GEARENCH LA116H User Manual

PETOL™ Bull Tong

LA116H

Operating Manual

GEARENCH™

P.O. Box 192

4450 South Highway 6

Clifton, Texas 76634

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

© 2014 by GEARENCH. All rights reserved

Form LA116H revision 01/10/14

Table of Contents

LA116H PETOL™ Bull Tong Description .......................................................................... 1

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

Overloading / Shock Loads / Side Loading ........................................................................................................ 6

Environmental Conditions .................................................................................................................................. 7

Normal Life Expectancy ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Periodic Inspection List for PETOL Special Chain ............................................................................................ 8

Operation ............................................................................................................................... 11

Suspension ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

Chain Identification Guide ............................................................................................................................... 12

Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 13

Torque and Diameter Capacity ........................................................................................... 14

Chain Selection ...................................................................................................................... 15

Torque – Handle Load Diagram ......................................................................................... 16

Parts List ................................................................................................................................ 17

Tong Assembly Parts Li s t................................................................................................................................. 17

Chain Assembly Part s List ............................................................................................................................... 19

Wear Limits ........................................................................................................................... 20

Non-Destructive Evaluation ................................................................................................. 21

Weld Repairs ......................................................................................................................... 22

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LA116H PETOL™ Bull Tong Description

The PETOL™ Bull Tongs were desi gned for making up and breaking out casing, drill pipe,
and tubular products requiring substantial torque. The LA116H will work diameters from 16
inches to 40 inches and up to 81,900 foot pound of torque.

The tong is adjusted by exchanging chain sections and chain hooks to work the various
diameters.

The Bull Tongs have the following features:

A high strength, heat treated alloy chain for rugged, dependable service.

High strength alloy steels used throughout for long life with the toughest jobs.

A hanger attached to the tong handle to suspend the tong during operation when used
on vertical pipe applications.

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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 of 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 add ition, this li mited warranty is in lieu o f all other warranties, e xpress or i mplied, verba l
or written. To the maximum extent allowed b y law GEARENCH disclaims all implied warranties, incl uding
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, whe ther or not included in the forego ing enumeration.

Please be advised that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so t hi s li mi ta t io n o r e xclu si o n ma y no t ap p l y to yo u. This warr ant y gi ve s yo u specific rights, and yo u
may also have other rig hts, which vary from state to state, province to province, or country to country.

Are Personal Injuries Covered

In the event you, someone wo r kin g for yo u, o r an y ot he r pe r so n s usta i n a p e rso na l i nj ury as a result o f u sin g t he
GEARENCH tool, GEARENCH limits its potential liability for such a claim or injury to the fullest extent
allowed by law, and disclaims a nd denies any liability for such personal injury.

Please be advised that so me states do not allo w the exclusion or limitation of liability for personal injuries, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you, or the individual cla iming 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 sa le and/or use of the GEARENCH to ol that is the subject of this limited warranty,
along with the construction and enforce ment of the terms of this limited warranty itse lf, 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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Forum Selection Clause

Any dispute arising out of the sale and/or use of the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of this limited
warranty shall be presented in the form of a cla im or lawsuit to the offices of GEAREN CH in Clifto n, Bosque
County, T exas. No c lai m or s uit ma y b e br oug ht a gains t G EAR ENC H, a risi ng o ut o f the sal e a nd/o r use of the
tool, or arising out of the te rms of this warranty, except in such forum. Purc hase and/or use of the GEARENCH
tool makes you subject to the benefits and limitations of this limited warranty. Accord ingly, a ny writ, jud gme nt
or other enforcement, obtained from a jurisdiction, county, parish, state or federal court or other country, other
that from the forum identified above, shall be void and unenforceable against GEARENCH.

Arbitration Clause

In the event of dispute or claim arise s out of the sale and/or use o f the GEARENCH tool that is the s ubject of
this limited warranty, or arises out of the interpretation or enforcement of the terms and conditions of this
limited warranty, such dispute shall be sub mitted to binding arbitration pursuant to the rules of the American
Arbitration Association. I f required to acco mplish the purpo se of this Arbitration clause, the p urchaser hereb y
expressly waives any right to de mand trial by jury.

Complete Agreement

This express limited warranty contains the entire agreement regarding express or implied warranties related to
the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of it. No writing or language contained in the purchase order or any
other document of the purchaser, or invoice of GEARENCH or any intermediate seller, shall be construed as
modifying, in any way, the righ ts and liabilities co ntained in this limi ted warranty. GEARENCH exp ressly
disclaims any obligations expressed in any customer purchase order or document that are contrary to the terms
and limitations of this warrant y.

