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Operation
and
Maintenance
Manual

for

Back Pressure Valve

and Lubricator
(15M psi)
Publication Number OM-011

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Publication #SW-OM-011 Published November 1994

Rev. 1 Published October 1999

© Cooper Cameron Corporation, Cameron Division, 1999.

All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
SCOPE ............................................ 4
BPV and Lubricator
Features ........................................ 5
The Lubricator ......................................................... 5
The Running Tool ................................................... 6
The Back Pressure Valve ...................................... 6
Specifications ............................... 7
Specifications...............................
BPV INSTALLATION ..................... 8
Pre-check .................................................................. 8
Procedure ................................................................. 9
BPV REMOVAL ........................... 11
Pre-Check ............................................................... 1 1
Procedure ............................................................... 1 2
BPV REPAIRS .............................. 13
LUBRICATOR REPAIRS ............... 14
REPAIRS...............
MAINTENANCE ........................... 15
MAINTENANCE...........................

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SCOPE
It is sometimes necessary to isolate the Blowout Preventer stack or
the Christmas tree from pressure in the tubing. The 'H' Back
Pressure Valve (BPV) (Figure 1) are designed to block the pressure
coming upstream from the well during the removal of the BOP and
during installation of, or repairs to, the Christmas tree. This can be
accomplished safely, without injuring personnel or endangering the
surrounding environment if these procedures are followed.

The Lubricator with the BPV attached is mounted to the top of the
Christmas Tree. It is extended down into the tree, where the BPV is
set.

When all repairs have been made and the tree is back in place, the
BPV must be retrieved. The Lubricator is again made up to the tree
cap, extended back down into the tree, where it equalizes pressure
in the tree, and engages with and removes the BPV. The cap
connector is then replaced.

Several things are very important to consider prior to performing this

potentially dangerous procedure.

Maintaining Control of Pressure

In order for the Lubricator and BPV to function properly, it is imperative
that all seals and valves used to control pressure be in good
condition before the tool is used. These seals and fittings should be
examined carefully and tested prior to taking them to the job site.

Compatibility of Components
Before going to the job site, it is necessary to know as much as
possible about the components involved so that the correct equip-
ment will be on hand.

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Find out the height of the tree. This information is needed so that
a Lubricator with the correct stroke is available.
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Determine the size and type of BPV needed
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Determine the pressure of the tree
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Determine the size connector needed
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Determine the correct size running tool.

In most cases, you will use a one-way BPV, except when testing the
BOP stack or the Christmas Tree.

RP910171

Figure 1 Overall Tree and Lubricator Assembly

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BPV AND LUBRICATOR FEATURES

The Lubricator (Figure 2)
Body
The Lubricator Body consists of a yoke assemlby and a
cylindrical body.
Polished Rod
Running through the yoke is a polished rod, which can be
moved up and down through the yoke by means of a Parmelee
wrench. It is used to raise and lower the BPV through the tree.
The running tool is made up to the socket end of the polished
rod.
Packing
On the yoke are two packing glands, with chevron-style
packing inside them.
Needle Valves
Attached to one side of the yoke are two manifold valves, used
to equalize pressure on either end of the lubricator.
Autoclave Fittings
On the other side of the yoke are two autoclave fittings. These
lead out to the atmosphere, and are used to contain or bleed
off pressure from the lubricator. They are loosened/tightened
using an Allen wrench.
Hammer Unions
Joining the segments of the lubricator are lubricator nuts with
Grayloc Seals.

