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The following supplemental manuals are required

for complete documentation of this product:
SM-001 Handling & Storage Practices
For copies of these manuals, contact your local
Schlumberger representative.

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REQUIRED
SUPPLEMENTAL MANUALS:

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Description
The Hydro-6 is a compact, economical, single string hydraulic set retrievable
packer ideal for use in deviated wells, multiple packer completions and applications
where the packer(s) is to be set after the well is flanged up.
Since no mandrel movement occurs during setting, the Hydro-6 may be used in
single packer installations, or as the lower packer in multiple zone dual completions.
It is also ideal for multiple packer single string completions. The Hydro-6 is available
in a wireline controlled selective set version if required.
The Hydro-6 design features a unique system that allows debris to be circulated from
above the packer when releasing.

Features and Benefits

No tubing movement required to set the packer.

Compact design is ideal for highly deviated wells.

Multi-durometer three-piece element system.

Easily adjusted releasing shear system.

Built-in equalizing and circulating system to ensure safe and easy

releasing.

Optional rotational release.

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Normally, the Hydro-6 is released with a straight pick-up shear system that is fully
adjustable. An optional secondary rotational release is also available on most sizes.
The secondary rotational release version can be released by either tension or
rotation.

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1.0 Engineering Data

Dimensional and Engineering Data

Materials

Connecting Thread - Lower

Connecting Thread Upper
Casing Size
Casing Weight Range
O.D. Max Gauge Ring
O.D. Max - Element
Overall Length
Setting Piston Area
I.D. Min.
I.D. Drift

Body Parts
Center Element
End Elements
O-Ring(s)
Flow Wetted
Back-Ups

2.875 6.5 ppf, EUE Pin

2.875 6.5 ppf, EUE Box
7.000 in.
26 29 ppf
5.968 in.
5.765 in.
60.200 in.
8.84 sq. in.
2.422 in.
2.347 in.

No. of
Shear
Screws
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

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7 Size
Setting Shear
Pressure
(psi)
225
450
670
900
1,130
1,350
1,575
1,800
2,030
2,255
2,480
2,705

Minimum Differential
Pressure Required for
Packoff (psi)

3,500

3,500

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Table A

4140 (P-110)
70 Duro Nitrile
80 Duro Nitrile
Nitrile
4140 (P-110)
Teflon

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2.0 Assembly Drawing & Reference Dimensions

OD1

ID1
L1
ID2

Length

31

L1
L2
L3
L4
L5

3
31

OD2
7

OD3

4
6
28

Outside Diameter

10

L2

11
32
14
32
14
32

L5

17

9
29

Inside Diameter
ID1
ID2
ID3

15
34
16
34
8
18

23
33

L4

19

3
21
22
24
26

OD4

OD5

30

27

ID3

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3.719 in
5.656 in
5.968 in
5.968 in
3.531 in

2.426 in
2.426 in
2.422 in

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OD1
OD2
OD3
OD4
OD5

9
11

L3

15.037 in
8.020 in
35.821 in
4.752 in
60.074 in

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3.0 Bill of Materials

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Piece Part #
AP527-558-00001
AP514-034-00001
AP890-234-00001
AP514-035-00001
AP514-036-00001
AP100-029-00001
AP514-037-00001
AP513-842-00001
AP513-841-00001
AP510-839-00001
AP890-344-00001
AP100-357-00001
AP890-351-00001
AP514-038-00001
AP514-039-00001
AP100-030-00001
AP100-200-00001
AP511-102-00001
AP519-507-00001
AP514-041-00001
AP100-381-00001
AP100-503-00001
AP516-510-00001
AP510-757-00001
AP514-044-00001
AP822-234-00001
AP822-344-00001
AP823-234-00001
AP823-351-00001

Qty
1
1
2
1
1
24
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
10
5
5
1
1
10
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2

