P.O.Box 507
Broussard, LA 70518
Phone: 337-209-0414
Toll Free 866-209-0414
Web Site: www.packersandservicetools.com
1 On pipe rack or rig floor, make up Bottom Guide Sub and Top Crossover
Sub (if needed) on packer using 36 and Cheater Pipe. Then make up storm
valve in top of tool with 36 and cheater pipe on bottom sub of valve (Caution:
Do not torque through any of the valve or packer internal connections. This
connection will have to be made up with tongs when picked up).
2 Pick up and make up single joint of pipe in top of valve. Pick up storm
packer assembly with elevators using joint of pipe as lift sub. Make up
bottom connection of guide sub to drill pipe below packer with tongs. Make
up guide sub to bottom sub of packer with tongs.
3 Pick up assembly with single joint and slack off to Top sub of packer and
make up with tongs Storm valve to Packer and Drill pipe to Storm valve
holding back up on top and rotating tight below rotary. (NOTE: DO NOT MAKE
UP CONNECTIONS ABOVE PACKER ABOVE THE ROTARY AS THIS WILL
OVER TIGHTEN STORM VALVE STINGER ASSEMBLY. MAKE UP AND BREAK
STORM VALVE USING 36 SEVERAL TIMES TO TEST RELEASE MAXIMUM
TORQUE 500 FT/LBS.)
4 Do not put slips on body of tool with weight of drill pipe hanging below
(this will shift weight of drill pipe from mandrel to outer body and shear “J”
mechanism).
5 Check tool to insure that it is not in set position. Turn 1/3 right-hand
rotation and push up on drag block and slip assembly, and slips will engage
cone. Release slip assembly and let it re-jay to bottom sub and attempt to
push up; slips will not engage cone. Tool is ready to start in hole.
6 Run plug to setting depth (take precautions going through preventers and
wellhead so plug will not hang up). Run real slow.
7 Care should be taken while running not to apply left torque to the drill pipe
string before setting the Storm Packer. Once in position, the packer is ready
to be set, Pick up the string approximately 1 foot. Set slip on drill pipe and
use rotary to apply 1 to several turns to right depending on depth and
deviation of well. If rig has Top Drive DO NOT SET SLIPS AND USE TOP
DRIVE TO MAKE TURNS. Slack off on drill string until the packer starts taking
weight. (usually takes about 1 foot ). Pick up on Drill pipe just enough to
remove slips and Slack off the string weight onto the packer slowly.
8 To disconnect the Top sub from storm valve, pick up 1,000 to 3,000 lbs
over string weight of drill pipe above the valve. Apply left hand torque to break
the right hand acme thread and continue rotating to back out the Top Sub
and close the valve. Approximately 14 round at valve.
9 Pull out of hole. If time and condition permit, the assembly may be
pressure tested at this time to maximum of 1,000 psi differential pressure
from the top. Too high a differential from above will cause the plug to shear
out.
RETRIEVING
1 Run the drill pipe back in with Storm Valve Top Sub on the bottom (use the
proper size gauge ring for the casing size). Tag the valve and set
approximately 1,000lbs. onto it. Be sure and have rig safety valve on top of
drill pipe.
2 Turn drill pipe to right to re-engage drill pipe (turn with chain tongs or TOP
DRIVE if equipped) while maintaining the weight on the valve. After drill pipe
is made up with additional right-hand rotation, with 4 rounds of rotation, will
move off seat to let pressure equalize. A total of 14 rounds will bottom out.
(Do not use rotary). Place TIW valve on string and be prepared to handle
pressure on drill pipe when opening equalizing sub.
3 To unseat packer. Pick up the weight of total string and ½ foot, the bypass
will opened and be prepared to handle pressure on casing. Continue to pick
up on the packer to release and packer will return to running position.
4 Pull out of hole slowly, especially when plug comes back through BOP
stack.
VERY IMPORTANT FACTS WHEN RUNNING PACKER:
1 Tongs and back-up directly onto the immediate Box and Pin subs being
tightened. Do not torque through any of the valve or packer internal
connection.
2 Do not set slips around packer with drill pipe hanging below.
3 Make sure tool is not in set position before starting in hole. With tool
hanging in rotary, pick up slip assembly and it should not come up on
cone.
4 Run slowly through BOP stack and wellhead, making sure it will not
hang-up. Bottom guide will help guide it through.
7” & 75/8” ...........................200,000#
95/8”, 103/4”, 13 3/8.........350,000#
16”.......................................500,000#
Inquire for additional maximum load
Minimum rated load below packer after drill pipe is disconnected
7" - 8 5/8"...............................20,000#
9 5/8" - 13 3/8”......................30,000#
16" .........................................50,000#
20" .........................................60,000#
Minimum Set Down Weight (in lbs.) Required To Pack-Off
Packing Elements Systems while drill pipe is connected
Packing Element Temp. Limits Packer Size
System Hardness (Deg F) 7 & 7-5/8 8-5/8
90-70-90 0-300 9,000 11,000
95-80-95 250-350 10,000 12,000
80-70-80 0-200 8,000 10,000
Minimum Set-Down Weight (in lbs.) Required To Pack-Off Packing Elements Systems
Packing Element Temp.Limits Packer Size
System Hardness (Deg F) 9-5/8“ 10 3/4” 13 3/8” 16”
11 3/4”
90-70-90 0- 300 15,000 18,000 20,000 25,000
