
Hoisting 
System 
553 
INSPECTION: 
Heave compensator designs vary considerably among manufacturers, therefore, manufac- 
turers’ 
recommendations should 
be 
closely followed. In general, 
load 
caving members 
should 
be 
checked for wear,  cracks, flaws,  and deformation. For compensators with  integral 
traveling block and hook adaptor,  the procedures defined in Figures. 
4-16 
and 4-17 apply 
to those 
parts 
of  the  assembly. 
MAINTENANCE: 
1. 
Keep clean. 
2. 
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for specific unit. 
3. 
For compensators with integral traveling block and hook adaptor, the procedures in 
Figures. 4-16 and 
4-17 
apply to those parts of  the assembly. 
4. 
Remove any rust and weather protect as required. 
Flgure 
4-34. 
Heave compensator 
[lo]. 
Ref. 
4, 
p. 
23 
INSPECTION: 
Tension members for sub sea handling equipment should be inspected according 
to 
the manufacturers’ recommendations. In general, tension members should be checked 
for wear,  cracks, reduction of  area and elongation. 
MAINTENANCE: 
1.  Tension members in sub sea handling equipment should be  maintained in accordance 
Figure 
4-35. 
Tension members 
of 
subsea handling equipment 
[lo]. 
with manufacturer’s recommendations. 
I 
Straight  edge 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
Hinqe 
pin 
check 
for 
wear 
Cracked  wet 
Insert 
slat 
check 
for 
wear 
MAINTENANCE: 
Keep 
clean. 
Check the  insert slots for wear and replace inserts 
as required. 
Lubricate hinge pin. 
Remove any rust and protect as  required. 
Use 
straight edge to detect uneven wear  or  damage. 
Caution: 
Do 
not 
use 
wrong size slips-Match  pipe 
and slip size. 
Figure 
4-36. 
Rotary 
slips 
[lo].