Technical Manual

Casing Circulator Packer

Non Top Drive Assembly
Field Rig Up & Inspection
700-NT-11

NTO.01.C
Revision C
Revision Issue Date: April 6, 2010

The information and/or data in this publication is supplied solely for informational
purposes and TAM International makes no guarantees or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to its accuracy, completeness or use.

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 Table of Contents

Section 1
Description 3

Section 2
Assembly Drawing, Parts List 4

Section 3
Rig Up/Assembly Procedure 5

Section 4
Disassembly and Inspection Procedure 8

Warning
Use of TAM International equipment contrary to manufacturer’s
specification may result in property damage, serious injury, or fatality.

Revision Notice

Revision C Added disclaimer

Change p. 5 – Fig 1502 Hammer Union verification.

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 Section 1
Tool Description

Non Top Drive Assembly

700-NT-11
The NON TOP DRIVE ASSEMBLY provides a means to utilize the Casing Circulator
on a conventional, Non Top Drive Rig.

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 Section 3
Rig Up/Assembly Procedure

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

l
Assure that the latest Revision Level Assembly Drawing is utilized.

Read entire manual before proceeding.

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

All 2” 1502 hammer union connections must be verified with FMC’s Go/No-Go
Gauge (PIN P511389). The following statement must be included on shipping
paperwork:
“Supplier has verified through use of FMC’s Go/No-Go Gauge (PIN P511389) that
all external 2” hammer unions are 1502.
Sign __________________________ Date _____________________”

1. Lay SHACKLE (700-NT-60) on rig floor with lifting chain side up.

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

For small hooks, use the optional NUT (700-NT-31A). For larger 500+ ton hooks,
use the large girth SHACKLE (700-NT-60A).

2. Attach hoist line to lift chain and raise SHACKLE up to lie into hook. Lay lifting
chain in hook if possible.

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 3. Disconnect chain from hoist line and lock hook door closed.

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

Assure that NUT (700-NT-31) is screwed halfway out or more and that SET SCREWS
are in place, but not tightened down.
4. Pull latch pin and open door of SHACKLE.

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

Do not hang the tool in the SHACKLE with the NUT at or near the “bottomed
out” position. This will allow the NUT to be made up to provide some movement,
enabling the elevators to be unlatched should the tool become inadvertently
Bulldogged.

5. Make up NON TOP DRIVE ADAPTER (700-NT-11) to CASING

CIRCULATOR assembly.

6. Torque to 3,500 ft-lbs.

7. Place hoist line around CE tool below Ring Weld.

8. Pick up tool with hoist and insert into open door of SHACKLE with NUT as close
to bottom of hook as possible.

9. Close SHACKLE door.

10. Insert Latch Pin.

11. Place safety key through Latch Pin.

12. Make NUT up tight against bottom of hook using ½” rod in holes provided.

13. Attach Hoist Line to lift chains in middle of 2” HOSE (700-NT-70).

14. Lift up into derrick such that the ends of the 2” HOSE are level with the rig floor.

15. Make up Hammer Union to Standpipe using 2” XX heavy Nipple.

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 16. Make up thread half of 2” HOSE to Hammer Union on Standpipe.

17. Tie chain around derrick leg and secure with clasp provided.

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

The HOSE is pressurized during circulating; therefore, it should be inspected as

per the inspection procedure in Section 4.

18. Make up 2” HOSE/Hammer Union to Swivel attached to SUB.

19. Tie chain around blocks and secure with clasp provided.

20. Make up quick connect of Inflation Hose to CE tool.

21. Make up Inflation Hose with additional 50’ segments to CE pump.

22. Remove THREAD PROTECTORS (700-NT-64) from lower pin end of packer
and box end of Flex Hose/Check Valve.

23. Make up Flex Hose/Check Valve on lower end of packer.

24. Torque connection to 3,000 ft-lbs.

25. Prepare pump and tools as per CE tool instructions.

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 Section 4
Disassembly & Inspection Procedure

1. Disconnect the HOSE at CE tool, Pump and Standpipe.

2. Remove Hammer Union.

3. Replace Bull Plug on Standpipe.

4. Remove Flex Hose/Check Valve assembly from packer.

5. Install THREAD PROTECTORS on lower pin on packer and box end of Flex
Hose/Check Valve.

6. Place hoist line around CE tool below the Ring Weld (or Running Plate if used).
Pick up slightly on CE tool.

7. Remove Latch Pin from SHACKLE door and open door.

8. Pull CE tool out of door and lay tool down.

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

OPTIONAL: Make up cementing head at this point and cement as required

before continuing rig down operations.