SET SCREW

RUNNING
TOOL

RP910174
RP910160

Figure 3 The Running Tool

Figure 2 The Lubricator

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The Running Tool

U-SLOT
(Figure 3)
The Running Tool is attached to the end
of thepolished rod and is used to hold ID THREADS
the BPV on the lubricator during instal-
lation and removal. OUTER
Threads SEAL RING
It is externally threaded on one end,
which is inserted into the BPV. The
other end has a shank with a solid pin OD THREADS
which is used to hold it on to the lubri-
cator.
Setscrew BODY
The running tool is held in place on the MOLD SEAL
lubricator polished rod with a retaining
solid pin and an Allen head set screw.
POPPET
It is loosened and tightened with a Allen
wrench.
Stinger
This is the very tip of the running tool. It
pushes the poppet, or check valve, of
the BPV down in order to equalize pres-
sure from the well. GUIDE PIN &
SPRING
The Back Pressure
Valve
RP910161
Styles
One-way BPV (Figure 4) Figure 4 One-way Back Pressure Valve
The one-way BPV consists of a body,
mold seal, a poppet, a guide pin and a
spring. U-SLOT
Two-way BPV (Figure 5)
The two-way has the body, mold seal, ID THREAD
poppet, a cap, a nylon button and an o-
ring. Determine which kind of BPV is
OUTER
needed before going to the job site.
OD Threads SEAL RING
These are the outside threads of the
BPV, and are made up into the tubing OD THREAD
hanger.
Outer Seal Ring
The OD seal, found just above the OD BODY
threads helps prevent leakage of the
BPV.
ID Threads POPPET MOLD SEAL
The ID threads are where the running
tool makes up to the BPV.
U-Slot
The u-slot, found at the top of the BPV, NYLON
is where the spanner wrench hooks BUTTON
into the BPV to make it up to the running
tool. This slot is also used when an ICC
BPV is used in connection with other
manufacturer's hardware. It helps to O-RING CAP
secure certain kinds of running, or valve
inserting, tools in the BPV. RP910162

Figure 5 Two-way Back Pressure Valve

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Replacement Parts Qty Part Number BPV Thread Part Number
Size

Gland Fitting 2 52-008-000-040-91 1-1/2" 29-300-706-001-31

9/16" Autoclave Fitting 2 52-004-005-000-91 1-3/4" 29-300-706-001-31
Packing Assembly 2 29-405-700-004-01 2" 29-300-706-001-31
Snap Ring 2 50-003-100-045-01
O-Ring 2 67-300-020-066-01
Grayloc Seal 3 49-067-000-530-01 2-1/2" 29-300-707-001-31
9/16" Autoclave Male x Male Fitting 1 52-008-000-005-51 3" 29-300-707-001-31
Autoclave 2-way Needle Valve 1 52-062-405-001-81 4" 29-300-707-001-31

1-Way BPV Replacement Parts

THREAD SIZE & 1-3/4" 2" 2-1/2" (Inconel) 2-1/2" (17-4PH SS) 3"
PART# 29-300-127-000-91 29-300-107-000-91 29-300-108-007-91 29-300-108-000-91 29-300-108-002-91

BODY 29-300-127-000-90 29-300-107-000-90 29-300-108-007-90 29-300-108-000-90 29-300-108-002-90

POPPET 29-300-107-014-91 29-300-107-014-91 29-300-108-017-91 29-300-108-018-91 29-300-108-018-91

GUIDE PIN 29-300-107-004-91 29-300-107-004-91 29-300-108-010-91 29-300-108-004-91 29-300-108-004-91

SPRING 29-300-105-006-90 29-300-105-006-90 29-300-105-007-90 29-300-105-007-90 29-300-105-007-90

PACKING 67-400-020-020-01 67-400-020-016-01 67-400-020-018-01 67-400-020-018-01 67-400-020-019-01

2-Way BPV Replacement Parts

THREAD SIZE & 1-3/4" 2" 2-1/2" (Inconel) 2-1/2" (17-4PH SS) 3"
PART# 29-300-108-012-01 29-300-108-001-91 29-300-108-006-91 29-300-108-003-91 29-300-107-002-91

