Manual Elevador Pneumático - Y-D

Blohm + Voss Pipe Handling Equipment
Air Operated Center Latch Elevator

ACL-350+500
VES-ACL 350+500
Technical Documentation
Original Instructions
Manual PN 613970-Y-D Rev 009, February 2014

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GENERAL Information
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jeopardized. this manual represent the 1. Repaired or serviced
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Improper / Unsafe Use produced in series. Slight which was not
deviations in the case of authorised by
The tool must only be the individual devices are Blohm + Voss Oil
used for the designated possible. Tools.
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General safety issues Safety issues
WARNING: One should WARNING: It is not automatic elevators
avoid creating ignition allowed to use any
components which are of WARNING: Ensure the
sources, like heat, as a
"non B+V" origin, or use connectors are from a
result of the use of the
"non-OEM" parts which male and female type to
tool with other tools or Warning sign PN 671638
are not approved by B+V. prevent faulty connections.
equipment. General warning
It will void any warranty
WARNING: Do not use and may effect the correct
the tool for any other functioning of the tool and
purpose than given in it's safety features.
this document within its
specification. WARNING: The company
operating the tool is
WARNING: Failure responsible for evaluating Warning sign PN 671642
to conduct routine safe and proper use of the Pay attention: Apply grease at
maintenance could result tool in a hazard analysis. least once a day.
in equipment damage or
injury to personnel. WARNING: The operating
company is obligated to
WARNING: Wear personal issue working instructions
protection equipment for safe use and supervise
while working with the observance of these
equipment. working instructions.
WARNING: If any safety WARNING: Every

elements (like safety Employee, which operates,
ropes, safety sheets, services, inspects or
Warning sign PN 611524
plates or washers) were otherwise involved with
Danger: Do not touch.
disassembled due to the use of the tool in other
maintenance work, do areas has to ensure, that
NOT re-use them. Always these actions are done
replace them with new by trained and by an
safety elements. Blohm + Voss Oil Tools
authorized personnel, and
WARNING: All warning should complete regular
plates, signs and labels courses of training, to
attached to the equipment ensure proper use as
must be observed. The well as safe operation,
correct maintenance and Warning sign PN 671640
warning plates, signs and
inspection. Pay attention: Do not place your
labels must be present on
hands between moving parts.
the tool. Do not remove the
labels. If they are missing, WARNING: If necessary,
replacing is mandatory. a reasonable, additional
supervisor should
WARNING: Any be appointed during
modification to the tool operation.
carried out without the
approval of Blohm + Voss WARNING: Stay away
Oil Tools will void any from the tool during
warranty. operation. In case it is
remote operated it may
WARNING: Using the tool make movements without Warning sign PN 671641
with damaged or worn warning. Pay attention: Risk of crushing.
parts can create serious
incidents.
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ACL elevators Air operated elevators
WARNING: VES ONLY the closing trigger in
Before placing or removing the elevator (danger of
bushing segments the accident).
following conditions has to
be set: WARNING: Under no
1. The trigger locking circumstances unlatch or
pin must be set; that touch / hit the air switch of
the Trigger can not be the air operated elevator
activated. under load applications.
2. Air pressure has to stay To prevent this, disconnect
applied to the elevator air supply hose on the
during the hole placing or elevator. For easier Warning sign „Automatic“ PN
removing process. handling we recommend 613639
to install a two air switch
WARNING: Before any system, which have to be
maintenance work is operated separately at the
carried out, make sure the same time.
elevator is closed and no Warning sign PN 671636
pressure is applied to the
elevator and the elevator
has to be disconnected
From the air pressure
supply.
Warning sign „Danger“ PN 671637
WARNING: When the
elevator opens and closes,
there is an increased
danger of being crushed
near the latch (see
picture below red marked
area). The elevator has
Warning sign „Warning“ PN 613684
an automatic closing
trigger. The elevator is
automatically closed when
the trigger is actuated by
the pipe.
WARNING: The elevator

may never be closed
by manually actuating
DANGER : Trigger & elevator area
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OF CONTENTS
Table of contents
TABLE
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL Information 2 4. Operations 24

Warnings and Note 2 Safety 24
Intended use of this manual 2 Operation MU (make up) 24
Intellectual property 2 Operation BO (break out) 24
Improper / Unsafe Use 2 Connecting and disconnecting of the
Manufacturer & Agents World wide 2 pneumatic hoses 24
COMMISSIONING
CE Marking 2 Manual Opening in Case of Emergency 25

Limited Warranty 2 Manual Closing of the Elevator 26
General safety issues 3 Handling the Trigger Closing Tool 26
Safety issues automatic elevators 3
5. Maintenance and Inspection 32
ACL elevators 4
Air operated elevators 4 General 32
Table of contents 6 Daily Lubrication 32
Daily Inspection 32
1. Description 10 Grease points 32
INSTALLATION
General 10 Daily Test 32

Features Locking of screws 32
10 Grease Quality 33
Options 10 Lubricator and de-water unit 33
Main assembly 10 Frequency of Inspection 34
Improper / Unsafe Use 11 Routine daily field Inspection 34
Limited Warranty Semi – annual field Inspection 34
11 Critical Load Inspection 34
OPERATION
Identification 11 Dismantling Inspection 34

Technical Data 12 Wear of Equipment 34
Contents of delivery 12 Methods of Inspection 35
Main Dimensions ACL-AirOp elevator and Routine daily field Inspection procedure 35
VES-ACL -AirOp elevator 13 Semi-annual field Inspection 35
Main components & functioning 14 Cleaning 35
Functioning 14 Dismantling and Inspection 35
Dismantling Inspection 35
MAINTENANCE
& INSPECTION
2. Commissioning 16
Cleaning 35
Commissioning VES-ACL Elevator 16 Wear Check 36
Scope of supply 16 Wear of Equipment 36
Pneumatic Characteristics 16 How to check the bushing or Bore Code of the
Check and Lubrication 16 Elevator the correct way 36
Function Test 17 Check of results 36
Inspection categories acc. to API RP 8B 37
SIZE COMPONENTS
Frequency 37
3. Installation 20
Periodic inspection 37
Lifting and transport 20 Non-periodic inspection 37
Pneumatic functioning 20 Inspection 37
Installation of pneumatic Parts 20 Inspection of Hydraulic/Pneumatic System 37
Installation of Elevator 21 Critical Load Inspection 38
Installing and removing the required Bushing Dismantling Inspection 38
(VES-Elevators only) 21 Inspection check lists 39
Installation Checklist VES-ACL Elevator 22 Inspection categories – CHECK LISTS 40
DRAWINGS
Pneumatic Connections 22 Check Category I (Ongoing observation) Observe

Function test 22 during operation for inadequate performance 40
Check List Category II (Daily) 40
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TABLE
DESCRIPTION
Check List Category III (every 6 months) 41 PN 613861 Cover Assembly, Middle 67
Check List Category IV (every year) 41 Part list PN: 613861 Cover Assembly, Middle 67
Wear data criteria 42 Elevator Actuation Arrangement 68
Critical Areas 43 PN: 613610 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350 68
Trouble shooting 44 PN: 615130 For ACL 500 / VES-ACL 500 68
Partslist PN: 613610 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 35069
COMMISSIONING
Partslist PN: 615130 For ACL 500 / VES-ACL 50070
SIZE COMPONENTS 45
Trigger Assembly PN: 613844 for ACL 350 /
Pipe sizes, bushings and trigger hammers 46 VES-ACL 350 71
Part list PN: 613844 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350 72
Spare Parts for one year operation 73
DRAWINGS & SPARE PARTS 47
Part List PN: 613970-Y-BC1 B+V Type ACL-350 73
613970-Y-BC 1 ACL-350 Exploded view 50 Part List PN: 615970-Y-BC1 B+V Type ACL-500 73
615970-Y-BC 1 ACL-500 Exploded view 50 Part List PN: 613970-Y B+V Type VES/ACL-350 73
613970-Y-BC* ACL-350 Partslist 51 Part List PN: 615970-Y B+V Type VES/ACL-500 73
INSTALLATION
PN: 615970-Y-BC* ACL-500 Parts list 51 Part List PN 613540 Center Latch Elevator with
PN: 613970-Y B+V Type VES/ACL-350 52 modified Parts for ACL 350 74
PN: 615970-Y B+V Type VES/ACL-500 52 Part List PN 615000 Center Latch Elevator with
Part List PN: 613970-Y modified Parts for ACL 500 74
B+V Type VES/ACL-350 53 Part List PN 613900-Y VES-CL 350 with
Part List PN: 615970-Y modified Parts for VES-ACL 350 75
B+V Type VES/ACL-500 53 Part List PN 615900-Y VES-CL-500 with
Center Latch Elevator modified for ACL 54 modified Parts for VES-ACL 500 75
613540-Y-BC CL-350 with modified Parts
OPERATIONS
Part List PN: 613860 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350 76
(Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 350 54 Part List PN: 613861 for ACL 350+500 /
615000-Y-BC CL-500 with modified Parts VES-ACL 350+500 76
(Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 500 54 Part list PN: 613610 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350 77
Part list PN 613540 CL-350 with modified Parts Part List PN: 615130 For ACL 500 / VES-ACL 500 77
(Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 350 55 Part list PN: 613844 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350 78
Part list PN 615000 CL-500 with modified Parts Trigger Closing Tool PN: 613700-TCT for ACL 350 /
(Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 500 56 ACL 500 / VES-ACL 350 / VES-ACL 500 79
MAINTENANCE
& INSPECTION
Center Latch Elevator modified for VES-ACL 57 Part list PN: 613700-TCT for ACL 350 / ACL 500 /
613900-Y VES-CL-350 with modified Parts VES-ACL 350 / VES-ACL 500 79
(Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 350 57
615900-Y VES-CL-500 with modified Parts
(Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 500 57
Part list 613900-Y VES-CL-350 with modified Parts
(Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 350 58
SIZE COMPONENTS
Part list PN 615900-Y VES-CL-500 with modified Parts

(Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 500 59
Pneumatic Set WITH FEEDBACK SIGNAL 60
PN: 613701-3 for ACL 500 / VES-ACL 500 60
Part list PN: 613701-3
for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350 61
Pneumatic Set WITH FEEDBACK SIGNAL 62
PN: 615701-3 for ACL 500 / VES-ACL 500 62
Part list PN: 615701-3
FOR ACL 500 / VES-ACL 500 63
DRAWINGS
Latch opening unit PN: 613860 for ACL 350+500 /

VES-ACL 350+500 64
Part List PN: 613860 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350 65
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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
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1. Description
General
DESCRIPTION
The Blohm+Voss ACL-AirOp elevator is designed

to be installed into the links. It is designed for easier
operation as the elevator closing sequence can be
started automatically. The ACL-AirOp elevator is rated
for 350 or 500 short tons as well as the VES-ACL-AirOp
elevator. Body and Bushings are produced according to
API 8C latest edition.
The ACL-AirOp elevator and VES-ACL-AirOp elevator
are used for suspending tubular like casing, drill
pipe, tubing and drill collars. The VES-indication
stands for “Variable Elevator System”, meaning it can
accommodate various sizes and types of bushings.
Features
• Pneumatic operated elevator
• Rapid changing of pipe sizes by means of bushings.
• Material and manufacturing standard
in acc. to API 8C
• Pneumatic system is completely integrated and
covered into the ACL-AirOp elevator.
• Automated for opening AND closing sequence
Options
PN 613700-TCT Trigger Closing Tool
Longer air hoses upon request
Main assembly
The Elevator consist of the following main assemblies:
Trigger
Elevator Frame
Elevator Actuation Arrangement
Latch opening Unit

incl. mech. Indicator System
Main Assembly
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DESCRIPTION
Improper / Unsafe Use
The ACL-AirOp elevator must only be used for the
designated purpose.
When using the ACL-AirOp elevator, the load of 350 or
500 sh tons must never be exceeded (depending on the
rating).
Limited Warranty
The warranty provided will be void if the Elevator is
either:
a. repaired or serviced by a service facility which was
not authorised by Blohm+Voss Oil Tools
b. replacement parts not manufactured by Blohm+Voss
Oil Tools are used
c. modifications were made to the Elevator which were
not approved by Blohm+Voss Oil Tools
Identification
The identification area clearly identifies the Elevator
area (manufacturer, type, material, part number, serial
number, date of manufacture). It is important to keep this
information ready for the purpose of servicing and repair
work.
Identification
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Technical Data
ACL Type: ACL 350 ACL 500 VES-ACL 350 VES-ACL 500
Working pressure Min 7 bar (100 Psi), Min 7 bar (100 Psi), Min 7 bar (100 Psi), Min 7 bar (100 Psi),
Max 10 bar (145 Psi) Max 10 bar (145 Psi) Max 10 bar (145 Psi) Max 10 bar (145 Psi)
Maximum allowed 10 bar (145 Psi) 10 bar (145 Psi) 10 bar (145 Psi) 10 bar (145 Psi)
pressure
DESCRIPTION
Required Flow rate 6,8 qm/min (240 cfm) 6,8 qm/min (240 cfm) 6,8 qm/min (240 cfm) 6,8 qm/min (240 cfm)
Temperature working - 20° C to + 60° C - 20° C to + 60° C - 20° C to + 60° C - 20° C to + 60° C
range ambient - 4° F to 140° F - 4° F to 140° F - 4° F to 140° F - 4° F to 140° F
Load Capacity 350 sh tons 500 sh tons 350 sh tons 500 sh tons
Part number 613970-Y-BC 615970-Y-BC 613970-Y 615970-Y
API test load 525 sh tons 750 sh tons 525 sh tons 750 sh tons
Pipe Diameter min 3.1/2“ EU dp 3.1/2“ EU dp 2.3/8“ EU dp, 2.3/8” EU dp, 3.1/2” csg,
Range 3.1/2“ csg, 3.1/2” dc,
3.1/2“ dc, Tubing N/A
Tubing 2.3/8“
max 6.5/8” IEU dp 6.5/8” IEU dp 6.5/8” IEU dp 6.5/8” IEU dp
(8.1/2” OD Tool Joint) (8.1/2” OD Tool Joint) (8.1/2” OD Tool Joint), (8.1/2” OD Tool Joint), 7” csg,
7” csg, 6.3/4“ dc,
6.3/4“ dc, Tubing N/A
Tubing 5.1/2”
Weight 500 kg 975 kg 625 kg 1015 kg
B+V Elevator Link 350 and 500 sh t 500 sh t 350 and 500 sh t 500 sh t
Contents of delivery
Part Number
Hose assembly 613790
Hose coupling 613812
Hose coupling 613811
3/2 way valve 613731
Absorbent 612643
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Main Dimensions ACL-AirOp elevator and
VES-ACL-AirOp elevator
"B"
DESCRIPTION
Main Dimensions
ACL 350 ACL 500 VES-ACL 350 VES-ACL 500

A = 490 mm A = 550 mm A = 475 mm A = 560 mm
B = 1090 mm B = 1510 mm B = 1250 mm B = 1545 mm

C = 720 mm C = 1060 mm C = 790 mm C = 1090 mm
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Main components and function
Trigger
DESCRIPTION
Function
The elevator actuating
Elevator Frame
arrangement opens the
elevator body pneumatically.
When the elevator is open,
the drill pipe will be placed
in the elevator. When the
Trigger system is activated,
the elevator actuating
arrangement closes. If the
elevator is completely closed,
the Latch Indicator System
shows a green sign in the
front. As long as the elevator
is not completely closed the Latch opening Unit
Indicator sign indicates red. incl. mech. Indicator System
ACL-VES Elevators have Elevator components ACL
exchangeable bushings,
which allows the elevator to
run with different types of
pipes and pipe diameters.
Bushing system VES-ACL
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COMMISSIONING
COMMISSIONING
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2. Commissioning
Commissioning VES-ACL Elevator

Blohm + Voss strongly recommends to accomplish the Elevator commissioning with
the Blohm + Voss Commissioning Service.
Read manual before first use !

