GEARENCH U1344 User Manual
Petol Hydra-Tork
U1344
Operating Manual
Gearench
P.O. Box 192
4450 South Highway 6
Clifton, Texas 76634
Phone: (254) 675-8651
Fax: (254) 675-6100
© 2005 by GEARENCH. All rights reserved
form U1344 revision 03/31/06
Table of Contents
PETOL U1344 HYDRA-TORK DESCRIPTION................................................................ 3
WARRANTY........................................................................................................................... 4
SAFE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES.......................................................................... 6
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ESPONSIBILITY ..................................................................................................................... 6
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EPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................................................................ 6
SAFETY................................................................................................................................... 6
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AFE PRACTICES..................................................................................................................... 7
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ESPONSIBILITY OF DISTRIBUTORS ........................................................................................ 7
TONG AND VISE CHAIN INSPECTION........................................................................... 8
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VERLOADING / SHOCK LOADS / SIDE LOADING .................................................................... 8
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NVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS............................................................................................... 8
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ORMAL LIFE EXPECTANCY................................................................................................... 9
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UBRICATION ......................................................................................................................... 9
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ERIODIC INSPECTION LIST FOR PETOL SPECIAL CHAIN ....................................................... 10
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................. 13
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OCATION............................................................................................................................. 13
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ETUP ................................................................................................................................... 13
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 13
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HAIN SELECTION ................................................................................................................ 14
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OADING .............................................................................................................................. 16
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ONG ADJUSTMENT.............................................................................................................. 16
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REAKING OUT .................................................................................................................... 16
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AKING UP .......................................................................................................................... 16
PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................................... 18
FINAL ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................. 19
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ASE ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................. 20
ONG ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................. 21
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V
EE SADDLE ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................... 22
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YLINDER ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................... 23
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ETOL SPECIAL CHAIN PARTS LIST ...................................................................................... 24
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Petol U1344 Hydra-Tork Description
The U1344 Petol Hydra-Tork unit was designed for making up and breaking out downhole
tools. It is rated for operation on 1” to 6” diameters with a maximum working load of 5,000
ft-lbs. The unit may be operated in any position (horizontal or inclined) and is totally
portable.
The Petol Drill Pipe Tongs are adjusted to the different diameters within their range by
adjusting the chain screw nut for fine adjustment and by adding or removing sections of
chain for the coarse adjustment.
The U1344 also offers the following features:
The tong cylinder and backup tongs are mounted on a track for adjusting and switching
from make up to break out.
Two adjustable vee-saddles mounted on the hydra-tork base for support. The vee-saddles
are also mounted on tracks for easy adjustment.
The unit can be operated with any commercially available hydraulic power unit capable
of delivering 5000 psi pressure.
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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 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.
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.
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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 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 limited 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.
Severability
If any term or limitation contained in this limited warranty is deemed unenforceable by law, then the term shall
be severed from the remaining portions of the limited warranty which shall remain enforceable.
All communications to GEARENCH 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 Practices 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 & TITAN 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), Etc. 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.
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Safe Practices
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
Persons in any area where hand or powered tools are being used must always wear safety
goggles.
Never strike wrenches and tools with hammers or other objects.
All tools should be kept clean, inspected on a regular basis, and replaced when they 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. See diagram on page 17.
READ SAFE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, CATALOG
INFORMATION, AND PRODUCT LABELING PRIOR TO OPERATION.
Responsibility of Distributors
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASERS OF GEARENCH PRODUCTS 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.
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Tong and Vise Chain Inspection
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.
Environmental Conditions
Wrench chains operate in widely varying environments, from wet outdoor conditions to
mildly or highly corrosive industrial atmospheres. They can also be exposed to abrasives
such as sand or grit.
The possible effects include:
Moisture - Corrosion and rust reduce chain strength by causing pitting and cracking.
Temperature - Very cold temperatures reduce chain strength by embrittlement.
Chemical Solutions or Vapors - Corrosive attack of the chain components’ grain structure
and/or the mechanical connections between the chain components (crevice corrosion)
may occur. Cracking often is microscopic. Propagation to complete failure can be
eventual or sudden.
Abrasives - Accelerated wearing and scoring of the articulating chain members (pins and
plates) may occur, with a corresponding reduction in chain strength. Due to
inaccessibility of the bearing surfaces (pin surfaces and plate apertures), wear and scoring
are not readily noticeable.
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