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King Cobra Mud Conditioner
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Manual
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Chapter 1: General Information
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Personnel Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General System Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Replacing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Proper Use of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2: Product Information
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3: Installation
Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 4: Operation
Valving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Repair
Valving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 7: Parts and Drawings
Low Capacity Mud Conditioner Assembly A11096 rev 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
High Capacity Mud Conditioner Assembly A11097 rev 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
High Capacity Mud Conditioner 34 Weir Assembly A15144 rev 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bolt torque requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Supporting Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
King Cobra Shaker Manual M12444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hydrocyclone Manual M9319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 8: Worldwide Locations
Corporate offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Index
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General Information
This manual contains installation, operation, maintenance and parts information. Information in this
manual should enable qualified personnel to install, operate and troubleshoot this system. Every
effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. NOV Brandt will
not be held liable for errors in this material, or for consequences arising from misuse of this
material.
Conventions
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Notes, cautions, and warnings provide readers with additional information and advise the reader to
take specific action to protect personnel from potential injury or lethal conditions. They may also
inform the reader of actions necessary to prevent equipment damage. Please pay close attention
to these advisories
Illustrations
Illustrations (figures) provide a graphical representation of equipment components or screen
snapshots for use in identifying parts or establishing nomenclature, and may or may not be drawn
to scale.
For component information specific to your application, see the technical drawings included with
your NOV Brandt documentation.
Note:
The note symbol indicates that additional information is provided about the
current topics.
Caution:
The caution symbol indicates that potential damage to equipment or injury to
personnel exists. Follow instructions explicitly. Extreme care should be taken
when performing operations or procedures preceded by this caution symbol.
Warning:
The warning symbol indicates a definite risk of equipment damage or
danger to personnel. Failure to observe and follow proper procedures
could result in serious or fatal injury to personnel, significant property
loss, or significant equipment damage.
ESD
Warning:
The ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) warning symbol indicates that static
control precautions are needed.
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Safety Requirements
NOV Brandt equipment is installed and operated in a controlled drilling rig environment involving
hazardous situations. Proper maintenance is important for safe and reliable operation. Procedures
outlined in NOV Brandt manuals are the recommended methods of performing operations and
maintenance.
Personnel Training
All personnel performing installation, operations, repair, or maintenance procedures on the
equipment, or those in the vicinity of the equipment, should be trained on rig safety, tool operation,
and maintenance to ensure their safety.
Recommended Tools
Service operations may require the use of tools designed specifically for the purpose described.
NOV Brandt recommends that only those tools specified be used when stated. Ensure that
personnel and equipment safety are not jeopardized when following service procedures or using
tools not specifically recommended by NOV Brandt.
General System Safety Practices
The equipment discussed in this manual may require or contain one or more utilities, such as
electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or cooling water.
Isolate energy sources before beginning work.
Avoid performing maintenance or repairs while the equipment is in operation.
Wear proper protective equipment during equipment installation, maintenance, or repair.
Always utilize properly rated, certified lifting equipment when installing or servicing unit.
Replacing Components
Verify that all components (such as cables, hoses, etc.) are tagged and labeled during
assembly and disassembly of equipment to ensure correct installment.
Replace failed or damaged components with genuine NOV Brandt parts. Failure to do so
could result in equipment damage or injury to personnel.
To avoid injury to personnel or equipment damage, carefully observe requirements outlined
in this section.
Personnel should wear protective gear during installation, maintenance, and certain
operations.
Read and follow the guidelines below before installing equipment or performing
maintenance to avoid endangering exposed persons or damaging equipment.
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Routine Maintenance
Equipment must be maintained on a routine basis. See the service manual for maintenance
recommendations.
Proper Use of Equipment
NOV Brandt equipment is designed for specific functions and applications, and should be used
only for its intended purpose.
Warranty
NOV Brandt warrants that, for a period of one year from the date of delivery equipment of NOV
Brandt manufacture, the Equipment shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use and service, and provided the Equipment is used and maintained in accordance with
instructions supplied by NOV Brandt. This is NOV Brandt's sole and exclusive warranty. If a
defect in the Equipment appears within one year from the date of shipment, and Purchaser has
given written notice of such defect within thirty days from the discovery thereof, NOV Brandt will
repair or replace the part, at its option, by shipping a similar part FOB shipping point or, at its
option, refund an equitable portion of the purchase price. NOV Brandt may require the return, to a
designated NOV Brandt location, of the defective part, transportation prepaid to establish
Purchaser's claim.
No allowance will be made for repairs undertaken without NOV Brandt's written consent or
approval.
This warranty applies only to equipment manufactured by NOV Brandt. Warranties on equipment
manufactured by others, if any, are assigned to Purchaser by NOV Brandt (without recourse) at
time of delivery. Any description of Equipment, drawings, specifications, and any samples,
models, bulletins, or similar material, used in connection with this sale are for the sole purpose of
identifying the Equipment and are not to be construed as an express warranty that the Equipment
will conform to such description. Any field advisory or installation support is advisory only. The
foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, whether oral, written, express, implied or
statutory. Implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose will not apply.
NOV Brandt's warranty obligations and purchaser's remedies thereunder are solely and
exclusively as stated herein. Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy, whether based upon
warranty, contract or tort, including negligence, will be to proceed under this warranty.
All liability of NOV Brandt shall terminate one year from the date of delivery of the Equipment.
Failure to conduct routine maintenance could result in equipment damage or injury to
personnel.
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2: Product Information
Description
The King Cobra Mud Conditioner consists of Hydrocyclones mounted over a King Cobra Shaker.
Several different configurations are available using one or more different types of Hydrocyclones.
Valves in the trough send the Hydrocyclone underflow to either the backtank of the King Cobra
Shaker or a bypass line.
Refer to the King Cobra Shaker and Hydrocyclone manuals for details of their operation.
3: Installation
Foundation
The King Cobra Mud Conditioner requires a sturdy level foundation able to support the weight of
the assembly. Adequte room around the unit is required for maintenance.
Location
The unit should be located with regard to proper disposal of the solids from the King Cobra shaker
and convenient feed and discharge lines for the Hydrocyclone headers.
4: Operation
Valving
The only operations specific to the mud conditioner are whether the Hydrocyclone underflow is
directed to the King Cobra Shaker or to a bypass line for other processing. When one of the valves
is closed, the other valve should be open.
Closing both valves while the Hydrocyclones are operating will cause
the trough to overflow.
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5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
6: Maintenance and Repair
Valving
The only maintenance and repair specific to the mud conditioner is the diverter valves. Repair or
replace them as needed.
Refer to the maintenance and repair manuals for the King Cobra Shaker and Hydrocyclone
Systems for other problems.
Diverter valve leaks
Cause Solution More information
Valve is not closed Close the valve tightly
Valve seat is worn Replace the valve
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Parts and Drawings
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Low Capacity Mud Conditioner Assembly
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Parts list for A11096
76CN 30 1 BRANDT STICKER
HHCS 1/2-13 UNC X 6"
HHCS 3/4-10 UNC X 3"
NUT HEX LOCK 3/8-16 UNC
HHFS 3/8-16 UNC X 3/4"
HHCS 3/8-16 UNC X 1 1/2"
SCREW 3/4-10 UNRC X 4 1/2"
PLUG HEX HD 3/4" NPT
WASHER FLAT 3/8" 42 24
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WASHER BEVEL 3/4" 4
WASHER FLAT 1/2" 8
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36BL
35CD
22PY
22JN
36AD
42CD
36CG
35CR
22AU
22NC
22AAL
35AV
26EZ
ROCKER ARM WELDMENT
WEIR GATE SUB-ASSY COBRA SEPERATOR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (RIGHT HAND)
SKID & BACKTANK & SUPPORT STRUCTURE WELDMENT
BY-PASS VALVE SUB-ASSEMBLY
STARTER MOUNTING PLATE
SOLID DEFLECTOR SUB-ASSY
DESILTER OPTION
SHIPPING BRACKET SPACER
DESANDER OPTION
TROUGH SUB-ASSEMBLY
MOTOR MOUNT WASHER
1 6
18 1 KING COBRA MUD CONDITIONER BACKTANK GATE
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SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
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DISCHARGE GATE
COBRA ROCKER ARM PLATE
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NAME PLATE
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CROWN RUBBER POLYURETHANE RED
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REF CROWN RUBBER POLYURETHANE YELLOW 26CK
REF CROWN RUBBER NITRILE BLACK 11607
NUT HEX 3/4-10 UNC JAM NUT 35EA 12 46
36AR WASHER FLAT 3/4" 12 47
35DZ 48 12 NUT HEX 3/4-10 UNC HEAVY HEX
18051 49 1 LOW CAPACITY REFLUX LINE
11151 50 1 KING COBRA L/C CMC DISCHARGE PIPE WELD BOTTOM
22OS 51 2 HHCS 3/8" 16UNC X 1 1/4" GR-1 SST
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PART NUMBER
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High Capacity Mud Conditioner Assembly
A11097 rev 7
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High Capacity Mud Conditioner 34 Weir
Assembly A15144 rev 2
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Bolt torque requirements
The bolt torque requirements for stainless steel, cadmium and zinc bolts presented in the following
tables are obtained from Drawing PI5508. Note the following conditions:
If torquing of a fastener is required, these values apply unless noted otherwise.
Values should be obtained by turning the nut and holding the bolt whenever possible.
Coefficient of 0.17 for cadmium and 0.22 for zinc and 70% of the proof load.
Preload does not include the use of a lock nut.
Stainless steel bolts
Description
Grade 304
Torque
Grade 316
Torque
lb-ft Nm lb-ft Nm
1/4-20 UNC 6 8.1 7 9.5
1/4-28 UNF 6 8.1 8 10.9
3/8-16 UNC 19 25.8 20 27.1
3/8-24 UNF 21 28.5 22 29.9
1/2-13 UNC 43 58 45 61
1/2-20 UNF 45 61 47 64
5/8-11 UNC 92 125 96 130
5/8-18 UNF 103 140 108 146
3/4-10 UNC 127 172 131 178
3/4-18 UNF 124 168 129 175
7/8-9 UNC 194 263 202 274
7/8-14 UNF 193 262 201 273
1-8 UNC 283 384 300 407
1-14 UNF 258 350 270 366
1 1/4-7 UNC 413 560 432 586
1 1/4-12 UNF 390 529 408 553
1 1/2-6 UNC 888 1204 930 1261
1 1/2-12 UNF 703 1261 732 992
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Cadmium bolts
Description
Grade 5 Grade 8
Torque Preload Torque Preload
lb-ft Nm lb kg lb-ft Nm lb kg
1/4-20 UNC 7 9.5 1892 858 10 13.6 2671 1212
1/4-28 UNF 8 10.8 2166 982 11 14.9 3058 1387
5/16-18 UNC 14 19.0 3118 1414 20 27.1 4402 1997
5/16-24 UNF 15 20.3 3451 1565 22 29.8 4872 2210
3/8-16 UNC 25 33.9 4611 2092 35 47.5 6510 2953
3/8-24 UNF 28 38.0 5224 2370 39 52.8 7375 3345
1/2-13 UNC 60 81 8449 3832 85 115 11,928 5410
1/2-20 UNF 67 91 9520 4318 95 128 13,440 6096
9/16-12 UNC 86 117 10,829 4912 122 165 15,288 6934
9/16-18 UNF 96 130 12,079 5479 136 184 17,052 7735
5/8-11 UNC 119 161 13,447 6099 168 228 18,984 8611
5/8-18 UNF 135 183 15,232 6909 190 258 21,504 9754
3/4-10 UNC 211 286 19,873 9014 298 404 28,056 12,726
3/4-16 UNF 236 320 22194 10,067 333 451 31,332 14,212
7/8-9 UNC 341 462 27,489 12,469 481 652 38,808 17,603
7/8-14 UNF 375 508 30,286 13,737 530 719 42,756 19,394
1-8 UNC 511 693 36,057 16,355 721 978 50,904 23090
1-12 UNF 573 777 40,460 18,352 809 1097 57,120 25909
1 1/8-7 UNC 630 854 39,523 17,927 1022 1386 64,092 29,071
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Zinc bolts
Description
Grade 5 Grade 8
1/4-20 UNC 9 12.2 1892 858 12 16.3 2671 1212
1/4-28 UNF 10 13.6 2166 982 14 19.0 3058 1387
5/16-18 UNC 18 24.4 3118 1414 25 33.9 4402 1997
5/16-24 UNF 20 27.1 3451 1565 28 38.0 4872 2210
3/8-16 UNC 32 43.4 4611 2091 45 61 6510 2953
3/8-24 UNF 36 48.8 5224 2370 51 69 7375 3345
1/2-13 UNC 77 104 8449 3832 109 148 11,928 5410
1/2-20 UNF 87 118 9,520 4318 123 167 13,440 6096
9/16-12 UNC 112 152 10,829 4912 158 214 15,288 6934
9/16-18 UNF 125 169 12,079 5479 176 239 17,052 7735
5/8-11 UNC 154 209 13,447 6099 218 296 18,984 8611
5/8-18 UNF 175 237 15,232 6909 246 334 21,504 9754
3/4-10 UNC 273 370 19,873 9014 386 523 28,056 12,726
3/4-16 UNF 305 414 22,194 10,067 431 584 31,332 14,212
7/8-9 UNC 441 598 27,489 12,469 623 845 38,808 13,067
7/8-14 UNF 486 659 30,286 13,737 686 930 42,756 19,398
1-8 UNC 661 896 36,507 16,559 933 1265 50,904 23,090
1-12 UNF 742 1006 40,460 18,352 1047 1420 57,120 26,045
1 1/8-7 UNC 815 1105 39,523 17,927 1322 1792 64,092 29,071
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King Cobra Shaker Manual M12444
Hydrocyclone Manual M9319
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Worldwide Locations
Corporate offices
International
NOV CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
7909 Parkwood Circle Drive
Houston, Texas 77036
United States
Phone: 713 375 3700
Fax: 713 346 7687
NOV BRANDT HEADQUARTERS
Conroe, Texas 77303
United States
Phone: 936 523 2600
Fax: 936 788 7367
brandt@nov.com
Canada
1600, 540 - 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M2
Canada
Phone: 403 264 9646
Fax: 403 263 8488
Capital Sales, Leasing & Latin America
12950 West Little York Road
United States
Phone: 713 856 4100
Fax: 713 856 4133
Far East
39 Gul Avenue
Singapore 629679
Phone: 65 6862 1169
Fax: 65 6862 0183
brandtsingaporesales@nov.com
Middle East, Northern Africa & Caspian
Al Quoz Industrial Area
P.O. Box 22148
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Phone: 971 4 347 2468
Fax: 971 4 347 2340
brandt-dubai@nov.com
North Sea, Europe & Western Africa
Badentoy Way
Badentoy Park
Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4YS
Scotland
Phone: 44 1224 787700
Fax: 44 1224 784555
ukbrandtsales@nov.com
Algeria
Zone industrielle N 2
Hassi Messaoud BP561
Algeria
Phone: 21329731592
Fax: 21329731592
Angola
AES Facility
Sonils Base
Luanda
Angola
Phone: 244 222 311 115
Fax: 244 222 311 058
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Argentina
Corrientes 330, 5to. Piso, Oficina 516
Buenos Aries
Argentina C1043AAQ
Phone: 54 114 130 1600
Fax: 54 114 130 1666
Parque Industrial Este
Lote 3, Sector Este
Neuqun Capital
Provincia de Neuqun
Argentina CP 8300
Phone: 54 299 441 3279
Phone: 54 299 441 3185
Phone: 54 299 441 3323
Phone: 54 299 441 3207
Fax: 54 299 441 3207
Azerbaijan
Kermur Plaza
Basti Bagirova Street
Baku
Azerbaijan AZ1065
Phone: 994 12 4367712
Fax: 994 12 4367712