COMMISSIONING
OK o Check crew is aware of all danger regarding handling the B+V tool.
OK o Go through manual with crew.
Prior to use of the Blohm+Voss Elevator following checks must be carried out :
Scope of supply
OK o Cross check all delivered parts
Pneumatic Characteristics
OK o Operating pressure 7...10 bar (100...140 PSI)
OK o Volumetric flow 6.8 l/min (240 cfm)
o
Lubricated and de-watered, air
OK Air filter and regulator
regulator and lubricator installed
Check and Lubrication

OK o Check elevator is in closed position
OK o Check Air Supply line is disconnected
OK o Check for correct seating of Hinge Pin and latch pin
o
Apply grease to all greasing points until grease is visibly coming out
OK
of the bores
OK o Check if elevator is installed as outlined in manual
OK o OPTIONAL: Connect additional feedback line
OK o Connect the air supply line to the elevator
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Function Test
OK o Check elevator opens by air pressure
OK o Check latch indicator shows a red sign when elevator open
COMMISSIONING
OK OPTIONAL: Check feedback signal indicates elevator open
OK o Switch air pressure off
o
WARNING: Be careful, stand beside the elevator and follow manual;
OK
check if elevator closes by actuating the trigger.
OK o Check if elevator closes after activating trigger.
OK o Check if indicator shows a green sign when elevator is closed
OK o OPTIONAL: Check feedback signal indicates elevator closed
OK o Check required bushings are installed before first use
OK o Check if correct size trigger hammer is installed
OK o Check both bushing segments are of same size and serial number
OK o Check if bushings are fixed with the screws on top of the elevator
OK o Check all safety / lock wire is present
OK o Check if the trigger lock pin is present
o
Check elevator opens by air pressure. Now the indicator must
OK
indicate red.
o
Pick up a pipe; Check if, after contact with trigger, the elevator
OK
closes and the indicator indicates green
Note: If the elevator refuses to close, check tension of trigger.
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COMMISSIONING
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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3. Installation
Lifting and Installation
transport of pneumatic
WARNING: Lift the VES-
Parts
ACL Elevator on the lifting Equip the elevators air
ears only. supply with a maintenance
WARNING: Wear your unit (Lubricator, air
personal protection regulator, filter) to make
equipment at all times. sure that devices operate
with clean compressed air.
Pneumatic An air regulator ensures
function constant working pressure
and guards the pneumatic
The Three-way-valve (see parts against break down.
Pos. 5) applies pressure to
air operated elevator. The
Latch cylinder (Pos. 4) will
be actuated and causes
opening of the latch lock
INSTALLATION
and latch. The Latch will

be locked in opening
position.
When the latch is fully

opened, valve (Pos. 3) 3/2 way valve (optional)
air drain before Elevator closing
will be operated by a cam 5 2
plate. Thereupon the valve

(2) will be shifted and the 1
3
2
R P
A
elevator cylinder (1) will be
actuated.
Then both body halves will
open, pretension of the
springs will be increased
and the trigger system will 1
Latch Opening
move into a locked position Arrangement
3
and keep the frame open.
The three-way-valve (Pos. 2
5) has to be operated actuated when Latch

is fully open
again and compressed air 1 3
of the system will exhaust

quickly through the valves
Pos. 2, 3 and 5. 4
The Elevator can be

attached to the pipe. The
Elevator will be closed
when a pipe touches the
Elevator Actuating
trigger. The Elevator will Arrangement
be latched by the Latch

and locked by the Latch
Lock. When the elevator
is completely closed the
Latch Indicator shows a
green sign at the front. Schematic Plan
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WARNING: Keep distance from the automatic operated
Elevator as it may close / open remote operated. Do not
Installation of
work to the Elevator while open. Use the locking Pin. Elevator
WARNING: Keep distance from the elevator during Remove the link block
operation and trials bolts and allow the link
block assembly to swing
open. Place the links in the
now opened elevator ears,
and secure the link block
by replacing the removed
bolts and safety springs.
Installing and WARNING: The VES-

ACL elevator shall never
removing
INSTALLATION
be used without bushing
the required segments.
Bushing (VES-
Elevators only)
A bushing consists of 2
parts. To equip the elevator
with the required bushing,
the elevator must be open.
Before installing a new
bushing, the seating area
in the elevator must be
Handles for bushings cleaned and lubricated.
WARNING: Make sure that

both bushing segments are
the same size and have
the same serial number.
Use handles (p/n 613903)

to twist in the bushing
segments (see picture).
Fix the segments with the
screws and holding plates
on top of the elevator.
Install the safety wire to
secure the screws.
WARNING: Use the

locking pin when working
on an open elevator to
Locking pin prevent inadvertent closing
of the elevator.
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Installation Checklist VES-ACL Elevator
Basically the Elevator has to be installed as shown in the manual
OK o Make sure the required bushings are installed before first use
OK o Make sure the bushings are fixed with the screws
OK o Make sure the correct trigger hammer is installed
OK o Make sure Pneumatic Pressure is switched on.
Pneumatic Connections
INSTALLATION
o
Make sure the controls are connected to the Pneumatic Power
OK
Supply
OK o Make sure the 2-hand controls are connected
OK o Make sure the Pneumatic Line is connected
Function test
There are two possibilities to carry out the function test:
1. VES-ACL Elevator standing on the floor
2. VES-ACL Elevator installed into the links
OK o Close elevator
OK o Open elevator
OK o Check signal “elevator closed and latched” is visible (green).
OK o Check signal “elevator open” is visible (red).
o
Check if closing tool and other loose service tools are removed from
OK
the elevator.
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OPERATIONS
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4. Operations
WARNING: Do not touch the VES-ACL Elevator.
WARNING: Never open the elevator when the pipe load

is still suspended by the elevator.
Safety
• Make sure that ALL pneumatic lines are isolated
before any work is carried
out in the VES-ACL Elevator.
• It is recommended to have the VES-ACL Elevator
operated by the driller.
Operation MU (make up)

1. Pick up a section of pipe. The VES-ACL Elevator is
closed when the “elevator closed indication signal” is
visible.
2. Now make up the stand or joint.
3. When the pipe is made up, pick up the load and open
the slips.
4. Now lower the string.
5. Pick up the weight of the pipe string with the slips,
before opening the VES-ACL Elevator.
6. Open the VES-ACL Elevator and pick up a new
section of pipe.
Operation BO (break out)

1. Pick up the string with the elevator. The VES-ACL
Elevator is closed when the “elevator closed indication
signal” is visible.
2. Raise the slips.
3. Pull out the string.
4. Set the slips
5. Release the string weight from the VES-ACL Elevator.
6. Now BO the stand or joint.
7. When the pipe is BO, pick up the stand and handle.
Connecting and disconnecting of the

pneumatic hoses
WARNING: Be careful when disconnecting pneumatic
hoses. Make sure pressure is of the hoses and the
weight of the string cannot generate pressure.
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Manual Opening in
Case of Emergency
If elevator cannot be
opened by compressed air,
please follow these points:
1. Disconnect elevator air
supply
2. For Latch opening use a
steel bar
(Pos. 1).
Be aware of the latch
spring!
WARNING: A steel bar

could cause injuries due to
the Latch spring force.
Main assembly 3. To open the elevator

body remove
the two screws (Pos. 2)
and the Cap (Pos. 3).
4. Remove the Cotter pin
(Pos. 4) and unscrew
the nut (Pos. 5) until the
elevator body is fully
opened.
4 After maintenance or
repair make sure that the
nut (Pos. 4) is returned to
5 its originally position. Make
sure all safety elements
and warning signs are in
place and undamaged.
3
2
Manual opening in Case of Emergency
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Manual Closing
of the Elevator
WARNING: Close B+V ACL
/ VES-ACL Elevators only
with help of the B+V Trigger
Closing Tool PN 613700-TCT
(optional).
Trigger Closing Tool

Remove Trigger Closing Tool
from Elevator after every time
of use.
WARNING: Never use tools

like hammers or bars to
close B+V ACL / VES-ACL
Elevators. Use always the
B+V Trigger Closing Tool to
close the Elevators
First example of wrong closing method
Handling the Trigger

Closing Tool
• Elevator is hanging free,

just above drill
floor Second example of wrong closing method
• Make sure the Trigger
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Locking Pin is the Elevator.
removed
Depending to different
Hammer sizes:
• Turn back Spindle to

maximum
opening measure of
Trigger Closing
Position of Locking Pin Tool first. Hold down the Trigger
• Put the Trigger Closing Closing Tool with one hand
Tool on top of Use the wrench with the
the Trigger System as other hand
shown below.
By turning the screw the

Hammer of Trigger System
is slowly drawn backwards.
WARNING: While turning

the screw double check
that nobody is in front of
the elevator !
The elevator will close

Turning the screw adjusts suddenly and quick after
Adjust to fit the Trigger Closing Tool a few turns of the screw.
, so there is no space in There is
front to the hammer and no an extreme danger of
space to the rear of Trigger injuries.
System.
WARNING: It is dangerous
around the Latch area:
no personnel or objects
allowed
Sketch of TCT
Release air pressure from
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Remove Trigger Closing
Tool from Elevator after
every time of use.

