Travelling Block (760TB-750-8C) User Manual
Travelling Block (760TB-750-8C) User Manual
Travelling Block (760TB-750-8C) User Manual
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
KDC 33
760TB750
TRAVELING BLOCK
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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REVISION HISTORY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 MANUAL OVERVIEW AND SCOPE ...................................................................................... 3
1.2 WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 4
1.3 WARRANTY LIMITATIONS ................................................................................................. 5
1.4 EQUIPMENT SERVICE LIFE ............................................................................................... 5
1.5 CONTENT AND ACCURACY OF INFORMATION ..................................................................... 6
2. SAFETY SUMMARY 7
2.1 SAFETY TERMS AND CONVENTIONS .................................................................................. 7
2.2 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................... 7
7. DRAWINGS 22
7.1 DRAWING LIST .............................................................................................................. 22
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Manual Overview and Scope
1.2 Warranty Information
1.3 Warranty Limitations
1.4 Equipment Service Life
1.5 Content and Accuracy of Information
The scope of this manual includes only equipment supplied by National Oilwell Varco
and does not pertain to equipment supplied by the Customer or others. Any vendor
information that is provided will pertain to the equipment supplied, but not
manufactured, by National Oilwell Varco. If there is any overlapping information
between this manual and a manual from a vendor, the vendor’s manual shall take
precedence unless otherwise noted.
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1. All National Oilwell Varco equipment built in National Oilwell Varco’s plant is
guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship for a period of 12 months from
the date of delivery to the original customer or as specified in the contract.
2. In the event of any failure on which a warranty claim may be presented the owner
must notify National Oilwell Varco and follow National Oilwell Varco’s instructions
relative to the inspection or disposition of the defective part or parts and to the
repairing and/or replacement thereof.
4. National Oilwell Varco’s obligations, under this warranty, are limited to supplying
parts and labour to correct defective workmanship to an amount not exceeding the
charges for the original repair. This shall not include any transportation charges, loss
of revenue, or any direct or indirect consequential damages.
5. Travel time and travel expenses will be charged to customer's account at cost.
6. All warranty work will be done on a straight time basis and the customer will be
charged for the difference between straight time and overtime.
7. The warranty does not cover any hoisting, trucking or transportation charges.
9. The entire liability and obligation of National Oilwell Varco with respect to
workmanship is defined by this warranty and is given in lieu of any and all other
warranties, expressed or implied. No oral or written statements or representations
with respect to the subject matter hereof shall be binding. Upon the expiration of this
warranty, all liability on the part of National Oilwell Varco in connection herewith shall
terminate in any event.
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The primary objective of this manual is to guide the operators and maintenance
personnel in the proper installation, care, and operation of the equipment. Due to the
varying methods and requirements for these functions, it is not possible to detail all
facets of these subjects; when situations encountered are outside the scope of this
publication, refer to the manufacturer's technical services department. The manufacturer
will, upon request and contract, provide trained personnel to assist in the maintenance
and servicing of this equipment.
National Oilwell Varco equipment that is properly maintained and operated within rated
loads has a long service life. The service life of the equipment is dependent on the
operator’s operating practices and the codes under which the country is regulated. The
operator will test and maintain the equipment at intervals as per his or her set program.
In order to prolong the life of their equipment, operators should compile and retain
accurate and clear maintenance records. These should include the following
information:
• Inspector/Mechanic
• Date of Inspection
• Records of Performance
• Preventative Maintenance
• Repair/Replacement History
Operators should prepare specific operating procedures that have been modified to
account for specific operating goals and conditions. These should include selecting
suitable lubricants and other fluids for the range of operating and temperature
conditions. The procedures should consider the desired method in addition to choosing
a maintenance schedule that allows for optimum performance, minimum equipment
wear, failures, and downtime.
The design life required by API - 8C and API - 8A code is 20 years. Usage beyond this
time requires additional attention and monitoring.
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Every effort has been made to provide all the critical operation and maintenance
information in a timely manner. All of the information in this manual is based on the
latest production information available at the time of publication release.
The content and the accuracy of the information in this manual have been checked and
approved for release within the confines of human error. If for any reason, its contents
or the accuracy of its information is in question, contact National Oilwell Varco.
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2. SAFETY SUMMARY
2.1 Safety Terms and Conventions
2.2 Basic Safety Precautions
This manual uses the following standard safety terms and conventions that span all
areas of the industry:
Safety is the primary concern at all times during any operation or maintenance
procedure. Knowing the guidelines covered in this manual will help provide a safer
working environment and allow for proper operation of the equipment. Read the entirety
of this Safety Summary, Section 2, before performing any operations or maintenance
procedure on the equipment.
Only qualified personnel should be allowed to operate and maintain the equipment.
Personnel should not operate the unit unless they are thoroughly familiar with all unit
operating controls and functions and have read the equipment manual.
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Promote good safety measures, including training, at all times around the equipment
throughout all operating phases. It is the equipment owner's/operator's responsibility to
establish safety measures as well as enforce them.
