
4.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
4.1 Additional PPE

4.1.1 Tool Tethering Kit
4.1.2 Above Height Tool Bag
4.1.3 Tension Limiter
4.1.4 Boatswain Chair and Full Body Harness with Strain Relief and Secondary fall
protection. (Sala Block mounted above is the only method to use for going up to
work on the topdrive. Do not use Lanyards, as there is no way to have secondary
fall protection 100 percent of the time.)
4.1.5 Tag line for lowering and raising parts and light equipment
4.1.6 Hearing Protection
4.1.7 Hyflex / Nitrile Gloves
4.1.8 LOTO Kit
4.1.8.1 Lock
4.1.8.2 Tag
4.1.8.3 LOTO Log
4.2 Tools
4.2.1 15/16” Right Angle Wrench
4.2.2 5/8” X 1/2” Drive Allen Socket
4.2.3 5/8” X 3/4” Drive Allen Socket
4.2.4 1/2” Drive Ratchet
4.2.5 3/4” Drive Torque wrench 0 to 600 ft/lbs
4.2.6 Diagonal Wire Cutter
4.2.7 2” - 10” pair (440) of channel locks (tongue and grove pliers)
4.2.8 Safety Wire Ferrule crimpers
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4.2.9 0 to 3000 psi pressure gauge, P/N N01-1000-010

4.2.10 Test Point Hose, P/N H22-1004-010
4.2.11 Test Point Hose Adapter, P/N H22-1005-010
4.2.12 3/4” - #10 UNC thread-tap
4.2.13 3/4” - #10 UNC all-thread
4.2.14 2 - Nylon slings (Minimum 1500 lbs rated)
4.2.15 All require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
4.3 Parts / Equipment

4.3.1 10 - FERRULE, 1/16, OVAL, ALUMINUM, M19-3006-010
4.3.2 8 FT - WIRE ROPE, 1/16" DIA, M21-2000-010
4.3.3 1/2” ORFS Caps for hydraulic hoses
4.3.4 1/2” ORFS plugs for hydraulic hoses
4.3.5 2 - 10’ Nylon Slings with 1200 lb choke capacity or greater
4.3.6 Can of Spray Paint, High visibility color or equivalent
4.3.7 Anti-seize 767 or equivalent
4.3.8 Bucket (oil containment unit)
4.3.9 Shop Rags
5.0 PROCEDURE
5.1 Preparation
5.1.1 Before beginning the job, ensure the following are adhered to:
5.1.1.1 Work will be performed of a ladder and with tools at height. Make sure fall
protection is used, use secondary fall protection and strain relief.
5.1.1.2 Use tethering kit for all tools that are used in this process. It will be assumed
from here on out that tethers are used on all tools that are not otherwise in a
bag or other secure location.
5.1.1.3 Complete the appropriate work and rig equipment permits before starting the
procedure.
5.1.1.4 Due to the work at height while suspended and the use of overhead hoisting
equipment, attention must be paid to the weather, specifically the wind. If high
winds are present, note that in the JSA and what can be done to minimize the
risk.
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5.1.1.5 Make sure the rig is willing to allow use of one of the rig personnel for
assistance up on the topdrive. This is a three person operation.
5.1.1.6 Make sure that the drilling operation is at a place where they can be stopped
for around 3.5 hours or more depending on if reassembly is required.
5.1.1.7 Complete the JSA for removal of the Backup Wrench (BUW).
5.1.1.8 Have the driller open the lower well control valve (LWCV) to make sure all
pressure is relieved from the mud line and the Kelly hose.
5.1.1.9 Have the driller run fresh water through the mud line to remove any caustics
or other toxic chemicals that may have been used in the drilling fluids.
5.1.1.10 Cover the rotary table opening with an appropriate cover before starting the
procedure if applicable.
5.1.1.11 Cover the drill pipe box with an appropriate cover before starting the
procedure if applicable.
5.1.1.12 Have the driller bring the topdrive down to floor level, ideally as low as the
driller can get it without setting on the stump or rotary table.
5.1.2 Install the Energy Isolation on the Topdrive CIP cabinet main breaker. Refer to
the HSE-FSR 300.10 Energy Isolation – Lockout Tagout Procedure.
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5.2 Removal of the Backup Wrench (BUW) Assembly
5.2.1 Verify that the Topdrive System and the drawworks are LOTO. [See step 5.1.2]
5.2.2 Lock the rotary table.
5.2.3 Cover the rotary table opening with an appropriate cover before starting the
procedure.
5.2.4 Remove stop pins and ensure the backup wrench (BUW) is fully retracted. [See
Figure 1]
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Figure 1: Backup Wrench Upper Stop Pins
5.2.5 Lower the topdrive until the backup wrench (BUW) rests on the rotary table. [See
Error! Reference source not found.]
5.2.6 Mark the rotary table with the position of the BUW for alignment purposes when
reinstalling.
5.2.7 Perform Energy Isolation on topdrive and drawworks. Refer to the HSE-FSR
300.10 Energy Isolation – Lockout Tagout Procedure.
5.2.8 If working on a conventional rig, chain the brake handle down and secure.
5.2.8.1 Note: Request to turn off drawworks engines if possible to prevent accidental
upward motion.
5.2.8.2 Note: Even with the engines off, if the brake handle is lifted, the blocks can
still travel downward. If a park brake is available, engage it or trip the Crown-
O-Matic.
5.2.9 To remove any hydraulic pressure bleed off pressure into a bucket by attaching a
test gauge hose to the appropriate test port on the rotary manifold.
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5.2.9.1 Note: K port on the 350 ton to 750 Ton models.

