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OPERATING MANUAL

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OPTIONAL
SUPPLEMENTAL MANUALS
The following supplemental manuals are optional
for complete documentation of this product:

• SM-001 Handling & Storage Practices

For copies of these manuals, contact your local

Schlumberger representative.

© Copyright 2002 Schlumberger, Unpublished Work. All rights reserved.

This work contains the confidential and proprietary trade secrets of Schlumberger and may not be copied or
stored in an information retrieval system, transferred, used, distributed, translated or retransmitted in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of the
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Description

The Camco* RK Latch is a 1-1/2 in spring loaded, ring-style Latch that anchors
retrievable gas lift valves and side pocket accessories in the appropriate MMG,
MMRG, MTG, or MMM Series mandrels. The RK Latch features two o-rings on the
latch stop that provide a debris barrier in the top of the mandrel pocket.
The RK Latch is installed and removed from the side pocket mandrel using standard
slickline methods. A minimum amount of force is required to install the Latch. This is
particularly important in deviated wells where forceful downward jarring is not
always possible.
The Latch components are available in either stainless steel or nickel alloys for
corrosion resistance in wells with high concentrations of H2S and/or CO2. The
metals used conform to NACE standard MR0175 for “Sulfide Stress Cracking
Resistant Metallic Materials.”

Features and Benefits

• Compact and simple design is cost effective and reliable

• Provides a debris barrier
• Easy to retrieve
• Minimum amount of force is necessary to install
• Easy to run in deviated wells
• Latch components are available in stainless steel or nickel alloys
• Corrosion and stress cracking resistant

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1.0 Engineering Data

Dimensional and Engineering Data Operating Data

Connecting Thread 1 1/16-18 UNEF Mandrel Series MMG, MMRG MMM, MTG
Fishing Neck Size 1.188 in Pulling Tool JDS 15155-000
Maximum Running OD 1.786 in Running Tool RK-1 15079-000
Overall Length 8.172 in Repair Kit 10050-SRP-00002

Materials
Body Parts 304/316 S.S.
O-Rings Viton

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2.0 Assembly Drawing

L1
1
L2

Bill of Materials
2 Item Piece Part # Qty Description
L3
1 10050-001-00002 1 RUNNING HEAD
2 10050-002-00002 1 LATCH BODY
3 10208-009-01000 2 PIN, 0.125 X 1.312
4 10050-005-06000 1 LATCH SPRING
5 10050-003-00006 1 LATCH RING
6 10050-004-00007 1 LATCH STOP
3 7 16846-126-07000 2 O-RING #126

Reference Dimensions
4 Locked Unlocked
L1 0.937 in. same
L4 L2 2.000 in 1.468 in
5 L3 6.141 in same
L4 8.172 in same

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3.0 Handling and Storage Practices