How to close the Elevator
Trigger Closing Tool must

be taken off the Elevator
after every time of use.
Keep distance while working on the TCT
Elevator in closed Position
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Example of Elevator without TCT
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MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION
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5. Maintenance and Inspection
General
If cracks, excessive wear etc. is recognised, contact Blohm + Voss Oil Tools or an authorised service company.
Weldings of the castings should be done only by Blohm + Voss Oil Tools or an authorised service company in
according to Blohm+Voss welding procedure.
A regular preventative maintenance program should be established for all elevators. These written maintenance
procedures should be given to the crew or maintenance personnel.
WARNING: For Service and Maintenance disconnect the air supply. While working at the open elevator, the trigger
has to be in the locked position.
Daily
Inspection
Inspect visually the Latch
Opening Arrangements
and Actuator with springs.
Daily Test
The Function of the
Feedback signal has to
be checked daily. If any
damage or malfunction
were found, take the Position of Locking Pin
elevator out of service for
repair.
Locking of
screws
Daily Lubrication 3
All Screws are normally

secured by a mechanical Lubricate Hinge Pins and Latch 2
bolt lock or with a safety Pins (Grease Nipples).

wire. All other screws are Lubricate Springs and Trigger
secured by metal adhesive System. 1
(Loctite). Lubricate Emergency Opening
and Actuator. 4
Grease points
Grease point 1: Hinge Pin
Grease point 2: Trigger Lever 6
Grease point 3: Trigger
Grease point 4: Latch Pin
Grease point 5: Bearing Pin 5
Grease point 6: Elevator Hinge
Greasing Points
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Grease Quality
In order to achieve efficient greasing even at different
environmental temperatures, we recommend the following
grease types should be used (obtainable from Blohm +
Voss Oil Tools):
• Low-Viscosity grease
• Type AVIATICON Grease XRF
Alternatively;
Use EP1 gear lubricating grease for greasing ”non-oil tight
gear trains” when temp. < 0°C/32°F.
Use EP2 when temp. > 0°C/32°F.
WARNING: Ensure to wear personal safety protection like

gloves and safety glasses when handling hydraulic oil and/
or grease. Oil and grease may be potentially harmful for
skin and eyes.
Recommended grease gun
Lubricator and de-water unit

The lubricator unit should be filled with anti freezing oil to
prevent freezing of air operated devices at temperatures up
to minus 20 °C/-4°F.
The valves, which are necessary to provide the air

operated elevator with compressed air, should ensure quick
ventilation of the system.
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Frequency of Inspection
Routine daily field Inspection A wear condition in its early stages is common.
Frequently, it results in an tool joint sticking to the
Visual field inspection of the elevator in an operating elevator.
condition should be made by the crew or the supervisor Elevators/Bushing showing hammer marks around the
on a daily basis. top of the bore should be closely examined to determine
Semi – annual field Inspection whether it is the elevator, the tool joint or both are
faulty. Although the taper may appear to be correct
A thorough on the job shutdown inspection should be (18 degree), check the entire load bearing surface for
made on a periodic basic typically at 2 month intervals, deformations.
or as special circumstances may require. It is advisable,
that after field inspection a record should be made
stating the extend of inspection and inspection results.
Critical Load Inspection
Critical loads may be experienced, for example severe
loads, impact loads such as jarring, pulling on stuck pipe
etc.
If in the judgement of the supervisor a critical load has

occurred, or may occur, an inspection equivalent to the
semi-annual field inspection should be carried out.
If critical loads are anticipated, the inspection should
be conducted prior to and after the occurrence of such
loading. If critical loads are unexpectedly encountered,
the inspection should be conducted immediately after
such an occurrence.
Wear of Equipment
Normal wear of bushings and elevator ears caused
by usage will eventually reduce the load capacity of
elevators.
The existence of cracks or the appearance of defects
can indicate severe deterioration and even failures.
Prompt attention is required either to remove the
elevator from service immediately or to undertake
appropriate repair.
A condition, that is by no means rare, is the dangerous
wear of the 18 degree Elevator/Bushing taper.
The 18 degree taper tends to round off and less contact
area to the supporting taper of the elevator will be
available.
The Elevator/Bushing taper, as a result, will begin to
recess into the bore so that a cylindrical surface of
approximately the outside diameter of the tool joint will
directly be above the worn taper.
An occasionally large tool joint force may wedge itself
down in the cylindrical surface. The wedging may be
that of a 2-3 degree angle instead of the 18 degree’s,
resulting in an extremely large spreading force.
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Dismantling Inspection
When need is shown in a field inspection, dismantling of the elevator should be made
and an inspection in a suitably equipped facility should be carried out.
Methods of Inspection
Routine daily field Inspection procedure
Elevator should be visual inspected on a regular daily basis for cracks, elongations and
other signs of wear, corrosions or overloading. If any elevator show cracks, excessive
wear etc., the elevator should be removed from service.
All elevators should be examined to determine if the latch and the latch lock mechanism
as well as the trigger and pneumatic components are function properly.
Hinge pins, latch lug surfaces and link contact surfaces should be lubricated. Replace
every Warning Label which are damaged.
Semi-annual field Inspection
The periodic semi-annual or critical load inspection in the field should be conducted by
the crew with the supervisor.
Cleaning
Before the semi-annual or critical load inspection, all foreign matter should be removed
from the surfaces to be inspected.
Dismantling and Inspection
Dismantling of the elevator is required if a uniformity detailed inspection is necessary.
The 18 degree or 90 degree taper has to be inspected for uniformity and depth of wear.
Uneven wear or worn recesses of 1/16 inch or more requires refacing of taper surface or
change the bushing.
Hinge pin and springs should be carefully inspected for excess wear and obvious
weakness.
Generally the Elevator Inspection should be carried out immediately when equipment is
returned to the base, warehouse etc. and is to be carried out prior to its being sent on
the next job.
The elevator should be dismantled and inspected in a suitable equipped facility for
excessive wear, cracks, flaws or deformations. Correction should be made in accordance
with recommendations which can be obtained from Blohm+Voss.
Weldings at the castings should be done only by Blohm+Voss or an authorized service
company.
Cleaning
Before inspection, all foreign material such as dirt, paint, grease, oil, scale etc. should be
removed from the areas to be inspected by a suitable method.
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Wear Check
How to check the 1.
Wear of Equipment bushing or Bore Code
Normal wear of bushings of the Elevator the
and elevator ears caused correct way
by usage will eventually 1. Fit the gauge to the
reduce the load capacity of inner bore of the bushing
elevators. 2. Push the gauge against
The existence of cracks or the bushing or BC and
the appearance of defects start to move the
can indicate severe gauge downwards until the
deterioration and even chamfer touched the 18°
failures. Prompt attention shoulder.
is required either to 3. Check the result as Correct use of Gauge 1
remove the elevator from follows
service immediately or
to undertake appropriate Check of results
repair. 1. Using the GOOD
A wear condition in its gauge: If the gauge sits
early stages is common. directly on the bushing or
1.
Frequently, it results in a BC without showing any
tool joint sticking to the clearance between gauge
elevator. and bushing, the bushing
Elevators showing hammer or BC is OK.
marks around the top of 2. If the gauge shows
the bore should be closely space between the gauge
examined to determine and the bushing or BC,
whether it is the elevator, you have to check with the 2.
the tool joint or both are second gauge.
faulty. 3. Using the BAD 15°
To identify the conditions gauge: If the gauge shows Correct use of Gauge 2
of the 18° any clearance between
Elevator taper gauges gauge and bushing or BC ,
are available for all B+V the bushing or BC is OK.
Elevators (P/N 600018). A 4. If the gauge sits
set of gauges consists of directly on the bushing or
an 18° gauge (GOOD) and BC without showing any
a 15° gauge (BAD) space between gauge and
bushing or BC, take the
elevator out of service. Gap or
WARNING: If the taper no Gap?
is less than 15° take the
elevator out of service or
exchange the bushing.
If the taper is between
18° and 15°, reduce the Correct use of Gauge 3
elevators load capacity to
90%. Never use the VES-
elevator without a bushing.
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Inspection categories acc. to API RP 8B
Category I components and to identify concerned parts by a jarring, pulling on stuck