Australia
160 Welshpool Road
Welshpool, Perth WA 6106
Australia
Phone: 61 8 9358 0599
Fax: 61 8 9358 0577
Bolivia
KM. 6.5 Doble va a la Guardia
Casilla de Correo 3813
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Bolivia
Phone: 591 3 3553500
Fax: 591 3 3553501
KM 1 Carretera a Santa Cruz
Yacuiba - Tarija
Phone: 591 4 6825981
Fax: 591 4 6825982
Brazil
Rua Paulo Henrique Machado Pimentel No. 02
Bairro Ignacio Barbosa - DIA
Aracaju, Sergipe
Brazil
CEP: 49.040.000
Phone: 55 79 3249 3510
Fax: 55 79 3249 1988
Av. Amaral Peixoto S/N Km 164.5
Bairro Imboassica
Maca
Brazil
CEP: 27.925-290
Phone: 55 22 2773 0600
Fax: 55 22 2773 0606
Canada
Bay 2, 5402 - 55th Avenue
Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2K6
Canada
Phone: 780 826 2263
Fax: 780 826 2296
11453 - 97th Avenue
Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 5R8
Canada
Phone: 780 538 1615
Fax: 780 538 1896
6621 - 45th Street
Leduc, Alberta T9E 7E3
Canada
Phone: 780 986 6063
Fax: 780 986 6362
Fort Nelson, British Columbia V0C 1R0
Canada
Phone: 250 775 6995
Fax: 250 775 6996
77 Escana Street
Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 2L7
Canada
Phone: 306 634 3351
Fax: 306 634 1299
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China
Suite 1603-1606, Air China Plaza
No. 36 Xiaoyun Road
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100027
People's Republic of China
Phone: 86 10 8447 5109 Ext. 366
Fax: 86 10 8447 5898
Colombia
Carrera 9A No. 97A-53
4to. Piso, Edificio Siracusa Oficina #403
Bogota, D.C.
Colombia
Phone: 57 1 644 4510
Fax: 57 1 623 4455
Denmark
Nederbyvej 12
DK 5800 Nyborg
Denmark
Phone: 45 62 251358
Fax: 45 62 251818
soil@soil-recovery.dk
Ecuador
Ave. Amazonas No. 3655 y
Juan Pablo Sanz
Edificio Antisana 1, Piso 3
Quito
Ecuador
Phone: 593 2 224 3224
Fax: 593 2 224 4880
Egypt
23 Road
265 Maadi
Cairo
Egypt
Phone: 202 2745 4050
Fax: 202 2745 4051
France
Ancienne Gare
77151 Montceaux les Provins
France
Phone: 33 1 64 60 28 90
Fax: 33 1 64 60 28 99
brandt.france@nov.com
Gabon
BP 1681
Port Gentil
Rpublique du Gabon
Phone: 241 56 20 15
Fax: 241 56 20 14
Germany
Lanterstrabe 34C
46539 Dinslaken
Germany
Phone: 49 206 482 6358
Fax: 49 206 482 6358
India
413-416, 4th Floor
Solaris 1 'C' Wing Opposite L&T
Gate #6, Sakir Vihar Road
Powai - Andheri (East)
Mumbai 400 072
India
Phone: 91 22 4005 8100
Fax: 91 22 4005 8102
Indonesia
Jl. Kariangau No. 36
Kelurahan Batu Ampar
Balikpapan
Indonesia
Ph: 62 542 758 8026
Fx: 62 542 758 8027
Jl. Ampera Raya No. 9-10
Cilandak, Jakarta 12550
Indonesia
Ph: 62 217 827 383
Fx: 62 217 827 384
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Kazakhstan
74A, Azattyk Avenue
Atyrau 060005
Kazakhstan
Phone: 0073122457190
Fax: 0073122457346
Malaysia
Block C-2-8 Megan Avenue 1
189 Jalan Tun Razak
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Phone: 60 3 2166 0095
Fax: 60 3 2166 0995
No. 15 Jalan Utarid U5/16
Mah Seng Integrated Industrial Park
Section U5 40150
Darul Ehsan Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia
Ph: 60 3 7845 9783
Fax: 60 3 7845 9738
IR 10/10 Lusu Warehouse
Jalan Patau - Patau
87000 Labuan F.T
Malaysia
Phone: 60 087 423 886
Fax: 60 087 423 885
WH No. 14 Door No. 2 & 3
Kemaman Supply Base
24007 Kemaman Supply Base
Terengganu Darul Iman
Malaysia
Phone: 60 9 863 2398
Fax: 60 9 863 4755
Mexico
Lote 4, Manzana 1
Parque Industrial Deit
Rancheria Anacleto Canabal
Villahermosa, Tabasco
Mexico 86500
Phone: 52993 310 3100
Fax: 52993 310 3109
The Netherlands
De Hulteweg 3b
7741 LE Coevorden
The Netherlands
Phone: 31 524 582718
Fax: 31 524 534814
Nigeria
Delta Environmental Facility
Oil and Gas Free Zone
Federal Lighter Terminal
Onne, Rivers State
Nigeria
Phone: 234 084 236240
Fax: 234 084 236714
Norway
Myklabergveien 4
4314 Sandnes
Norway
Phone: 47 51 20 52 00
Fax: 47 51 20 52 01
Oman
PO Box 1376
PC 133 - Al Khuwair
Muscat
Sultanate of Oman
Phone: 00968 24 484070
Phone: 00968 24 483703
Phone: 00968 24 478122
Fax: 00968 24 487655
Peru
Mariano de los Santos 183 of 402
San Isidro
Lima 27
Peru
Phone: 511 219 1160
Fax: 511 219 1170
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Russia
Ulansky Lane 5, 3
rd
Floor
Moscow 101000
Russia
Phone: 7 495 775 2540
Fax: 7 495 981 3470
brandt.moscow@nov.com
Qatar
Industrial Road #5, Gate #97
PO Box 4455
Doha
Qatar
Phone: 00974 446 2451
Fax: 00974 446 2451
Saudi Arabia
Vetco Saudi Arabia Ltd.
PO Box 4202
Al Khobar 31952
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Phone: 966 3 881 1795
Fax: 966 3 881 1798
Thailand
28 Sadao Road, Tambol Boryong
Amphur Muang, Songkhla 90000
Thailand
Phone: 074 441087
Fax: 074 441086
36/97 Moo. 5 Plutaluang
Sattahip Cholburi 20180
Thailand
Phone: 081 8558606
No. 18 SCB Park Plaza
Building #2-West Tower, 15th Floor
Zone A Ratchadapisek Road
Kwang Chatuchak, Khet Chatuchak
Bangkok 10900
Thailand
Phone: 66 2 937 5657
Fax: 66 2 937 5660
Trinidad
Building 5A
Edoo's Industrial Complex
South Trunk Road
La Romain, Trinidad
Phone: 1 868 652 3707
Fax: 1 868 657 9771
Tunisia
REGUS, Rue du Lac de Constance
Imm. Carthage - Bloc A - 2eme Etage
1053 Les Berges du Lac - Tunis
Tunisia
Phone: 216 71 965 016
Fax: 216 71 965 100
Venezuela
Apartado 128
Carretera Negra Al Lado Campo
Las Palmas
Anaco, Estado Anzotegui
Venezuela
Phone: 58 282 4222808
Fax: 58 282 4222473
Av. 58 No. 140-315
Zona Industrial, 1era. Etapa
Maracaibo, Estado Zulia
Venezuela
Phone: 58 261 7379619
Fax: 58 261 7379624
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United States
Arkansas
600 S. German Lane, Building 2
Conway, Arkansas 72034
United States
Phone: 501 327 2700
Fax: 501 327 2706
California
7300 Downing Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93308
United States
Phone: 800 725 4977
Phone: 661 588 8503
Fax: 661 588 8506
9711 Holland Street, Suite 2
United States
Phone: 661 615 6456
Fax: 661 615 6457
430 Douglas Lane
Woodland, California 95776
United States
Phone: 530 666 6475
Fax: 530 666 4726
Colorado
1630 Welton Street, Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80202
United States
Phone: 303 592 9250
Fax: 303 825 1578
1936 CR 319
Rifle, Colorado 81650
United States
Phone: 970 625 1201
Fax: 970 625 1302
Louisiana
4178 Trailer Town Road
Jennings, Louisiana 70546
United States
Phone: 800 359 5951
Phone: 337 774 5951
Fax: 337 774 2347
201 Energy Parkway, Suite 310
Lafayette, Louisiana 70508
United States
Phone: 337 235 5325
Fax: 337 235 3739
618 N. Hangar Drive
New Iberia, Louisiana 70560
United States
Phone: 800 359 5935
Phone: 337 235 5935
Fax: 337 365 0375
1515 Poydras Street, Suite 1850
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
United States
Phone: 504 636 3660
Fax: 504 636 3670
North Dakota
4965 2nd Street S.W.
Dickinson, North Dakota 58601
United States
Phone: 800 584 3065
Phone: 701 227 8608
Fax: 701 227 8612
Oklahoma
3214 Highway 270
East Wilburton, Oklahoma 74578
United States
Phone: 940 683 6286
Phone: 918 448 8488
Fax: 918 465 5633
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919 S. 17th Street
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099
United States
Phone: 800 725 4986
Phone: 405 350 7077
Fax: 405 354 6749
1 3/4 Hwy 6
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644
United States
Phone: 580 225 0590
Fax: 580 225 8410
Texas
5764 Highway 380
Bridgeport, Texas 76426
United States
Phone: 940 683 6286
Fax: 940 683 6236
426 Flato Road
Corpus Christi, Texas 78405
United States
Phone: 800 725 4974
Phone: 361 289 7794
Fax: 361 289 9058
2902 N. Mechanic Street
El Campo, Texas 77437
United States
Phone: 800 725 4974
Phone: 979 578 9076
Fax: 979 578 9098
421 E. Walnut Street
Garland, Texas 75040
United States
Phone: 972 272 4481
Fax: 972 276 9429
4710 Andrews Highway
Odessa, Texas 79762
United States
Phone: 888 563 0663
Phone: 432 550 6802
Fax: 432 550 3190
8472 N. Highway 79
Palestine, Texas 75801
United States
Phone: 800 725 4974
Fax: 903 584 0265
1305 E. San Benito Street
Rio Grande City, Texas 78582
United States
Phone: 956 716 6561
Fax: 956 716 6561
Wyoming
521 Winkleman Avenue
Marbleton, Wyoming 83113
United States
Phone: 307 276 4405
Fax: 307 276 4407
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Index
C
Cautions, 5
Conventions, 5
Corporate offices, 23
G
General System Safety
Practices, 6
I
Illustrations, 5
International, 23
N
Notes, 5
P
Personnel Training, 6
Proper Use of Equipment, 7
R
Recommended Tools, 6
Replacing Components, 6
Routine Maintenance, 7
S
Safety Requirements, 6
U
United States, 28
W
Warnings, 5
Warranty, 7
Worldwide Locations, 23
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8 02.24.2006 12738 RD - GS
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Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The role of a King Cobra separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How the King Cobra works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
King Cobra basket and pivot system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Vibrator system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Screen wedge system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Unit description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lifting and Handling Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Shale Shaker Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Basket Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unit preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Location and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Flow line connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Screen installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
During storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Returning to service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
General recommendations and information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Start up and operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Basket angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Screen blinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Repair
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Basket angle and bypass adjustment wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Ordering lubrication kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Maintenance Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Replacing a motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Replacing seal strips and crown rubbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Repairing or patching screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
King Cobra spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
King Cobra Assembly A10995 rev. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
King Cobra left hand electrical system C11095 rev. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
King Cobra Canada 8 skid 34 weir A11150 rev. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
King Cobra jacking system SA9738 rev. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Weir gate subassembly SA9714 rev. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
King Cobra 34weir backtank subassembly SA11556 rev. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Alternate bolt configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Supporting Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Martin Motor Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Corporate offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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material.
Conventions
to these advisories
Illustrations
to scale.
Note:
current topics.
Caution:
Warning:
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Warning:
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Safety Requirements
maintenance.
Personnel Training
Recommended Tools
in this section.
operations.
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Routine Maintenance
recommendations.
Warranty
Purchaser's claim.
approval.
personnel.
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Product Information
Introduction
The role of a King Cobra separator
The standard NOV Brandt King Cobra separator is a fine screen shaker with a motor/starter option
for either linear motion or tuned elliptical motion. The separator is almost always located at the
flow line unless it is preceded by a scalping or gumbo separator. The King Cobra removes a
large percentage of drill cuttings before the mud is circulated through the surface mud system,
leading to improved performance of downstream solid control equipment.
The King Cobra separator is designed to do two primary jobs: separate drilled solids from the mud;
transport the solids rapidly and efficiently off the screens.
How the King Cobra works
The three features key to the operation of the King Cobra are the basket and angle adjustment
system, the vibrator system, and the screen locking system. These systems work with the uniquely
designed separator basket to give the highest fluid throughput and driest solids in a compact and
reliable separator.
Liquid pool
Fine screen decks
Primary screening surfaces
Screened fluid
Drying screen
Discharged solids
Figure 2-1. King Cobra under normal operating conditions

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King Cobra basket and pivot system
The baskets patented screen configuration is a major advance over previously available
separators. During normal operation, with the basket in the neutral position, the first screen is
evenly flooded with 1 to 2 in (25 to 51 mm) of mud. The pool of mud creates an even hydrostatic
head on the screen surface that increases the amount of mud that can pass through the first three
screens. (See Figure 2-1.)
In traditional shakers, with all screens in the same plane, the operator must raise the basket to
create a liquid pool. The resulting pool is wedge shaped and can cause a slow-moving solids bed
to form. (See Figure 2-2.) The material in the slow-moving solids bed is very slow to convey and is
ground into fine solids, which negatively affects the mud system. Screen life is also jeopardized
due to slow-moving solids bed formation. Because the first screen of the King Cobra is flooded
more evenly and shallowly, a slow-moving solids bed does not form, thus increasing screen life
and optimizing shaker performance.
Figure 2-2. Typical linear shaker angled uphill
showing a stationary solids bed
The design of the King Cobra basket also includes a drying screen. During normal operation the
liquid pool extends to the end of the third screen, and the fourth screen is used to remove all
excess liquid from the screened particles (dry the cuttings). During flow surges or changes in flow
conditions, liquid can run off the end of the third screen and onto the fourth screen. Fluid on the
fourth screen flows back to the baffle plate and builds up a second pool, preventing the loss of any
whole mud off the end of the shaker. (See Figure 2-3.)
The King Cobra has a manually operated basket angle adjustment system. The angle adjustment
system allows the basket to be tilted upward by as much as 3 and downward by as much as 5.
During unusually heavy flow conditions the basket can be pivoted uphill to increase the depth of
the pool. This deeper pool allows the shaker to handle the unusual flow conditions without a loss of
whole mud off the end of the shaker.
Sticky clays and gumbo often do not convey uphill and may not convey horizontally with a linear
motion shaker. When sticky clays or gumbo are encountered, the basket can be tilted downward to
make sure that the material conveys. The operator can adjust the basket angle while the unit is
running by using the hand wheels located on each side of the basket. An angle adjustment plate
and safety pendant near the back of the basket show the basket angle and take the load off the
jacking system during normal operating conditions.
Liquid pool
Stationary solids
bed
Discharged solids
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.
If your King Cobra separator is equipped with the tuned elliptical motion option, you may find that
switching from linear motion to tuned elliptical motion results in improved conveyance of sticky
clays and gumbo.
Vibrator system
The vibrator system includes the two canister type vibrator motors, a motor mounting motion tube,
and a plate. Each vibrator motor contains eccentric weights that generate a circular shaking force
when rotated. During operation the two motors rotate in opposite directions, creating either a net
linear or a net elliptical shaking force on the basket. This shaking force is directed through the
center of mass of the basket, resulting in an equal motion along the entire length of the screening
surface. The motion conveys the solids along the screen, even uphill, and off the discharge end of
the shaker. The basket motion has been carefully designed to give the unit optimum performance
over a wide range of drilling conditions.
The angle of the baskets vibratory motion, relative to a line perpendicular to the screen surface, is
called the angle of attack (conveyance angle). The angle of the baskets motion relative to a line
parallel to the screen surface is called the conductance angle. The King Cobra uses a 40
conveyance angle and a 50 conductance angle. See Figure 2-4 for a diagram of these angles.
Liquid pool
Fine screen decks
Primary screening surfaces
Screened fluid
Drying screen
Discharged solids
Figure 2-3. King Cobra under upset operating conditions

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Figure 2-4. Motion angle
Screen wedge system
The King Cobra comes equipped with the screen wedge system, a simple screen hold-down
mechanism. Tighten the screen wedge by using a hammer or by prying the wedge into place. (See
Figure 2-5.) The screen wedges mounted, pre-tensioned screens eliminate the need for a screen-
tensioning system.