Equipment used in lifting and moving the unit must be sufficiently rated to handle the
weights involved.
Ensure the unit has been bled to zero pressure before performing maintenance the
equipment or disconnecting any high-pressure piping or hoses. Observe a similar
procedure for electrical connections, ensuring electrical power is locked out before
attempting maintenance.
WARNING: Do not direct compressed air against any part of the body. High
pressure air can cause injuries. Do not rotate ball or roller
bearings with compressed air. Do not direct compressed air
against a fire. Tag controls and depressurize hydraulic system
before disconnecting or removing any part of the hydraulic
piping. Ensure all tanks, lines, and equipment are depressurized
by slowly releasing pressure through approved means.
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Proper storage and preservation measures will help ensure the maximum design life for
the traveling block. Accessory items, spare parts, etc. shall be protected in accordance
with these guidelines (as applicable):
• Ensure the equipment has been cleaned of all foreign matter and thoroughly dried
before preservation.
• All machined surfaces should be protected with a rust inhibitor (i.e. Denso Tape or
Tectyl spray or equivalent) where applicable.
• Place rubber gaskets and metal blanks over all interface connections. Interface
surfaces, which are not corrosion resistant, should be protected with a corrosion
inhibitor before sealing.
• Indoor storage is preferred for the equipment because condensation and corrosion
can be minimized in a controlled environment.
• Remove mud, adhering dirt, and other foreign matter able to hold moisture. If
cleaning is done with steam or a solvent, avoid washing lubricating oil or grease
from unpainted surfaces or close-fitting elements. Touch up the paint if necessary.
• The equipment should be elevated some distance from the ground or floor. Enough
beams should be provided to give normal support to the equipment and be high
enough to avoid water accumulation; a drained location is preferable. Remove any
accumulated moisture on or near equipment.
• Where storage temperature is not stable, sufficient sealing of the equipment with
tape and plastic sheet is recommended along with use of desiccant. Cable ends are
preserved with sealing tape or blanks. Desiccant bags are used inside all enclosed
areas such as instrument cabinets and junction boxes. Renew desiccant and sealing
tape as necessary.
• All applicable reservoirs should be shipped with sufficient oil in order to minimize the
areas that may become exposed to condensation or corrosion.
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• All cylinders should be retracted and the exposed portion of the cylinder rod
wrapped in sealing tape.
• Lubricate the grease zerks and surfaces according to the lubrication instructions and
Recommended Lubricants chart shown on 760TB750 Traveling Block Assembly,
drawing 5944A121-004. More frequent lubrication may be required in harsh
conditions.
NOTE: The preservation done by National Oilwell Varco at the time of shipping is
only good for a period of three months unless otherwise noted in the
contract. If the equipment is to be stored longer than three months, the
customer should inspect the product and upgrade preservation as required.
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National Oilwell Varco traveling blocks provide a secure means for raising and lowering
heavy loads throughout the mast. Wireline is reeved through the traveling block
sheaves that have API wireline grooves and utilized tapered roller bearings. Assemblies
with tapered roller bearings requiring regular greasing have a lubrication system
consisting of grease points with individual grease passages to each centre bearing. The
traveling block is made of fabricated steel main frame and is designed to API
Specification 8C, PSL-1.
NOTE: Where there may be conflicting information between this manual and the
traveling block assembly drawing, the assembly drawing will always take
precedence.
General Information
Model: 760TB750
Load Capacity: 1,500,000 lb (680,389 kg)
Lift Eye Capacity: 300,000 lb (136,078 kg)
Number of Sheaves: 7
Sheave Diameter: 60” (1524 mm)
Shaft Diameter: 12” (305 mm)
Wireline Size: Ø 1 5/8”
Dimensions
Approximate Length: 9’-9 5/16” (2,980 mm)
Approximate Width: 5’-4” (1,626 mm)
Approximate Depth: 3’-3 3/4” (1,010 mm)
Approximate Weight 24,358 lb (11,049 kg)
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Only experienced personnel should perform traveling block maintenance and operation
activities. Personnel should be qualified by the operator and should follow the operator’s
set procedures. There are many variables that could affect operation; care should be
taken to develop complete procedures deemed to be appropriate by the operator/owner.
If there are problems that are not addressed here and cannot be solved, contact
National Oilwell Varco for assistance.
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Refer to the 760TB750 Traveling Block Assembly, drawing 5944A121-004 and the
following procedure to attach the hook or traveling beam to the traveling block:
CAUTION: Use of non-API surfaced equipment may cause becket wear or failure
and loss of load-carrying capacity.
CAUTION: During attachment, ensure the lift eye is securing the block and that
adequate stability of the block has been achieved by chaining or
other suitable supports.
NOTE: Where possible the block should be horizontal during this operation, with
the becket parallel to the ground.
1. Disengage one side of the becket by removing one becket pin (item 2).
WARNING: The becket may swivel if it is not supported. Use a sling and
winch to support the becket, and position personnel and
equipment away from the swing radius.
