GEARENCH BDA100 User Manual

PETOL™ Big D Tubing Elevator

BDA100

Data Book

Warning

Improper use of tubing elevators may result in injury or death. Do Not Exceed Rated Load of 100 Tons. Follow safe practices listed in Data Book.

GEARENCH™

P.O. Box 192

4450 South Highway 6

Clifton, Texas 76634

Phone: (254) 675-8651

Fax: (254) 675-6100

Form BDA100 revision 03/18/14

Table of Contents

PETOL™ Big D Tubing Elevator Description .................................................................... 1

Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 2

Safe Practices and Procedures ............................................................................................... 4

Responsibility ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Safety .................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Periodic Maintenance and Inspection Schedule.................................................................................................. 6

Inspection Wear Limits ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Operation ................................................................................................................................. 8

Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................. 9

Responsibility of Distributors ............................................................................................................................. 9

Certificates ............................................................................................................................. 10

PETOL™ Big D Tubing Elevator D escription

The BDA100 PETOL™ Big D Tubing Elevator hangs from the elevator links which are attached to the traveling block of the service or drilling rig. The drawworks of the rig move the elevator up and down the rig’s derrick to install and remove tubing. The elevator may also be used on or around the rig floor for handling tubing.

Each elevator is bored for one size of tubing, 2-3/8 non-upset, 2-3/8 upset, 2-7/8 non-upset, 2-7/8 upset, 3-1/2 non-upset, or 3-1/2 upset. The size is stamped 238N, 238U, 278N, 278U, 312N, or 312Uon the right body indicating the appropriate size.

The elevator has a rated capacity of 100 tons for heavy duty use.

The BDA100 offers the following features:

An integrated center latch mechanism consist ing of a retainer, lock, retainer spring, and lock spring to provide simple, fast, and smooth operation.

A flame hardened top sur face and special heat treat ed alloy materials to prov ide long life.

Fully compliant with API specification 8C PSL level 1.

Warranty

What Is Covered

GEARENCH™ tools are expressly warranted to you, the purchaser, to be free of defects in material and workmanship.

How Long Coverage Lasts

This express warranty lasts for the lifetime o f the GEARENCH tool. Warranty coverage ends when the tool becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material.

How Can You Get Warranty Service

To obtain the benefit of this warranty, contact a GEARENCH sales representative in Clifton, Texas.

GEARENCH · 4450 South Highway 6 · P.O. Box 192 · Clifton, TX 76634

What Will We Do To Correct Problems

Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at GEARENCH’s option, and returned at no charge to you, the original purchaser; or, if after three attempts at repair or replacement during the warranty period, the product defect in material or workmanship persists, you can elect to receive a full refund of your original purchase price for the product.

What Is Not Covered

Defects, failures or conditions that are due to normal wear and tear, abuse or misuse, are not covered by this limited warranty. In addition, this limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, verbal or written. To the maximum extent allowed by law GEARENCH disclaims all imp lied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. GEARENCH also specifically denies any liability for any incidental damages and/or consequential damages, including but not limited to property damage to property other than the product itself, loss of sales profits, down time, costs or any other damages measurable in money, whether or not included in the for egoing enumeration.

Please be advised that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state, province to province, or country to country.

Are Personal Injuries Covered

In the event you, s omeone working for you, or any othe r pe rso n sustain a pe rsona l inj ury as a r esult o f using the GEARENCH tool, GEARENCH limits its potential liability for such a claim or injury to the fullest extent allowed by law, and disclaims and denies any liability for such personal injury.

Please be advised that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for personal injuries, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you, or the individual claiming injury.

No Other Express Warranty Applies

This GEARENCH LIMITED WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty, express or implied for GEARENCH products. No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to alter, modify, expand or reduce the terms of this warranty or to make any other warranty on behalf of GEARENCH.

Law Applicable

All matters related to the sale and/o r use of the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of this limited warranty, along with the construction and enforcement of the terms of this limited warranty itself, shall be subject to the substantive and procedural laws of the state of Texas, not the conflicts of laws provisions of Texas, but rather the laws of Texas themselves.

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