Figure 2-5. Screen wedge system
50
90
40
a
b
Conveyance angle
Conductance angle
Screen

a
Vibrator action line
(linear)
b
Vibrator action line
(elliptical)
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Unit description
Physical
Unit Weight Length Width Overall
Height
Weir
Height
King Cobra
12 skid
4300 lb
(1950 kg)
120 1/4 in
(3054 mm)
66 1/8 in
(1679 mm)
65 5/8 in
(1667 mm)
41 3/16 in
(1046 mm)
King Cobra 8
skid
4200 lb
(1905 kg)
119 3/8 in
(3032 mm)
66 1/8 in
(1679 mm)
61 5/8 in
(1565 mm)
37 3/16 in
(945 mm)
King Cobra
Canada
4200 lb
(1905 kg)
120 1/4 in
(3054 mm)
66 1/8 in
(1679 mm)
61 in
(1549 mm)
34 in.
(864 mm)
Average operating noise level
dB Distance
75 3 m
80 1 m
Vibration level (no load)
State Motion
Factory setting 6.3 g
In use, depending on setting of motor weights 3.5 to 7.0 g
Electrical
Motors
Manufacturer
Martin Engineering for NOV
Brandt
Type Three Phase Induction Motor
Frame 70 CDX18-8340-VM
Type TENV
UL Rating
Class I, Groups C and D
Class II, Groups E, F, and G
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Specifications
Frequency
Hz
Power
HP
Speed (synchronous)
RPM
Volts Amps
60 2.50 1800 330/575 4.9/2.8
60 2.50 1800 230/460 7.0/3.5
50 2.50 1500 220/380 5.5/3.2
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Installation
Inspection
Prior to setting up and operating a new King Cobra separator, inspect the goods as received from
the shipping company. A claim for damage or loss should be reported immediately to the carrier
and to NOV Brandt. Eight screen wedges and 24 screen crown rubbers ship in a separate box
located in the backtank of the unit. Check the bill of lading for any separately shipped items,
including manuals and CDs.
Once it is confirmed the order has been received complete in undamaged condition, installation of
the King Cobra may begin.
Lifting and Handling Procedure
Shale Shaker Assembly
The King Cobra shaker can be lifted with the use of a properly rated forklift, or by utilizing the four
(4) designated lift points on the skid. These lift points can be fitted with properly rated lifting
shackles and slings in order to safely handle the unit.
Lifting equipment needs to be rated to handle the dead weight of the shaker, 4300lbs (1950kg),
plus a safety factor. Always utilize certified lifting equipment and follow manufacturers'
recommended practices.
Figure 3-1. Lifting points
Never attempt to lift a King Cobra shaker by attaching shackles or slings to anything
other than the designated lift points.
2800 N. Frazier (409) 756-4800 Conroe, Texas 77303, U.S.A.
DIMENSIONS LxWxH MAX. UNIT WEIGHT
PATENT NO.
P/N
ISO CERT. NO.
CUSTOMER/P.O.# JOB#
DATE OF MANUF. MODEL# W.O.#
CERTIFIED BY BVQI-43408A
AMBIENT TEMP. RANGE -20C - +40C SUITABLE FOR ZONE 1 USE
EPSILON 07 ATEX 2190
NOV Brandt 2800 N. FRAZIER Tel +1 936-523-2600 CONROE, TX 77303
SERIAL No-
II 2 G c T3
TECHNICAL FILE No. : KC-TF-0001 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE :
KING COBRA
R
BASKET SPRING MOUNT
BASKET SPRING MOUNT
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Basket Assembly
The King Cobra basket assembly, consisting of the basket and drive motors, can be lifted by either
wrapping soft slings around the motor tube, below the motor base plate; or by connecting properly
rated lifting eyebolts and slings to the four (4) basket spring mounts. The former method is only
recommended for short, close proximity lifts in which a guide line is used to continuously control
the load; for example when installing a basket into a skid or support structure. Always utilize the
latter four-point method for major lifting operations.
Unit preparation
Read these instructions carefully and completely before you begin. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury or damage to the unit.
1. Remove the four shipping bolts and spacers (see Figure 3-2) and store in a safe place for
reuse.
Figure 3-2. King Cobra shipping bolt and spacer
2. Position sump discharge gate(s) on the sides of the shakers as needed for mud return to the
sand trap or the degasser suction compartment or mud ditch.
3. Check all nuts, bolts, and fasteners on shaker.
4. Check to ensure the basket incline safety pins are properly inserted and that they are in the
same setting on both sides (see Figure 4-1 on page 25).
5. Connect power (see Figure 3-3, or Figure 3-4 for the tuned elliptical motion option).
6. Install crown rubbers (see section titled "To replace crown rubbers:" on page 33).
7. Install screens (see Figure 3-5).
Electrical connections
Carefully proceed through this list to assure proper and safe operation of the unit(s). As with any
electrical equipment, all electrical work should be performed by a qualified electrician (see Figure
3-3, or Figure 3-4 for the tuned elliptical motion option).
1. Determine the rig voltage supplied to the unit. Ensure that the motor operating voltage
matches.
2. Lockout/tagout power from the power supply cable that will be connected to the unit.
3. Install power supply cable to motor starter as follows:
shipping bolt and spacer
Follow all Lockout/Tagout procedures when making electrical connections.
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For the standard King Cobra separator, see Figure 3-3 for the starter wiring diagram.
When connecting the power leads to the top of the contactor in the starter enclosure, the
three incoming power leads are connected to the three left hand connections. Do not
connect an incoming power lead to the far right hand connection.
Figure 3-3. Standard King Cobra wiring diagram
For the King Cobra separator with the tuned elliptical motion option, see Figure 3-4 for
the starter wiring diagram. Connect power to the starter by connecting the incoming
power to L1, L2 and L3 of the contactor. Connect the incoming ground to a grounding
post inside the enclosure.
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Figure 3-4. King Cobra wiring diagram for tuned elliptical motion option
4. Check for proper voltage (labeled on the starter enclosure) and make sure all connections
are tight. The motor junction boxes on the motors are pre-wired for the correct voltage at the
factory.
5. Remove the weight covers from one side of the vibrator motors.
6. Turn on power supply to unit.
7. Check the motor rotation direction of the standard King Cobra separator as follows (skip
tostep 8 if your King Cobra separator has the tuned elliptical motion option):
a. Bump start the motors to check motor rotation. To bump start the motors, push the start
button on the starter box, and then quickly push the stop button.
b. Motors must rotate in opposite directions away from each other relative to the top of the
motors. Follow the arrows on the motors. If the motors turn in the same direction, switch
any two wires on one of the motors in the motor starter box to reverse its direction.
8. Check the motor rotation direction of the King Cobra separator with the tuned elliptical
motion option as follows:
Wires in the motor junction box must not be allowed to touch the inside of the junction
box. Use the foam cushions supplied with the motor to protect the wires.
Operation with both motors turning in the same direction results in very poor shaker
performance.
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a. Turn the motion selector switch to Elliptical.
b. Bump start the motors by pushing the start button on the starter box and quickly pushing
the stop button. Make sure both weights follow the rotation arrows and the top motor is
rotating toward the front (discharge) end of the shaker. If so, go to step 9.
c. If both motors are rotating incorrectly, switch the positions of any two of the wires L1, L2
and L3. Bump start the motors again to confirm correct rotation direction and go to Step
9.
d. If one motor is rotating correctly and the other motor is rotating incorrectly, switch the
positions of any two of the wires T1, T2 or T3 at the overload relay for the motor with the
incorrect rotation. Bump start the motors again to confirm correct rotation direction.
9. Replace the motor weight covers. Bolt down the motor junction box covers and the starter
box cover.
10. Start the unit and check for proper vibration.
There should not be any side-to-side motion of the basket. Check side-to-side motion by placing a
thumb and forefinger on either side of the upper basket rail. The motion of the basket should cause
the rail to slip between the thumb and fingers without touching the fingers.
If side-to-side motion does occur:
1. Check that the shaker is level.
2. Check that the counter weights are set identically.
Installation
The following information provides the proper installation procedures for efficient and safe
operation. Please follow the recommendations closely. As always, adequate working space,
walkways, and handrails should be considered.
Location and support
The King Cobra is shipped assembled on a box type skid with an integral sump and backtank.
Although most of the basket vibration will not be transmitted through the coil spring and into the
skid, it is recommended to skip weld or bolt the skid to the support structure on which it is placed.
The support structure must be designed to support the shakers dead weight of 4300 lb. (1950 kg),
plus a fluid load of 3000 lb. (1361 kg) for a total of 7300 lb. (3311 kg) per unit.
The operator needs access to both sides of the machine to change the screens. Allow at least 24
in (0.6 m) of free space around the machine. Catwalks or walkways around the entire machine are
very important, because they increase the chances of proper maintenance.
Throughout this manual, the back of the King Cobra is the feed tank end, and the
front is the end where the dried solids fall off. Left and right are determined by looking
at the machine from the front.
Ensure the skid is grounded before welding. Failure to do so can result in
electrical system damage.
Surfaces of the equipment are slippery. Use caution when working on or around to
avoid falling.
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Some other guidelines for locating and installing the shaker include:
1. The unit(s) must be level in both directions to ensure even fluid distribution.
2. Do not weld or attach discharge troughs to the vibrating deck.
3. Do not install the solids slide above the bottom of the front shaker skid cutout.
Flow line connection
The flow line should connect near the bottom and center of the backtank. This minimizes settling
of solids. Over the top connection of the flow line to the backtank is discouraged. If necessary,
the pipe must be inserted at least two-thirds to the bottom of the backtank to prevent solids
buildup. Solids buildup in the backtank results in an undesired reduction in the volume of the
backtank and blockage of the dump valve. The drop or slope of the flow line should be a minimum
of 1:12, or 1 ft. (0.3 m) of drop for each 12 ft. (3.7 m) of the flow line.
The preferred hookup between multiple shakers is to use Y or T connections between the
shakers. Use valves to regulate flow to each shaker. This way, one shaker can still function while
repairing or changing a screen on the other shaker. For controlling flow, knife gate valves are
preferred over butterfly valves.
Screen installation
Screen installation requires minimal time or effort. However, if you do not follow these basic steps,
the result may be poor screen life and solids bypassing into the active system.
1. If mud is circulating, open the backtank bypass valve or divert mud to other shaker.
2. Wash down the screens while the shaker is running.
3. Shut down shaker.
4. Remove the screen wedge on each side of the basket for the screen being removed. Each
pre-tensioned screen on the King Cobra may be removed individually without removing the
others.
5. Place screen wedges outside the basket in a safe place so they cannot fall into the sump of
the separator or into the mud tanks.
6. Remove the screen panel.
7. Replace worn or missing screen seals, screen supports, and crown rubbers. Screen seals
must be replaced in pairs and crown rubbers in sets.
8. Carefully lay in the new pre-tensioned screen panel.
9. Install screen wedges in designated slots on each side of the basket.
Minimum access distance recommended is sufficient for maintenance and operation
of the unit. User should check local regulations to ensure that additional space is not
required.
Wash down the screen support area prior to installing a new screen.
Do not operate the machine without all screen seals and crown rubbers in place. See
section titled "Replacing seal strips and crown rubbers" on page 33.
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10. Check to see that the screen is straight across the basket and is engaging the retainer pins
(current configuration) or is behind the retainer plate (obsolete configuration).
11. Tighten screen wedges using a hammer or pry bar.
12. Check that screen wedges are tightly secured.
13. See Figure 3-5 for the correct screen installation.
Figure 3-5. Correct installation of screens
Storage
Store the King Cobra in a cool, dry place with the ability to test the unit for three hours once a
month.
During storage
If the King Cobra is to be stored after receipt instead of being immediately installed and operated,
the following steps should be taken to ensure the unit does not degrade during storage.
When stored in a cool, dry location with adequate power:
1. Keep shipping bolts on the shaker at all times while in storage, if movement is possible. The
only exception is when the shaker is tested once a month. After the test or before shipment,
replace the shipping bolts. (See Figure 3-2 on page 16.)
2. Test the operation of the shaker once a month. This requires connecting power to the
shaker, removing the shipping bolts, and running the shaker for three hours.
If your screens do not have holes to accommodate the retainer pins, contact your NOV
Brandt representative for assistance in retrofitting your screens. To locate the NOV
Brandt office nearest you, see Chapter 8, titled "Worldwide Locations".
without pin
with pin
Wedge
Screen
Retainer plate (obsolete)
Retainer pin (current)
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3. Open the starter box cover and spray the components with a water displacing solvent (for
example, WD-40). Allow the solvent to dry, and then close the starter cover tightly. Keep all
other connections intact. Use desiccant bags in starter and junction box in order to minimize
moisture buildup.
4. Replace the cable with a water-resistant material or short piece of cable if the power source
cable is removed from the starter box coupling. The starter box must be sealed at all times.
Unused cable entries should be plugged to prevent moisture buildup.
When stored outside or with inadequate power:
1. Cover the shaker with a protective tarp if possible.
2. Keep shipping bolts on the shaker at all times while in storage.
3. Replace the cable with a water-resistant material or short piece of cable if the power source
cable is removed from the starter box coupling. The starter box must be sealed at all times.
4. Remove the starter box cover and spray the components with a water displacing solvent (for
example, WD-40) once a month. Allow solvent to dry then put the starter cover back on
tightly. Keep all other connections intact. Use desiccant bags in starter and junction box to
minimize moisture buildup.
Returning to service
Before returning the shaker to service after three or more months of storage, complete the
following steps:
1. Remove motor covers and rotate shafts by hand.
2. Continue to rotate motor shaft while installing 5.7 grams (4 shots from a 400 gram grease
gun) of Kluber Isoflex Topas NB52 or NB152 grease into each bearing.
3. Remove shipping bolts and connect power to the machine.
4. Turn on power supply to unit.
5. Bump start the motors to check motor rotation. To bump start the motors, push the start
button on the starter box, and then quickly push the stop button. Proceed as follows:
If you have the standard King Cobra separator, follow the directions in step 7 on page
18.
If you have the King Cobra separator with the tuned elliptical motion option, follow the
directions in step 8 on page 18.
6. Run shaker for three hours and monitor motor bearing temperatures. At startup the motors
can run hot, but after approximately three hours they should stabilize between 160
o
F
(71
o
C) and 180
o
F (82
o
C).
performance.
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General recommendations and
information
Use the same mesh screen on all four panel sections. The cut point is normally determined
by the coarsest mesh screen. If a coarser mesh screen is installed for any reason, it should
be installed at the discharge end.
Use finer mesh screens, rather than coarse mesh screens, where gumbo or sticky clays are
encountered. Finer mesh screens provide a much smoother and wetter surface than coarse
mesh. Gumbo and clay tend to convey better on smoother wetter surfaces and using finer
screens often provides an immediate solution to conveying problems.
Experiment with the basket angle to determine the best setting because conveyance rates
vary with drilling rates and hole conditions.
Use the weir diverter plates in the backtank to balance the flow between two or more
shakers hooked to a common flow line. The weir diverter plates can also be used to change
the flow of the liquid onto the screen surface. Adjust the weir plates to get a less curved
horseshoe to improve overall shaker performance.
If the solids being discarded are channeling to one side of the end screen, the shaker may
be out of level. Correct this situation by shimming the corners of the shaker skid until it is
level.
Close the backtank bypass valve during normal operation. After opening and closing the
valve, check to make sure that the valve is fully seated. Gravel or hard cuttings may prevent
the bypass valve from providing a positive seal.
Add replacement or makeup water while drilling as required. Adding the water to the feed
tank generally reduces the mud viscosity and allows more efficient screening.
Operate the King Cobra screens wet. Running with dry screens may result in premature
screen failure. Lower the deck angle or install finer mesh screens to extend the liquid pool.
The end of the pool should be on the third screen.
Do not allow substantial amounts of mud to build up inside the vibrating deck. This may
affect the units performance. A buildup of solids on or around the motors may cause
overheating.
Check basket springs for bottoming-out. Worn or weak springs may allow the vibrating deck
to fully collapse the springs under heavy mud loads. This causes unusual vibration patterns
and damage to the unit. Replace springs in pairs, front or rear pair, or all four springs
immediately. Slow bouncing or rocking movements on the basket may indicate spring
problems.
Inspect and replace worn or missing wear strips and crown rubbers. The wear strips provide
a positive seal around the screen panel. Worn or missing seals result in solids bypassing
into the active system. Worn crown rubbers reduce screen panel support, causing poor
conveyance throughout.
Wash down screens before shutting down the unit for any length of time or before storing the
screens.
Do not walk or lay tools on the screens.
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Operation
Start up and operation
The following sections provide instructions for normal operation. Before operating the unit(s) make
sure that you performed all steps in section titled "Installation" on page 19. The unit is factory set to
provide a G-force suitable for most drilling applications. Once the unit has been installed, the only
changes or adjustments that should be made are screen mesh and basket angle. Screen selection
depends upon your specified drilling parameters, such as circulating volume, mud viscosity,
penetration rate, etc.
Basket angle
The pivoting system is used to change the angle of the screening surfaces relative to the neutral
position. The angle adjustment plates and the safety pins are used to hold the shaker at the
desired angle. (See Figure 4-1.)
Figure 4-1. Angle adjustment plates and angle-indicating safety pins
It is not necessary to shut down the shaker before changing the deck angle.
To change the basket angle:
1. Remove the safety pins from the angle adjustment plates.
2. Use the hand wheel on one side of the King Cobra to adjust the basket angle.
Basket Displacement is higher during start up and shut down than under normal
running conditions. Keep body parts away from basket and spring pinch points
during these periods.
Hand wheel
Adjustment
Safety pins
Be sure to remove the pins from both sides.