This category involves wear that exceeds the suitable method (e.g. pipes and/or operating at
observing the equipment allowable tolerances. paint-stripping, steam- extreme low temperatures)
during operation for Prior to inspection, all cleaning, grit-blasting) <-20° C (<-4° F).
indications of inadequate foreign material such
performance. as dirt, paint, grease, Frequency Inspection
When in use, equipment oil, scale, etc. shall
shall be visually inspected be removed from the A thorough inspection
Periodic inspection
on a daily basis for cracks, concerned parts by a should be carried out
loose fits or connections, suitable method (e.g. The recommended periodically (every 3
elongation of part, and paint-stripping, steam- schedule for inspection of months) or as special
other signs of wear, cleaning, grit-blasting). all kind of circumstances may
corrosion or overloading. • Elevators: require. Before starting
Any parts found to show Category IV Ongoing I an inspection disconnect
cracks, excessive wear, This is Category III Daily: II any hydraulic/pneumatic
etc., shall be removed inspection plus further 6 Monthly: III system and remove all
from service for further inspection for which the 1 Year: IV foreign materials (dirt,
examination. equipment is disassembled paint, grease Oil, scale,
The equipment shall be to the extent necessary etc.) from surface by a
visually inspected by a to conduct NDT of all suitable method. After
person knowledgeable primary-load-carrying The recommended a field inspection, it is
in that equipment and its components. frequencies apply for advisable to record the
function. Equipment shall be: equipment in use during extent of testing and
• Disassembled in a the specified period. testing results. Conduct
Category II suitable-equipped The inspection frequencies the periodic or critical
This is Category I facility to the extent are only recommendations. load inspection in the
inspection plus further necessary to permit The schedule of inspection field by the crew with
inspection for corrosion, full inspection of all heavily depends on the the supervisor. If cracks,
deformation, loose or primary-load-carrying following factors: excessive wear etc.
missing components, components and other • Environment is recognized, contact
deterioration, proper components • Load cycles Blohm + Voss Oil Tools
lubrication, visible external that are critical to the • Regulatory or an authorized service
cracks, and adjustment. equipment. requirements company.
Category II may involve • Inspected for • Operating time
• Testing
Inspection of
some disassembly excessive wear, Hydraulic/Pneumatic
to access specific cracks, flaws and • Repairs
• Re- manufacture
System
components and to identify deformation.
wear that exceeds the Procedure: Check for leakage every
Non-periodic
allowable tolerances. • Corrections inspection day. Should internal or
shall be made in external leakage reach an
Category III accordance with A complete, on-job, unacceptable high level,
This is Category II the manufacturer’s shut-down inspection contact Blohm + Voss Oil
inspection plus further recommendations. equivalent to the periodical Tools or an authorized
inspection, which should • Prior to inspection, all Category III or Category service company.
include NDT of critical foreign material such IV should be made before
areas and may involve as dirt, paint, grease, (if anticipated) and after
some disassembly oil, scale, etc. shall critical jobs (e.g., running
to access specific be removed from the heavy casing / drill strings,
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Critical Load
Inspection
Critical loads may occur.
For example: impact
loads such as jarring,
pulling on stuck pipe, etc.
If critical loads occurred
unexpectedly, conduct the
inspection immediately.
Generally, when the
equipment returns to base,
warehouse, etc. Carry
out the Tool inspection,
immediately. Furthermore,
control it prior to its being
sent on the next job.
• The Tool should
be dismantled and
inspected in a suitably
equipped facility
for excessive wear,
cracks, flaws or
deformations.
• Corrections should be
made in accordance
with recommendations
which can be obtained
from Blohm + Voss Oil
Tools.
• Weldings at the
castings should be
done only by Blohm
+ Voss Oil Tools or
an authorized service
company in according
to Blohm+Voss
welding procedure.
• When need is shown
in a field inspection,
dismantle the Tool and
arrange an inspection
in a suitably equipped
facility.
• Springs should be
carefully visually
inspected for
excessive wear and
obvious weakness.
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Inspection check lists
CHECK LIST FRONT PAGE
TYPE OF EQUIPMENT
SERIAL NUMBER
PART NUMBER
SUPERVISOR
DATE OF INSPECTION
INSPECTION CATEGORY
PLACE OF INSPECTION
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Inspection categories – CHECK LISTS
Check Category I (Ongoing observation)
Observe during operation for inadequate performance
CHECK for THE FOLLOWING GENERAL ISSUES (but not limited to):
DESCRIPTION CHECKED SIGNATURE
1 Complete front page of check list for the records OK
2 Check for correct size of elevator or bushing segments OK
Check correct function elevator latch indicator (open - red- or closed -
3 OK
green-)
4 Check function of feedback signal (elevator closed) OK
5 Check state of lubrication OK
6 Check function of elevator as a whole OK
Remarks
Check List Category II (Daily)

CHECK for LOOSE ITEMS, ESPECIALLY for (but not limited to):
1 Hinge pins, bolts and retainers OK
2 Fixation of bushing segments OK
3 Screws, bolts, nuts, washers, retainers, springs and lock wire OK
4 Trigger hammer OK
5 Link blocks OK
6 Check completeness and condition of warning plates and labels OK
Remarks
CHECK for CRACKS, ELONGATION, DAMAGE AND CORROSION, ESPECIALLY for (but not limited to):
1 Elevator Body and Door OK
2 Hinge pins, bolts, nuts OK
3 Bushing segments OK
4 Latch and lug OK
5 Closing arrangement OK
6 Trigger arrangement OK
Remarks
PNEUMATIC
1 Check for loose fittings, pipes, valves OK
2 Check for pneumatic leaks (hoses, valves and cylinders) OK
3 Check condition of pneumatic couplings and connection hoses OK
Remarks
_________________________________ _______________________________
SUPERVISOR DATE
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Check List Category III (every 6 months)
GENERAL
1 Carry out an Category II inspection OK
2 NDT (MPI) critical areas. Some disassembly may be needed to do so OK
3 Check parts for wear according to allowable tolerances. OK
Remarks
Check List Category IV (every year)

GENERAL
1 Carry out an Category III inspection OK
NDT (MPI) critical areas and load bearing components. Strip elevator
2 OK
to do so
3 Change all pneumatic hoses and fittings OK
4 Check condition of pneumatic valves and replace if necessary OK
Remarks
_________________________________ ________________________
SUPERVISOR DATE
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Wear data criteria
ACL + VES ACL 350
Body Hinge Pin

Dimension dia. new: 79,85
Bore dia. new max: 80,074
Bore dia. worn max: 80,524
Latch Hinge Pin

ACL + VES ACL 500
Body Hinge Pin

Latch Hinge Pin

Remanufacturing and repair of critical areas or load bearing parts must be done only
by B+V or an B+V authorized service company.
Also minor cracks or defects, which may be removed by grinding without reducing
safety or operation of the elevator, must be done only by B+V or an B+V authorized
service company.
Following the repair, the parts should again be inspected by an appropriate method to
insure that the defect has been completely removed.
If the elevator is defective beyond repair, destroy it directly. If it should turn out
necessary to secure the open elevator for repair work, inspection, etc., fix the trigger
with the locking pin after opening of the elevator.
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Critical Areas
Critical Areas
are striped
Critical Areas
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Trouble shooting
Elevator does not open
• Check connection for damages
• Check pneumatic pressure and flow rate
• Check function and adjustment of control valve
• Check function of Valve (3) (see Pneumatic diagram)
Elevator does not close complete

• Check Latch and Latch Lock Springs for damage
• Check pneumatic System for damages
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SIZE COMPONENTS
SIZE COMPONENTS
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Pipe sizes, bushings and trigger hammers
Bushings for Drill Pipe, 18°

Trigger Hammers
Shoulder
Pipe B+V Bore

ACL 350 ACL 500 VES-ACL 350 VES-ACL 500 VES-ACL 350 VES-ACL 500
dimension Code
23/8” EU 101 - - - - 613902-101 613902-101
27/8” IU 102 - - 613951-5 - 613902-102 613902-102

27/8” EU 103 613835-1 - 613951-5 615960-3 613902-103 613902-103
31/2” IU 104 613835-1 - 613951-1 615960-3 613902-104 613902-104

31/2” EU 105 613835-1 - 613951-1 615960-3 613902-105 613902-104
4” IU 106 613835-2 615732-1 613951-2 615960-1 613902-106 613902-106

4” EU 107 613835-2 615732-1 613951-2 615960-1 613902-107 613902-107
41/2” IU+IEU 107 613835-2 615732-1 613951-2 615960-1 613902-107 613902-107
41/2” EU 109 613835-3 615732-1 613951-3 615960-1 613902-109 613902-109

5” IEU 109 613835-3 615732-1 613951-3 615960-1 613902-109 613902-109
51/2” IEU 111 613835-3 615732-2 613951-3 615960-2 613902-111 613902-111
57/8” IEU 115 613835-3 615732-2 613951-3 615960-2 613902-115 613902-115
65/8” IEU 114 613835-5 615732-2 613951-4 615960-2 613902-114 613902-114

6.906 112 613835-5 615732-2 613951-4 615960-2 - -
SiIZE COMPONENTS
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Trigger Hammers Bushings for 90° Tubing
Pipe B+V Bore

dimension Code
23/8” P 129 613902-129 613902-129

- - - -
23/8” U 130 613902-130 613902-130
27/8” P 131 - - - - 613902-131 613902-131
31/2” P 133 - - - - 613902-133 613902-133
4” P 135 - - - - 613902-135 613902-135
5” P 139 - - - - 613902-139 613902-139
Bushings for Drill Pipe, 90°

Trigger Hammers
Shoulder
Pipe B+V Bore

dimension Code
27/8” IU 153 - - - - 613902-153 613902-153
3.1/2” EU 156 - - - - 613902-156 613902-156
4” EU 158 - - - - 613902-158 613902-158

