Hoisting
System
553
INSPECTION:
Heave compensator designs vary considerably among manufacturers, therefore, manufac-
turers’
recommendations should
be
closely followed. In general,
load
caving members
should
be
checked for wear, cracks, flaws, and deformation. For compensators with integral
traveling block and hook adaptor, the procedures defined in Figures.
4-16
and 4-17 apply
to those
parts
of the assembly.
MAINTENANCE:
1.
Keep clean.
2.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for specific unit.
3.
For compensators with integral traveling block and hook adaptor, the procedures in
Figures. 4-16 and
4-17
apply to those parts of the assembly.
4.
Remove any rust and weather protect as required.
Flgure
4-34.
Heave compensator
[lo].
Ref.
4,
p.
23
INSPECTION:
Tension members for sub sea handling equipment should be inspected according
to
the manufacturers’ recommendations. In general, tension members should be checked
for wear, cracks, reduction of area and elongation.
MAINTENANCE:
1. Tension members in sub sea handling equipment should be maintained in accordance
Figure
4-35.
Tension members
of
subsea handling equipment
[lo].
with manufacturer’s recommendations.
I
Straight edge
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Hinqe
pin
check
for
wear
Cracked wet
Insert
slat
check
for
wear
MAINTENANCE:
Keep
clean.
Check the insert slots for wear and replace inserts
as required.
Lubricate hinge pin.
Remove any rust and protect as required.
Use
straight edge to detect uneven wear or damage.
Caution:
Do
not
use
wrong size slips-Match pipe
and slip size.
Figure
4-36.
Rotary
slips
[lo].