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PETOL™ HYDRA-TORK
TM
U8184
Operating Manual
PETOL
GEARENCH
TM
P.O. Box 192
4450 Highway 6
Clifton, Texas 76634
Phone: (254) 675-8651
Fax: (254) 675-6100
© 2022 by PETOL GEARENCH. All rights reserved
Form U8184 revision 02/21/2022

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  • Page 1 PETOL™ HYDRA-TORK U8184 Operating Manual PETOL GEARENCH P.O. Box 192 4450 Highway 6 Clifton, Texas 76634 Phone: (254) 675-8651 Fax: (254) 675-6100 © 2022 by PETOL GEARENCH. All rights reserved Form U8184 revision 02/21/2022...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PETOL™ U8184 HYDRA-TORK™ DESCRIPTION ............3 TORQUE RATING ........................ 4 PETOL™ GEARENCH LIMITED WARRANTY ............. 5 SAFE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES ................7 ........................7 ESPONSIBILITY ......................7 EPLACEMENT ARTS ........................... 7 AFETY ........................8 RACTICES ..................8...
  • Page 3: Petol™ U8184 Hydra-Tork™ Description

    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.
  • Page 4: Torque Rating

    Torque Rating The following working load limits should always be observed. Exceeding these limits could result in breaking the tong chain resulting in damage to equipment and possible injury to personnel. Diameter Maximum Torque 4” – 4-1/8” 49,300 ft-lbs 4-1/4” – 4-3/8” 52,000 ft-lbs 4-1/2”...
  • Page 5: Petol™ Gearench Limited Warranty

    Law Applicable All matters related to the sale and/or use of the PETOL 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.
  • Page 6 Arbitration Clause In the event of dispute or claim arises out of the sale and/or use of the PETOL 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.
  • Page 7: Safe Practices And Procedures

    - (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 PETOL™...
  • Page 8: Safe Practices

    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 PETOL GEARENCH PRODUCTS TO CONVEY THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT, THROUGH...
  • Page 9: Overloading / Shock Loads / Side Loading

    Overloading / Shock Loads / Side Loading Do not attempt to “inch loads which are beyond the rated capacity of the tool. Do not Strike the tool with a hammer or other object while force is being exerted in an attempt to loosen a “frozen”...
  • Page 10: Normal Life Expectancy

    Protection from corrosion is important in storage as well as in service. The factory lubricant applied to PETOL Chain is a “Fingerprint Neutralizing Water-Displacing Corrosion Preventative.” This is an excellent rust and corrosion inhibitor for chains in storage.
  • Page 11: Periodic Inspection List For Petol Tm Special Chain

    Periodic Inspection List for PETOL Special Chain...
  • Page 12 If heating a chain with a cutting torch is absolutely necessary for removal, the chain should not be reused. 12. Inspect chains frequently and regularly for link plate cracking, pin turning, pin protrusion and corrosion. 13. Use only PETOL™ replacement parts to ensure proper strength.
  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Location The PETOL™ HYDRA-TORK™ Unit should be located in an area with adequate room to work the downhole tools. The unit may be located indoors or outdoors upon solid ground or a finished shop floor. No special foundation is required.
  • Page 14: Operation

    Controls Use a hydraulic pressure gauge to indicate the current system pressure in psi. The torque produced by the PETOL™ Drill Pipe Tongs is dependent on the hydraulic pressure and the diameter. WARNING: Never operate the tong with a pressure higher than required to perform the make up or break out operation.
  • Page 15: Chain Selection

    Chain Selection The following table indicates the chains required for various diameters. The chains are selected by adding or subtracting sections of chains. Chain Part Number Diameter Range 161-45-07D 4 – 4 1/2 161-45-09D 4 5/8 – 5 3/4 161-45-11D 5 7/8 –...
  • Page 16 Tong adjustment Warning! The pipe must NOT contact the side of the chain screw as shown above. Contact will cause premature breakage of the chain screw and could cause injury or death. If the chain screw contacts the pipe, the chain MUST be lengthened by adding 2 pitches of chain.
  • Page 17 Chain Identification Guide...
  • Page 18: Loading

    Do not exceed the rating of the tong. Consult with PETOL™ GEARENCH as needed for help with the toughest break out jobs. After the initial break out, ratchet the tong fully and then alternately extend and retract the cylinder until the connection is fully loosened.
  • Page 19 Warning: Do not stand in line with the tongs or chains during operation.
  • Page 20: Parts List

    Of course, all replacement parts will be supplied by PETOL GEARENCH if you prefer to order from us. All tong, vise, and chain components are manufactured only by PETOL GEARENCH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SUBSTITUTE THESE COMPONENTS. The unit will not work properly unless these components are matched to the specific application.
  • Page 21: Final Assembly

    Final Assembly...
  • Page 22 Item Part Number Description Notes UB8184 Base assembly U8184 only, see page 23 UB8184L Base assembly U8184L only, see page 23 UB8184L5 Base assembly U8184L5 only, see page 23 UC8184 Cylinder assembly See page 24 UK8184 Backup assembly See page 25 UVSA-8184 Vee saddle assembly See page 26...
  • Page 23: Base Assembly

    Base Assembly Item Part Number Description Notes HXN048 Eye Nut McMaster-Carr 3274T44 (or equal) HXS026 Stud 3/4-10UNC x 3” long HXS005 Hex Bolt 3/4-10UNC x 1-1/2” long...
  • Page 24: Cylinder Assembly

    Cylinder Assembly Item Part Description Notes Number UT8184 Tong slide UC8184-C Cylinder Vickers/Aeroquip TG10KACA1AA10000 UC8184-E Rod eye HP376 Cylinder – arm pin HXRR175 Retaining ring Waldes-Truarc 5100-175 (or equal) UC8184-B Rod eye bushing HP370 Cylinder – handle pin HXRR162 Retaining ring Waldes-Truarc 5100-162 (or equal) UHCH-F41 Reducer bushing 3/4 x 3/8...
  • Page 25: Backup Assembly

    Backup Assembly Item Part Description Notes Number UT8184 Tong slide UK8184-L Link HP376 Link – arm pin HXRR175 Retaining ring Waldes-Truarc 5100-175 (or equal) HP370 Link – handle pin HXRR162 Retaining ring Waldes-Truarc 5100-162 (or equal)
  • Page 26: Vee Saddle Assembly

    Vee Saddle Assembly Item Part Number Description Notes UHVSB-8184 Base UHVSN-8184 UHVSH-8184 Head HXS012 Hex Head Screw 5/16-18UNC x 7/8 long HP951 Nut Lever...
  • Page 27: Petol™ Drill Pipe Tong Assembly

    PETOL™ Drill Pipe Tong Assembly Item Part Number Description Notes DH8184-C09U Handle DJ8184 HP249 Jaw – handle pin HXRR150 Jaw – handle pin retaining ring HS09 Jaw spring HS18 Jaw spring HG09 Jaw spring guide HU36 Jaw spring pin bushing...
  • Page 28: Petol™ Special Chain Parts List

    PETOL™ Special Chain Parts List Item Part Number Description As req’d 161-45-02 Special chain only As req’d 161-45-03 Special chain only As req’d 161-45-05 Special chain only As req’d 161-45-07 Special chain only HM06-45 Master link HP247 Master link – chain rivet As req’d...
  • Page 29: Wear Limits

    Wear Limits The following table indicates limiting diameters on the components of the PETOL™ Drill Pipe Tong. When localized wear is beyond any one of the limits indicated, the component should be replaced. Part Description Location Limit Dimension Number HP249 Jaw –...

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