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Figure 3-2. Torquing Pattern for Connections
Hubbed Connections
(See Figure 3-3)
1. When assembling the clamp join, tighten the studs alternately from one side to the
other.
‘Maintain the same distance between the two clamp halves,
the table titled “API Hub Data" on page 3-4 list clamp sizes for bolted-cover models
with stud size, wrench size (across the nut flats), and recommended torques,
Hubbed
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Annular Installation, Hookup, and Preparation
‘API BX and RX Ring Gaskets
Reference the table titled “API Bolting Data’ on page 3-4 lists the API BX and AX ring
gasket sizes used on boltad-cover models.
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Attachment and Lifting of Spherical BOP
Ail bolted-cover Sphericals have two lifting lugs and two lifting shackles located on the top
of the upper housing. Removable eyebolts are used to lft intemal components and lower
housing (see the table titled “Eyebolt Sizes" and Figure 3-4 below).
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ifting the Spherical BOP
Weights for each Spherical bore size, major components ang the total iting capacities of
the shackles are listed in the table titled "Bolted-Cover Spherical BOP Specifications’ on
page 5-22 through the the table titled "Bolted-Cover Spherical BOP Specifications” on
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tydraulic Connections
Bolted-cover Spherical BOPs have opening and closing hydraulic ports which have female
pipe threads, See the table tiled "Recommended Hydraulic Closing Pressures on Casing"
on page 3-12 for the thread sizes of each bolted-cover model. Hydraulic connections
should be direct and free from restrictions to ensure quick BOP action.
hydraulic Hookup
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