Part Number TW554

Revision A

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

SINGLE LINE
WEIGHT INDICATING SYSTEMS
P/N WS9 and WS14-Series

Manufacturers of Precision Instruments

Printed in U.S.A. April 17, 1996

 Manual TW554 contains 11 pages, divided as follows:

Cover. ........................... April 1996

i through iii ....................... April 1996
Introduction ....................... July 1983
Installation/Operation ................ July 1983
Maintenance ....................... July 1983
Repair ............................ July 1983

All product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all M/D TOTCO equipment.
The service procedures recommended by M/D TOTCO and described in the technical manuals
are recommended methods of performing service operations. When these service operations
require the use of tools specially designed for the purpose, those special tools should be used as
recommended. Warnings against the use of specific service methods that can damage equipment
or render it unsafe are stated in the manuals. These warnings are not exclusive, as M/D TOTCO
could not possibly know, evaluate and advise service people of all conceivable ways in which ser-
vice might be done or of all possible associated hazardous consequences. Accordingly, anyone
who uses service procedures or tools which are not recommended by M/D TOTCO must first sat-
isfy themselves thoroughly that neither personnel safety nor equipment safety will be jeopardized
by the method selected.

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 THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION, ANY
WARRANlY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Martin-Decker TOTCO (Company) warrants to Buyer (Purchaser) of new products manufactured or

supplied by the Company that such products are, at the time of delivery to the Purchaser, free of material and
workmanship defects, subject to the following exceptions:

A. Any product which has been repaired or altered in such a way, in the Companys judgement, as to affect
the product adversely, including any repairs, rebuilding, welding or heat treating outside of Company
authorized facility.

B. Any product which has, in the Companys judgement, been subject to negligence, accident, or improper
storage.

C. Any product which has not been installed, operated and maintained in accordance with normal practice
and within the recommendations of the Company.

D. For all items of special order by Buyer which are not manufactured by Company, Buyer should submit
warranty claims directly to the manufacturer thereof.

The Companys obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing, or at its option, replacing any products
which in its judgement proved not to be as warranted within the applicable warranty period. All costs of
transportation of products claimed not to be as warranted to authorized Company service facility shall be
borne by Buyer. Costs of return transportation to Buyer of products accepted for repair or replacement by
Company under the warranty provisions of the Sales Agreement shall be borne by the Company. Company
may, at its sole option elect to refund the purchase price of the products, and Company shall have no further
obligation under the Sales Agreement.

The cost of labor for installing a repaired or replacement part shall be borne by Buyer. Replacement parts
provided under the terms of this warranty are warranted for the remainder of the warranty period of the
product upon which installed to the same extent as if such parts were original components thereof.

The warranty periods for various products are:

A. Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electronic Equipment: one (1) year from date of installation or fifteen (15) months
from date of shipment from Company, whichever occurs first.

B. All Elastomer Diaphragms: six (6) months from date of shipment from Company.

No deviations from the Companys standard warranty terms or period as stated herein will be honored unless
agreed to in writing by an authorized Company representative prior to acceptance of the order.

EXCLUSIVITY OF REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS
WARRANlY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE SOLE RECOURSE OF BUYER AGAINST COMPANY FOR
BREACH OF ANY OF COMPANYS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE SALES AGREEMENT WITH BUYER,
WHETHER THE CLAIM IS MADE IN TORT OR IN CONTRACT, INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON
WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
STRICT LIABILIN OR IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), NOR FOR LOST PROFITS.

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CONTENTS
SECTION PARAGRAPH PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION .............................. 1
1.1 Introduction ............................................... 1
1.2 Description ................................................ 1
1.3 System Components ........................................ 1
1.4 Indicator .................................................. 1
1.5 Load Ceil ................................................. 2
1.6 Hydraulic Hose ............................................ 2
1.7 Attaching and Support Hardware ............................. 2
2 INSTALLATION/OPERATION ..................................... 3
2.1 Installation ................................................ 3
2.2 Pre-InstaIIation ............................................ 3
2.3 System Installation ......................................... 3
2.4 Load Ceil Installation ....................................... 3
2.5 Indicator InstaIIation ....................................... 3
2.6 HydrauIic Hose Installation .................................. 4
2.7 System Operation .......................................... 6
2.8 Adjustments .............. .................................. 6
2.9 Load Pointer Zero Adjustment ............................... 6
2.10 Pointer Damping Adjustment ................................ 6
3 MAINTENANCE ................................................ 6
3.1 Maintenance ............................................... 6
3.2 Troubleshooting ............................................ 6
3.3 Load Ceil Gap ............................................. 6
4 SYSTEM REPAIR ............................................... 8
4.1 General ................................................... 8
4.2 Changing and Bleeding System ............................... 8
4.3 Hydraulic Fluid Reduction ................................... 9