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3. Adjust the opposite side to the same angle.
4. Replace the safety pins when the desired screen angle has been reached. Make sure the
pins are in the same hole on both sides of the shaker.
5. Tighten both hand wheels.
For normal drilling conditions the unit should be operated with the basket tilted between 2 uphill
and 2 downhill so the end of the liquid pool is near the discharge end of the third screen.
Additional uphill incline can be used to handle an increased surge from bottoms up or an
increased rate of penetration. Increasing the basket angle moves the end of the liquid pool toward
the back of the basket, and allows the shaker to handle higher flow rates and/or produce drier
cuttings. The disadvantage of running the basket steeply uphill is the reduced conveyance and a
thicker solids bed. A thicker solids bed causes solids to be ground into smaller pieces, wears out
screens faster, and may increase the amount of fine solids returned to the active mud system.
When gumbo or sticky clays are encountered it may be necessary to lower the basket angle to get
the solids to convey properly. Although some baskets can be lowered to as much as 5 downhill,
running the shaker at a lower angle than necessary requires use of coarser screens to prevent
excess drilling fluid loss.
Screen blinding
If the screens openings plug (blind) with sand, there are several methods by which the screen
may be unplugged. If the screens are in the unit, rub the screens in a circular motion with a cloth
rag or cloth gloves. Or, with the screen removed, you may try blowing out the solids with high-
pressure air or water from the bottom.
Changing to a finer mesh screen may cause the near size sand that is blinding the screens to be
removed and discarded. Changing to a larger mesh screen may solve the blinding problem, but
increases the amount of solids returned to the active system.
Salt-water muds sometimes cause calcium deposits to coat the wires in the screen. As the layer of
calcium increases in thickness around the wires, the openings become plugged off. This usually
results in flooding. Steam cleaning usually removes the calcium deposits.
Cuttings are generally dry enough for most applications when the end of the liquid pool
is near the end of the third screen.
Never use a wire or stiff fiber brush on the screens.
Often it is necessary to experiment with several mesh sizes to minimize blinding while
drilling through unconsolidated sand formations. As a general rule, try finer screens
first.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Solution
Motors start but shaker
operation is very loud.
Shipping bolt(s) not
removed.
Remove shipping bolt(s).
Motor bearing failure. Loud
squalling noise is emitted.
Replace faulty motor.
Motors do not start
(no sound).
Power supply interrupted. Reconnect power.
Power cable failure. Repair or replace cable.
Overload relay tripped.
Wait for automatic reset,
then restart.
Motor does not start, but
hums for a short period
until the overload trips.
Motor wired for incorrect
voltage.
Make sure motor is wired
for correct voltage.
Single phasing.
Make sure all three phases
are at full voltage.
Motors run but trip off.
Overload relay tripping
contactor.
Make sure both overload
relays are set to same
amperage as listed on
motor name plate.
Check for overload
condition.
Be sure both motors are
running and running in
opposite directions.
Only one motor running. Power cable failure. Repair or replace cable.
Motor failure. Replace faulty motor.
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Maintenance & Repair
Maintenance
The King Cobra separator requires very little maintenance. However, there are several
maintenance checks that, if done on a regular basis, provide extended service and performance.
Lubrication
Motor
Lubricate each bearing on the motors once every operating month (750 hours) per the following
instructions. Use only Kluber Isoflex Topas NB52 grease (P/N 46AS) for operation in cold
ambient temperatures of -20 F to +50 F (-29 C to +10 C). You may use either NB52 or NB152
for ambient temperatures of 50 F to 100 F (10 C to 38 C). For hot ambient temperatures above
100 F (38 C), you must use Isoflex Topas NB152 grease (P/N 46AY).
1. Clean vibrator case around grease plug with a clean shop towel.
2. Remove grease plug from vibrator housing.
3. Install 1/8 NPT grease fitting (P/N 33B) into the vibrator housing. Always use a new grease
fitting. Even small amounts of another grease may cause a negative reaction with the Isoflex
grease.
4. Install 5.7 grams (0.2 oz.) of grease with a grease gun into each grease fitting. 5.7 grams
equals 4 shots from a 400 gram grease gun.
5. Replace the grease fitting with the grease plug.
6. Do not lubricate for another operating month. Too much grease will ruin the motor and void
the warranty.
If motor has been running and has not been lubricated for more than three months, put 20 shots in
each bearing and then four additional shots each month per the above instructions.
Using any grease other than Kluber Isoflex Topas will void the motor warranty.
Do not mix Isoflex grease with any other grease.
Do not leave the grease fitting(s) in the vibrator housing.
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Basket angle and bypass adjustment wheels
Grease threads once per week with any lithium or lithium complex grease.
Ordering lubrication kits
Follow the guidelines below to ensure that you order the proper lubrication kit.
Plastic laminated lubrication instructions are available free of charge for attachment to
each shaker. Request drawing PI7208.
For normal temperature conditions
Lubrication kit P/N 7221
Two 1/8 NPT grease fittings P/N 33B.
One 400 gram tube of Isoflex Topas grease P/N 46AS. (One tube
can lubricate 35 motors.)
One set of lubrication instructions PI7208.
One grease gun P/N 46AU (4 shots equals 5.7 grams / bearing)
For high ambient temperature conditions
Lubrication kit P/N 7221 H
Two 1/8 NPT grease fittings P/N 33B.
One 400 gram tube of Isoflex Topas grease P/N 46AY. (One tube can
lubricate 35 motors.)
One set of lubrication instructions PI7208.
One grease gun P/N 46AU (4 shots equals 5.7 grams / bearing)
Maintenance Checks
Component Tasks Frequency
Screen wedge(s) Check to make sure all
eight are in good
condition.
During Screen Change
Bypass valve Check after opening and
closing for a positive seal.
Gravel or hard cuttings
lodged in the valve seat
area may prevent a
positive seal and allow
mud bypassing.
After Every Operation
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Basket angle indicating
safety pins
Pins should be inserted in
proper holes on each side
to provide a level deck.
Tighten the handwheels
against the pins to
prevent rattling.
During Basket Angle
Adjustment
Skid compartment Clean out any solids
buildup that may cause
the vibrating deck to
bottom out or interfere
with screening.
Weekly
Screens Check for torn screens.
Repair or replace if
necessary.
Every 4 hours
Screen cushions and
seals
Check crown rubbers and
flat seals for damage or
wear. Replace as needed.
Monthly
Nuts, bolts, fasteners Ensure all nuts, bolts, and
lock washers are in place
and tight, particularly on
the motors and the motor
mount beam clamps.
Monthly
General operation Listen for any loud or
unusual noise particularly
bearing squeal or any
metal-to-metal contact.
The basket should run
quietly.
Daily
Maintenance Checks (Continued)
Component Tasks Frequency
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Repair
Replacing a motor
If your bolt configuration does not match the design in Figure 6-1, see section titled "Alternate bolt
configurations" on page 48.
Figure 6-1. Standard bolt design
To replace a motor:
1. Turn off and Lockout/Tagout the power supply.
2. Disconnect electrical wiring from the motor to be replaced.
3. Use a sling or cable through the motor lifting eyes to support the weight of the motor before
the mounting nuts or bolts are loosened.
4. Remove the six motor mount bolts and heavy washers.
5. Remove the motor from the motor mount plate.
6. Clean threads with a bottoming tap and remove all rust from the mounting plate.
7. Note the location of the motor junction box cable through hole before picking up the
replacement motor.
8. Mount the motor on the motor mount plate, bottom motor hole up; top motor hole down.
9. Use new bolts provided and existing thick washers to attach the new motor. Coat threads on
new bolts with Loctite Product 243. Torque corner bolts first, to 275 ft.-lb. (373 N.m).
10. Reconnect the electrical wiring to the motor.
11. Remove both weight covers from both motors. Check that all counterweights are marked the
same (ex: 60 Hz, 90%).
This section covers repairs that can be made in the field without special tools.
Part #
Hardened thick washer LC2A14014
12-point 3/4 10UNC x 4 1/2 22AAL
LOCTITE Product 243 (heavy coat) 18N
Washer 36AR
Heavy hex jam nut 35EA
Heavy hex nut,
torqued to 380 ft.-lb. (515 N.m)
35DZ
If your bolt configuration does not match the design in Figure 6-1, see section titled
"Alternate bolt configurations" on page 48.
Never re-use old bolts.
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12. Bump start the motors to check motor rotation. To bump start the motors, push the start
button on the starter box, and then quickly push the stop button. Proceed as follows:
If you have the standard King Cobra separator, follow the directions in step 7 on page
18.
If you have the King Cobra separator with the tuned elliptical motion option, follow the
directions in step 8 on page 18.
13. Reinstall the motor weight covers.
14. Return the shaker to service.
15. After 30 minutes of operation, re-torque the motor mounting bolts.
Replacing seal strips and crown rubbers
To replace long wear strips:
1. Remove the old fasteners with a screwdriver and back-up wrench and remove the seal.
2. New seals should be formed prior to installation. When received from the factory, they are
straight, but should be bent upward at each bolt hole.
3. Tighten the seal from the center outwards, alternating from side to side. Over tightening the
seal causes deformation and forms a gap between the frame and the seal, which can lead to
screw installation problems or may cause leakage.
To replace side pinned wear strips and
side wear strip (obsolete):
1. Remove the hardware and seal.
2. Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly.
3. Insert the new short wear strips with new fasteners, but do not tighten. Note that pin is
located off center. The clean strip must be mounted with the pin closest to the basket wall.
4. An alignment tool pin is required to set the pin spacing.
5. Place the alignment tool over the pins on both wear strips with the butt of the extended end
against the basket wall. The other end does not touch the basket wall.
6. With the alignment tool still in place, tighten the hardware on one strip and then the other.
The alignment tool may then be removed.
7. Proper installation of the screens is now possible.
To replace crown rubbers:
1. Remove the crown rubbers.
2. Clean the metal support thoroughly.
3. Replace with new crown rubbers.
performance.
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Repairing or patching screens
You can extend the life of your shaker screens and save money by patching torn panels.
Figure 6-2. BHX screen
To repair a BHX panel using a screen plug:
1. Stop flow to shaker basket with torn screen using bypass valve or shut-off valve.
2. Wash screens.
3. Turn off shaker.
4. Cut out all wire mesh remaining in the hex opening.
5. Insert the rubber hex plug.
6. Check screen wedge tightness.
7. Start shaker.
8. Return flow to shaker.
To repair a BHX panel using silicone, epoxy, or liquid steel:
1. Stop flow to shaker basket with torn screen using bypass valve or shut-off valve.
2. Wash screens.
3. Turn off shaker.
4. Dry off screen as much as possible. Backing cloth must not be torn.
5. Apply thick layer of repair material to torn panel and work into the backing cloth.
6. Allow to dry for at least 30 minutes.
7. Start shaker.
8. Return flow to shaker.
Rubber hex plug
Damaged hex opening

(with mesh removed)
Intact hex openings
Do not use silicone with diesel-based mud.
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Parts and Drawings
King Cobra spare parts
The quantities listed in the following table are the recommended number for each item at the start
of the first year of operation for the King Cobra Shaker.
1 year
2 years
Description
Part #
1 2 Screen wedge tensioner 26EZ
0 8 Spring spool LF3C10426
16 48 Long wear strip 9745
8 24 Hi-temp long wear strip 17085-1
0 8 Short wear strip
Side pinned wear strip 13178
Side wear strip (obsolete) 9800
24 72 Screen cushion crown rubber 26CL
24 72 Hi-temp screen cushion crown rubber 26FI
2 4 Lock pin assembly LM3S00103
5 10 Cable clamp 01-1902
1 1 Shroud electrical 01-1903
1 1 Gland electrical BICC 01-1904
0 1 Overhead relay option
Overload relay for 460V and 575V 24NV
Overload relay for 230V 24QR
0 1 * Linear Vibra motor option
60Hz 230/460V 01-2054-KC
50Hz 220/380V 01-2054-1KC
60Hz 575V 01-2054-2KC
* Tuned elliptical motor option
60Hz 230/460V 110% 1WU-KC
60Hz 460V 80% 1WV-KC
50Hz 220/380V 110% 1XC-KC
50Hz 220/380V 80% 1XD-KC
0 1 Jack screw subassembly 9738
0 1 Bypass valve subassembly 9719
50 100 Screen plugs 11EU
* Motor has a three-year warranty.
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King Cobra Assembly A10995 rev. 10
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Parts List for A10995
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King Cobra left hand electrical system
C11095 rev. 6
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King Cobra Canada 8 skid 34 weir
A11150 rev. 7
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King Cobra jacking system SA9738 rev. 1
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Parts list for SA9714
Item # Part #
Description
Qty
1 22RT Hair pin 2
2 36BK Washer flat 3/4 2
3 9490-8 Weir gate bar 1
4 LCMC14073 Weir plate 4
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King Cobra 34weir backtank
subassembly SA11556 rev. 1
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Alternate bolt configurations
Figure 7-1. Bolt design 1
Figure 7-3. Bolt Design 3
Part #
12-point 3/4 10UNC x 4 22XV
Washer 36AR
Heavy hex jam nut 35EA
Heavy hex nut,

35DZ
Part #
12-point 3/4 UNRC 2 1/2 bolt,

22XU
LOCTITE Product 243

(heavily coated)
18N
Part #

22XU

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Part #
12-point 3/4 10UNC x 4 22XV
Heavy hex nylock nut 35DW
Washer 36AR
.
Part #