BODY 29-300-108-013-90 29-300-108-001-90 29-300-108-006-90 29-300-108-003-90 29-300-107-002-90

POPPET 29-300-107-013-91 29-300-107-013-91 29-300-108-012-91 29-300-107-013-91 29-300-107-013-91

CAP 29-300-107-008-90 29-300-107-008-90 29-300-107-008-90 29-300-107-008-90 29-300-107-008-90

BUTTON 67-900-012-027-01 67-900-012-027-01 67-900-012-027-01 67-900-012-027-01 67-900-012-027-01

O-RING 67-300-020-079-01 67-300-020-079-01 67-300-020-079-01 67-300-020-079-01 67-300-020-079-01

PACKING 67-400-020-020-01 67-400-020-016-01 67-400-020-018-01 67-400-020-018-01 67-400-020-019-01

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BPV INSTALLATION 2. Determine the height of the Christmas tree. The stroke of
the lubricator must be greater than the height of the tree.

Pre-check: 3. Find out what the size and style BPV is needed (a one-way
or two-way). Determine the correct running tool needed to
install the BPV.
The following is a list of things that need to be done before
going to the well site. 4. Test the BPV Lubricator. Do this by blocking the adapter
end of the lubricator and pumping hydraulic fluid into it.
1. Ensure that all needed tools are on hand. Check the seals and the packing around the gland nuts.
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a 1-1/4" to 3" spanner wrench If there is any leakage, replace any damaged packing (part
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a #2 parmelee wrench with a 1-1/8" girth no. 67-900-012-035-01) as necessary, and tighten the
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a 3/16" Allen wrench gland nuts with a spanner wrench.
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a running tool and a running tool set screw
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a grinding compound Onsite Preparation of Tool (Figure 6)
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a BPV, an extra seal, and an extra BPV
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1. Attach Running Tool to the polished rod with the solid pin
any tools need to remove the tree cap.
and set screw.

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Remove the Allen head set screw on the running tool
with an Allen wrench.

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Slide the running tool into the socket end of the polished
rod and slide the pin through the appropriate holes.

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Lock in place with the Allen head set screw using the
POLISH Allen wrench.
ROD
2. Makeup the BPV to the right hand threads of the running
tool. Tighten with a spanner wrench by bumping it hard with
SOCKET your hand.
HEAD
Onsite Preparation of the Tree
1. Close the wing valve(s) to stop the flow in the tree.
ROLL PIN
2. Open the bottom master, upper master, and swab valve(s)
RUNNING (open the run of the tree), and check the pressure at the top
TOOL
of the tree.

SET SCREW
3. Measure the approximate distance from the tubing hanger
to the top of the tree. Also, calculate the distance between
the two gland nuts, minus the width of the Parmelee
wrench. Divide the maximum incremental distance the
polished rod can be moved into the height of the tree. This
will determine how many times you will have to move the
polished rod in order to reach the tubing hanger.

BACK 4. Close the swab, bleed off pressure, and disconnect the
PRESSURE tree cap connector.
VALVE

RP910164

Figure 6 Running Tool Detail

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Procedure:
1. Suspend the Lubricator over the tree using a sling or chain
around the upper hammer union, and hoist with a rig and
make up to the tree.

2. Close off autoclave fittings 1 and 2 on the Lubricator, and

open needle valves 1 and 2 in order to equalize pressure
within the tool so that the rod will move easily (Figure 8).
HAMMER
3. Open the swab valve slowly (Figure 7). Be prepared to close UNIONS

the swab valve immediately if the lubricator does not hold

pressure.

4. Check for leaks around the packing glands, and make sure
the gland nuts are tight. If a leak is present, close the swab
valve, bleed pressure from the lubricator, and tighten the
gland nuts. Reopen the swab valve.

5. Coat the inside of the Parmelee wrench with a grinding

compound such as Clover Compound, and attach the
wrench to the polished rod so that it will turn to the right.

CAUTION: When pressue in the tree is close to 15M, instead of

using the Parmelee wrench to move the polished rod down,
close one needle valve on the manifold side of the lubricator,
pump water or hydraulic fluid into it, and when the psi in the
lubricator is greater than that of the tree, the rod will move.