Description
2 7/8 EUE BOX X 2 7/8 NUE BOX (P110, 7" LG)
MAIN MANDREL (P110)
O-RING (90 DURO NITRILE)
TOP CAP (1026)
LOCK MANDREL (P110)
SHEAR SCREW(2000)5/16-24 UNF X 5/16
PACKING ELEMENT MANDREL (P110)
END ELEMENT (BPR-700-EO, 80 DURO NITRILE)
CENTER ELEMENT (BPR-700-CO, 70 DURO, NITRILE)
SPACER RING (FLAT, 5.968 OD., 1018)
O-RING (90 DURO NITRILE)
SNAP RING (TRUARC 5100-387 H)
O-RING (90 DURO NITRILE)
PISTON (P110)
LOCK RING (P110)
RETAINING SCREW 5/8-18 UNF X 1/2 LG.
SLIP SPRING (X-750)
SLIP (8620)
SLIP CAGE (1026, 5.875 OD)
LOWER CONE (P110)
SHEAR SCREW
BOTTOM SUB (2 7/8 NUE BOX X 2 7/8 EUE PIN, P110)
UPPER GAGE RING (5.968 OD., 1018)
GAUGE RING (5.968 OD., 1018)
GUIDE RING (5.968 OD., 1018)
PARBAK RING (TEFLON-FLAT-UNCUT)
PARBAK RING (TEFLON-FLAT-UNCUT)
PARBAK RING (TEFLON-FLAT-CUT)
PARBAK RING (TEFLON-FLAT-CUT)

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Item
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
14
15
16
17
18
19
21
22
23
24
26
27
28
29
30
32
32
33
34

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4.0 Handling, Storage & Make-Up Guidelines

5.0 Running Instructions

shear screws for a maximum tension to release of

50,000 pounds. Install a tubing plugging device as
specified in the well program. This could be a pumpout plug or wireline nipple with a plug or any other
device used to plug the tubing string. The shear
value of a pump-out plug must be greater than the
minimum differential pressure required to achieve
minimum pack-off as shown in Table A.

Prior to running the tool(s) in the hole, determine:

Warning:

4.0 Handling, Storage & Make-Up Guidelines

Detailed handling instructions applicable to all
Schlumberger Completion Systems products are
found in the required supplemental manual Handling,
Storage & Make-Up Guidelines, manual number SM001.

a. Setting Shear Pressure (psi)

b. Tension to Release

Warning:

The packer is designed to set in response to tubing to annulus pressure

differential. When setting in low fluid
level wells, do not fill the tubing while
running in the hole, the differential
hydrostatic pressure may prematurely
set the tool.

The tension to release is the amount of tension in

pounds that must be pulled on the tubing to shear the
shear screws (26) (5,000 pounds each) in-stalled in
the lower cone and release the tool. This amount of
tension is based on well conditions and operating
parameters. Make certain the amount of tension to
release does not exceed the strength of the tubing
string. The packers can be dressed with up to 10
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6.0 To Release Packer

To release the packer, simply pick up until the preset
tension to release value is exceeded. The mandrel is
pressure balanced to annulus pressure above the
tool, (with the same size tubing) so annulus pressure
will not affect release force. After shear screws
release the mandrel, the mandrel moves up exposing
circulation/equalization ports that may be used for
circulation before coming out of the hole. Pull the
first stand slowly to allow the elements and slips to
properly relax. After the packer is fully released, tool
may be tripped out of the hole.
Note: In order to prevent accidental release, the
correct number of shear screws (26) should be
installed even if the rotational release is to be used.
7.0 Disassembly Procedures
1. Place tool in vise gripping on lower portion of the
main mandrel (2) above the bottom coupling (27).
Note: As the tool is disassembled, remove and
discard all o-rings.
2. Remove top coupling (1).
3. Remove set screws (19) from slip cage (23).
4. Remove shear screws (26) from lower cone (24).

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The shear setting pressure is the amount of

differential pressure in favor of the tubing at the
setting depth of the tool(s) that is required to shear
the shear screws (7) (2,000 pounds shear value each)
installed in the top gauge cap and piston/upper cone
and begin the setting process. The shear setting
pressure is determined by the downhole conditions
and the operating parameters of the well. It is
recommended that there always be one more shear
screw installed in the top gauge cap than is installed
in the piston/upper cone. This will insure that the
slips are engaged before the packing elements begin
to extrude. The packer mandrel may be pressure
tested up to 70% of the setting shear pressure from
Table A without risk of shearing the shear screws (7),
installed in the piston/upper cone.

Ensure that the pressure required to

shear the screws in the top gauge cap
is not greater than the pressure rating
of the tubing or greater than the
pressure required to shear the pumpout plug.