22RO
Washer 1.87 O.D. x 0.109 thick 36BK
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Supporting Documents
Martin Motor Manual
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Worldwide Locations
Corporate offices
International
United States
Phone: 713 375 3700
Fax: 713 346 7687
Conroe, Texas 77303
United States
Phone: 936 523 2600
Fax: 936 788 7367
brandt@nov.com
Canada
Canada
Phone: 403 264 9646
Fax: 403 263 8488
United States
Phone: 713 856 4100
Fax: 713 856 4133
Far East
39 Gul Avenue
Singapore 629679
Phone: 65 6862 1169
Fax: 65 6862 0183
P.O. Box 22148
Dubai
Phone: 971 4 347 2468
Fax: 971 4 347 2340
Badentoy Way
Badentoy Park
Scotland
Phone: 44 1224 787700
Fax: 44 1224 784555
Algeria
Algeria
Phone: 21329731592
Fax: 21329731592
Angola
AES Facility
Sonils Base
Luanda
Angola
Phone: 244 222 311 115
Fax: 244 222 311 058
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Argentina
Buenos Aries
Argentina C1043AAQ
Phone: 54 114 130 1600
Fax: 54 114 130 1666
Lote 3, Sector Este
Neuqun Capital
Provincia de Neuqun
Argentina CP 8300
Phone: 54 299 441 3279
Phone: 54 299 441 3185
Phone: 54 299 441 3323
Phone: 54 299 441 3207
Fax: 54 299 441 3207
Azerbaijan
Kermur Plaza
Baku
Azerbaijan AZ1065
Phone: 994 12 4367712
Fax: 994 12 4367712

Australia
160 Welshpool Road
Australia
Phone: 61 8 9358 0599
Fax: 61 8 9358 0577
Bolivia
Bolivia
Phone: 591 3 3553500
Fax: 591 3 3553501
Yacuiba - Tarija
Phone: 591 4 6825981
Fax: 591 4 6825982
Brazil
Aracaju, Sergipe
Brazil
CEP: 49.040.000
Phone: 55 79 3249 3510
Fax: 55 79 3249 1988
Bairro Imboassica
Maca
Brazil
CEP: 27.925-290
Phone: 55 22 2773 0600
Fax: 55 22 2773 0606
Canada
Canada
Phone: 780 826 2263
Fax: 780 826 2296
11453 - 97th Avenue
Canada
Phone: 780 538 1615
Fax: 780 538 1896
6621 - 45th Street
Canada
Phone: 780 986 6063
Fax: 780 986 6362
Canada
Phone: 250 775 6995
Fax: 250 775 6996
77 Escana Street
Canada
Phone: 306 634 3351
Fax: 306 634 1299
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China
No. 36 Xiaoyun Road
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100027
Phone: 86 10 8447 5109 Ext. 366
Fax: 86 10 8447 5898
Colombia
Bogota, D.C.
Colombia
Phone: 57 1 644 4510
Fax: 57 1 623 4455
Denmark
Nederbyvej 12
DK 5800 Nyborg
Denmark
Phone: 45 62 251358
Fax: 45 62 251818
Ecuador
Juan Pablo Sanz
Quito
Ecuador
Phone: 593 2 224 3224
Fax: 593 2 224 4880
Egypt
23 Road
265 Maadi
Cairo
Egypt
Phone: 202 2745 4050
Fax: 202 2745 4051
France
Ancienne Gare
France
Phone: 33 1 64 60 28 90
Fax: 33 1 64 60 28 99
Gabon
BP 1681
Port Gentil
Rpublique du Gabon
Phone: 241 56 20 15
Fax: 241 56 20 14
Germany
Lanterstrabe 34C
46539 Dinslaken
Germany
Phone: 49 206 482 6358
Fax: 49 206 482 6358
India
413-416, 4th Floor
Mumbai 400 072
India
Phone: 91 22 4005 8100
Fax: 91 22 4005 8102
Indonesia
Balikpapan
Indonesia
Ph: 62 542 758 8026
Fx: 62 542 758 8027
Indonesia
Ph: 62 217 827 383
Fx: 62 217 827 384
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Kazakhstan
74A, Azattyk Avenue
Atyrau 060005
Kazakhstan
Phone: 0073122457190
Fax: 0073122457346
Malaysia
189 Jalan Tun Razak
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Phone: 60 3 2166 0095
Fax: 60 3 2166 0995
Section U5 40150
Malaysia
Ph: 60 3 7845 9783
Fax: 60 3 7845 9738
Jalan Patau - Patau
87000 Labuan F.T
Malaysia
Phone: 60 087 423 886
Fax: 60 087 423 885
Kemaman Supply Base
Malaysia
Phone: 60 9 863 2398
Fax: 60 9 863 4755
Mexico
Lote 4, Manzana 1
Mexico 86500
Phone: 52993 310 3100
Fax: 52993 310 3109
The Netherlands
De Hulteweg 3b
7741 LE Coevorden
The Netherlands
Phone: 31 524 582718
Fax: 31 524 534814
Nigeria
Onne, Rivers State
Nigeria
Phone: 234 084 236240
Fax: 234 084 236714
Norway
Myklabergveien 4
4314 Sandnes
Norway
Phone: 47 51 20 52 00
Fax: 47 51 20 52 01
Oman
PO Box 1376
PC 133 - Al Khuwair
Muscat
Sultanate of Oman
Phone: 00968 24 484070
Phone: 00968 24 483703
Phone: 00968 24 478122
Fax: 00968 24 487655
Peru
San Isidro
Lima 27
Peru
Phone: 511 219 1160
Fax: 511 219 1170
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Russia
Ulansky Lane 5, 3
rd
Floor
Moscow 101000
Russia
Phone: 7 495 775 2540
Fax: 7 495 981 3470
Qatar
PO Box 4455
Doha
Qatar
Phone: 00974 446 2451
Fax: 00974 446 2451
Saudi Arabia
PO Box 4202
Al Khobar 31952
Phone: 966 3 881 1795
Fax: 966 3 881 1798
Thailand
Thailand
Phone: 074 441087
Fax: 074 441086
Thailand
Phone: 081 8558606
Bangkok 10900
Thailand
Phone: 66 2 937 5657
Fax: 66 2 937 5660
Trinidad
Building 5A
South Trunk Road
La Romain, Trinidad
Phone: 1 868 652 3707
Fax: 1 868 657 9771
Tunisia
Tunisia
Phone: 216 71 965 016
Fax: 216 71 965 100
Venezuela
Apartado 128
Las Palmas
Venezuela
Phone: 58 282 4222808
Fax: 58 282 4222473
Av. 58 No. 140-315
Venezuela
Phone: 58 261 7379619
Fax: 58 261 7379624
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United States
Arkansas
United States
Phone: 501 327 2700
Fax: 501 327 2706
California
7300 Downing Avenue
United States
Phone: 800 725 4977
Phone: 661 588 8503
Fax: 661 588 8506
United States
Phone: 661 615 6456
Fax: 661 615 6457
430 Douglas Lane
United States
Phone: 530 666 6475
Fax: 530 666 4726
Colorado
United States
Phone: 303 592 9250
Fax: 303 825 1578
1936 CR 319
United States
Phone: 970 625 1201
Fax: 970 625 1302
Louisiana
United States
Phone: 800 359 5951
Phone: 337 774 5951
Fax: 337 774 2347
United States
Phone: 337 235 5325
Fax: 337 235 3739
618 N. Hangar Drive
United States
Phone: 800 359 5935
Phone: 337 235 5935
Fax: 337 365 0375
United States
Phone: 504 636 3660
Fax: 504 636 3670
North Dakota
United States
Phone: 800 584 3065
Phone: 701 227 8608
Fax: 701 227 8612
Oklahoma
3214 Highway 270
United States
Phone: 940 683 6286
Phone: 918 448 8488
Fax: 918 465 5633
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919 S. 17th Street
United States
Phone: 800 725 4986
Phone: 405 350 7077
Fax: 405 354 6749
1 3/4 Hwy 6
United States
Phone: 580 225 0590
Fax: 580 225 8410
Texas
5764 Highway 380
United States
Phone: 940 683 6286
Fax: 940 683 6236
426 Flato Road
United States
Phone: 800 725 4974
Phone: 361 289 7794
Fax: 361 289 9058
United States
Phone: 800 725 4974
Phone: 979 578 9076
Fax: 979 578 9098
United States
Phone: 972 272 4481
Fax: 972 276 9429
Odessa, Texas 79762
United States
Phone: 888 563 0663
Phone: 432 550 6802
Fax: 432 550 3190
8472 N. Highway 79
United States
Phone: 800 725 4974
Fax: 903 584 0265
United States
Phone: 956 716 6561
Fax: 956 716 6561
Wyoming
United States
Phone: 307 276 4405
Fax: 307 276 4407
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Index
A
Alternate bolt configurations, 48
B
Basket angle, 25
Basket Assembly, 16
Basket system, 10
C
Cautions, 5
Conventions, 5
Corporate offices, 51
Crown rubbers, 33
E
Electrical connections, 16
F
Flow line connection, 20
G
Practices, 6
I
Illustrations, 5
Inspection, 15
International, 51
J
Jacking system, 42
L
Lubrication, 29
N
Notes, 5
P
Patching screens, 34
Pivot system, 10
R
Repairing screens, 34
Replacing a motor, 32
Replacing seal strips, 33
S
Screen blinding, 26
Screen wedge system, 12
Shale Shaker Assembly, 15
U
Unit description, 13
United States, 56
V
Vibrator system, 11
W
Warnings, 5
Warranty, 7
Weir backtank subassembly, 46
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Table of Contents
Section Page
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Materials required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before Installing Vibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing Vibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mounting vibrator onto structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Nut and cap screw torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Markings on Vibrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wiring Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting power to vibrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Thermistors and thermostats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing overload, short-circuit, and ground-fault protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
After Installing Vibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Checking shaft rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting eccentric weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Initial start-up/checking line current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Variable frequency inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lubricating vibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Repairing vibrator and replacing bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Inspecting vibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1 Locating Vibrator on Hoppers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 W-Beam, ECF Bracket, and Locking Wedge Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Mounting Bolt Tightening Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Installing Restraining Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5 Explosion-proof Wiring Kit for Hazardous Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6 Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7 Installing Wire Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8 Thermistor Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9 Manual Reset Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10 Adjusting Eccentric Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11 Adjustable Weights Set at 50% (fixed weight shaded) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
12 Setting Eccentric Weights to Mirror Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
13a Frame Size 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
13b Frame Size 50 Part Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
14a Frame Size 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
15a Frame Size 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
List of Tables
Table Title Page
I Mounting Bolts and Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
II Vibrator Nut and Cap Screw Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
III Lubrication Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Introduction
General MARTIN
Explosion-proof Electric Vibrators, Models CDX, IMX and VMX

are designed and manufactured to ensure the best performance and reliability
in severe-duty applications. These vibrators have an ambient temperature
rating including mounting surface temperature of -4 to 131 F (-20 to 55 C).
If operating the vibrator in environments beyond these temperatures, call
Martin Engineering, as the vibrator may require rating reduction, more
frequent lubrication, or lubrication substitution.
These explosion-proof vibrators have been tested and approved by a European
Notified Body (DEMKO) and Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated
(UL)
for U.S. and Canadian installations. These vibrators are approved for use in
Class I, Groups C and D, and Class II, Groups E, F, and G hazardous locations
along with the flame-proof rating of EEx d IIB 120 C (gas and dust-Zone 21)
for Gas Group IIB for a maximum ambient of 40C (104F); and for use in
Class I, Group C and D hazardous locations along with the flame-proof rating
of EEx d IIB 160C (gas) for Gas Group II B for a maximum ambient of 55C
(131F).
The following letter designations are used in the model designation:
CDX (continuous-duty, explosion-proof)
IMX (continuous-duty, explosion-proof) with a hole pattern identical to
mounts on Invicta Vibrators.
VMX (continuous-duty, explosion-proof) with a hole pattern identical to
mounts on Vimarc Vibrators.
References The following documents are referenced in this manual:
The National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association,
1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy MA 02269-9101.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) z244.1-1982, American
National Standard for Personnel Protection - Lockout/Tagout of Energy
Sources - Minimum Safety Requirements, American National Standards
Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 29, Part 1910, Control of Hazardous
Energy Source (Lockout/Tagout); Final Rule, Department of Labor,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 32nd Floor, Room
3244, 230 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604.
CFR 29, Part 1910.15, Occupational Noise Exposure, Department of Labor,
OSHA, 32nd Floor, Room 3244, 230 South Dearborn Street,
Chicago, IL 60604.
Safety All safety rules defined in the above documents and all owner/employer safety
rules must be strictly followed when working on the vibrator.
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Materials required In addition to metric hand tools, the following materials are required to install
this equipment:
Rigid beam or mounting plate
BBAC Cable Kit, P/N 32271, or equivalent
(Mount Kit for Electric Vibrators, P/N 32401-XX includes W-Beam Mount,
mounting hardware, and BBAC Safety Cable Kit.)
Storage Store vibrator in an ambient temperature not less than 41F (5C) with a
relative humidity not more than 60%. If the vibrator has been stored for 2 or
more years, remove bearings, wash them, and repack them with new grease
(see Lubricating Vibrator).
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Before Installing Vibrator
IMPORTANT
The delivery service is responsible for damage occurring in
transit. Martin Engineering CANNOT enter claims for
damages. Contact your transportation agent for more
information.
1. Inspect shipping container for damage. If damage has occurred, report
damage to delivery service and fill out delivery services claim form.
2. Remove vibrator from shipping container.
3. If anything is missing, contact Martin Engineering or a representative.
WARNING
!
Turn off and lock out/tag out all energy sources.
4. Before installing vibrator, turn off and lock out/tag out all energy sources
to mounting structure according to ANSI standards (see References).
WARNING
!
Gas level or dust content must be tested before using a cutting
torch or welding. Using a cutting torch or welding in an area
with gas or dust may cause an explosion.
5. If using a cutting torch or welding, test atmosphere for gas level or dust
content.
6. Make sure mounting surface is strong and flat, 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) across
vibrator feet. (This will minimize internal stress to vibrator casting when
tightening mount bolts. Welding in the area of the mounting surface could
affect flatness.)
7. Make sure mounting surface and vibrator are clean and free of debris,
paint, and oxidation.
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Installing Vibrator
Mounting vibrator
onto structure
IMPORTANT
Read entire section before beginning work. This manual
provides instructions for installations onto steel bins and
hoppers only. For other installations, call Martin Engineering
or a representative.
CAUTION
!
If installation instructions are not followed, structure and
vibrator can be damaged. Abusing or dropping vibrator will
accelerate wear and cause bearing damage.
1. See Figure 1. Locate vibrator in lower 1/4 to 1/3 of structure slope length.
If second vibrator is required, mount 180 from first vibrator and halfway
up slope.
Figure 1. Locating Vibrator on Hoppers
CAUTION
!
Never weld structure with vibrator mounted and wired.
Welding may cause damage to motor windings and bearings.
IMPORTANT
The object of rotary vibration on bins, hoppers, and chutes is
to transmit vibration through the wall into the product
contained inside. If structure is not made rigid, vibrator may
draw high amperage and move material less efficiently.
Make sure structure is free of paint before mounting vibrator.
2. If using customer-supplied mounting plate to mount vibrator onto
structure, do the following:
a. Make sure plate is at least the size of vibrator base.
b. Locate plate so that vibrator can be positioned as shown in Figure 2.
c. Weld mounting plate onto structure.
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3. If using MARTIN
W-Beam Mount (or equivalent) or T-beam to mount

vibrator onto structure (see Figure 2), do the following:
a. Locate beam so that vibrator can be positioned as shown in Figure 2.
b. Extend beam at least 3/4 the length of sloped wall. Cut off end(s) of
beam if necessary to fit on structure.
c. Skip-weld beam in place: Weld 3 in. (76 mm), then skip 2 in. (51 mm).
Repeat for entire perimeter of beam. Do not weld last 1 in. (25 mm) of
either end of beam or any corner.
d. Install vibrator onto W-beam mount or ECF bracket.
Figure 2. W-Beam, ECF Bracket, and Locking Wedge Mounts
4. If installing vibrator onto hopper with female wedge mount already in
place, use MARTIN
Locking Wedge (Figure 2) or equivalent to mount

vibrator.
CAUTION
!
Use only new Grade 5 bolts and lock nuts to install vibrator.
Old fasteners can break and cause damage to vibrator or
structure.
Do not use split lock washers to install vibrator onto mount.
Damage to vibrator could result.
Tighten mounting bolts in sequence shown in Figure 3. If not
tightened in order, vibrator casting could be damaged.
5. Before installing vibrator onto mount, apply thread sealing compound to
all bolts.
6. Install vibrator onto mount with new lock nuts, compression washers, and
bolts according to Table I. Tighten bolts in order given in Figure 3 to avoid
damaging vibrator casting. (Contact fastener manufacturer for specific
information regarding bolt torque.)
Skip weld
T-beam
ECF bracket
Vibrator
mounting
holes
W-Beam
Locking wedge
P/N 29757-XX
P/N 29383-XX
P/N 28309-XX
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Figure 3. Mounting Bolt Tightening Sequence
7. After the vibrator has been operated for 10 to 20 minutes, check bolt
torque. Tighten if necessary.
Table I. Mounting Bolts and Torque Requirements*
*Torque specifications are for reference only. Contact fastener manufacturer for specific information
regarding bolt torque.
1
3
4
2
3
1
5
6
2
4
4 Bolts 6 Bolts
Vibrator Type Frame Size*
English Metric
Bolt Size
(Gr 5)
Dry Torque
(ft-lb)
Bolt Size
Dry Torque
(kgm)
CDX
50, 60 3/4 in. -10NC 288 M20 38
70 7/8 in. -9NC 430 M22 56
IMX
50, 60 5/8 in. -11NC 137 M16 19
70 1 in. -8NC 644 M25 89
VMX
50 5/8 in. -11NC 437 M16 19
60, 70 3/4 in. -10NC 288 M20 38
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WARNING
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If vibrator is mounted more than 6 in. (152 mm) above
ground, install cable securing vibrator to structure. Without
cable, vibrator could fall and cause injury.
8. Secure vibrator to structure by installing MARTIN
BBAC Cable Kit,

