Hawkeye Pump-out Plugs User Manual
Pump-out plug, Pump out plug preparation, Installation
This document contains the recommended procedures installing a Hawkeye Industries Inc. Pump-Out Plug.
Pump out Plug Preparation
Installation Instructions
Pump-out Plug
Pump-out Plug Instructions, December 2010
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1.) Set the desired activation pressure by adding or removing brass
shear screws. Activation pressure per screw can be found on the
product brochure.
2.)
Ensure threads of both the pin and box connections are clear of de-
bris, and are free from damage and corrosion. If there is damage or
corrosion on the threads, do not use the plug.
3.)
Apply an appropriate thread lubricant to the EUE threads.
4.)
Carefully place the shear coupling onto the bottom of the tubing
string and start the first thread by hand until hand tight position.
5.)
Use appropriate tool to apply a minimum of 350 FT/LBS of make-up
torque to ensure the thread will seal for activation.
Installation
6.)
To activate the Pump-out plug, increase the tubing pressure such
that the differential tubing / caseing pressure is exceeds the pressure
set in step 1.
Activation