4.1/2” IU 613602-158 613902-158
4.1/2” IEU 613902-158 613902-158
4.1/2” EU 159 - - - - 613902-159 613902-159

5“ IEU - - - - 613902-159 613902-159
5.1/2” IEU 160 - - - - 613902-160 613902-160
6.5/8” IEU 161 - - - - 613902-161 613902-161
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Trigger Hammers Bushings for 90° Casing
Pipe B+V Bore

dimension Code
5“ 223 - - - - 613902-223 613902-223
5.1/2” 234 - - - - 613902-234 613902-234
6.1/4” 227 - - - - 613902-227 613902-227
7” 229 - - 613951-4 615960-2 613902-229 613902-229
7.1/4” 230 - - - - 613902-230 613902-230
Note: ( - ) Trigger Hammers without Partnumbers will be manufactured on special request.
Bushings and Hammer
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& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
DRAWINGS
SPARE PARTS
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613970-Y-BC 1 ACL-350 Exploded view
615970-Y-BC 1 ACL-500 Exploded view
12
1
13
10
16
3
15
7
2
14
11
BC=Abbreviation for Bore Code (see Table page 13). For standard elevators, elevator bushings and Trigger
& SPARE PARTS
Hammer (Pos. 10) the proper Bore Code must be named for purchasing or identification.
DRAWINGS
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613970-Y-BC* ACL-350 Partslist
Pos. Qty Part no. Description
1 1 613540-Y-BC B+V Type Center Latch Elevator
2 1 613702 Welding Attachment
3 1 613543-2 Latch Lock Ass For ACL / VES-ACL
4 1 613605-1 Hinge Pin for ACL
5 1 613542-1 Latch for ACL
6 1 613506-1 Latch Spring for ACL
7 1 613860 Latch Opening Unit
8 1 613844 Trigger Assembly
9 1 613610 Elevator Actuation Arrangement
10 1 613835-…** Hammer for ACL
11 1 613877 Hook
12 1 613821 Lever
13 1 613838 Lever
14 2 613791 Hose Assembly
16 1 613733 Stop and Go Valve Assembly
17 1 671637 Warning sign ”Spring”
18 1 671638 Warning sign ”Blohm+Voss”
19 1 671639 Warning sign ”Automatic”
20 1 671640 Warning sign ”Hands”
21 1 671642 Warning sign ”Grease Daily”
PN: 615970-Y-BC* ACL-500 Parts list

1 1 615000-Y-BC B+V Type Center Latch Elevator
2 1 615710-1 Welding Attachment
3 1 615003-2 Latch Lock Ass For ACL / VES-
ACL
4 1 615129 Hinge Pin for ACL
5 1 615744 Latch for ACL
6 1 615006 Latch Spring for ACL
10 1 615732-…** Hammer for ACL
10 1 615960-…** Hammer for VES-ACL
11 1 615745 Hook
12 2 615961 Lever for VES-ACL
12 2 615731 Lever for ACL
& SPARE PARTS

DRAWINGS

21 1 671642 Warning sign ”Grease Daily”
* .= Abbreviation for Bore Code. For standard elevators, the elevator bushings and
trigger hammer the proper Bore Code must be named when ordering or identification.
** For identification and purchase, choose the correct hammer size.
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PN: 613970-Y B+V Type VES/ACL-350
PN: 615970-Y B+V Type VES/ACL-500
12
1
13
10
16
3
15
7
2
14
11
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
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Part List PN: 613970-Y B+V Type VES/ACL-350
1 1 613900-Y B+V Type Center Latch Elevator
2 1 613702 Welding Attachment
10 1 613951-BC Hammer for ACL
11 1 613877 Hook
12 1 613821 Lever
13 1 613838 Lever
15 - 613902-BC Insert Bushing (to be ordered
separately)
16 1 613790 Hose assembly

1 1 615900-Y B+V Type Center Latch Elevator
2 1 615710-1 Welding Attachment
10 1 615960-BC Hammer for ACL
11 1 615745 Hook
12 2 615961 Lever
13 - - -
15 - 613902-BC Insert Bushing (to be ordered
separately)
16 1 613790 Hose assembly
& SPARE PARTS

DRAWINGS

BC= Abbreviation for Bore Code. For standard elevators, the elevator bushings and trigger
hammer the proper Bore Code must be named when ordering or identification.
For identification and purchase, choose the correct hammer size. 53
Center Latch Elevator modified for ACL
613540-Y-BC CL-350 with modified Parts (Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 350
615000-Y-BC CL-500 with modified Parts (Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 500
Securing the Latch Pin

for ACL / VES-ACL 500 only
19
18
17
15 13
15 13
3
14
20
4
15 13
1
21 5
22
23
9
11
10 6
7 8
16
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
12 15 13
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Part list PN 613540 CL-350 with modified Parts (Pos. 20-23) for VES-
ACL 350

1 1 613541-1 Elevator Frame 1
3 1 613504 Latch Pin
4 1 612505 Latch Lock Pin
5 1 612507 Latch Lock Spring
6 1 612509 Latch Pin Securing Ring
7 1 613508 Securing Ring
8 2 612512 Link Block
9 2 613623-1 Hexagon Head Screw with Shaft
10 2 752338 Castle Nut
11 2 752339 Cotter Pin
12 2 622514 Clevis Pin with Head
13 4 612515 Grease Nipple
14 1 613545 Rivet Pin
15 4 612518 Protection Cap
16 2 622515 Safety Spring
17 1 - Securing Plate for Latch Pin
18 2 - Washer
19 2 - Hexagon Head Screw
23 1 612543-2 Latch Lock Assembly
24 2m 671052 Safety Wire
& SPARE PARTS

DRAWINGS
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Part list PN 615000 CL-500 with modified Parts (Pos. 20-23) for VES-
ACL 500

7 - - -
14 1 615016 Rivet Pin
17 1 615009 Securing Plate for Latch Pin
18 2 775068 Safety Sheet
19 2 710541 Hexagon Head Screw
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
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Center Latch Elevator modified for VES-ACL
613900-Y VES-CL 350 with modified Parts (Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 350
615900-Y VES-CL-500 with modified Parts (Pos. 20-23) for VES-ACL 500
Securing the Latch Pin

for ACL / VES-ACL 500 only
19
18
17
15 13 3
15 13
14
25
20 25
4
26
26
24
1 2
21 5
15 13
22
23
9
11
10 6
7 8
16
& SPARE PARTS
12 15 13
DRAWINGS
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Part list 613900-Y VES-CL 350 with modified Parts (Pos. 20-23) for
VES-ACL 350
Pos. Qty Part no Description
14 1 613545 Rivet Pin
17 - - -
18 - - -
19 - -
24 2 613902-1 Holding Plate
25 4 613902-2 Cylinder Head Screw
26 4 70114 Washer
28 1 612556 Parallel Key
29 1 612557 Screw
30 1 671638 Label “Warning“
31 1 613921 Label “Patent Number”
32 1 671642 Label “Grease Daily”
33 2 613903 Bowl Fitting Handle
34 1 - Insert Bushing
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
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Part list PN 615900-Y VES-CL-500 with modified Parts (Pos. 20-23) for
VES-ACL 500
7 - - -
14 1 615016 Rivet Pin
24 2 613902-1 Holding Plate
26 4 70114 Washer
28 - - -
29 - - -
30 1 671638 Label “Warning”
31 1 613921 Label “Patent Number”
32 1 671642 Label “Grease Daily”
33 2 613903 Bowl Fitting handle
34 1 - Insert Bushing
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
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Pneumatic Set WITH FEEDBACK SIGNAL
PN: 613701-3 for ACL 500 / VES-ACL 500
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23 20 21 22 21 14
12 12 19
1 2
R P
3
5
A
33 27 24 10 17 12
19
18
38
36
36
35 34
6
24
32
1 10
Latch Opening
19
Arrangement
2 3 28 15
2
Elevator
1 3
28
35 4 13 11
18
30
19 8
Latch
36 36
17 16 18 31 9
Elevator Actuating
Arrangement Elevator
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
60
Part list PN: 613701-3 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350
Pos. Qty Part. No. Description