P/N 32271, or equivalent as follows (cable is included with Mount Kit for
Electric Vibrators, P/N 32401-XX):
a. Weld D-ring (A, Figure 4) onto structure wall (B) above vibrator.
Figure 4. Installing Restraining Cable
b. Loop 1/4-in. (6 mm) wire cable (C) through vibrator lifting eye (D)
and D-ring on structure wall.
c. If using a MARTIN
W-Beam Mount, also loop cable through D-ring

on W-Beam (E) as shown. Take up slack so cable is taut.
d. Apply thread-sealing compound to nuts on cable clamps (F). Install six
cable clamps (two on each end and two on loop around D-ring on
W-beam) to secure cable to vibrator eye and D-rings. Torque nuts on
cable clamps according to drawing B-32401-XX supplied with Mount
Kit for Electric Vibrators.
e. Trim loose ends of wire cable.
Nut and cap screw
torque
After removing any nuts or cap screws from vibrator assembly, re-install to
the torque values specified in Table II.
Table II. Vibrator Nut and Cap Screw
Torque Requirements
A
B
D
C
E
F
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
D-ring
Structure wall
Wire cable
Vibrator lifting eye
D-ring on W-Beam
Cable clamp (6)
B
Cap Screws ft/lb (kgm)
Terminal
Block Nuts
ft/lb (kgm)
M6 7 (1) M4 0.87 (0.12)
M8 16.5 (2.3) M5 1.45 (0.20)
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M12 58 (8) M8 4.70 (0.65)
M14 94 (13) M10 9.80 (1.35)
M16 137 (19)
M18 195 (27)
M20 275 (38)
Cap Screws ft/lb (kgm)
Terminal
Block Nuts
ft/lb (kgm)
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Markings on
Vibrators
The following nameplates are attached to the vibrators:
Stainless Nameplate
Stainless Nameplate for
P/N 518377
Stainless Warning Nameplate
P/N 518334
Caution Disconnect Stainless Nameplate
for CDX Vibrators, P/N 518147
Alternate Stainless Nameplate
Explosion-proof Vibrators
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Wiring Kits
WARNING
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The wiring kits described below are for hazardous locations
classified by Divisions only. Hazardous locations classified by
Zones shall utilize EEx d flameproof wiring components.
Wiring kits, P/N 35792-01 (for 50 Frame) and P/N 35792-02 (for 60 and 70
Frame) may be used with Martin Explosion-proof Vibrators in hazardous
locations classified by Divisions.
Figure 5. Explosion-proof Wiring Kit for Hazardous Locations