LIST OF ILLUSIRAIIONS
FIGURE TITLE PAGE
l-l Typical WS9 or WS14Single Line Weight Indicating System ............
2-l Load CelI Mounting Configuration .................................
2-2 Load Ceil Mounting Dimensions, Inches (MRIimeters). ................
2-3 Overall Dimensions for Indicator and Brac!cet Installation,. ...........
Inches (Millimeters)
3-l Load Cell Gap and Plug .......................................... 8
LISI OF TABLES
TABLE TITLE PAGE
l-l System Capacities and Part Numbers .............................. 2
3-l Malfunction Isolation ............................................ 7

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SECTION 1.0 Accuracy of the system, when shipped from

INTRODUC'IION the factory, is + 0.5% of full scale capacity
at an ambient range of 16 to 27OC (60 to
1.1 INTRODUCTION. This manual 800F). Capacity ranges for the WS9 and
provides installation, operation and WS14 systems are 2,000 to 5,000 lb; 1,000
maintenance instructions for the WS9 and and 2,000 kg; 1,000 and 2,000 daN. See table
WS14 Single Line Weight Indicating Systems l-l for respective model numbers and
manufactured by MARTIN-DECKER Santa capacities.
Ana, California. Read the appropriate
section of this publication before performing 1.3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS. The system
the indicated procedures. Ensure that alI consists of the following basic components
personnel who wilI be performing these and attaching hardware:
procedures have read the Important Safety
Notice located on the inside front cover of a. Indicator
this manuaL b. Sensater Load Cell
C. Hydraulic Hose

1.2 DESCRIPTION. WS9 and WS14 Single
Line Weight Indicating Systems (Fig. l-1) are
hydraulically operated, require no external
power source and are assembled and fully
loaded with MARTIN-DECKER hydraulic
fluid prior to shipment. They are designed to
operate within the ambient temperature
range of -29O to 49OC (-20 to 12OoF).
1.4 INDICATOR. The indicator provides a
dial faceplate, calibrated in pounds,
kilograms or dacanewtons. The indicator has
a damper to smooth pointers sensitivity and
adjust pointer response to the operators
preference. Also included on each indicator
is a dial adjust gear, which rotates the dial to
make necessary tare adjustments.

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Figure l-l. Typical WS9 or WS14Single Line Weight

Indicating System

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1.5 LOAD CELL. The load cell transmits a. Check Valve - UsuaRy installed on
a hydraulic pressure signal to the indicator the damper and used to replenish
by transforming the applied load into the res- the hydraulic fluid in the system.
pective pressure. In some cases, the check valve
may be located elsewhere in the
system.
1.6 HYDRAULIC HOSE. The type of
hydraulic hose used is 3/16 inch diameter of b. YA2 Hand Pump - Used for field
single wire braid construction. The hydraulic loading the system with hydraulic
hose comes standard with l/4 NPT hose fluid. Connects to the check
connections. The hydraulic hose is available valve.
in maximum lengths of 50 feet. in a single
unit, and couplings (P/N 5103) are used where C. Hydraulic Fluid - Supplied in quart
extended lengths are needed to meet the job containers. W15 hydraulic fluid is
requirements. to be used in the event it becomes
necessary tocharge the system in
1.7 ATTACHING AND SUPPORT the field.
HARDWARE. The system is furnished with
necessary attaching and support hardware to d. Indicator Bracket - Used for
facilitate installation and maintenance: mounting the indicator.

Table l-l. System Capacities and Part Numbers

-em Ildiultor serrsater

Number capacity NUIIlber NUlXlk
ws9-4-50 2,000 lb GA69 E229-4
ws9-4-75 2,000 lb GA69 E229-4
ws9-4-100 2,000 lb GA69 E229-4
WS9-6-50 1,000 kg GA69-6 E229-4 50 ft
ws9-6-75 1,000 kg GA69-6 E229-4 75 ft
WS9-6-100 1,000 kg GA69-6 E229-4 100 ft
ws9-10-50 1,000 daN GA69-20 E229-4 50 ft
ws9-10-75 1,000 daN GA69-20 E229-4 75 ft
ws9-10-100 1,000 daN GA69-20 E229-4 100 ft
ws14-0040-50 4,000 lb GA69-11 E427-1 50 ft
ws14-0040-75 4,000 lb GA69-11 E427-1 75 ft
ws14-0040-100 4,000 lb GA69-11 E427-1 100 ft
WS14-004OK-50 2,000 kg GA69-15 E427-1 50 ft
WS14-0040K-75 2,000 kg GA69-15 E427-1 75 ft
WS14-0040K-100 2,000 kg GA69-15 E427-1 100 ft
WS14-0020DN-50 2,000 daN GA69L23 E427-1 50 ft
WS14-0020DN-75 2,000 d&N GA69-23 E427-1 75 ft
WS14-0020DN-100 2,000 daN GA69-23 E427-1 100 ft
ws14-0050-50 5,000 lb GA69-13 E427-1 50 ft
ws14-0050-75 5,000 lb GA69-13 E427-1 75 ft
ws14-0050-100 5,000 lb GA69-13 E427-1 100 ft

