Pneumatic Packer Instructions

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Model 800

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Note: FiguresAandB(foundoverleaf)illustratecentralizerinstallationfor both Single Point and Straddle Packers. For packerspecifications,boreholesizesandrequiredinflationpressures,pleaserefertothechartsbelow.

Single Point Packer: Installation & InflationModel 800 Pneumatic Packers are inflated with air via 1/8"(3.2mm)O.D.tubingextendingfromthepackertothesurface.Amanualhandpumpwithagaugemaybeusedtoinflatethepacker. Please read through these instructions fully beforeproceeding.

1. Cut anappropriate lengthof1/8" (3.2mm)O.D. tubingtoextendfromthepackertothesurface.Thistubingmustextend to the surfacewith enough slack to allow ease ofinflation.

2. Pushtheinflationvalveontothetopendofthetubingandconnecttheotherendoftheinflationtubetothepacker.

3. For proper connection of tubing to compression fittings,simply push the tubing into the fittings until it “bottoms”and tighten thenut3/4 turnpastfinger tight.Check theconnectionbypullingfirmlyonthetubing.Itshouldnotpulloutofthefitting.

4. A safety cable should be attached to the eyebolt on thepacker toallowsecuringat surface.TheSolinstTagLinecanbeusedforthispurpose.(SeeModel103DataSheet.)

5. The system is now complete and should be installed byconnecting the appropriate riser pipe and lowering thesystem into the well. Hang the riser pipe such that thepackerissuspendedattheappropriatedepth.

Note: AllModel800Packersaredesignedforshorttermapplications.However, if longer continuous usage is necessary, weeklymonitoringoftargetinflationpressureandpackersealwillberequired.

800 Packer Specifications (SinglePointandStraddlePackers)

Standard Single Point Packer Setup with Inflation Lines

Inflation Valve (#107899)

1/8" (3.2 mm) Inflation Tubing (#107898)

Eyebolts (top and bottom) (#101717)

Compression Fittings (#107884/107883)

Single Point Packer (#107967/107969)

(Centralizers & Clamps included if req’d)

Centralizers (top & bottom)

(#107957/106846)

Base Plug (#103613/108000)

1.8" (46 mm) dia. 3.7" (94 mm) dia.

Packer 1.8" O.D. (46 mm) 3.7" O.D. (94 mm)

Well Size 1.9 - 2.9" (48 - 74 mm) 3.8 - 4.4" (96 - 112 mm)

Inflation Pressure 25 - 30 psi, 170 - 205 kPa 20 psi, 140 kPa

With Centralizers

Well Size 3.0 - 3.5" (76 - 89 mm) 4.5 - 5.0" (114 - 127 mm)

Inflation Pressure 35 - 40 psi, 240 - 275 kPa 25 - 30 psi, 170 - 205 kPa

Notes:1. Inflationpressuresmustbeaddedtohydrostaticpressureatthe packerlocation.

2. Maximumdepthfromsurface=275ft(84m) 3. Maximumsubmergence=150ft(46m) 4. Maximumpressurefor1.8"(46mm)packer,=50psior345kPa

overhydrostaticpressure. Maximumpressurefor3.7"(94mm)packers=30psior205kPa overhydrostaticpressure. (1ftwater=0.43psi,1mwater=9.8kPa)

eg:Requiredpressurefor:Packerplaced100ft(30m)belowwater•1.8"packerin2"well:20psiminimum+(100ftx0.43psi)

=20+43=63psi.(46mmpacker:140kPaminimum+(30x9.8kPa)=140+294=434kPa)

Specifications

Borehole Size 1.9 - 2.9" (48 - 74 mm) 3.8 - 4.4" (96 - 112 mm)

-with centralizers 3.0 - 3.5" (76 - 89 mm) 4.5 - 5.0" (114 - 127 mm)

Packer Size OD 1.8" (46 mm) 3.7" (94 mm)

Access ID 1/2" (12.7 mm) 1" (25.4 mm)

Gland Length 23" (584 mm) 30" (762 mm)

Overall Length 28" (711 mm) 36" (914.4 mm)

-with centralizers 28" (711 mm) 44" (1117.6 mm)

Pipe Fittings 1/2" NPT - Female 1" NPT - Male

-with centralizers 1/2" NPT - Female 1" NPT - Female

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Straddle Packer: Installation & InflationModel800PneumaticPackersareinflatedwithairvia1/8"(3.2mm)O.D.tubingextendingfromthepackertothesurface.Ahandpumpwithagaugemaybeusedtoinflatethepacker.Pleasereadthroughtheseinstructionsfullybeforeproceeding.

Straddle Packer: Assembly & Tubing Connection1. To assemble the Straddle Packer system, connect the

lowerandupperpackerswithasuitablelengthofscreenorperforatedpipe(1/2"NPTfor1.8"(46mm)or1"NPTfor3.7"(94mm)packers).

2. Attachalengthof1/8"(3.2mm)inflationlinebetweenthetopofthelowerpackerandthebottomoftheupperpacker.

3. Cutanappropriatelengthof1/8"(3.2mm)O.D.tubingtoextendfromthetoppackertothesurfacewithenoughslacktoalloweaseofinflation.

4. Pushtheinflationvalveontothetopendofthetubingandconnecttheotherendoftheinflationtubetothepacker.Forproperconnectionoftubingtocompressionfittings,simplypushthetubingintothefittinguntilit“bottoms”andtightenthenut3/4turnpastfingertight.Checktheconnectionbypullingfirmlyon the tubing. It shouldnotpulloutof thefitting.

5. A safety cable should be attached to the eyebolt on thepacker to allow securing at surface, and between eachpacker.TheSolinstTagLinecanbeusedforthispurpose.(SeeModel103DataSheet.)

6. The system is now complete and should be installed byconnecting the appropriate riser pipe and lowering thesystemintothewell.

7. Hangtheriserpipesuchthatthepackerissuspendedattheappropriatedepth.

Notes:1. Figures A and B illustrate centralizer installation for both SinglePointandStraddlePackers.Forpackerspecifications, boreholesizesandrequiredinflationpressures,pleaserefer tothechartsoverleaf.

2. The lowerpackerof theStraddlePacker systemhasonly oneinflationlinefitting.

Inflation Valve (#107899)

1/8" (3.2 mm) Inflation Tubing (#107898)

Compression Fittings (#107884/107883)

Straddle Packer (#107966/107968)

Eyebolts (top & bottom) (#101717)

Inflation Tubing (#107898)

Straddle Pipe 1/2" dia./1" dia.

(available in 1 ft, 2ft, 3 ft lengths)

Single Point Packer (#107967/107969)

Centralizers (if required)(top & bottom)

(#107957/106846)Base Plug

(#103613/108000)

1.8" (46 mm) dia. 3.7" (94 mm) dia.

Standard Straddle Packer Setup with Inflation Lines

800 Packer Centralizer Installation (SinglePointandStraddlePackers)

Centralizer (#107957)

SS Retaining Ring (#103800)

Clamp (#107474)

Assembled Centralizer (#106846)

PVC Bushing (install first) (#107998)

Assembled

Nylon Tie Wrap (#100840)

Figure A - 1.8" (46 mm) Centralizer Assembly Figure B - 3.7" (94 mm) Centralizer Assembly