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7.0 Disassembly Procedures

5. Disengage lower cone (24) from lock mandrel (6).
Drive lower cone (along with the complete outer
shell of the packer) downward with a soft metal
bar until it releases from the collet.
6. Slide the packer body subassembly (complete
assembly from top gauge cap to collet) off the
top of the main mandrel (2). Set aside.
7. Remove bottom coupling (27) from main mandrel
(2). Take main mandrel (2) out of vise and remove
lower cone (24) from main mandrel (2).
8. Remove slip cage (23) with slips (22) and slip
springs (21) from piston/upper cone (17).

10. Loosen upper gauge ring (28) to expose shear

screws (7). (This step applies to 6-5/8 and larger
sizes only.)
11. Remove brass shear screws (7) from top gauge
cap (4).
12. Remove top gauge cap (4) from lock mandrel (6).
13. Pull spacer ring (11), end packing element (9),
and center packing element (10) off of packing
element mandrel (8).
14. Place backup wrench on ratchet cylinder (12) as
close as possible to the gauge ring. Place
wrench jaws over shear screw groove in the
packing element mandrel (8) and un-thread the
packing element mandrel (8) .
15. Place backup on piston/upper cone (17). Remove
packing element mandrel (8) by unthreading off
of the lock ring (18).
16. Remove snap ring (15).
17. Using spreader pliers, remove lock ring (18). The
lock ring should be inspected for damage such
as pulled threads, scaring, corrosion, etc.

20. Move in vise to make certain vise jaws are

griping on lock mandrel (6) and not on the lock
mandrel (6). Place wrench jaws on lock mandrel
(6), just above slots and remove from lock
mandrel (6).
8.0 Assembly Procedures
1. Install all o-rings in the respective grooves
except the outer o-ring (16) for the piston/upper
cone (17). Use ample grease when assembling
the tool.
Place lock mandrel (6) in vise. Thread on lock
mandrel (6) and tighten.
3. Slide piston/upper cone (17) onto lock mandrel
(6) until the piston/upper cone is past the snap
ring groove on the lock mandrel.
4. Install snap ring (15) onto lock mandrel (6). This
locks the piston/upper cone (17) in place on the
lock mandrel (6).
5. Slide piston/upper cone (17) upward until it
shoulders on snap ring (15). Line up shear screw
holes in piston/upper cone (17) with shear screw
groove in lock mandrel (6) and install brass shear
screws (7).
6. Using spreader pliers install lock ring (18) onto
piston/upper cone (17). Blank end of lock ring
(18) shoulders against the edge of the upper
cone.
7. Install outer o-ring (16) in o-ring groove on
piston/upper cone (17).
8. Coat the fine threads on the piston/upper cone
(17) with ample grease. Slide packing element
mandrel (8) onto piston/upper cone (17) and
thread ratchet cylinder onto the lock ring. Make

18. Remove the brass shear screws (7) from

piston/upper cone (17).

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9. Place the packer body subassembly in the vise,

clamping the vise jaws on the lock mandrel (6) as
close as possible to the piston/upper cone (17).

19. Remove piston/upper cone (17) from lock

mandrel (6).

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certain the lock ring does not move or begin to
ratchet as the ratchet cylinder is threaded.
Friction from the o-ring can cause the lock ring
to ratchet as the ratchet cylinder is threaded.
Gently tap the end of the ratchet cylinder with a
rubber hammer while threading the ratchet
cylinder onto the lock ring. Thread ratchet
cylinder onto lock ring until all threads on the
lock ring are covered by the ratchet cylinder.

15. Tighten guide ring (30) onto lower cone (24).(This

step applies to 6-5/8 and larger sizes only.)

9. Thread lower gauge ring (29) onto packing

element mandrel (8) and tighten. (This step
applies to 6-5/8 and larger sizes only.)

18. Slide the packer body subassembly onto the

main mandrel (2), lock mandrel (6) first. Push the
subassembly onto the main mandrel until it
shoulders. In this position you can see the
bypass holes in the main mandrel above the top
gauge cap.

