Operating instructions

SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION
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ACD-1500Degasser
GENERAL
This section describes the recommended installation procedure for the ACD-1500 Degasser.
Instructions include equipment handling, equipment leveling, and electrical connections.
SAFETY
Read and understand ALL safety information presented in this manual before installing and
operating this equipment. Refer to Section 2 for a summary of Warnings affecting installation,
operation, and maintenance of this equipment.
Before beginning the installation, review the information presented in Equipment Hoisting later in
this section. Pay particular attention to the information concerning lift points.
Failure to observe proper equipment handling procedures may result in serious personal injury or
death and/or damage to the equipment.
WARNING! BE SURE THAT HAND
LING DEVICES HAVE SUFFICIENT LIFTING
CAPACITY TO SAFELY HANDLE THE WEIGHT OF THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING! TO ENSURE PROPER BALANCE AND ORIENTATION WHEN UNIT
IS RAISED AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS, ATTACH LIFTING
SLINGS ONLY TO LABELLED LIFTING POINTS. DO
NOT ATTEMPT LIFTING
BY ATTACHMENT TO ANY OTHER LOCATION.
INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
Following is the sequence of steps for installing the ACD-1500 Degasser. The sequence may vary
depending on the user’s facilities and previous experience with this type of equipment.
1. Read and understand all safety information in Section 2 before installing and operating this
equipment.
2. Install the degasser in the drilling fluid tank downstream of the shale shaker.
3. Be sure the unit is secure and level on the tank.
4. Connect a duct to discharge outlet, if required.
5. Connect a vent line to the exhaust fan flange to carry gas to a safe area.
6. Install starter box if necessary, and connect electrical power supply to the equipment.
7. Refer to Section 4 for startup and operating instructions.