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SECIION 2.0 d. Determine that hydraulic hose is

2.1 INSTALLATION. The installation of
the WS9 and WS14 Single Line Weight
Indicating System should be accomplished by
experienced, qualified personneL
2.2 PRE-INSTALLATION The pre-
installation procedure consists primarily of
errsuring that the single line weight indicator
system is the correct system to be
installed. The following is to be checked:
a. Determine that indicator dial is
calibrated in the desired units of
measurement (pounds, kilograms
or decanewtons).
b. Determine that load cell capacity
is suitable for the intended
application.
c. Determine that load cell and hy-
draulic hose are located in a
position to move freely, taking
into account any obstructions that
might interfere with the load to
be measured.
of sufficient lenh for routing
from the indicator to the load
celL
2.3 SYSTEM INSTALLATION. The Single
Line Weight Indicating System is comprised
of the Load Cell, Hydraulic Hose and
Indicator. Install these components in
accordance with the instructions in the
following paragraphs.
2.4 LOAD CELL INSTALLATION. The
load cell is provided with connections at the
top to attach to the floor block and at the
bottom to attach to the Christmas tree or
derrick floor, forming a pull at 90. Calibra-
tion is based upon the cell load being equal to
141.4% of line load due to the 90
installation (see Fig. 2-1). Accuracy will be
slightly affected if this angle is not true, but
the sensitivity of the system is always
maintained. For mounting dimensions refer
to Fig. 2-2.
2.5 INDICATOR INSTALLATION. Select
location for the indicator that provides
convenient visual access for the operator
(see Fig. 2-3).

Ineluded Indicator Reading

I Angle I Error, percent I
CAU~TIOI(
ISIWOONCEU
LOAD
EauM
TO 80 8.3% High
141.4% Of unf LOADDUE TO 90. IWSlALLAllOI.
85 4.3% High
9n No arm, read direct
95 5% T.nw
4.C., -->
1000 9.1% Lo1n

Figure 2-l. Load Cell Mounting Configuration

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System Number A B C D E
ws9 2.25 1.25 1.25 *9.25 6.38
(57mm) (32mm) (32mm) (235mm) (162mm)
ws14 3.25 1.75 1.75 10.25 6.38
(83mm) (44mm) (44mm) (260mm) (162mm)

Figure 2-2. Load CeII Mounting Dimensions, Inches (Millimeters)

CAUTION CAUITON
The indicator is a precision Allow sufficient slack in the
instrument and must be handled hose to avoid pulling hose
with care. taut. Excess tension could
cause fitting or connector
a. Locate indicator mounting failure.
bracket, dri.U holes.
b. Install bracket and
indicator. a. Route hose so that it will
not be crushed, cut or
otherwise damaged.
2.6 HYDRAULIC HOSE INSTALLATION.
Standard hose lengths are 50, 75 and 100 ft.
The hose run from the indicator to load cell
should be straight without tight bends or b. Tie hose to structures
loops. where permitted.

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6.75 ,I
- (171mm)

a1 Holes bracket
permit b:cket to be
located in alternate
positions shown in
phantom line.
.38 J
(1Omm)
a2 Bracket can be
mounted so that base
extends to Indicator
front as shown in t
phantom line.

Figure 2-3. Overall Dimensions for Indicator and Bracket

Installation, Inches (Millimeters)
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2.7 SYSTEM OPERATION a. Cleaning indicator glass as

necessary. This can be
2.8 ADJUSTMENTS. The load indicating accomplished by using any
system is automatic, but two adjustments of commercially available fzl=
the load cell system indicator are necessary cleaning solution and a clean,
prior to initial use of the system. soft, lint-free cloth.
b. Visual inspection of the system
2.9 LOAD POINTER ZERO prior to use. Pay particular
ADJUSTMENT. Adjust zero adjust knob until attention to the integrity of
indicator dial reads zero with all tare loads fittings and connections (no fluid
acting on load cell. leakage). Check load cell gap and
ascertain that the load cell is free
NOTE: When reading the indi- of obstlllctions. Should any
cator, maintain a direct and leakage and/or malfunction be
perpendicular line of sight observed, refer to para. 4.0.
between the eye and pointer in
order to eliminate the
possibility of parallax error. NOTE: The maintenance repair
procedures contained in this
2.10 POINTER DAMPING ADJUSTMENT. manual are the only practical
The damper is located external to the indi- procedures to be performed in
cator case and has a tee handle stem for the field. In situations
manual adjustment. involving a faulty component,
the faulty component should be
a. Fully engage damper, push stem in returned to any authorized
and turn clockwise to closed MARTIN-DECKER service
position. facility for repair and
recalibration.
b. Open damper by turning stem
counterclockwise two complete
revolutions.
3.2 TROUBLESHOOTING. If during
c. If pointer is too sensitive, turn operation an indication of system
stem clockwise l/4 to l/2 malfunction is observed (no load indication
revolutions. and/or sluggish, erratic or erroneous
indication), see Fig. 3-l and check load cell
d. If pointer is sluggish, turn damper gap (para. 3.3) in conjunction with table 3-l
stem counterclockwise l/4 to l/2 for tabulation of probable causes and their
revolutions. corrective actions.