6. Rotate the rod and push down repeatedly until you feel it
stop. When this happens, you have reached the tubing
SWAB
hanger.
VALVE

WING
CAUTION: If the polished rod stops before it has moved the VALVES
number of times estimated, check to be sure that all gates and
valves are fully open, as the polished rod could be hung up. If
all gates are open, double check the height of the tree, and
proceed until you reach the tubing hanger.

7. In order to align the threads of the BPV in the tubing hanger,

turn the rod to the right slowly until you feel it jump. This will
align the threads to avoid galling. If it does not jump, try to HEIGHT
UPPER
push it down further. OF
MASTER
TREE
VALVE

8. After it jumps, remove the Parmelee Wrench, and reattach

it so that it will turn the rod left.
LOWER
9. Make a mark on the rod using something such as grease, MASTER
VALVE
so that you can keep track of how many rotations the BPV
makes.
LOCATION OF BPV
THREADS VARIES WITH
10. Rotate the rod left, keeping count of the complete rotations. HANGER DESIGNS

It should make about 5-1/2 rotations. Keep an eye on the

grease mark on the rod, and make sure that it is going
DOWN.

NOTE: After you make a couple of rotations, pull up on the

polished rod to ensure that the BPV is securely in the hanger.
If it comes out, you will need to push the rod down further and RP910178
realign the threads in the hanger.
Figure 7 Tree Assembly

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11. As you rotate left, you will feel an

increase in torque, then a sudden
decrease in torque, which indicates
LUBRICATOR BODY YOKE
that the running tool has broken
loose from the BPV. Continue ro-
tating and the running tool will re-
tract from the BPV. The grease mark
on the polished rod will rise. #2 NEEDLE
VALVE
12. Make sure the running tool is dis-
engaged from the BPV by pulling
up on the rod slightly. If the rod does AUTOCLAVE
not rise, it is still threaded into the FITTING #2
BPV. Continue rotating left until it
has completely disengaged.

13. Retrieve the running tool by closing

needle valves 1 and 2. Crack open
autoclave fitting #2 so that the pres-
sure will bleed off slowly, and will
allow the differential pressure in- GLAND
PACKING
side the lubricator to assist in bring- NUTS
ing the rod up.

CAUTION: Do this carefully, as a sud-

den increase in pressure could cause
the rod to skyrocket out of the lubricator.
Clamp on the parmelee wrench, and
rotate the rod to the left while pulling up.
This will allow the differential pressure
AUTOCLAVE
in the lubricator to assist in bringing the
FITTING #1
rod up.

14. When the tool does not move any- #1 NEEDLE

more, the rod should be fully re-
VALVE
tracted. Bleed off all pressure in the
lubricator and in the tree by open-
ing autoclave fittings 1 and 2 com-
RP910163
pletely.

15. Ensure that the socket end of the Figure 8 Lubricator Yoke
polished rod has not trapped pres-
sure by pushing the rod down a few
inches and verifying that no more
pressure bleeds off.

16. Disconnect the lubricator from the

tree cap

17. Reassemble the tree cap.

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BPV REMOVAL
Pre-check:
The following is a list of things that need to be done before going
to the well site.

1. Ensure that all needed tools are on hand.

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a 1-1/4" to 3" spanner wrench
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a #2 parmelee wrench with a 1-1/8" girth
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a 3/16" Allen wrench
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a running tool and a running tool set screw
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a grinding compound
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a BPV, an extra seal, and an extra BPV
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any tools need to remove the tree cap.

2. Determine the height of the Christmas tree. The stroke of the

lubricator must be greater than the height of the tree.