P/N 35792-01 P/N 35792-02
Item Qty. Description Part No. Item Qty. Description Part No.
1 7 ft.
Cord Electrical SEOW-A 14/6 105026 1 7 ft.
Cord Electrical SEOW-A 14/6 105026
2 1
Fitting 90 Elbow M/F 3/4 NPT 36520 2 1
Fitting 90 Elbow M/F 3/4 NPT 36520
3 1
Cord Connector 3/4 NPT 35788 3 1
Cord Connector 3/4 NPT 35788
4 1
Packing Fiber 35790 4 1
Packing Fiber 35790
5 1
Sealing Compound 35791 5 1
Sealing Compound 35791
6 1
Ring Terminal 1/4 Stud Size 35556-03 6 4
Ring Terminal 1/4 Stud Size 35556-03
7 3 Ring Terminal 10 Stud Size 35556-02
1
1
3
5
4
3
2
CDX Vibrator Reference
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Connecting power
to vibrator
WARNING
!
Wire vibrator in accordance with National Electrical Code
(Articles 430, 500, 501, and 502, as appropriate) and all
applicable local codes. Have wiring installed by a qualified
electrician only.
Wire vibrators according to wiring Diagrams A or B in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Wiring Diagrams
CAUTION
!
Before running cord to vibrator, make sure cord voltage
rating equals or exceeds the voltage at which you will be
operating the vibrator. It must have a minimum temperature
rating of 222F (105C).
1. Remove wiring cover, O-ring, and rubber compression block. Install
elbow or conduit fitting as appropriate. Install cord so that cord jacket
extends into wiring compartment approximately 1 inch. Complete
installation of wiring kit #2 or #3 in accordance with their installation
instructions.
IMPORTANT
When wiring vibrator, leave slack in electrical cable so that
cable does not become taut during vibration cycle and cause
stress on wire connections. On applications where moisture is
present, leave enough slack in power cable to prevent moisture
from running down cable into vibrator.
2. Trim conductors and strip insulation approximately 1/4 inch. Wire
vibrator according to wiring diagram inside terminal box or see Figure 6.
Use closed loop wire connectors only.
P
1
P
2
W2 U2 V2
U1 V1
W1
P
1
P
2
W2 U2 V2
U1 V1
W1
Cable Entry
Y - High Voltage s - Low Voltage
G G
CDX Model, 6-lead, 3-phase
4 75 8 6 9 1 2 3
U V
W
4 7 5 8 6 9 1 2 3
U V W
Cable Entry
Y (S) - High Voltage YY - Low Voltage
G G
P
1
P
2
P
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P
2
CDX Model, 9-lead, 3-phase
Diagram A Diagram B
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Figure 7. Installing Wire Connector
3. Install wire connector between the two flat washers. See Figure 7.
WARNING
!
Vibrator must be grounded using the power supply ground
wire (or other if specified in the NEC). Failure to properly
ground vibrator can cause severe injury or death.
4. Connect power supply ground wire (or other if specified in the NEC) to
ground terminal. Use closed loop wire connector only.
Wire
connector
Flat
washers
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Thermistors and
thermostats
WARNING
!
Thermistors and thermostats are intended for motor winding
protection or to limit external motor surface temperatures.
They do not replace overload protection. Always install
overload protection. Failure to do so could result in severe
injury or death.
IMPORTANT
A thermistor or thermostat control circuit will be provided. It
is required that these circuits be connected to the motor
control circuit. However, these devices are optional for units
marked with a 55C ambient rating.
NOTE
The thermistor terminals are identified as T1 and T2.
1. For vibrators having a thermistor circuit, wire thermistor to control
module in accordance with Figure 8. (Other suitable control modules may
be used.)
Figure 8. Thermistor Wiring Diagram
T1 T2
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The thermostat terminals are identified as P1 and P2. The
thermostat circuit is rated 600 Vac maximum and 720 VA. A
manual momentary start switch must be used.
2. For vibrators with a thermostat circuit, wire thermostats to control circuit.
See Figure 9.
Figure 9. Manual Reset Connections
3. Reassemble wiring cover, o-ring, and rubber compression block, taking
care not to pinch the o-ring.
Installing
overload, short-
circuit, and
ground-fault
protection
CAUTION
!
Install overload protection for vibrator. If vibrator is not
protected from overload, vibrator can be damaged and
warranty will be void. Determine size of overload protection
according to NEC Article 430, and have it installed by a
qualified electrician only.
1. Determine overload, short-circuit, and ground-fault protection according
to NEC Article 430.
2. Have qualified electrician install overload, short-circuit, and ground-fault
protection.
3. If overload trips during operation, fix problem before resetting.
Stop
Start
1
2
3
Motor
Motor
Windings
P1
P2
Starter
Overload
Contacts
Starter
Coil
W
V
U
Motor Starter
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CAUTION
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For equipment using two vibrators, the two vibrators must be
electrically interlocked. If using a single contactor, each
vibrator must be provided with separate overload protection.
The vibrator control circuit must be arranged so that if one
vibrator becomes de-energized, the other vibrator will
automatically and immediately become de-energized. Failure
to properly interlock vibrators could result in damage to
equipment if one vibrator fails.
4. If using two vibrators, interlock the two vibrators and install separate
overload protection for each.
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IMPORTANT
Read entire section before beginning work.
Checking shaft
rotation
1. Remove one weight cover.
WARNING
!
Before checking shaft rotation, make sure area is known to be
non-hazardous.
CAUTION
!
DO NOT run vibrator with eccentric weights removed.
Running vibrator with eccentric weights removed will
damage bearings.
WARNING
!
When checking shaft rotation with weight cover removed,
keep hands away from swinging weights. Weights can crush
fingers.
2. Start vibrator(s) only for a few seconds, then stop.
3. Observe direction of vibrator rotation. If vibrator is not rotating in correct
direction, lock out/tag out energy source and reverse rotation. To reverse
rotation of three-phase vibrator, reverse any two of the three power supply
wires.
4. Replace weight cover, taking care not to pinch o-ring.
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Adjusting
eccentric weights
NOTE
All Vibrators have one set of eccentric weights on each end of
shaft. Eccentric weights are set at 50% at factory. See Figure
10.
The percentage increments on the weight adjustment disks are
percentages of the total force pounds listed on the nameplate.
For example, if the nameplate shows 8340 lb, setting the
weights to 50% would produce 4170 pounds of force.
IMPORTANT
For the most efficient operation, vibrator eccentric weights
should be adjusted to the lowest force setting required to move
the material. This will increase vibrator life and reduce energy
costs.
WARNING
!
Before adjusting eccentric weights, turn off and lock out/tag
out energy source to vibrator.
1. Turn off and lock out/tag out energy source to vibrator according to ANSI
standards (see References).
2. Remove weight cover.
3. Loosen nut or screw (A, Figure 9) so adjustable weight (B) will rotate
around shaft (C).
Figure 10. Adjusting Eccentric Weights
NOTE
The fixed weight is attached to the shaft. The adjustable
weight rotates around the shaft. The weight adjustment disk
will be attached to either the fixed or the adjustable weight.
4. See Figure 10. Rotate adjustable eccentric weight to proper setting. To
produce more force, move weight to higher setting (i.e., higher number).
When set, tighten cap screw or nut according to Table II.
A
B
C
D
A.
B.
Screw
Adjustable weight
Shaft
Fixed weight
C.
D.
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Figure 11. Adjustable Weights Set at 50% (fixed weight shaded)
5. Check o-rings for damage. Replace if damaged.
CAUTION
!
Do not operate vibrator with weight covers removed. Dust
accumulating around vibrator shaft could cause unit to fail.
6. Replace weight covers.
CAUTION
!
Adjust both sets of eccentric weights to same setting number
(mirror images), or force output will be uneven and damage
vibrator.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for second set of weights. Set both sets of
weights to same setting number so they are mirror images, as shown in
Figure 12.
Figure 12. Setting Sets of Eccentric Weights to Mirror Images
05
0
1
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1. Close power supply disconnect switch and allow vibrator(s) to operate.
2. If vibrator makes unusual or excessive noise, make sure mounting bolts
are tight and mount welds are not damaged.
WARNING
!
Vibrator may produce loud noise during operation when
mounted on structure. See OSHA 1910.95 for guidelines. If
required, wear ear protection to avoid impairment or loss of
hearing.
3. Check decibel level of vibrator noise during operation. See OSHA
1910.95 to determine whether noise exceeds safe limits. If required, wear
ear protection to avoid impairment or loss of hearing.
CAUTION
!
If vibrator is operated continuously with line current above
nameplate rating, vibrator can be damaged.
4. After a few hours of operation, check each line current. If reading is
higher than nameplate rating, check for correct phase voltage ensuring
that it is correct and balanced. If phase voltages are correct ( 10% of
nameplate rating) and balanced, recheck wiring, ensure that mounting
bolts are correctly installed, or contact Martin Engineering for assistance.
After making adjustments, check line current again to ensure line current
does not exceed nameplate rating.
5. After first 8 hours of use and periodically thereafter, check mounting bolt
torque and tighten if necessary.
Variable
frequency inverter
CAUTION
!
All vibrators can be supplied with a pulse-width modulated
variable frequency inverter. NEVER operate the vibrator at a
frequency higher than that specified on the nameplate.
Damage to vibrator can result.
Do not operate vibrator at frequency higher than specified on nameplate.
Throughout frequency range, verify that each line current does not exceed
current rating on nameplate. If reading is higher than nameplate, consult
inverter manual. If necessary, adjust inverter. After making adjustment, check
line current again to ensure line current does not exceed nameplate rating.
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Lubricating
vibrator
IMPORTANT
Read entire section before beginning work. Allow vibrator to
cool to ambient temperature before working on it.
NOTE
All vibrators are lubricated at the factory.
CAUTION
!
Use only prescribed grease in vibrator. If a different grease is
used, vibrator can be damaged and warranty will be void.
Use only prescribed amount of grease to lubricate vibrator.
Too much grease will cause bearings to overheat and result in
premature bearing failure.
1. Lubricate the vibrator with Kluber Isoflex Topas NB 52 grease according
to Table III.
Table III. Lubrication Schedule
CAUTION
!
For 3600 rpm machines operating continuously or for long
periods of time, reduce lubrication time and amount as
described in step 2. Failure to do so could result in premature
bearing failure.
2. If vibrator housing temperatures exceed 194 F (90 C), cut lubrication
time and amount in half for every 18 F (10 C) increment that meets or
exceeds 194 F (90 C).
NOTE
Kluber grease may be purchased from Martin Engineering by
calling 800-544-2947 or from Kluber Lubrication by calling
888-455-8237.
3. Lubricate with Kluber Isoflex Topas NB 52 grease only. Lubricate as
follows:
a. Clean vibrator at each pipe plug in housing to remove dirt and debris.
Remove pipe plug. Insert 1/8 in. NPT grease fitting. Add grease.
Remove grease fittings; tightly replace pipe plugs. (Use anti-seize
compound on threads.)
50 Frame 60 Frame 70 Frame
Quantity
g
Frequency
hrs
Quantity
g
Frequency
hrs
Quantity
g
Frequency
hrs
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bearings
CAUTION
!
Repairing vibrator yourself during the warranty period may
void the warranty. Contact Martin Engineering if motor needs
repair.
If vibrator needs repair or if bearings need to be replaced, call your local
representative or Martin Engineering at 800-544-2947 for instructions.
Inspecting
vibrator
At least quarterly, inspect cable and connections as follows:
WARNING
!
Before inspecting vibrator, turn off and lock out/tag out
energy source to vibrator.
1. Turn off and lock out/tag out energy source to vibrator according to ANSI
standards (see References).
2. Inspect cable for damage including cuts and abrasions. Replace if
damaged.
3. Inspect ground connection. Make sure resistance from ground connection
to vibrator enclosure does not exceed 0.1 ohm. Ensure screw on ground
terminal is tightened to proper torque (see Table I).
4. Make sure all nuts on connections on terminal block are tightened to
proper torque. Do not overtighten (see Table I).
5. Check mounting bolt torque. See Table I: Mounting Bolts and Torque
Requirements.
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Figure 13a. Frame Size 50
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Frame Size 50
Item Qty. Description Part No.
1 1
Case
2 1 Stator
3 1 Flange 301254
4 16
Screw SHC MB x 25
515508
5 16 Washer Schnorr DB 513004
6 1 Shaft 400367
7 2
Roller Bearing
506538
8 2 V-Ring 502059
9 2 Key 10 x 8 x 22 506044
10 2
Eccentric Weight Fixed
11 2 Eccentric Weight Adjustable
12 4 Screw SHC M10 x 45 515559
13 8
Washer Schnorr D10
513005
14 1 Weight Adjustment Disk Right
15 1 Weight Adjustment Disk Left
16 2
Snap Ring
500055
17 2 O-Ring 508621
18 2 Weight Cover 517055
19 1
Terminal Block 6 Post 56 x 36
510501
20 2 Screw SHC M5 x 14 515501
21 2 Washer Schnorr DS 513002
22 2
Screw HHC M6 x 14
516555
23 2 Washer Schnorr D6 513003
24 1 Rubber Block 514039
25 2
Washer Ground D6
518026
26 1 Terminal Block 2 Post 510510
27 1 Adapter M6 to M3 515605
28 1
Screw SHC M3 x 25
509056
29 1 Cable Protection Sheath 514031
30 1 Terminal Box Cover 309037
31 1
O-Ring
508671
32 4 Screw SHC M10 x 30 515538
33 2 Plug 1/8 NPT 509059
34 2
Bearing Cover
303080
35 2 Snap Ring Internal 500076
36 4 Plug M8 x 10 509010
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Frame Size 60
1 1
Case
2 1 Stator
3 2 Flange 301254
4 12
Screw SHC M10 x 30
515538
6 1 Shaft 400368
7 2
Roller Bearing
506563
8 2 V-Ring 502084
9 2 Key 10 x 8 x 22 506044
10 2
Eccentric Weight Fixed
11 2 Eccentric Weight Adjustable
12 4 Screw SHC M12 x 45 515612
13 4
Washer Schnorr D12
513006
14 1 Weight Adjustment Disk Right
15 1 Weight Adjustment Disk Left
16 2
Snap Ring
500058
17 2 O-Ring 508619
19 8
Screw SHC M8 x 25
515508
21 1 Terminal Block 6 Post 70 x 45 518502
22 2
Screw SHC M6 x 20
515504
23 2 Screw HHC M6 x 14 516555
25 1
Rubber Block
514036
26 2 Washer Ground D6 518026
28 1
Adapter M6 to M3
5-5605
29 1 Screw SHC M3 x 25 509056
31 1
Terminal Box Cover
309038
32 1 O-Ring 508548
33 2 Plug 1/8 NPT 509059
34 2
Bearing Cover
303081
36 4 Plug M10 x 10 509008
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Frame Size 70
1 1
Case
2 1 Stator
3 2 Flange 301256
4 8
Screw SHC M12x 35
515558
6 1 Shaft 400369
7 2
Roller Bearing
506518
8 2 V-Ring 502069
9 2 Key 14 x 9 x 25 506046
10 2
Eccentric Weight
11 4 Screw SHC M12 x 55 515588
12 2 Snap Ring 500063
13 2
O-Ring
508629
15 8 Screw SHC M8 x 25 515508
16 8
Washer Schnorr D8
513004
17 1 Terminal Block 6 Post 70 x 45 510502
18 2 Screw SHC M6 x 20 515504
19 2
Screw HHC M4 x 14
516555
21 1 Rubber Block 514036
22 2
Washer Ground D6
518026
24 1 Adapter M6 to M3 515605
25 1
Screw SHC M3 x 25
509056
27 4 Screw SHC M10 x 30 515538
28 4
Washer Schnorr D10
513005
29 1 Terminal Box Cover 309038
30 1 O-Ring 508548
31 2
Plug 1/8 NPT
509059
32 2 Bearing Cover 303081
34 4
Plug M12 x 12
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MARTIN ENGINEERING 2001 Form No. M3603-12/01
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NOV Brandt
P.O. Box 2327
Conroe, TX 77305-2327
Conroe, TX 77303
Phone: 936-756-4800
Fax: 936-523-2788
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8 20.08.2008 ECN 14098 JPW TM
7 05.06.2008 ECN 13924 JPW ES
6 02.13.2007 ECN 13178 JMJ ECG
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4 09.19.2001 ECN 12206 JAG JPW
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Phone: 936-523-2600
Fax: 936-788-7367
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Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Centrifugal Pump Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pump Discharge/Hydrocyclone Feed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Overflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pump Suction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rope versus Spray Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Centrifugal Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Start-Up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hydrocyclone Blanking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Apex Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12 Desander Apex Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10 Desander and 4 Desilter Apex Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Repair
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Every 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Desander Hydrocyclone Removal and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Desilter Hydrocyclone Removal and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4 Desilter Cone with Ceramic Insert Involute Feed SA1592 rev. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
10 Hydrocyclone Assembly P10D06200 rev. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
12 Desander Cone Assembly SA587 rev. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
4 Desilter Header Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
SRS-2 Desander A874 rev. 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
SRS-3 Desander A869 rev. 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Bolt torque requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Corporate offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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General Information
material.
Conventions
to these advisories
Illustrations
to scale.
Note:
current topics.
Caution:
Warning:
ESD
Warning:
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Safety Requirements
maintenance.
Personnel Training
Recommended Tools
in this section.
operations.
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Routine Maintenance
recommendations.
Warranty
Purchaser's claim.
approval.
personnel.
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Product Information
Description
The Desander hydrocyclone, designed to remove sand-size particles, and the Desilter
hydrocyclone, designed to remove silt-sized particles, should be the second stage of a solids
removal program for unweighted muds. To achieve maximum benefit from these units, install them
as recommended.
These specially designed hydrocyclones are made from a durable polymeric material developed
exclusively for NOV Brandt. The involute feed entry design (rather than the conventional tangential
entry commonly used in the industry) increases the hydrocyclones' handling capacity up to 25%.
Other advantages are more efficient drilled solids separation, less drilling fluid is discarded, and
reduced wear at the feed inlet.
The Hydrocyclone Systems consist of an assembled hydrocyclone, a separate overflow and
underflow manifold, and a discard trough for the underflow. The hydrocyclones are available as a
12 Desander, 10 Desander, and 4 Desilter. The size designation is the inside diameter of the
hydrocyclone. In general, the cut point of the hydrocyclone decreases as the inside diameter
decreases.
The number of hydrocyclones should be selected to process approximately 110 - 125% of the
maximum circulating rates expected in top hole drilling. This will ensure treatment of 100% of the
circulating volume containing formation contaminants.
Equal importance should be given to selecting a suitable centrifugal pump and prime mover
(engine or electric motor) that will deliver the required flow rate and feet of head/pressure to the
feed manifold.
Properly installed, maintained and utilized, the hydrocyclone will reduce rig pump maintenance,
improve penetration rates and improve hole conditions.
A properly installed and correctly operated hydrocyclone will be a cost effective mechanical device
for the reduction of undesirable contaminants in following mediums.
Unweighted Water-Base Drilling Fluids
Weighted Water-Base Drilling Fluids
Oil Base Drilling Fluids
Synthetic Drilling Fluids
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Installation
The hydrocyclones should be mounted so that the feed manifold is ABOVE THE MAXIMUM mud
level in the tanks. This prevents the mud from the tanks being siphoned through the cones and into
the waste pit when the feed pump is shut down.
A centrifugal pump should be used to feed the hydrocyclones. A centrifugal pump will deliver a
smooth even flow to the feed manifold. A reciprocating pump should not be used due to delivery
fluctuations.
Proper solids control system installation should have the Desanders centrifugal pump taking
suction from the closest compartment possible downstream of the rigs' primary shakers. The
Desanders overflow mud should discharge into the next down stream compartment where the
Desilters pump will take suction.
Hydrocyclone installation requirements are basically the same, and must be adhered to if optimum
efficiencies are to be realized.
Centrifugal Pump Installation
1. Each hydrocyclone manifold should have its own centrifugal pump dedicated to its
operation and sized correctly to satisfy the hydrocyclones pressure and volume
requirements in order to achieve optimum operating performance.
2. The centrifugal pump should be located below the fluid level of the pit to allow for a flooded
suction and to minimize pressure losses. A pump that must be mounted above the fluid level
should include a foot valve.
3. The suction line to the centrifugal pump should be equal to or larger than the diameter of the
pumps inlet. If the suction line is longer than 10 feet, then the suction line must have a 2-
inch larger diameter than the pumps inlet to prevent loss of pressure head. The larger
suction line should be connected to the pump suction with an eccentric reducer so that the
top of the larger line is level with the top of the pump intake.
4. To minimize the risk of plugging the pumps suction or causing damage to the pump with
trash, the suction intake inside of the compartment should have an elbow facing down about
4 to 8 inches above the compartment bottom. If the suction is too high, a vortex will occur
and draw air into the pump, resulting in poor hydrocyclone performance.
Pump Discharge/Hydrocyclone Feed
Properly size the feed and suction lines. Oversized pipes will result in solids settling and
undersized pipes will result in restricted flow and decreased pipe life. The feed line from the pump
to the 4" hydrocyclone manifolds should be at least 6 inches in diameter, and 8 inches in diameter
to a 12" or 10 hydrocyclone. Utilize long radius elbows to minimize pressure losses and wear in
the lines.
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Overflow
The overflow line (clean mud) should be directed to the next downstream compartment from the
units suction. The overflow should not slope upward. This will prevent a possible back pressure in
the hydrocyclone resulting in whole mud losses out the apex.
The overflow line should not extend below the highest expected mud level. A splash plate or
opened tee installed at the overflows exit (discharge) will minimize aeration of the mud that would
adversely affect the pump pressure. If possible, the overflow line should slope downhill at 45 to
allow partial pipe flows that will prevent a siphoning effect.
Valves
One valve in the pump suction line for pump repair and one in the discharge line to permit surge
free startup operation will be adequate. Locate the pump so that the shortest suction line and the
most direct discharge line route is accomplished, using as few bends and fittings as possible to
reduce the frictional line losses.
Pump Suction
To minimize operational problems, use these guidelines when designing or installing the suction
line piping system.
1. One suction pipe for each pump.
2. Have a flooded suction. Oilfield centrifugal pumps are not self-priming.
3. Size the pipe diameter to produce 4 feet per second velocity or more.
4. Locate the pump as near the tank as possible. The shortest suction pipe produces the least
friction losses.
5. Use straight pipe for smooth flow into the pump.
6. Properly sized the fittings for low friction loss.
7. Install a shut off valve near the tank for working on the pump.
8. Weld a flat plate on the tank wall just above the suction pipe to prevent vortexing.
9. Install an easily cleaned strainer for all mud going to the suction.
10. Avoid whirlpools, air leaks, air traps, and suction lift.
11. Install the suction near the bottom of the tank using an elbow and flare.
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Operation
Principles
The three most often mentioned components of the hydrocyclone are: the FEED, the
UNDERFLOW, and the OVERFLOW.
Fluid entering the hydrocyclone is the feed. The feed opening (inlet) is at the top end of the feed
chamber and enters the hydrocyclone at a tangent or involute to the feed chamber wall.
The solid / liquid slurry that exits the bottom of the cone is the solids discharge, or "underflow".
The liquid discharge that exits the top of the hydrocyclone is the "overflow". The overflow carries
the light fraction (cleaned liquid) of the separated mud to the overflow manifold, and returns it to
the mud system.
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As the fluid enters the hydrocyclone, it is propelled into a high velocity spiral moving around the
"vortex finder" which extends down from the overflow exit. Actually two spirals are created, one
moving downward along the wall of the hydrocyclone while the other moves upward through the
core of the hydrocyclone towards the overflow opening. The centrifugal forces and inertia effect
cause the solids to settle outward toward the hydrocyclone wall in a downward spiraling motion.
The solids settle according to weight and size, and with the density range of the solids normally
present in drilling fluids being rather small, the size usually dictates which particles will reach the
wall first. The liquid and most of the fine solids from the inner spiral move upward and outward into
the overflow manifold and back to the system. The central air core in this spiral creates a low-
pressure region that results in the suction that can be felt by blocking the apex opening with your
finger tip.
The hydrocyclones' ability to separate the solids efficiently is dependent on the following factors:
1. Fluid properties
2. Particle properties
3. Flow parameters
4. Hydrocyclone parameters
This hydrocyclone design is referred to as "BALANCED". The solids traveling downward to the
apex area will become highly concentrated due to the decreasing available area. The solids will
exit in a vigorous "spray" discharge ("UNDERFLOW") . As previously mentioned, there will be an
air stream (suction) entering the apex. These combined features are the ideal mode of operation of
the hydrocyclone.
The balance" design is unique in that, as long as the solids present in the feed mud are within the
hydrocyclones' size range, the hydrocyclone will discard the solids. When the solids are too small
or low in concentration, the hydrocyclones' "underflow" will discharge a minimal amount of liquid
mud.
The efficiency of the hydrocyclone is affected by the flow rate, entering fluid velocity and pressure
drop across the hydrocyclone. The hydrocyclones' efficiency will increase as the particle density
and/or diameter is increased. As the fluid density and/or viscosity increases, the efficiency is
decreased.
To maintain underflow with a density weight of 1.5 ppg more than the feed slurry, a smaller apex
opening may be needed. It is difficult to estimate accurately the underflow discharge rate.
However, it can vary between 1% to 5% of the feed volume to the unit.
A hydrocyclone discharging in a spray (resembling a hollow cone or umbrella) will achieve
maximum solids removal. If the hydrocyclone becomes overloaded with entering solids, the solids
are detained in the apex area resulting in reduced separation and rate of removal. The solids that
would normally exit the apex are now returned to the system via the vortex finder or overflow. The
solids that do report to the underflow will now be discharging in what is referred to as a "Rope
Discharge".
The "Rope Discharge" underflow may contain as much as 30% more solids than a "Spray
Discharge" but the actual rate of discharge is so restricted that the hydrocyclones may only
discard 50% of the solids that it would while operating in a "Spray Discharge"
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Rope versus Spray Discharge
1. A rope discharge will not remove solids as well, even though the density is heavier. It looks
more efficient, but is not.
2. The systems mud weight will increase faster due to the solids reporting to the overflow
(density increase). Also, in unweighted systems the well bores filter cake will contain
unwanted solids.
3. Only with additional mechanical equipment and/or through expensive dilution can the solids
returning to the system be removed when roping occurs.
4. Premature wear at the apex, vortex finder, upper hydrocyclone body and rig pump fluid end
parts will result, if a roping discharge is not rectified quickly.
This example above indicates that the hydrocyclone leaves 29,952 lbs or 33 BBLS of solids in the
system daily when it ropes verses spraying. A mud system weight of 9.2 ppg with 6.5% solid
content, would require 475 BBLS of dilution water for these solids to maintain the system's desired
mud weight.
(33 BBLS/.065 = 508 BBLS - 33 BBLS = 475 BBLS water)
Centrifugal Pump
Centrifugal pumps produce pressure by accelerating fluid to the impeller tip speed. The casing
converts this velocity into pressure. The pressure produced by the centrifugal pump acts as if it
was coming from a water tower. The pressure in PSI varies with the weight of the fluid, the same
as it would if the water tower is filled with different fluids. Pressure head of the fluid remains
constant at any density. A pressure head of 75 feet is required for maximum hydrocyclone
efficiency.
Centrifugal pumps produce pressure by converting liquid velocity to static pressure. The system
back pressure must equal the pumps produced head. The system pressure loss is the total of the
elevation difference plus friction loss. The volume pumped by a centrifugal pump increases until
the sum of elevation and system friction head loss equals the output head of the centrifugal pump
on the impeller performance curve. Using a larger pipe will lower friction, allowing the pump to
increase in volume.
When operating the centrifugal pump, the head will remain unchanged; pressure readings, on the
other hand, will change if the weight of the fluid being pumped changes.
Rope vs. spray efficiency
Discharge Weight Solids #'s/hr. #'s/day
Rope 4 g.p.m. 14.5 ppg 46% 2,392 57,408
Spray 8 g.p.m. 13.0 35% 3,640 87,360
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Operation
When drilling the hydrocyclones should operate with a spray discharge for maximum efficiency. A
slight suction at the apex discharge opening is proof of spray discharge. If suction does not exist,
the hydrocyclones are "roping" and the apex needs to be opened up. If the hydrocyclone
continues to rope with the apex wide open, consult the Troubleshooting Section for the cause and
solution.
If flow rates indicate that blanking of hydrocyclones is necessary, blank off individual cones starting
from the feed end of the header.
Start-Up Procedure
Check pump suction, if visible. Clear trash and debris.
1. Open pump suction valve. Do not start pump with suction valve closed or pump damage will
result.
2. Discharge valve should be closed. If diesel pump is used, check that throttle is in idle
position. Damage and injury may occur if diesel pump is started at full throttle.
3. Start pump and slowly open discharge valve to full open position.
4. Check pressure on Feed Gauge. The gauge needle should be in the area corresponding to
the mud weight. If the original feed gauge supplied with the unit is replaced with an ordinary
pressure gauge, proper pressure is four times (4 X) mud weight (in ppg). Low pressure will
cause poor separation and high fluid loss. Excessively high pressure will cause high rates of
hydrocyclone wear. When testing with water the feed pressure is 32 PSI.
5. Check the hydrocyclone underflow for a spray discharge. If hydrocyclones have a rope
discharge or no discharge, consult the Troubleshooting Section.
Example:
PSI =
Mud Weight x 0.052 x Head (in feet)
Head =
75 feet
If: Mud Weight =
9.5 ppg
PSI =
9.5 x 0.052 x 75 = 37 psi
If: Mud Weight =
12 ppg
PSI =
12 x 0.052 x 75 = 47 psi
Do not operate hydrocyclones with a rope discharge because poor solids
removal and hydrocyclone damage will occur.
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Shutdown Procedure
1. Turn pump off. If diesel pump is used, close throttle before shutoff. Do not use the
emergency kill switch (if supplied) for normal shutdown.
2. Close pump discharge valve.
3. Close pump suction valve.
Hydrocyclone Blanking
1. Stop unit. Remove the clamp from the feed inlet of the hydrocyclone.
2. Remove clamp from the overflow elbow at the header. Support the weight of the
hydrocyclone or damage and injury may result.
3. Remove the hydrocyclone and overflow elbow.
4. Install blanks and clamps. Start unit.
Apex Adjustment
Hydrocyclones operated improperly will cause poor separation and should be adjusted or replaced
as soon as problem occurs. Only the 12 hydrocyclone allows for apex adjustment. The 10 and 4
hydrocyclone are shipped from the factory with the optimum apex.
12 Desander Apex Adjustment
The non-adjusting apex bushing is located in the adjusting nut at the bottom of the desander
hydrocyclone. A bushing with 1-3/4 internal diameter is installed at the factory. 1-1/2 and 2-1/8
apexes are also available. If a change is required:
1. Remove the hydrocyclone apex nut by turning clockwise.
2. Remove the apex bushing from the apex nut.
3. Install proper size apex bushing.
4. Install the hydrocyclone apex nut.
10 Desander and 4 Desilter Apex Adjustment
The apex adjusting bushing is located in the adjustable nut at the bottom of the desliter
hydrocyclone. Proper discharge is achieved by twisting the adjustable nut as indicated below.
1. Start feed pump and check for spray discharge.
2. If excessive liquid loss occurs, tighten the adjusting nut to close bushing. Apex size will be
smaller.
3. If roping occurs, turn clockwise to open bushing. Apex size will be larger.
Do not cross-thread. Hand tighten only.
Over adjusting may cause roping and dry plugging of hydrocyclones. Do not
use a wrench on the adjusting nut. Hand tighten only.
If roping is not eliminated, remove the nut and bushing.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
For such a basic appearing device, the hydrocyclone can display many varied problems. The
following six (6) are the most frequently experienced in the operation of the hydrocyclones.
Symptom Probably cause Solution
Low feed pressure. Improper head pressure. Check with manufacturer
for proper head pressure
required and adjust pump
as necessary. Pump
impeller sizing must make
up for variable pressure
losses in the piping.
Plugged pump suction. Clean screen. Check for
obstruction in pump and
line. Make sure valves on
suction and discharge are
open.
Other equipment operating. Check that pump is not
operating other equipment
simultaneously.
Air locked pump. Prime pump. If suction is
flooded, stop and restart
the pump.
No discharge. Plugged apex. Unplug the apex.
Apex too small. Change apex to larger bore
(12 hydrocyclone only).
Solids below
hydrocyclones cut point
capabilities.
No problem, working fine.
Siphon on overflow. Install vacuum breaker at
highest point on overflow.
Remove pipe plug in top of
header and install pipe 6" to
8" long.
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Discharge roping. Undersized apex. Change apex to larger bore
(12 hydrocyclone only).
Check pump specification,
feet of head too low.
Refer to section titled
"Centrifugal Pump" on page
15.
Mud viscosity very high. Run centrifuge.
Solids overloading. Check that upstream
equipment is operating
properly.
Discharge weight near that
of feed weight.
Apex too large. Reduce size.
Low silt concentrations. Evaluate economics of
equipment.
Discharge weight greater
than normal.
Roping discharge due to
solids overloading.
Increase apex opening.
Check that upstream
equipment is operating
properly.
Unusual discharges. Cone shape or liquid
discharge.
Feed inlet partially plugged
causing a reduced feed
velocity.
No discharge. Remove and clear
obstacle.
No vacuum or flooded
liquid rope discharge.
Feed completely plugged;
can cause good overflow
mud to enter hydrocyclone
from the overflow manifold
resulting in whole mud
losses.
Plugged apex. Typical when roping is
allowed to continue. Solids
build-up in the
hydrocyclone and
overloads at the apex.
Entering solids will report to
the overflow and back to
the mud system. Plugged
apex will cause premature
wear on the hydrocyclone
and excessive wash out on
overflow fittings.
Symptom Probably cause Solution
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Maintenance & Repair
Maintenance
Daily
1. Inspect and maintain feed pump in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
2. Inspect hydrocyclones for spray discharge and proper pressure.
3. Repair or replace hydrocyclones that show signs of cuts, leaks or other damage.
Every 30 Days
1. Inspect hydrocyclone apex for wear. Remove and visually inspect the apex. Using a
flashlight or mirror, inspect the interior of the hydrocyclone body. Replace worn parts as
needed.
2. Remove clean out cap and clear feed header of settled solids.
3. Check all connections for tightness.
Desander Hydrocyclone Removal and
Disassembly
1. Stop pump. Remove clamp from feed inlet.
2. Remove clamp from overflow elbow at header. Remove hydrocyclone from header. Support
weight of hydrocyclone when loosening clamp or damage and injury may result.
3. Remove clamp and overflow elbow. Remove nuts and bolts from top flange. Remove top
flange.
4. Remove nuts and bolts from apex clamp. Remove clamp halves and apex.
5. Replacement is the reverse of steps 1 - 4.
Note
Worn out apex can be changed by following step 4 only.
Note
A film of grease or oil will ease assembly of new top flange.
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Desilter Hydrocyclone Removal and
Disassembly
1. Stop pump. Remove clamp from overflow elbow.
2. Remove clamp from feed inlet. Remove hydrocyclone.
3. Remove nuts and bolts from top flange. Remove top flange.
4. Remove apex bushing and nut by turning counterclockwise.
5. Assembly and installation is a reversal of steps 1 - 4.
Note
A film of grease or oil will ease assembly of new top flange and hydrocyclone body.
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4 Desilter Cone with Ceramic Insert
Involute Feed SA1592 rev. 2
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SA1592 parts list
Item # Part # Description Qty
1 26AR Desilter Cone with Ceramic Inserts (INV) 1
2 26CJ Desilter Flange/Desilter Cone 1
3 26AO Apex Nut / Desilter Cone 1
4 26AA Bushing / Desilter Cone 1
5 22AT 1/2"-13UNC X 1 1/2" Hex Head Cap Screw 5
6 35K 1/2 -13UNC Locknut 5
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10 Hydrocyclone Assembly
P10D06200 rev. 3

