GEARENCH TEA100 User Manual

TITAN™ Tubing Elevator

TEA100

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: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

© 2013 by GEARENCH. All rights reserved.

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Form TEA100 revision 10/10/13

Table of Contents

TITAN™ Tubing Elevator Description ................................................................................ 1

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

Safe Practices and Procedures ............................................................................................... 5

Responsibility ........................................................................................................................ 5

Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Periodic Maintenance and Inspection Schedule .................................................................... 7

Inspection Wear Limits .......................................................................................................... 8

Assembly Drawing .................................................................................................................. 9

Critical Area Drawing .......................................................................................................... 11

Operation ............................................................................................................................... 12

Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................ 13

Responsibility of Distributors .............................................................................................. 13

Certificates ............................................................................................................................. 14

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TITAN™ Tubing Elevator Description

The TEA100 TITAN™ 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 312U on the right body indicating the appropriate size.

The elevator has a rated capacity of 100 tons for heavy duty use. It can be li fted by elevator
links with diameters as large as 2-1/4 inches.

The TEA100 offers the following features:

An integrated center latch mechanism consisting 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 2.

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Warranty

What Is Covered

GEARENCH™ tools are ex pressly 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 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 implied 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
foregoing 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, someone working for you, or any other person sustain a personal injury as a
result of 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.

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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/or 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.

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 claim or lawsuit to the offices of
GEARENCH in Clifton, Bosque County, Texas. No claim or suit may be brought against
GEARENCH, arising out of the sale and/or use of the tool, or arising out of the terms of this
warranty, except in such forum. Purchase and/or use of the GEARENCH tool makes you
subject to the benefits and limitations of this limited warranty. Accordingly, any writ,
judgment 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 arises out of the sale and/or use of the GEARENCH tool that
is the subject of this lim ited warranty, or arises out of the interpretation or enforcement of the
terms and conditions of this limited warranty, such dispute shall be submitted to binding
arbitration pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. If required to
accomplish the purpose of this Arbitration clause, the purchaser hereby expressly waives any
right to demand 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
rights and liabilities contained in this limited warranty. GEARENCH expressly disclaims
any obligations expressed in any customer purchase order or document that are contrary to
the terms and limitations of this warranty.

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