5.2.9.2 Note: J port on the 275 ton model.
5.2.10 Disconnect the hydraulic service loop to limit the possibility of hydraulic fluid
spills.
5.2.11 Using the 15/16” right angle wrench remove BUW position hydraulic hoses from
rotary manifold outer sleeve ports. [See Error! Reference source not found.]
Figure 2: Backup Wrench Positioning Hoses
5.2.12 Using the 15/16” right angle wrench cap and plug the hydraulic hoses with 1/2”
ORFS caps and plugs.
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5.2.13 Using the 15/16” right angle wrench remove the Lower Well Control Valve
(LWCV) hoses on the off driller’s side of the BUW. [See Error! Reference
source not found.]
Figure 3: Lower Well Control Valve (LWCV) Hoses
5.2.14 Secure the backup wrench (BUW) with the slings attached to the tugger lines on
both sides to stabilize it. [See Error! Reference source not found.]
5.2.14.1 Note: Wrap the slings around the outer sleeve on the upper portion and pass
the free ends through the loop in the end.
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Figure 4: Sling around the Backup Wrench (BUW)
5.2.15 Using the wire cutters, remove the safety wire on four mounting bolts in the upper
flange of the outer sleeve of the backup wrench (BUW).
5.2.16 Using the 5/8” x 1/2” drive Allen socket and 1/2” drive ratchet remove the four
mounting bolts between backup wrench (BUW) outer sleeve flange and the
handler rotate gear. [See Error! Reference source not found.]
5.2.16.1 Note: There are two on each side.
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Figure 5: Backup Wrench (BUW) Mounting Bolts
5.2.17 Using the wire cutters remove the safety wire from the three bolts on the backup
wrench (BUW) outer sleeve bracket.
5.2.18 Using the 5/8” x 1/2” drive Allen socket and 1/2” drive ratchet remove the three
mounting bolts from the backup wrench (BUW) to the outer sleeve bracket. [See
Figure 1]
5.2.18.1 Note: These are the last three bolts holding the BUW.
5.2.18.2 Note: Apply tension to the previously installed slings and be prepared to hold
the weight of the backup wrench (BUW).
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Figure 1: Attachment Bolts from BUW to Outer Sleeve
5.2.19 On the backup wrench (BUW) outer sleeve upper flange there are two 3/4” - 10
UNC threaded holes for jacking bolts. [See Error! Reference source not
found.]
5.2.19.1 There is one on driller’s side and one on the off driller’s side.
Figure 7: Backup Wrench (BUW) Bolt

