Manual No:

DLH PACKER DL-938-7000-028

WITH J-RELEASE Revision: A

7 x 2-7/8 Revision Date:

05/20/2008

DESCRIPTION
The DLH Packer with J-Release is hydraulic set single string retrievable packers and may be used in virtually any
production application. Tubing pump pressure is used to set the packer and the setting force is locked into the packer by a
body lock ring. A large internal bypass reduces swabbing when running and retrieving. The bypass closes when the
packer is set and opens during the releasing process to allow pressure equalization. This packer is released by rotating the
tubing. The standard DLH Packers are designed for differential pressures up to 7500 PSI.
SPECIFICATION GUIDE
CASING
RECOMMENDED TOOL OD THREAD CONNECTION PRODUCT
SIZE WEIGHT HOLE SIZE (INCHES) BOX UP / PIN DOWN NUMBER
(INCHES) (LBS/FT)

7 17-26 6.276 6.538 6.000 2-7/8 EUE 93872

SETTING PROCEDURES
RUNNING SEQUENCE
Running speed is critical, especially in heavy or viscous fluid where excess speed can result in swabbing off the
packing element or in creating pressure waves which could lead to creating a preset condition. As a guide it is
recommended that running speed should not be more than 30 seconds per joint (range II or 30 feet). Do not exceed
this speed, particularly when running the packer in the heaviest weight casing for the range for which the packer is
dressed.
A run in the well with a junk basket and suitable sized gauge ring or a bit and scraper is strongly recommended
prior to running. The location of any tight spots should be noted and the running speed for the packer through these
spots should be reduced.
Being a hydraulically set packer, it can be subject to preset conditions by pressure waves through the fluid. A slow
steady running speed should be used and sudden stops and starts, such as when setting or pulling slips, should be
avoided.
Make up the packer to the tubing string in the desired position and to the required torque-transmission of make up
torque through the packer should be avoided.
Run the packer to the desired setting depth at the recommended speed and taking precautions listed above.
While running in the hole the packer body is rigidly connected to the packer mandrel and external forces caused by
debris or tight spots are transmitted directly to the tubing. These forces load the mandrel through the chamber and
body locks. Unless the string sequence is initiated by tubing pressure, the packer will not set.
- Typically the tubing will be landed prior to setting.
- Establish a plug in the tubing below the packer using a drop ball, wireline plug or other device.
- Apply pressure to the tubing to the recommended pressure for the given size of packer - hold for 5 minutes. If
the well completion allows, apply annulus pressure to test the packer.
CAUTION: If the packer is used in a multi-zone completion above a permanent packer and locator type seal,
care should be taken to ensure that no set down weight can be exerted on the locator as this will
act on the shear system and try to unset the packer.

D & L OIL TOOLS

P.O. BOX 52220 TULSA, OK 74152
PHONE: (800) 441-3504

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05/20/2008

SETTING SEQUENCE
Internal tubing pressure enters the setting chamber through the setting port and acts upward on the setting sleeve
and downwards on the setting chamber/lower cone.
When the applied load acting on these pistons exceeds the value of the setting initiation shear screws, they will
shear and allow the setting process to proceed.
The setting sleeve pushes up through the setting shear pins between the rubber mandrel and setting sleeve closing
the valve and setting the upper slips. The setting chamber/lower cone pushes down setting the lower slips.
Further pressuring shears the setting shear pins and packs off the packer elements.
All this setting force is mechanically locked in place by the packer lock ring as it slides over the threads on the
setting sleeve.
NOTE: No mandrel movement occurs during the setting sequence; however, some residual tension will remain
in the tubing due to the tubing elongation caused by piston effects. This should be taken into
consideration when deciding on field shear out adjustments to avoid shearing bottom J-pins.

RELEASING PROCEDURES
The packer is released by rotation on the tubing string which triggers the following sequence of events:
- With a 1/4 turn of the inner mandrel, the J-pin body shear screws will shear (150 Ft/lbs per screw).
- The mandrel begins to move up relative to the packer body.
- The bypass valve opens and movement upward raises the upper slip support thereby releasing the upper slips.
- Continued upward movement lifts the packer body, relaxing the packer elements and pulling the bottom cone
upwards releasing the lower slips.
- The final stage of unsetting occurs when the lower section automatically Js, thus allowing the tool to move freely
up or down.
- After unsetting, wait 10 minutes to allow the rubber to relax and then pull out of the hole. The valve will be open
allowing fluid to by-pass the rubber through the passage under the rubber mandrel.

AREA GUIDE
Balance Balance Setting Recommended
Packer Valve ID Setting Area
Area Above Area Below Initiation Setting
Size (inches) (sq inches)
(sq inches) (sq inches) (psi) (psi)
7 x 2-7/8 3.630 3.015 7.466 9.584 1000 2500

