Installation Manual - Model 5 - Tundra Process Solutions Ltd.

REV A (05-01-09)INSTALLATION MANUAL – D5Skid Unit Installation and Placement of the Pumping UnitThe skid system contains the rail framework on which the pumping unit rests and is mounted directlyover the concrete piers (See Figure 41).NOTE:Installation of the skid plates provides for coarse alignment of thepump relative to the wellhead. If rig work still needs to be done, thepumping unit should be mounted to the back of the skids.When the skid system is installed, the pumping unit can slide forward on the rails and be positioneddirectly over the wellhead. If the pumping unit is undergoing maintenance, or before commissioningtakes place, the unit is retracted to a safe postion at the rear end of the skid rails. There are stops onthe front and rear end of the skid to prevent the pumping unit from sliding off the rails and piers.See Figure 41.Skid systemFigure 41. Skid SystemPerform the following steps to install the skids:NOTE:Prior to placing the pump in position, be sure that the area is free andclear of any obstacles. Follow all standard oil field safety practiceswhile completing the installation. Ensure the well is not pressurized topreclude a serious accident if the wellhead is accidentally bumped.1. Slowly erect the pump using the crane until the pump is fully suspended from the crane.2. Use a 10-foot extension chain or sling to prevent the crane hook from hitting thecounterweights as they come to vertical position. The crane and attachment clevis mustbe rated at 25-ton to provide a safety margin.3. Align the pump over the skid mounting point so the pump is centered over the wellhead.SECTION 5 – INSTALLATION30