1 1 612640 Elevator Cylinder
2 1 615128 Reducing Fitting
3 1 615161 Banjo Coupling
4 1 613946 straight connection
5 1 613830 Distribution Block
6 1 645094 Blind Screw
8 1 612662-1 Double Socket
9 1 612663-1 Socket
10 2 755738 90 degree Fitting
11 1 612641 Latch Cylinder
12 3 613944 Reducing Nipple
13 1 612877 Flat Muffler
14 1 612642-1 Quick-Relief-Valve
15 1 613886 3/2-Way-Valve
16 1 755737 Equal Tee
17 2 755370 Straight Bulkhead Coupling
18 3 645096 L-Adapter
19 4 612944 Straight Connection
20 1 612655 Cover-Piece
21 2 612654 Straight-Socket
22 0,01 612653 EO-Pipe
23 1 613812 Clutch Hose Coupling
25 0 613731 3/2 Pneumatic-Valve
27 1 755374 Straight Male Stud Coupling
28 2 613945-1 Seal Rings
30 1 613794 Pneumatic Hose Assembly, L=320mm
36 4 755372 Standpipe Reducer
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
61
Pneumatic Set WITH FEEDBACK SIGNAL
PN: 615701-3 for ACL 500 / VES-ACL 500
37
23 20 21 22 21 14
12 12 19
1 2
R P
3
5
A
33 27 7 10 6 17 12
19
18
30
36
35 34
7
32
1 10
6 Latch Opening
19
Arrangement
2 3 28 15
2
Elevator
1 3
28
35 4 13 11
18
30
19 8
36
Latch
17 34 16 18 31 9
Elevator Actuating
Arrangement Elevator
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
62
Part list PN: 615701-3 FOR ACL 500 / VES-ACL 500

3 1 612647-1 Swivel Connection
6 2 755367 Adjustable Stud Elbow
9 1 612663-1 Socket
10 2 612059 Female Stud Coupling
15 1 613886 3/2-Way-Valve
16 1 755737 Equal Tee
18 3 645096 L-Adapter
22 0,01 612653 EO-Pipe
27 1 612658 Pipe-Socket
28 2 613945-1 Seal Rings
35 2 615709 Pneumatic Hose Assembly, L=1025 mm
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
63
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
64
67
12 13
57 15
57 59 59 54
19
56 41
17
35
13
42
40 43
33
10
71
30
63 36
7 44 18
52
51
14 72 28
49 6
20
50
9 11
25
66 39 48
37 22
64 8
33
10 21 57
31
23 6
26 69
71
8 71
14
71 27
47 7
32
29
35
Latch opening unit PN: 613860 for ACL 350+500 / VES-ACL 350+500
55
65 8 7
38 16
58
33 35 61 62
57 25
11
53
Part List PN: 613860 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350

7 2 621431 Washer
9 1 613862 Housing Latch Opening System
10 6 621412 Screw
11 2 612685 Permaglide Bush
12 6 752312 Nut
13 2 621427 Fitting Screw
14 2 621430-1 Nut
18 1 613880 Spring
19 3 615879 Washer
21 1 613870-1 Lever
22 1 613881 Clevis pins
23 1 613882 Clevis pins
25 2 613879 Pin
26 1 613871 Yoke
27 2 613885 Spiral Split Pin
29 2 643775-1 Screw
30 2 775089 Screw
32 1 612663-1 Socket
33 3 645096 L-Adapter
36 2 613945-1 Seal Rings
37 1 755737 Equal Tee
40 1 613886 3/2-Way-Valve
41 3 613887 Screw
42 3 792114 Washer
44 1 613946 Straight connection
47 1 613816 Rope
48 1 613878 Angle position indicator switch
49 2 645028 Screw
50 2 792112-1 Washer
51 1 645195 Screw
52 1 645675 Nut
& SPARE PARTS
53 1 613861 Cover Assembly, Middle

DRAWINGS
54 1 752117 Cover plate
65
55 1 613868 Cover, Left
56 1 613869 Cover, Left Behind
57 24 613899 Screw
58 1 612688 Spring
59 26 792103 Washer
60 0 615701-3 Pneumatic-Set III for Mechanical Operated
67 6 621431 Washer
69 2 675057 Nut
71 6 792112 Washer
72 1 775018 Washer
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
66
PN 613861 Cover Assembly, Middle
14 8 10 7 2
5
19
20
11
8
6
9 12 13
3
13
15 4
15 12 8 18 19 19
13 16
11
Part list PN: 613861 Cover Assembly, Middle

1 1 613863 Cover, Middle
2 1 613866 Holder for Indicator Disk
3 1 613864 Indicator Disk
4 2 613893 Split Pin
5 1 613895 Split Pin
6 1 612515 Grease nipple
7 1 645683 Washer
8 4 621431 Washer
9 1 613866-1 Lever LOU
10 1 613866-2 Lever plate LOU
11 2 752118 Screw
14 4 612609 Bushing
15 1 613896 Tension Spring 1
16 1 613788 Pneumatic Hose L=250mm
& SPARE PARTS
17 2 645096 L-Adapter
DRAWINGS
18 1 710653 Straight Male Stud Coupling

19 1 613861-3 Spring-type straight pin
67
PN: 613610 FOR ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350
PN: 615130 FOR ACL 500 / VES-ACL 500
Bohrungen im Deckenwinkel
von Ø4,5 auf Ø5,5 aufbohren
43
16 19
18 44 26 28
41 50
42
11
8
13
15
22 21 27
30 19
23
20 5 17 25
30 14 7
20
2 8
5 12
10 3
31 49 24
1 29 14
49 15
24
34 20 5 11
32
45
9
48 6
33 20
47 30 Mit LOCTITE hochfest gesichert
12
49
34
49 4
36 37
41 46 20
35
40 23
22 21
20 Bei Montage Stiftschraube kürzen

und Mutter mit LOCTITE sichern
17
39
37 38 20
20
& SPARE PARTS
1
BC=Abbreviation for Bore Code (see Table page 13). For standard elevators,
DRAWINGS
elevator bushings and Trigger Hammer (Pos. 10) the proper Bore Code must be
named for purchasing or identification.
68
Partslist PN: 613610 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350
Pos. Qty Part No. Description
1 1 613611 Casing
2 1 613612 Actuator
3 1 613613 Connector 1
4 1 613614 Connector 2
5 3 613615-1 Connection Bar
6 1 613616 Connection Bar
7 2 613617 Spring Support 1
8 2 613618 Spring Support 2
9 4 613619 Bush
10 1 613620 Bolt
11 2 613621 Actuating Pin I
12 2 613622 Actuating Pin II
13 1 613623 Nut
14 4 613641 Spring
15 4 613626-1 Spring
16 1 613690 Doubling Plate
17 6 612690 Nut
18 3 612692 Screw
19 4 612673 Screw
20 12 612694 Screw
21 2 612695 Screw
22 2 612696 Screw
23 4 612697 Screw
24 4 612698 Split Pin
25 1 613625 Cover
26 1 613624 Cap
27 1 612679 Washer
28 2 613640 Screw
30 3 613620-1 Bolt
32 1 613831 Pneumatic-Cap
33 2 725461 Screw
34 2 752396 Lock Washer
36 1 612648 Compression Fitting
37 1 613945 Swivelling Screw Fitting
38 0,45m 612668 Air-Hose II
39 1 612658 Pipe-Socket
42 1 612653 EO-Pipe
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS

47 2 612663-1 Socket
48 1 613785 Screw
49 4 612650 Screw
50 1 752322 Cotter pin
69
Partslist PN: 615130 For ACL 500 / VES-ACL 500

1 1 615131 Casing
2 1 615132 Actuator
7 2 615137 Spring Support I
8 2 615138 Spring Support II
9 4 615133 Rod
10 1 615136 Bolt
11 2 615135 Actuating Pin I
12 2 615135 Actuating Pin II
14 4 615141 Pressure Spring
15 4 615143 Pressure Spring
16 1 613690 Doubling Plate
17 6 612690 Hexagon Nut
18 3 612692 Cylinder Head Screw
24 4 615147 Split Pin
25 1 615140 Cover
26 1 615139 Cap
27 1 612679 Washer
30 3 615136 Bolt
32 1 615831 Pneumatic Cap
36 1 612648 EO-Pipe-Bend
37 2 613945 Swivelling Screw Fitting
38 0,45m 612668 Air Hose II
39 1 612658 Pipe Socket
41 2 612654 Straight Socket
42 1 612653 EO-Pipe
43 1 612655 Cover Piece
46 2 615702 Double Socket
47 2 615703 Socket
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS