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DISASSEMBLY
1) Clamp top sub (1) in vise.
1.1) Remove J-pin (33), set screws (32), and shear screws (34) from J-pin body (29).
1.2) Unscrew and remove J-pin body (29) from lower slip body (28) and slide off of tool.
1.3) Unscrew and remove set screws (31), and unscrew and remove J-slot mandrel (30) from inner mandrel (2).
NOTE: A back-up wrench can be placed on inner mandrel just above J-slot mandrel while wrenching on J-slot
mandrel.
1.3.1) Remove o-ring (45) from J-slot mandrel (30).
1.4) Slide lower slip body assembly off of inner mandrel (2) and disassemble:
1.4.1) Remove the lower slips (27) and lower slip springs (35) from lower slip body (28).
1.5) Unscrew setting chamber (24) from lower cone (22).
1.6) Slide lock ring (25), setting chamber cap (26) and setting chamber (24) up out of way temporarily.
1.7) Unscrew and remove shear screws (23), and slide lower cone (22) off of inner mandrel (2). Remove O-rings
(43, 44) from lower cone (22).
1.8) Unscrew setting chamber cap (26) from setting chamber (24).
1.9) Unscrew lock ring (25) from setting chamber (24) and slide setting chamber (24) off of setting sleeve (21).
NOTE: Lock ring is left hand threads.
1.10) Remove snap ring (46).
1.11) Remove shear screws (23) from setting sleeve (21).
1.12) Unscrew setting sleeve (21) from rubber retainer (20) and slide setting sleeve (21) off of inner mandrel (2).
1.12.1) Remove o-rings (37, 43) from setting sleeve (21).
1.13) Unscrew rubber mandrel (15) from center coupling (14).
1.14) Slide rubber mandrel assembly off of inner mandrel (2) and disassemble:
1.14.1) Slide rubber retainer (20), elements (17, 19) and rubber spacers (18) off of rubber mandrel (15).
1.15) Unscrew and remove gage ring (16).
1.16) Unscrew and remove center coupling (14) from bypass housing (11). Remove o-rings (41, 42).
1.17) Unscrew and remove by-pass housing (11) from upper cone (8). Slide off inner mandrel (2).
1.17.1) Remove o-ring (39) and bonded seal (13) from by-pass housing (11).
1.17.2) Remove o-ring (40) from bonded seal (13).
1.18) Unscrew and remove set screws (12).
1.19) Unscrew and remove valve piston (10) from balance piston (9). Slide valve piston (10) off of inner mandrel
(2). Remove o-ring (37).
2) Remove top sub (1) from vise and clamp vise on inner mandrel (2).
NOTE: Do NOT wrench or clamp on seal surface. Clamp the vise in the center bypass area of the inner
mandrel.
2.1) Unscrew and remove shear screws (4).
2.2) Unscrew and remove the top sub (1) from the upper slip support (3).
2.3) Unscrew and remove upper slip support (3) from upper slip body (5).
2.4) Slide upper slip assembly off of inner mandrel (2) and disassemble:
2.4.1) Remove release slip (6), upper slips (7), and upper slip springs (36) from upper slip body (5).
2.5) Slide upper cone (8) and balance piston (9) off of inner mandrel (2). Remove o-rings (37, 38) from balance
piston (9).
3) Remove inner mandrel (2) from vise.
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05/20/2008

PARTS LIST
P/N 93872
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION MATERIAL
(17-26#)
1 1 TOP SUB L-80 93570610
2 1 INNER MANDREL L-80 93873210
3 1 UPPER SLIP SUPPORT L-80 93573810
4 2 SHEAR SCREW .625-18 5000# BRASS DL51775
5 1 UPPER SLIP BODY 93572320
6 1 RELEASE SLIP 1018 60073125
7 2 UPPER SLIP 1018 60073115
8 1 UPPER CONE L-80 93573410
9 1 BALANCE PISTON 1018 93573918
10 1 VALVE PISTON P-110 93573960
11 1 BY-PASS HOUSING L-80 93573311
12 4 SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/8 STEEL SSS025C037
13 1 BONDED SEAL 93573520
14 1 CENTER COUPLING L-80 93573230
15 1 RUBBER MANDREL L-80 93573220
16 1 GAGE RING 1018 60274830
17 2 ELEMENT 90 DURO NITRILE 60274513
18 2 RUBBER SPACER 1018 60274840
19 1 ELEMENT 70 DURO NITRILE 60274511
20 1 RUBBER RETAINER 1018 93574850
21 1 SETTING SLEEVE L-80 93573751
22 1 LOWER CONE L-80 93573420
23 12 SHEAR SCREW (2375#) BRASS 60100990
24 1 SETTING CHAMBER P-110 93573314
25 1 LOCK RING 1018 93573011
26 1 SETTING CHAMBER CAP 1018 93573315
27 4 LOWER SLIP 1018 60073135
28 1 LOWER SLIP BODY 93872325
29 1 J-PIN BODY L-80 93873875
30 1 J-SLOT MANDREL L-80 93870230
31 2 SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 1/2 STEEL SSS025C050
32 3 SET SCREW 3/8-16 X 3/8 STEEL SSS037C037
33 2 J-PIN L-80 93873870
34 2 SHEAR SCREW #10-24 X 1/2" BRASS BSSSLT10C050
35 4 LOWER SLIP SPRING 7170901
36 6 UPPER SLIP SPRING 7170902
37 3 351-90 O-RING 90351
38 1 342-90 O-RING 90342
39 1 346-90 O-RING 90346
40 1 156-90 O-RING 90156
41 1 248-90 O-RING 90248
42 1 245-90 O-RING 90245
43 2 344-90 O-RING 90344
44 1 249-90 O-RING 90249
45 1 237-90 O-RING 90237
46 1 SNAP RING P-110 93573980

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93872 (17-26#)

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