9. Lower the HOSE assembly down to rig floor and coil for shipment.

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

Attach hoist line to chain of SHACKLE and pick up to unlock and open door on
hook.

Remove SHACKLE from hook and lay down at rig floor.

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 Hose Inspection Procedure
(700-NT-70)

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

The following specification provides information about the components of this

assembly and outlines the inspection and maintenance procedure that should be
performed to keep the HOSE assembly in optimum and safe operating condition.

1. The 2” HOSE used in this assembly is a reinforced neoprene and hypalon Hose
rated at 3,000 psi working pressure and a minimum burst pressure of 10,000 psi.
The temperature range is -40°F to +200°F and it is resistant to oils and other
drilling fluids.

2. To prolong the service life of the HOSE, Do Not bend or flex the HOSE to a
diameter smaller than 36”. Do Not subject HOSE to tension or torque. This can
place excessive stresses on the reinforcement and severely reduces the ability of
the HOSE to withstand pressure.

3. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and heat sources. Store HOSE assemblies
out of direct sunlight and in a cool, dry place.

4. Between every job, visually inspect the assembly for:

a. Leaks at fittings or in HOSE.

b. Damaged, cut or abraded cover.
c. Kinked, crushed, flattened or twisted HOSE.
d. Hard, stiff, heat cracked or charred HOSE.
e. Blistered, soft, degraded or loose cover
f. Cracked, damaged or badly corroded fittings.
g. Fitting slippage on HOSE.
h. Loose nuts and corroded chains on the hobbles.
i. Breaks in HOSE cover near swaged connectors.
j. Missing or damaged rubber seals in the hammer unions.
k. Loose or leaking threaded connections.
l. Loose or missing inflation HOSE tie wraps.

5. Prior to storage, the threads and inner surfaces of the hammer unions should be
doped or coated with a rust preventative and the HOSE should be flushed out with
fresh water.

6. After every other job or sooner if suspicious conditions exist, pressure test the
hose to 3,000 psi for 15 minutes to confirm the HOSE as safe and operational.

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 7. Any HOSE and/or assembly that fails pressure testing or whose visual inspection
reveals substantial damage shall be replaced or repaired immediately.

Non Top Drive Adaptor Inspection Procedure

(700-NT-11)

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

The following specification outlines the inspection and maintenance procedure
that should be performed to keep the assembly in optimum and safe operating
condition.

1. Visually inspect the welds that connect the “U”shaped shackle to the bottom plate
for cracks or other signs of failure.

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

Every 6 months or if suspicious conditions exist, the welds should be magnetic

particle inspected to certify their integrity.

2. Inspect the rubber seal and machined sealing surfaces on the hammer union
connection, for damage. During storage, the threads and the inner surfaces should
be coated with suitable rust preventives.

3. Inspect the swivel connections to verify its fitness and function. Grease the
swivel using the zerk fitting on the elbow.

4. Inspect the threaded connections for damage and sealing integrity.

5. After every other job or sooner if suspicious conditions exist, pressure test the
assembly and connections to 3,000 psi for 15 minutes to confirm assembly
integrity.

6. Inspect the attached chains for cracked welds, bent links and other signs of
damage.

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 7. Inspect the overall condition of the entire assembly for severe corrosion or signs
of excessive wear and damage.

8. Clean and dope threads on adjustment nuts to maintain ease of function.

Critical Factors & Safety Notes

Immediately repair or replace any components that show signs of damage or

suspicious condition.

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