2. Once it is disengaged, move the becket to the neutral position and store the
removed becket pin with the locknut and lockwasher installed (to prevent thread
damage). Make sure the becket pin is stored standing in a safe location to prevent
pin working surface damage.
3. Bring the hook or traveling beam into position and rotate the becket until the holes in
the becket and upper hanger are aligned.
WARNING: Keep fingers, hands, and arms out of the pinching/shearing zones
at all times. Use appropriate slings and tools for positioning the
block becket. DO NOT attempt to move it by hand.
4. Check the overall stability of all components and support or secure them as
necessary before re-installing the pin, locknut, and lockwasher. Tighten them until
snug and bend the lockwasher tabs into the locknut.
Refer to the following instructions to reeve the traveling block with the wireline:
CAUTION: This block must only be used with 1 5/8” diameter drill line – do not
install other drill lines.
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2. Reeve a small-diameter line through the crown, block, and deadline anchor. Use a
fish-tape to draw the line through the gates of the block.
WARNING: DO NOT place fingers or hands into the block gates, and do not open
the gates for reeving.
3. Attach a small-diameter line of sufficient strength to the drill line and draw the drill
line through to the drawworks. Contact with the block should not be required during
this step. Stop and reverse if binding occurs.
4. Attach the drill line to the drawworks according to the drawworks instruction manual.
Check the weight of the traveling assembly before attaching the hang-off line. The
weight of the assembly including the block must not exceed the lift eye rating given on
the 760TB750 Traveling Block Assembly, drawing 5944A121-004.
It may be necessary to lift the sheave gates to inspect for sheave wobble. If this is the
case, tie off the gates securely enough to ensure they cannot drop on the operator
during sheave wobble checks.
NOTE: Gates can be lifted up into contact with the fleetline and tied together or to
the lifteye for this purpose.
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WARNING: Falling gates could injure fingers, arms, or other intervening body
parts. Gates must be secure before sheave wobble inspection
occurs. Hands must be kept clear during gate lifting and lowering.
Replace and re-torque the guard bolts after completion, including
the two upper bolts on each guard, even though they should remain
in place during gate lifting.
WARNING: Maximum sheave wobble measured at the sheave rim in the direction
of the axis of the main shaft must not exceed 0.03” TOTAL.
4.9 Lubrication
Lubricate the grease zerks and surfaces according to the lubrication instructions and
recommended lubricants shown on the 760TB750 Traveling Block Assembly, drawing
5944A121-004. More frequent lubrication may be required in harsh conditions.
CAUTION: During high load high duty cycle operations, such as tripping from
the near maximum depth or other repetitive heavy loads, monitor the
block bearing temperatures when they exceed 104ºF (40ºC).
NOTE: The owner/operator must create their own procedure to ensure bearing
temperatures are kept below 176ºF (80ºC) for all operating conditions.
1. Clean and inspect for wear and cracks in becket, lower block housing and becket
pins every month.
2. Check the upper portion of the block assembly for wear, cracks, or metal
deformation every month. At the first sign of excessive wear or cracks in any portion
of the block assembly, discontinue use of the block until approved repair or
replacement has been completed.
3. Check for sheave wobble or bearing wear after every well - refer to Sheave Wobble
Inspection - Section 4.8. Check the sheave groove by referring to the API RP-9B
publication.
WARNING: Sheave vibration and/or failure due to wear in the groove or bearing
wear may cause wireline or traveling block damage as well as
hazardous conditions.
4. Check all bolts and safety wires after every well. Tighten them as required and
replace the safety wires if they are damaged or loosened.
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CAUTION: Noise generated by the traveling block indicates the need for
servicing. If the traveling block begins to generate noise, stop use
immediately. Check sheaves for wobble (refer to the warning above)
and grooves for wear by referring to the API-RP 9B publication. If
noise persists, replace the bearings and service the block as
required. Check the block for loose components, bolts, etc. If you are
unable to locate and eliminate the noise, contact National Oilwell
Varco service personnel.
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Equipment consistency and reliability depends on assuring that the joint is well
compacted and that all bolts at a joint are at a snug-tight condition prior to application of
the final required partial turn. It is critical that the element not turned in tightening must
be prevented from rotating while the required degree of turn is applied to the turned
element.
a Nut rotation is relative to bolt regardless of the element (nut or bolt) being turned. For bolts installed
by /2 turn and less, tolerance is ± 30°; for bolts installed by /3 turn and more, tolerance is ± 45°.
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b Applicable only on connection in which all materials within the grip of the bolt are steel.
c No research has been performed by AISC to establish the turn-of-nut values for bolt lengths
exceeding 12 diameters. Therefore, the required rotation must be established by actual test in a
suitable tension measuring device that simulates conditions of solidly fitted steel.
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This list is only intended as a recommended spare parts list. It is the responsibility of the operator to decide whether
any other spare parts are needed.
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7. DRAWINGS
7.1 Drawing List
7.1 Drawing List
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