3. Find out what the size and style BPV is in the well. Determine
the correct running tool needed to retrieve the BPV.

4. Test the BPV Lubricator. Do this by blocking the socket end

of the polished rod and pumping hydraulic fluid into the
lubricator. Check the seals and the packing around the
gland nuts. If there is any leakage, replace any damaged
packing as necessary, and tighten the gland nuts with a
spanner wrench.

Onsite Preparation of Tool

1. Attach Running Tool to the polished rod with the roll pin and
set screw.

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Loosen the Allen head set screw on the running
tool with an Allen wrench until it is flush with the OD
and ID.

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Slide the running tool into the socket end of the
polished rod and slide the pin through the appropri-
ate holes. HEIGHT
OF

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Lock in place with the Allen head set screw using
the Allen wrench.

2. Pressure test the running tool.

Onsite Preparation of Tree LOCATION OF BPV

VARIES WITH
1. Open valves in run of tree, close wing valves and check for HANGER DESIGNS
pressure.

2. Measure the approximate distance from the tubing hanger

to the top of the tree. Also, calculate the distance between
the two gland nuts, minus the width of the Parmelee wrench.
Divide the maximum incremental distance the polished rod
can be moved into the height of the tree. This will determine
how many times you will have to move the polished rod in
order to reach the tubing hanger.
RP910177

3. Disconnect the tree cap connector.

Figure 9 Tree with BPV Installed

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Procedure:
1. Suspend the Lubricator over the tree using a sling or
chain around the upper hammer union, and hoist with
an air hoist or winch truck. Make up Lubricator to the top
of the tree.
2. Open all needle valves and autoclave fittings on the
lubricator to allow air to flow through the tool.
3. Coat the inside of the Parmelee wrench with a fluid
compound such as Clover Compound, and attach the
wrench to the polished rod so that it will turn to the left.
4. Repeatedly push the rod down into the tree, rotating it to
the left until you feel it stop. When this happens, you have
reached the BPV.
5. Close autoclave fittings 1 and 2.
6. In order to align the threads of the running tool in the BPV,
turn the rod to the left slowly until you feel it jump. If it does
not jump, try to push it down further.
7. After it jumps, remove the Parmelee Wrench, and reat-
tach it so that it will turn the rod to the right.
8. Make a mark on the rod using something like grease,
so that you can keep track of how many rotations the
running tool makes.
9. Rotate the rod to the right, keeping count of the complete
rotations that the rod makes. After 6 or 7 rotations, the
running tool will push the check valve the BPV off it's seat
and allow pressure to fill the tree and tool. Immediately
check for leaks at the gland nuts, autoclave fittings, and
at the tree connection. If there are no leaks, proceed with
removal. If there is a leak, rotate the running tool back out
of the BPV, bleed off pressure and repair the leak.
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10. Continue rotating the rod to the right.
NOTE: While watching the rod, make sure that the mark on
the rod goes down until the pressure is equalized. If the mark
goes up - STOP! - reset the BPV and work the rod back and
forth, making sure the mark goes down, until the pressure is
equalized.
11. When the tool has made up into the BPV, you will feel a
significant decrease in torque after 2 to 3 rotations. This
indicates the BPV has broken loose from the tubing
hanger. Continue rotating, and the BPV will retract from
the tubing hanger. If there is not a decrease in torque,
reset the BPV and equalize the pressure before continu-
ing.
12. Make sure the BPV is disengaged from the tubing
hanger by pulling up on the rod slightly. If the BPV does
not move, it is still threaded into the hanger. Continue
rotating right until it has completely disengaged.
13. After the BPV is disengaged from the tubing hanger,
retrieve the running tool and BPV by closing needle
valves 1 and 2. Crack open autoclave fitting #2 so that the
pressure will bleed off slowly, and will allow the differen-
tial pressure inside the lubricator to assist in bringing
the rod up.
CAUTION: Do this carefully, as a sudden increase in pres-
sure could cause the rod to skyrocket out of the lubricator.
Clamp on the parmelee wrench, and rotate the rod to the right
while pulling up. This will allow the differential pressure in the
lubricator to assist in bringing the rod up.
14. When the rod does not move anymore, it should be fully
retracted. Close the swab valve. Bleed off pressure.
Check that pressure has been bled off by pushing the
rod down a few inches and observe for any additional
pressure release.
15. Disconnect the lubricator from the tree cap.
16. Reassemble the tree cap.
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BPV REPAIRS
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One-way valve (Figure 10)
1. Pull the guide pin out until the spring
is completely compressed. Hold
OUTER
in this position.
SEAL
RING
2. Slide the poppet off the guide pin
and maneuver it out one of the POPPET
SEAT
three openings in the BPV body.
MOLD
3. Select a new poppet and check the SEAL
mold seal for any damage. If there
is any damage, select a different POPPET
poppet. If there is none, proceed
with replacement. OPENING

