Varco PRODUCT BULLETIN: TDS-98-04
Top Drive
Systems rou Information
June 9, 1998
SUBJECT: TDS-9S Connector Label & Lockwire Kits
PURPOSE: __ Insure Safe and Correct Tightening of Connectors
EFFECTIVITY: All TDS-9S Units
Varco engineering recommends that all power, control and encoder connectors be Wrench Tight-
ened to 30-35 ft Ib. of Torque and Lockwired. This is necessary to ensure that the connectors
remain tight and properly sealed during rough drilling conditions to prevent water ingress caused
by loose gland nuts.
1) Failure to tighten high power cable can cause an electrical shock if immersed in water or
drilling fluid,
2) Shorting of the connector pins can cause drive, motor and control system damage.
3) _Itis imperative that the protective caps for the connectors are installed and tightened dur-
ing each rig move.
Please check the tightness of all connectors on your TDS-9S units before starting up electrical
power. Try to keep all cables and connectors off the ground and elevated when possible. Use
lecktro clean type electrical cleaner on any connectors that incur contamination or water ingress
and dry thoroughly before reassembling. Please report any problems or concerns to your local
Varco Service Center immediately.
Varco has produced a Caution Label Kit forthe TDS-9S connectors (P/N 120575). These kits are
available from your local Varco Service Center free of charge. These kits include caution labels
which are designed to provide a highly visible warning for properly maintaining connectors. Also
included in this kit is .032" lockwire which is needed to keep your connectors property tightened,
These labels may be installed by rig personnel or may be installed by a Varco Service Engineer
during future rig visits.
As this is a field retrofit, the Caution Label Kit for the TDS-9S connectors (P/N 120575) is avail-
able free of charge as a Warranty Retrofit from your local Varco Service Center. Please reference
Warranty 97024 in place of your Customer Purchase Order number.
Lastly, if you need a lockwire tool for your connectors, Varco makes a TDS-9S Lockwire Kit (P/N
119987). This kit includes the lockwire tool and two types of lockwire for your TDS-9S unit. You
can purchase a lockwire tool kit through your local Varco Service Center.
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