Traditional Technique

• Shut down unit
• Set brake
• Engage pawl

Lockout/Tagout

• Remove pollution control device
• Insert toadstool
• Clean polished rod surface
• Attach bottom clamp
• Torque clamp

Remove Lockout/Tagout

• Disengage pawl
• Disengage brake
• Roll over unit (high stress on motor)

Lockout/Tagout

• Engage brake
• Engage pawl
• Remove top clamp (dangerous pinch point)
• Lower and attach top clamp (dangerous with unsure footing)
• Torque top clamps

Remove Lockout/Tagout

• Disengage pawl
• Disengage brake
• Roll over unit (high stress on motor)

Lockout/Tagout

• Engage brake
• Engage pawl
• Remove lower clamp
• Remove toadstool
• Replace pollution control device

Remove Lockout/Tagout

• Disengage pawl
• Disengage brake
• Repeat if not spaced correctly

Hydralift System

• Shut down unit
• Set brake
• Engage pawl

Lockout/Tagout

• Remove pollution control device
• Insert Hydralift
• Attach bottom clamp
• Raise hydraulics
• Insert spacer (from a safe distance)
• Lower hydraulics (no impact on unit or rod string)
• Remove bottom clamp
• Remove Hydralift

Remove Lockout/Tagout

• ... and that's it!