Handling instructions
for GISMA connectors
HI – 2007 - 001
Document: replaces
MV 2000-020,
MV 2000-030 and
MV 2005 - 011
First issue: 15.07.2008
Rev.-Index: -Z-
From: 29.07.2020
Page 2 of 44
Content
1. GENERAL .................................................................................................................................... 4
2. SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................... 4
3. PROTECTION, HANDLING AND SHIPMENT ............................................................................. 4
4. UNPACKING ................................................................................................................................ 5
5. STORAGE .................................................................................................................................... 5
Short Term Connector Storage ........................................................................................... 5
Long Term Connector Storage ............................................................................................ 5
6. Jumper handling and mounting .................................................................................................... 5
Jumper handling .................................................................................................................. 5
7. DEPLOYMENT & MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................. 6
SUBSEA CONNECTORS SERIES 10 ................................................................................ 6
7.1.1. General ........................................................................................................................ 6
7.1.2. Live Mate / Demate ...................................................................................................... 7
7.1.3. Protection of receptacle’s pin contacts ........................................................................ 7
7.1.4. Removal of Marine Growth and Calcareous Deposits ................................................ 7
7.1.5. Connector Handling ..................................................................................................... 8
7.1.6. Mounting dimensions ................................................................................................. 11
SUBSEA TITANIUM CONNECTORS SERIES 16 ............................................................ 12
7.2.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 12
7.2.2. Live Mate / Demate .................................................................................................... 13
7.2.3. Protection of receptacle’s pin contacts ...................................................................... 13
7.2.4. Removal of Marine Growth and Calcareous Deposits .............................................. 13
7.2.5. Connector Handling ................................................................................................... 13
7.2.6. Test Port .................................................................................................................... 14
7.2.7. Pressure Balanced Oil Filled Hose (PBOF) ............................................................... 14
SUBSEA CONNECTORS SERIES 22 .............................................................................. 16
7.3.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 16
7.3.2. Live Mate / Demate .................................................................................................... 16
7.3.3. Protection of receptacle’s pin contacts ...................................................................... 17
7.3.4. Removal of Marine Growth and Calcareous Deposits .............................................. 17
7.3.5. Connector Handling ................................................................................................... 17
7.3.6. Mounting dimension ................................................................................................... 18
7.3.7. Sealing spare parts .................................................................................................... 19
SUBSEA CONNECTORS SERIES 34 .............................................................................. 23
7.4.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 23
7.4.2. Live Mate / Demate .................................................................................................... 24
7.4.3. Protection of receptacle’s pin contacts ...................................................................... 24
7.4.4. Removal of Marine Growth and Calcareous Deposits .............................................. 24
7.4.5. Connector Handling ................................................................................................... 24
SUBSEA CONNECTORS SERIES 35 .............................................................................. 26
7.5.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 26
7.5.2. Live Mate / Demate .................................................................................................... 27
7.5.3. Protection of receptacle’s pin contacts ...................................................................... 27
7.5.4. Removal of Marine Growth and Calcareous Deposits .............................................. 27
7.5.5. Connector Handling ................................................................................................... 27
SUBSEA CONNECTORS SERIES 40 .............................................................................. 29
7.6.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 29
7.6.2. Live Mate / Demate .................................................................................................... 29
7.6.3. Protection of receptacle’s pin contacts ...................................................................... 30
7.6.4. Removal of Marine Growth and Calcareous Deposits .............................................. 30
7.6.5. Cleaning process for ferrules ..................................................................................... 31
7.6.6. Connector Handling ................................................................................................... 31
SUBSEA CONNECTORS SERIES 42 .............................................................................. 33