49 4 612650 Threaded Bolt
50 1 752322 Cotter pin
70
Trigger Assembly PN: 613844 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350
mit Draht gesichert

secured with wire
22
20
25 20
5
7 13
14 5
8
18 8
11
19
12
25
21 9
10 6 1
15
11
24 4
21 26 - Stck -
25 2 Stck 70064 S
4 4 24 1 Stck 613847 M
23 - Stck -
6 3 22 8 Stck 621431 W
21 4 Stck 612594 S
20 4 Stck 613826 G
19 2 Stck 612515 S
6 18 1 Stck 613825 S
17 4 Stck 613720 S
2 16 2 Stck 612509 S
15 1 Stck 620411 S
5 14 1 S t c k 753600-12 S
17 5 13 1
12 2
Stck
Stck
613848
613837
K
B
5 11 2 Stck 613840 B
4 10 1 Stck 613841-1 B
3
9 1 Stck 613626 S
17 8 4 Stck 613824 K
7 9 Stck 613823 S
6 1 Stck 613834 S
16 4
5
4
1
-
Stck
Stck
613842
-
S
L
4 3 - Stck - L
17 4 2 1 Stck 613836 S
1 1 Stck 613839 T
Pos Mge Eht Partnr. B
The present document is the property of
BLOHM & VOSS Repair GmbH

This document or any part there of must neither be
used, reproducted, communicated, published, nor
made known third parties in any other way, unless
the corresponding authorisation has been previously
obtained from Blohm & Voss writing.
8 - - -
7 - - -
6 Pos.18+22 geändert 08.03.10 EG
5 Pos.13+14 geänd. Baut. 21.08.08 CHH
4 Pos.3+4 raus 03.07.07 EG
3 Stückliste geändert 22.05.07 CHH
2 Pos. 3, 4, 22 neu dazu 15.05.07 P.K.
1 Pos.3,4,22,23+26 raus 23.10.06 EG
ch.no engineering change day name
& SPARE PARTS

DRAWINGS
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Part list PN: 613844 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350
Pos. Quantity Part no. Description

1 1 613839 Trigger casing Ass.
2 1 613836 Slide
3 -- -- --
4 -- -- --
5 1 613842 Safety Pin
6 1 613834 Spindle
7 9 613823 Screw
8 4 613824 Taper pin
9 1 613626 Pressure spring
10 1 613841-1 Bolt Assembly for Hammer
11 2 613840 Bolt
12 2 613837 Bolt
13 1 613848 Nut
14 1 753600-12 Split Pin
15 1 620411 Spring-type straight pin
16 2 612509 Retaining ring
17 4 613720 Retaining ring
18 1 613825 Washer
19 4 612515 Grease nipple
20 4 613826 Hexagon socket set screw
21 4 612594 Sliding Bushing
22 8 792104 Washer
23 -- -- --
24 1 613847 Mounting Frame
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
72
Spare Parts for one year operation
Part List PN: 613970-Y-BC1 B+V Type ACL-350

12 1 613821 Lever
13 1 613838 Lever
21 1 671642 Warning sign “Grease Daily”
Part List PN: 615970-Y-BC1 B+V Type ACL-500

12 2 615961 Lever
21 1 671642 Warning sign “Grease Daily”

12 1 613821 Lever
13 1 613838 Lever

12 2 615961 Lever
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
73
Part List PN 613540 Center Latch Elevator with modified Parts for
ACL 350

Part List PN 615000 Center Latch Elevator with modified Parts for ACL 500

& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
74
Part List PN 613900-Y VES-CL 350 with modified Parts for VES-ACL 350
26 4 70114 Washer
28 1 612556 Parallel Key
29 1 612557 Screw
30 1 671638 Warning Sign
31 1 613921 Patent Number
32 1 671642 Grease Daily
Part List PN 615900-Y VES-CL-500 with modified Parts for VES-ACL 500
26 4 70114 Washer
30 1 671638 Label “Warning”
31 1 613921 Patent Number
32 1 671642 Grease Daily
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
75
Part List PN: 613860 for ACL 350 / VES-ACL 350
7 2 613890 Washer
11 2 612685 Permaglide Bush
12 7 752312 Lock Nut
13 1 621427 Screw
18 1 613880 Spring
19 4 615879 Washer
22 1 613881 Bolt
23 1 613882 Bolt
29 2 643775-1 Screw
36 2 613945-1 Seal Rings
40 1 613886 3/2-Way-Valve
41 3 613887 Screw
42 3 613883 Washer
45 4 613580 Rope Clamp I
47 1 612574 Rope
49 2 645028 Screw
50 2 645683 Washer
55 1 613868 Cover, Left
56 1 613869 Cover, Left Behind
57 2 4645198 Screw
58 1 612688 Spring
Part List PN: 613861 for ACL 350+500 / VES-ACL 350+500

1 1 613863 Cover, middle
14 1 613898 Rope
As an alternative to the single spare parts the hole Latch opening unit ( PN 613860)
& SPARE PARTS
can be ordered completely.

DRAWINGS
76

26 1 613624 Cap
28 2 613640 Screw
32 1 613831 Pneumatic-Cap
33 2 725461 Screw
47 2 612663-1 Socket
48 1 613785 Screw
Part List PN: 615130 For ACL 500 / VES-ACL 500

26 1 615139 Cap
32 1 615831 Pneumatic Cap
46 2 615702 Double Socket
47 2 615703 Socket
Attention:
Inside the Elevator Actuation Unit is assembled with heavy springs under high
pressure !
There is an extreme danger of injuries while disassembling, if disassembling is not
done correctly. Therefore disassembling and repair is strictly permitted only for Blohm
+ Voss and their authorized Service Facilities.
& SPARE PARTS

DRAWINGS
77

7 9 613823 Screw
8 4 613824 Taper Pin
10 1 613841-1 Bolt Assembly for Hammer
11 2 613840 Bolt
12 2 613837 Bolt
17 4 613720 Retaining Ring
18 9 735728 Washer
20 4 613826 Thread Pin
21 4 612594 Sliding Bushing
25 2 70064 Grease Fitting
& SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS
78
Trigger Closing Tool PN: 613700-TCT for ACL 350 / ACL 500 / VES-ACL
350 / VES-ACL 500
Part list PN: 613700-TCT for ACL 350 / ACL 500 / VES-ACL 350 / VES-
ACL 500

1 1 613735 Body
2 1 613735-1 Center Support
3 1 613735-2 Hexagon head screw
4 1 621435 Washer
6 1 613735-3 Hexagonal Nut
7 1 775015-2 Threaded Pin
PN 613888 Steel bar for Latch opening
& SPARE PARTS

DRAWINGS
79
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DRAWINGS
& SPARE PARTS

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Air Operated Center Latch Elevator

Manual PN 613970-Y-D Rev 009, February 2014

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools

Warnings and Notes Intended use of this Intellectual property CE Marking

Manufacturer & Agents World wide

WARNING: If any safety WARNING: Every

WARNING: The elevator

DANGER : Trigger & elevator area

GENERAL Information 2 4. Operations 24

CE Marking 2 Manual Opening in Case of Emergency 25

General 10 Daily Test 32

Identification 11 Dismantling Inspection 34

Pneumatic Connections 22 Check Category I (Ongoing observation) Observe

Part list PN 615900-Y VES-CL-500 with modified Parts

Latch opening unit PN: 613860 for ACL 350+500 /

The Blohm+Voss ACL-AirOp elevator is designed

Elevator Actuation Arrangement

Latch opening Unit

ACL 350 ACL 500 VES-ACL 350 VES-ACL 500

B = 1090 mm B = 1510 mm B = 1250 mm B = 1545 mm

Bushing system VES-ACL

Commissioning VES-ACL Elevator

Read manual before first use !

OK o Go through manual with crew.

OK o Volumetric flow 6.8 l/min (240 cfm)

Check and Lubrication

OK o Check Air Supply line is disconnected

OK o Check for correct seating of Hinge Pin and latch pin

OK o OPTIONAL: Connect additional feedback line

OK o Connect the air supply line to the elevator

OK o Check elevator opens by air pressure

OK o Check latch indicator shows a red sign when elevator open

OK o Switch air pressure off

OK o Check if indicator shows a green sign when elevator is closed

OK o OPTIONAL: Check feedback signal indicates elevator closed

OK o Check required bushings are installed before first use

OK o Check if correct size trigger hammer is installed

OK o Check all safety / lock wire is present

OK o Check if the trigger lock pin is present

Note: If the elevator refuses to close, check tension of trigger.

and latch. The Latch will

When the latch is fully

will be operated by a cam 5 2

plate. Thereupon the valve

5) has to be operated actuated when Latch

of the system will exhaust

The Elevator can be

be latched by the Latch

Installing and WARNING: The VES-

WARNING: Make sure that

Use handles (p/n 613903)

WARNING: Use the

OK o Make sure the bushings are fixed with the screws

OK o Make sure the correct trigger hammer is installed

OK o Make sure Pneumatic Pressure is switched on.

OK o Make sure the Pneumatic Line is connected

OK o Check signal “elevator closed and latched” is visible (green).

OK o Check signal “elevator open” is visible (red).

WARNING: Do not touch the VES-ACL Elevator.

WARNING: Never open the elevator when the pipe load

Operation MU (make up)

Operation BO (break out)