Product Bulletin No.

: ST80-03-06

Rev A

Release

Roughneck System
Date: April 22, 2005

Subject:

ST-80 Set-up Instructions for System Pressure Setting

Product:

ST-80 Iron Roughneck

Affected
Assemblies:
Objective:

All ST-80s
To Ensure Proper System Pressure Setting to Prevent Damage to ST-80 or
Drill Pipe / Drill Collar

The ST-80 system pressure should be set at 2050 - 2100 PSI.

NOTE: This setting applies for all new built ST-80s and ST-80s that have the jaws upgraded to
Drawing No. 30172491. ST-80s not upgraded are to remain set at 1900 1950 PSI.
Adjustment Procedure:
1) Remove hydraulic shut-off valve Handle and the guard located on the top of the Support Column.
Re-attach the shut-off valve Handle. (only Gen 3)
2) Attach pressure gauge to test port LC on the Main Manifold located above the Wrench Assembly.
Refer to Figure 1.
3) Clamp the ST-80 using the wrench controls (it is not necessary to have pipe in jaws), and read
pressure on gauge attached to LC.
4) Adjust pressure by turning the adjustment screw on the PRV located on the top of the Support
Column, behind the Hydraulic Filter. Have one man hold the Clamp Lever engaged while another
adjusts the pressure.
5) Tighten the lock nut on the PRV and verify pressure per step 4.
6) Re-install the Guard on the top of the Support Column. (only Gen 3)
2005 Varco All Rights Reserved

ST80-03-06
Rev A
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Figure 1

Frequency of Verification:
Verify the system pressure adjustment at the beginning of each well.
Consequences of Improperly Adjusted ST-80:
1) Reduced Wrench life will result from excessive pressure setting
2) Pipe and die damage, and insufficient torque capacity can result from insufficient pressure setting
This product bulletin should be posted in a conspicuous location on the rig floor and placed in
the PRODUCT BULLETIN section of your ST-80 Service Manual.
Please contact your local Varco Service Center if you have any questions regarding this product
bulletin.

2005 Varco All Rights Reserved

ST80-03-06
Rev A
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ST80 Index
Safety
Alert

Rev

ST80-03-01

ST-80 Performance Issues

1/29/03

All H & P ST-80 Iron

Roughnecks

ST80-03-02

Yes

ST-80 Control Valve Assembly Damaged

Resulting in Pinch Hazard

7/7/03

All ST-80 Iron Roughneck

ST80-03-03

ST-80 Handling Instructions for Lifting and

Transport

6/13/03

All ST-80 Iron Roughneck

ST80-03-04

6/13/-03

All ST-80 Iron Roughneck

ST80-03-05

ST-80 Operating Instructions for

Positioning
ST-80 Instructions for Proper Use of
Spinning Wrench Controls

6/13/-03

All ST-80 Iron Roughneck

ST80-03-06

ST-80 Set-up Instructions for System

Pressure Setting

4/22/05

All ST-80 Iron Roughneck

ST80-03-07

ST-80 Hose Abrasion

7/7/03

All ST-80 Iron Roughneck

ST80-04-01

Revisions to Lubrication Frequency on

ST-80

5/10/04

ST-80 Wrench

ST80-04-02

Yes

Detachment of Duplex Extension

Cylinder/Clevis on ST-80

12/15/04

ST-80 Platform Assembly

(P/Ns 30160030 and
30171698)
Affected units include serial
number 001 up to and
including 091 and serial
numbers 301 up to and
including 382.

No.

Title

Date
Rel.

Effectivity