4. Check the BPV poppet seat for any SPRING

damage. If any exists, replace with
a new BPV.
GUIDE
5. Slide the new poppet into the BPV PIN RP910166

body through one of the openings

while holding the guide pin and Figure 10 One-way BPV Detail
spring in the same position as
step 1.

5. Place the poppet on the guide pin

and release the guide pin.

Two-way valve (Figure 11) OUTER

1. Unscrew and remove the cap. SEAL
RING
2. Remove the Two-way poppet. Se-
lect a new poppet and check the
mold seal for any damage. If there
is any damage, select a different MOLD
poppet. If there is none, proceed SEAL
with replacement.
POPPET
3. Check the BPV poppet seat for any
damage. If any exists, replace with
a new BPV.

4. Slide the new poppet into the body CAP

of the BPV.
RP910167

NOTE: The Two-way poppet is sym-

metrical, and can be inserted into the Figure 11 Two-way BPV Detail
valve body in either direction.

5. Screw the cap back on the BPV

BPV Outer Seal
body. One- and Two-way BPV
1. Remove the outer seal ring on the body into the appropriate grooves.
body of the BPV carefully with a If the new seal is damaged, replace
screwdriver or awl. with another one.

2. Check the new seal for any dam- 3. Ensure that the seal is in its groove
age, carefully slide it over the BPV properly and snug.

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LUBRICATOR
REPAIRS GLAND
NUT

Leaking Packing (Figure 12)

1. Remove polished rod from lubricator.
PACKING
2. Remove gland nuts carefully with a span-
ner wrench.
AUTOCLAVE
3. Carefully remove damaged packing from FITTING

the pocket with a packing puller or screw- NEEDLE

driver. VALVE

4. Replace with new packing (part no. 67- RP910172

900-012-035-01) .
Figure 12 Lubricator Yoke Repair Detail
5. Replace gland nuts and tighten with a
spanner wrench.

Leaking Needle Valves (Figure

12)
If a needle valve is leaking or broken, replace SNAP
RING
the entire assembly with a new needle valve.

Leaking Autoclave Fittings (Figure LUBRICATOR

NUT
12) SPLIT
RETAINER
If an autoclave fitting is leaking or broken, RING
replace the entire assembly with a new fitting.
O-RING

Leaking Seals on Hammer Union

(Figure 13)
1. Remove polished rod from lubricator.

2. Rotate the nut upward and disconnect the

male sub from female sub.
GRAYLOC
SEAL
3. Remove the damaged seal ring from the
female sub.

4. Put a new seal ring into place inside the

female sub.

5. Reconnect the male sub to the female sub

and rotate the nut downward until tight.
LUBRICATOR
TUBE

RP910179

Figure 13 Hammer Union Detail

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MAINTENANCE
Since the BPV and lubricator are not used all the time, they should be stored carefully.

Remove the polished rod from the lubricator carefully. Wipe it down with oil or grease. This will protect it from
corrosion. Replace the polished rod. Store it on a rack, away from other equipment to avoid damage to the lubricator
or polished rod.

Clean the BPV carefully and store it in a clean, dry place.

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