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P10D06200 parts list
Item # Part # Description Qty
1 P10K06207 Chamber Feed 10" 1
2 P10K06208 Cone Top 10" 1
3 P10K06201 Cone Bottom 10 1
4 P10K06205 Nut Adjusting 10" 1
5 P10K06204 Insert Solids Discharge for 10" Cone 1
6 P05S06213 Hydrocyclone Band Clamp for 5" Cones 1
7 P10S01101 Hydrocyclone Band Clamp for 10" Cones 1
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12 Desander Cone Assembly
SA587 rev. 7
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SA587 parts list
Item # Part # Description Qty.
1 26AF Flange Top 1
2 26AG Body 1
3 26AH Apex 1
4 26AI Nut 1
5 14AU Clamp, Half 2
6 26AJ Bushing, 2-1/8 Orifice 1
7 26AK Bushing, 1-1/2 Orifice 1
8 26AL Bushing, 1-3/4 Orifice 1
9 22BD HHCS .625 11-UNC x 2.50 6
10 - - -
11 35V Nut Hex Lock .625 11-UNC NYL-Insert 6
12 36F Washer, Flat 1/2 STD 4
13 22V HHCS .500 13-UNC NYL-Insert 2
14 35K Nut Hex LOCL .500 13-UNC NYL-Insert 2
15 26FA Bushing, 3/4 Orifice 1
16 60HX Cable tie 1
17 60BV Cable tie 1
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1/2"-13UNC CAP SCREW X 1 1/4" LG
APEX BUSHING, 1 3/4" ORIFICE
CONE ASSY 12"
PRESSURE GAUGE & DAMPNER ASS'Y
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ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION DWG REF PART NUMBER
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A869 parts list
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22AB
65BY
26AL
** ORIFICE BUSHING 1 1/2"
26AK
4
NUT HEX LOCK 1/2" 13UNC
350 14
**
12" CONE ORIFICE BUSHING
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Bolt torque requirements
The bolt torque requirements for stainless steel, cadmium and zinc bolts presented in the following
tables are obtained from Drawing PI5508. Note the following conditions:
If torquing of a fastener is required, these values apply unless noted otherwise.
Values should be obtained by turning the nut and holding the bolt whenever possible.
Coefficient of 0.17 for cadmium and 0.22 for zinc and 70% of the proof load.
Preload does not include the use of a lock nut.
Stainless steel bolts
Description
Grade 304
Torque
Grade 316
Torque
lb-ft Nm lb-ft Nm
1/4-20 UNC 6 8.1 7 9.5
1/4-28 UNF 6 8.1 8 10.9
3/8-16 UNC 19 25.8 20 27.1
3/8-24 UNF 21 28.5 22 29.9
1/2-13 UNC 43 58 45 61
1/2-20 UNF 45 61 47 64
5/8-11 UNC 92 125 96 130
5/8-18 UNF 103 140 108 146
3/4-10 UNC 127 172 131 178
3/4-18 UNF 124 168 129 175
7/8-9 UNC 194 263 202 274
7/8-14 UNF 193 262 201 273
1-8 UNC 283 384 300 407
1-14 UNF 258 350 270 366
1 1/4-7 UNC 413 560 432 586
1 1/4-12 UNF 390 529 408 553
1 1/2-6 UNC 888 1204 930 1261
1 1/2-12 UNF 703 1261 732 992
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Cadmium bolts
Description
Grade 5 Grade 8
1/4-20 UNC 7 9.5 1892 858 10 13.6 2671 1212
1/4-28 UNF 8 10.8 2166 982 11 14.9 3058 1387
5/16-18 UNC 14 19.0 3118 1414 20 27.1 4402 1997
5/16-24 UNF 15 20.3 3451 1565 22 29.8 4872 2210
3/8-16 UNC 25 33.9 4611 2092 35 47.5 6510 2953
3/8-24 UNF 28 38.0 5224 2370 39 52.8 7375 3345
1/2-13 UNC 60 81 8449 3832 85 115 11,928 5410
1/2-20 UNF 67 91 9520 4318 95 128 13,440 6096
9/16-12 UNC 86 117 10,829 4912 122 165 15,288 6934
9/16-18 UNF 96 130 12,079 5479 136 184 17,052 7735
5/8-11 UNC 119 161 13,447 6099 168 228 18,984 8611
5/8-18 UNF 135 183 15,232 6909 190 258 21,504 9754
3/4-10 UNC 211 286 19,873 9014 298 404 28,056 12,726
3/4-16 UNF 236 320 22194 10,067 333 451 31,332 14,212
7/8-9 UNC 341 462 27,489 12,469 481 652 38,808 17,603
7/8-14 UNF 375 508 30,286 13,737 530 719 42,756 19,394
1-8 UNC 511 693 36,057 16,355 721 978 50,904 23090
1-12 UNF 573 777 40,460 18,352 809 1097 57,120 25909
1 1/8-7 UNC 630 854 39,523 17,927 1022 1386 64,092 29,071
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Zinc bolts
Description
Grade 5 Grade 8
1/4-20 UNC 9 12.2 1892 858 12 16.3 2671 1212
1/4-28 UNF 10 13.6 2166 982 14 19.0 3058 1387
5/16-18 UNC 18 24.4 3118 1414 25 33.9 4402 1997
5/16-24 UNF 20 27.1 3451 1565 28 38.0 4872 2210
3/8-16 UNC 32 43.4 4611 2091 45 61 6510 2953
3/8-24 UNF 36 48.8 5224 2370 51 69 7375 3345
1/2-13 UNC 77 104 8449 3832 109 148 11,928 5410
1/2-20 UNF 87 118 9,520 4318 123 167 13,440 6096
9/16-12 UNC 112 152 10,829 4912 158 214 15,288 6934
9/16-18 UNF 125 169 12,079 5479 176 239 17,052 7735
5/8-11 UNC 154 209 13,447 6099 218 296 18,984 8611
5/8-18 UNF 175 237 15,232 6909 246 334 21,504 9754
3/4-10 UNC 273 370 19,873 9014 386 523 28,056 12,726
3/4-16 UNF 305 414 22,194 10,067 431 584 31,332 14,212
7/8-9 UNC 441 598 27,489 12,469 623 845 38,808 13,067
7/8-14 UNF 486 659 30,286 13,737 686 930 42,756 19,398
1-8 UNC 661 896 36,507 16,559 933 1265 50,904 23,090
1-12 UNF 742 1006 40,460 18,352 1047 1420 57,120 26,045
1 1/8-7 UNC 815 1105 39,523 17,927 1322 1792 64,092 29,071
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Index
A
Apex Adjustment, 17
C
Cautions, 5
Centrifugal Pump Installation, 11
Conventions, 5
D
Desander Apex Adjustment, 17
Desander Hydrocyclone
Removal and Disassembly, 21
Desilter Cone, 24
Desilter Hydrocyclone Removal
and Disassembly, 22
G
Practices, 6
H
Hydrocyclone Assembly, 26
Hydrocyclone Blanking, 17
Hydrocyclone Feed, 11
I
Illustrations, 5
International, 39
N
Notes, 5
O
Overflow, 12
P
Principles, 13
Pump Discharge, 11
Pump Suction, 12
R
Rope versus Spray
Discharge, 15
S
Shutdown Procedure, 17
Start-Up Procedure, 16
U
United States, 44
V
Valves, 12
W
Warnings, 5
Warranty, 7
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