e. Recheck sensitivity and repeat

step c or d, as applicable, until 3.3 LOAD CELL GAP. (Refer to
desira sensitivity is reached. Fig. 3-1). The load cell gap is the distance
measured between the load plate and the
load cell retaining ring. The nominal gap for
both WS9 and WS14 systems is .44 inch
SECTION 3.0 (llmm) as shipped from MARTIN-DECKER.
MAINTENANCE This gap can be used as a quick reference
when a malfunction is suspected in the
3.1 MAINTENANCE. The system, as system, or when hydraulic fluid is added or
described in this manual, requires no mainte- reduced (Reference to para. 4.3 and 4.41, and
nance. However, general operating practices as a comparative check against actual weight
should include: calibration.

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TABLE 3-l. MALFUNCTION ISOLATION

MALFUNCIlON 1 PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Load Indication too high Improper zero (tare) set- Adjust zero set (tare) para 2.9
ting

I System charge overload

Load Indication too low Improper zero (tare) set-
ting
Adjust zero set (tare) para 2.9
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I Insufficient system charge Charge system para 4.2

I Loose and leaking

connection
hose Tighten hose connection

I Obstruction
hose
in hydraulic Replace or clean hose

Hydraulic hose .crimped Straighten hydraulic hose, elimi-

nate tight bends, etc.
Erratic or sluggish IIP Charge system para 4.2
dication
Correct damper setting para 2.10

I Obstruction in hose Replace or clean hose

I Hydraulic hose crimped Straighten hydraulic hose, elimi-

nate tight bends, etc.
No indication
I Dampers closed Correct daqxr
para 2.10
setting

Load cell/cells dry (no Check load cell gap and charge
hydraulic fluid) system para 4.2
Hydraulic hose crimped

Obstruction in hose

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LOAD PLATE
AP

RETAINERRIM6

Figure 3-l. Load Cell Gap and Plug

SECTION 4.0 d. Close damper.

SYSTBMRl?PAIR
4.1 GENERAL. System repair is limited
to removing a faulty component and
replacing it with one in known good
condition. This section of the manual covers
repairs that may be readily performed in the
field and does not include detailed
disassembly/assembly procedures of the
indicator and load cell. Field repairs consist
of charging or bleeding the hydraulic system,
removing -and replaci-g the- indicator, load
cell and/or hydraulic hose.
4.2 CHARGING AND BLEEDING
SYSTEM. The system must be kept full of
hydraulic fluid at all times to accurately
indicate weight or load. A quick check for
adequate fluid in system is the gap between
the load cell load plate and retainer ring.
(Refer to Fig. 3-l for proper gap).
a. Remove all weight from load cell.
b. Ensure that weight hose is free of
kinks and sharp bends.
C. Remove cap from F350-1 check
valve.
e. Attach YA2 hand pump to check
valve.
f. Fill hand pump reservoir with W15
hydraulic fluid.
NOTE: Keep hand pump
reservoir at least half full at
all times to avoid introducing
air into system.
IT* Operate hand pump plunger slowly
to bleed air from pump at check
valve.
h. When air bubbles cease (step g)
tighten hand pump to check valve
connection.
i. Raise load cell to. a position
slightly higher than indicator.
5 Loosen load cell plug (Fig. 3-l).
k. Pump fluid into system and bleed
at load cell plug until air bubbles
cease to appear.
1. Tighten load cell plug.

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m. Pump enough fluid into system to
slightly overcharge system, loosen
pipe plug and bleed to prop= gap
(Fig. 4-l) when proper gap is
reached, tighten the pipe plug.
n. Disengage hand pump from check
valve.
o. Replace and tighten check valve
cap.
p. Adjust ckmper M necessary
(Par& 2.10).
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4.3 HYDRAULIC FLUID REDUCTION.
Occasionally it may be necessary to reduce
the quantity of hydraulic fluid in the system
to achieve accuracy.
a. Remove all weight from load cell.
NOTE: Use rag or other type of
container to trap escaping
fluid
b. Loosen plug on damper until fluid
begi= to escape from fitting.
Bleed fluid until cell gap is at
required dimension. Tighten pipe
Plug-