Severability

If any term or limitation c ontained i n this li mited warra nty is d eemed u nenforceab le by law, then the ter m shall
be severed from the remaining portions of the limited warranty which shall remain enforceable.

All communications to GE ARENCH regarding the use of the tool and any aspect of the sale of the tool of this
limited warranty should be addressed to GEARENCH.

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

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Safe Pract ices and Procedures

Responsibility

"It is the responsibility of the employer to train the employee in the proper selection and
usage of tools, chains, etc., and to ensure that they are selected and used in that manner. In
many instances, injury results because it is assumed that anybody knows how to use common
hand tools. Observations and the record show that this is not the case. A part of every job
instruction program should therefore be detailed training in the proper use of hand tools (and
of all other special tools and equipment needed to accomplish the job)." - (Source: National
Safety Council)

"Employers are responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees,
including tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees." - (Source: OSHA

1910.242A)

Replacement Parts

Use only PETOL™ replacement parts - no other parts are of comparable strength, quality and
interchangeability.

Safety

While we pride ourselves on the quality and dependability we build into GEARENCH™
tools and products, we caution users that it is only prudent to know and follow the simple
rules of safety when using our products, or anyone else's.

Always follow safe practices and procedures in accordance with the recommendations of
OSHA, The National Safety Council (NSC), The Hand Tools Institute (HTI), The National
Association of Chain Manufacturers (NACM), The International Association of Drilling
Contractors ( IADC), Et c. All applicable Governmental rules, regulations or restrictions, now
in effect or which may be promulgated, take precedence over the suggestions in this
publication. The information in this publication is designed to supplement standard safe
practices and procedures, not in lieu of, or replacement thereof.

Safe Practices
(Source: The National Safety Council)

Failure to observe one or more of the following five safe practices accounts for most hand
and powered tool accidents:

1. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES TO PROTECT EYES

2. SELECT THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB

3. KEEP TOOLS IN GOOD CONDITION

4. USE TOOLS CORRECTLY

5. KEEP TOOLS IN A SAFE PLACE

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Safety Goggles must always be worn by persons in any area where hand and powered tools
are being used.

Never apply ex cess leverage t o a wrench o r tool b y means of a "Cheater Bar". Never strik e
wrenches and tools with hammers or other objects.

All tools should be kept clean, inspected on a regular basis, and replaced when th ey show
signs of wear.

Be especially careful not to place yourself in a position that could result in bodily injury in
the event of a failure. Brace yourself firmly and pull rather than push when wrenching. (If
necessary to push, do so with the flat of the hand rather than gripping around the wrench.)

Never stand under or near loads being hoisted off the ground.

READ SAFE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES MANUA L, CATALOG INFORMATION
AND PRODUCT LABELING PRIOR TO OPERATION.

Spinning and drill pipe chain, cathead chain, and the PETOL™ Connecting Link attachment
are designed for the specific purpose for which the name indicates. Chains and attachments
that are to be used for any other purpose should be selected in accordance with the
recommendations of ASTM, NACM, Rigger's Handbook, and the commercial chain
manufacturer's technical manuals.

Safety Sources and Publications

In the interest of Safety the following sources of Safety information is furnished:

The Hand Tools Institute (HTI)
25 North Broadway
Tarrytown, New York 10591
[phone]
www.hti.org

The National Safety Council (NSC)
1121 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, Illinois 60143-3201
[phone]
www.nsc.org

International Safety Council
1121 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, Illinois 60143-3201
[phone]

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Responsibility of Distributors

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASE RS OF GEARENCH PR ODUCTS TO
CONVEY THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION AND ANY OTHER
INFORMATION RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT, THROUGH THE
CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION, DOWN TO AND INCLUDING THE INDIVIDUAL
USING THE PRODUCT

NOTE:
In view of the fact that the actual use determines whether safety requirements have
been met, the ultimate responsibility to comply rests with the end user.

The service life of leaf chains can be altered by a variety of adverse operating conditions.
The following information discusses the most important of these conditions for consideration
when operating or scheduling replacement of leaf chain systems.

Overloading / Shock Loads / Side Loading

Attempting to “inch loads which are beyond the rated capacity of the tool.

Striking the tool with a hammer or other object while force is being exerted in an attempt to
loosen a “frozen” joint.

Side pull can be caused by pulling or pushing on the tong in a direction that is not along a
perpendicular plane, unleveled mounting of the tong or vise, inadequate support of the part
being broken out, and improper seating of the part being broken out in the tong or vise.
Improper seating will occur when the diameter of the part is not consistent within the width
of the tong or vise jaw.

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