Product Bulletin No.

: 77778734
Rev.: 1
HPS Series Top Drives
Date: 28.09.2011

Subject: Dual load holding valve available for HPS Retractable Dolly

Product Model: HPS-series Top Drives.

Effectivity: HPS Top Drives w/Retractable Dolly.

Affected
Assemblies: Retractable Dolly

Objective: To advice customers of a dual load holding valve available for the
Retractable Dolly.

Issue: This is an update of Safety Alert 77778734 rev 0 regarding an incident

where the Retractable Dolly moved unintentionally from its retracted and
extended position due to the rolling motion of the rig in a heavy sea state.
A long term solution is now available for order.

Solution: NOV recommends that the single load holding valve is replaced with a
dual load holding valve. This would keep the dolly in both retracted and
extended position. When this is installed some piping needs to be
removed and replaced by a hose. For more information regarding this
upgrade contact your local NOV service representative.

NOV would also point out that under no circumstances shall personnel
work between the Top Drive and Dolly without first having secured the Top
Drive/Dolly from moving.

Economical/cost issues: Customer Supply

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Contact Persons: Contact your local NOV service representative to get a quote for
the new load holding valve and additional hose. Please refer to this
Bulletin, no 77778734 rev 1.

Operators should also refer to previous NOV Product Information Bulletins and Safety Alerts at
http://www.nov.com/drilling for additional information related to this issue and information
regarding safe operation, maintenance, and inspection criteria.

Failure to follow the recommendations and/or guidance in NOV Product Bulletins may
result in death, bodily injury or property damage.

Please contact your local National Oilwell Varco (NOV) Service Center if you have any
questions regarding this alert.

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