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5.2.20 Remove safety wire if not already done in step 5.2.6. Use ¾”-10 UNC tap and
chase threads to ensure they are clean and undamaged in case jacking bolts
need to be used.
5.2.21 Install two 3/4" – 10 UNC jacking bolts into the threaded holes using the 5/8” x
1/2” Allen socket and ratchet to separate the BUW from the handler rotate gear if
needed.
5.2.21.1 Note: Once the BUW is free from the handler rotate gear it could create a
falling object, heavy object, crush hazard.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
5.2.22 Remove Energy Isolation on drawworks. Refer to the HSE-FSR 300.10 Energy
Isolation – Lockout Tagout Procedure.
5.2.23 Carefully engage the drawworks and raise the topdrive up at the slowest speed
available to allow access to remove the backup wrench (BUW).
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5.3 Installation of the Backup Wrench (BUW) Assembly
5.3.1 Complete installation of the backup wrench (BUW) assembly by referencing the
Best Practices for the Backup Wrench (BUW) Installation.
5.3.1.1 Note: Use the alignment marks made on the rotary table or 3/4” #10 UNC.
All-thread can be used to assist with alignment.
6.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
6.1 There is a backup wrench hydraulic control design change after SN 676. The
gripper open and close hydraulic circuit has changed from SN 677 forward. [See
Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not found.]
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Figure 8: Backup Wrench (BUW) Gripper/Old Style
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Figure 9: Backup Wrench (BUW) Gripper / New Style
6.2 Canrig Service, Parts and Operating Manual, SN 1088, Assembly Number
AY10094, Back-Up Wrench Kit 500 Ton (Typical). This information can be
obtained by going to G:\Canrig\Shared\PRODUCT MANUALS\Topdrive Parts
Manual\SN 1001-1100\SN1088 1250AC-681_01 and selecting Section 6,
Subsection 6B pages 74 to 75 (Typical) (PDF) Back-Up Wrench Kit 500 Ton.
[See Error! Reference source not found.]
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Figure 10: Backup Wrench (BUW) Kit 500 Ton
AY11240, BACK-UP WRENCH ASSY, 500 T, 43.25 Stroke (Typical). This
information can be obtained by going to G:\Canrig\Shared\PRODUCT
MANUALS\Topdrive Parts Manual\SN 1001-1100\SN1088 1250AC-681_01 and
selecting Section 6, Subsection 6B pages 122 to 123 (Typical) (PDF) BACK-UP
WRENCH ASSY, 500 T, 43.25 STRK. [See Error! Reference source not
found.]
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Figure 11: Backup Wrench Assembly (BUW), 500 Ton, 43.25 Stroke
AY11240, HOSE ASSY, HYD, BUW 500 TON (Typical). This information can be
obtained by going to G:\Canrig\Shared\PRODUCT MANUALS\Topdrive Parts
Manual\SN 1001-1100\SN1088 1250AC-681_01 and selecting Section 6,
Subsection 6B pages 124 to 125 (Typical) (PDF) HOSE ASSY, HYD, BUW 500
TON. [See Error! Reference source not found.]
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Figure 12: Hose Assembly, Hydraulic, Backup Wrench (BUW) 500 Ton
6.5 Engineering Change Notice ECN 2641-TD-FRAME ASSY, WELDED, BUW, 650-
750 TON.pdf, G:\Canrig\Shared\ENGR\ECN
6.6 Engineering Change Notice ECN 2822-TDS-BUW Guard Modification.pdf,
G:\Canrig\Shared\ENGR\ECN
6.7 Engineering Change Notice ECN 2086-TD-BUW-MOD.pdf,
6.8 Engineering Change Notice ECN 1930-HOSE ASSY, HYD, BUW 275 TON.pdf,
6.9 Engineering Change Notice ECN 1593-BUW_HYD.pdf,
6.10 Engineering Change Notice ECN 1562-BUW.pdf, G:\Canrig\Shared\ENGR\ECN
6.11 Engineering Change Notice ECN 1328-TD_BUW VALVE.pdf,
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6.12 Service Bulletin Number 14-120, Canrig Confidential – Do Not Distribute, BUW
Valve Guard Safety Wiring, https://nabors365.sharepoint.com/teams/canrig-
documentation/document%20management/14-
120_275T_BUW_Valve_Guard_Safety_Wiring.pdf
7.0 REFERENCES
7.1 SN 1088 1250AC-681_01 Topdrive Product Manual Section 6, Subsection 6B.

7.2 Field procedures mechanical training class manual, Section 5; Back-up Wrench
Procedure, pg. 4 (Typical).
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2.2 Duration of Task

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experience. The time duration is based on a level 3.1 Topdrive Technician.

2.2.2 Estimated Task Duration (in 15 minute increments): 3.5 Hours

3.0 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

3.1 Lock Out Tag Out

Subject: Backup Wrench (BUW) Assembly

3.11 Pinch Points

4.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

4.1 Additional PPE

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4.2.9 0 to 3000 psi pressure gauge, P/N N01-1000-010

4.3 Parts / Equipment

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5.2 Removal of the Backup Wrench (BUW) Assembly

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Figure 1: Backup Wrench Upper Stop Pins

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5.2.9.1 Note: K port on the 350 ton to 750 Ton models.

Figure 2: Backup Wrench Positioning Hoses

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Figure 3: Lower Well Control Valve (LWCV) Hoses

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Figure 4: Sling around the Backup Wrench (BUW)

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Figure 5: Backup Wrench (BUW) Mounting Bolts

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Figure 1: Attachment Bolts from BUW to Outer Sleeve

Figure 7: Backup Wrench (BUW) Bolt

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5.3 Installation of the Backup Wrench (BUW) Assembly

6.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Figure 8: Backup Wrench (BUW) Gripper/Old Style

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Figure 9: Backup Wrench (BUW) Gripper / New Style

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Figure 10: Backup Wrench (BUW) Kit 500 Ton

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7.1 SN 1088 1250AC-681_01 Topdrive Product Manual Section 6, Subsection 6B.

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