11. Tighten top gauge cap (4) onto lock mandrel (6)
and install shear screws (7). When top gauge
cap is tight, the shear screw holes in the top
gauge cap will line up with shear screw groove
in the packing element mandrel (8). If the holes
do not line up, the alignment of the lock ring is
wrong and must be redone.
Note: For 6-5/8 and larger sizes, thread upper
gauge ring (28) onto top gauge cap (4). Leave upper
gauge ring (28) loose until shear screws (7) have
been installed in top gauge cap.
12. Remove
this
assembly
(packer
body
subassembly) from the vise and stand upright on
top gauge cap (4).
13. Insert slip (22) with slip spring (21) into window in
slip cage (23). Insert 10-24 UNF screw through
hole in slip cage and thread into the hole in the
center of slip. The 10-24 screw will hold the slip
and slip spring in place in the window of the slip
cage. Repeat until all slips and slip springs are
installed.
14. Slide the slip cage (23) with slips and slip springs
over the lock mandrel (6). Align slots in the slip
cage with the screw holes in the piston/upper
cone (17) and install set screws (19).
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17. Grease entire main mandrel.

19. Snap the lower cone (24) over the lock mandrel
(6) with enough force to engage the fingers of
the collet into the lower cone. Slide the lower
cone and the packer body subassembly upward
until the lower cone shoulders on the main
mandrel. The shear screw holes in the lower
cone will line up with spot-faced holes on the
main mandrel. If collet and lower cone are
properly engaged, the lower cone will spin freely
and the top gauge cap will cover the bypass
holes in the main mandrel.
20. Install retaining screws (19) through slots in slip
cage (23) into holes in lower cone (24). Remove
10-24 UNF screws holding slips in place.
21. Line up shear screw holes in lower cone (24)
with spot faced holes in main mandrel (2) and
install shear screws (26).
Note: For tools with 'secondary rotational release',
align shear screw holes in lower cone (24) with spot
faced holes in shear sleeve (26).
22. Install top coupling #1. Tighten through top
coupling to make up both top coupling and
bottom coupling (27) onto the main mandrel (2).

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10. Slide end element (9) onto packing element

mandrel (8), followed by spacer ring (11), center
element (10), spacer ring (11) with the bevel
towards the end element, and end element (11).

16. Slide lower cone (24) onto main mandrel (2). The
lower cone will shoulder. Thread bottom
coupling (27) onto main mandrel (2). Place lower
end of main mandrel (by the bottom coupling) in
vise.

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9.0 Instructions to Change Setting Shear Value on the Hydro-6 Packer

9.0 Instructions to Change Setting Shear Value on
the Hydro-6 Packer
1. Determine appropriate number of shear screws
from Table A.
2. Secure top or bottom connection in vise.
3. Loosen upper gauge ring (28) from top cap (4).
(This step applies to 6-5/8 and larger sizes only).
4. Remove or add shear screws (7) as required.
Slightly loosen remaining shear screws without
disengaging screws from shear groove.
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5. Remove retaining screws (19) from top of slip

cage (23) and slide slip cage down as far as
possible.
6. Rotate packing element mandrel (8) and lock ring
(18) together to access shear screws (7) through
split in lock ring (18).
Note: It is critical to rotate 'cylinder' portion of
element mandrel and locking ring together to prevent
'binding' of lock ring. (Packing element mandrel,
elements and top gauge cap will all rotate together
and upper shear screws must remain in the groove
to maintain orientation of lock ring.
7. Remove or add shear screws (7) as required.
8. Install retaining screws (19) in slip cage (23).
Tighten shear screws (7) in top gauge cap (4).
9. Tighten upper gauge ring (28). (This step applies
to 6-5/8 and larger sizes only).

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Schlumberger has made every effort to manufacture a safe product of the very highest quality and design. This manual is designed to provide
operating personnel with the information necessary to assemble and disassemble, service and maintain this product. The content of this manual
should not be construed as a fixed rule without regard to sound engineering judgement, nor is it intended to supersede or override any state,
federal or local regulations where applicable.
Schlumberger recommends reading the complete procedure before beginning any operation.
Be sure to note the areas of caution.

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LONG-TERM QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING

Schlumberger Completion Systems maintains a long-term quality and performance monitoring system for all completion
products. In the event of any service difficulty or malfunction, please contact your local Schlumberger representative for
the appropriate reporting form. Send the form and all pertinent information to the following address:

Q.A. Department, Schlumberger -- P.O. Box 14484 -- Houston, Texas 77221

P. O. Box 14484 Houston, Texas 77221 Telephone: (713) 747-4000 Fax: (713) 747-6751 www.slb.com
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