3.0 Handling and Storage Practices should be applied with a non-scarring wrench until
the components are fully made up to the specified
This section includes general guidelines for handling
torque.
assemblies and component parts for slickline
conveyed or gas lift products. More detailed 3.3 Handling & Storage - General
handling guidelines can be found in Supplemental
Inspect all tools when received. Carefully remove
Manual SM-001, “Handling, Storage & Make-Up
packaging bands from the tools. Avoid surface
Guidelines for Tubing Mounted Products.” SM-001 is
damage. During storage or transit, protect all
an optional supplement to this manual and a required
external sealing materials with plastic mesh or other
supplement to manuals for products that are tubing
suitable material to reduce the risk of damage to the
mounted.
packing seals.
These general guidelines are not intended to
All communication ports (either open holes or a
override common sense or successful proven
control line connection) should be covered or
procedures and practices.
protected using corks, plugs, or threaded caps as
3.1 Thread Protection During Transit may be appropriate.
When transporting threaded products, protect the For storage of gas lift product seats, Schlumberger
threads from physical dents, dings, gouges, and recommends the installation of corks to protect the
environmental or corrosive damage with sealed seating edges. These corks should remain in place
thread protectors or other suitable methods. Threads until the product is assembled. If protective corks are
on components must have adequate protection not available, place a maximum of 10 seats face to
when transported. If parts are to be stored for face in plastic mesh and close the ends.
extended periods of time, or if the parts are to be
Store all tools in a closed, dry, temperature-
moved out of the primary assembly area, rust
controlled environment. Store tools vertically. All
protection and thread protection must be applied.
tools direct from the factory will be painted where
3.2 Thread Make-
Make-up and Torque applicable and corrosion inhibiting fluids will have
been applied. Any equipment returned from the field
During make-up and torque, the jaws (or other
and repaired or redressed must be prepared for
gripping mechanism) of either the tool providing the
storage in the same manner applied when the
torque or the tool serving as back-up should not be
product was originally supplied from the
located around the box thread or other “do not
manufacturer.
wrench” area.
4.0 Running Procedure
Carefully examine both the box and pin for any
damage to the threads, sealing surfaces, and/or 1. Make up the RK Latch to the side pocket device.
coating. Some minor surface damage can be
2. Attach the Latch and side pocket device to the
manually repaired. If necessary, consult your local
RK-1 running tool. Make up the running tool to
Schlumberger representative.
the kickover tool.
After proper cleaning and uniform application of the
3. Install the kickover tool assembly in the slickline
specified thread lubricant, component parts should
line tool string. Run the tool string to the depth of
be made up by hand as far as possible. Some
the selected mandrel.
connections incorporate seals, such as o-rings, that
are activated during thread makeup. When the seal
is engaged, an increase in the torque is required to
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4. Run the tool string past the selected mandrel and
then pull it back through the mandrel. This will
activate the kickover tool. Set the tool string
back down in the mandrel where the kickover
tool aligns the side pocket device with the
mandrel pocket.
5. Downward jarring will drive the side pocket
device into the mandrel pocket and set the
Latch. In this position, the Latch Ring engages
the locking recess in the side pocket and
secures the Latch and the attached device in the
pocket.
6. Upward jarring will shear the Brass Shear Pins
that secure the RK-1 running tool to the RK
Latch.
7. Remove the kickover tool with the attached
running tool to the mandrel.
5.0 Pulling Pr
Procedure
ocedure
1. Make up the appropriate spacer bar between
the kickover tool and the pulling tool. Make up
the 1-5/8 in JDS Pulling Tool to the spacer bar
and the kickover tool. Run the tool string past the
selected mandrel, and then pull it back upward.
The tool will kickover.
2. Set down to latch the pulling tool onto the fishing
neck of the RK Latch.
Note: Excessive downward jarring will shear the
release pin in the pulling tool.
3. Jar downward lightly to secure the dogs of the
pulling tool to the fishing neck of the Latch Body.
4. Upward jarring will shear the 1/8 in Brass Shear
Pin, which holds the Latch Body in the locked
position. When the Latch Body moves upward,
the Latch Ring will move laterally against the
smaller OD base of the Latch Stop. In this
deflected position, the Latch Ring can move past
the semicircular latch lug at the top of the pocket
of the mandrel.
5. Remove the Latch and the attached device from
the pocket.
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6.0 Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the two O-Rings (7) from the o-ring
grooves in the Latch Stop (6). If the valve has
been in service, discard the two O-Rings.
2. Drive the Brass Shear Pin (3) from the pin hole
located near the midpoint of the Latch Body
using a pin punch and ball peen hammer.
3. Remove the Latch Stop (6) from the Running
Head (1).
4. Remove the Latch Ring (5) and the Latch Spring
(4) from the Latch Body.
5. If the valve has been in service:
The Brass Shear Pin (3) located near the
midpoint of the Latch Body (2) is sheared and
the Latch Body (2) can be removed from the
Running Head (1). Knock the remaining piece
of the shear pin out of the shear pin hole in
the Running Head with a pin punch and ball
peen hammer.
If the valve has not been in service:
Drive the Brass Shear Pin (3) out of the shear
pin hole. Remove the Latch Body (2) from the
Running Head (1).
7.0 Assembly Procedure
1. Thoroughly clean the threads. Wash all metal
parts with cleaning solvent. Blow them dry with
compressed air. Inspect all latch parts for
damage. Replace the Latch Spring (4) if it is worn
or broken. Replace the Latch Ring (5) if it is
scarred or damaged. Replace the Latch Body (2),
if the fishing neck is damaged.
2. Slide the upper end of the Latch Body (2) onto
the Running Head (1).
3. Align the shear pin holes in the Latch Body (2)
and the Running Head (1). Insert the 1/8 in Brass
Shear Pin (3) fully into the shear pin hole. File the
ends of the Pin flush with the surface of the
Latch Body (2).
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7.0 Assembly Procedure

4. Slide the Latch Spring (4) over the lower end of 9.0 Required Tools
the Latch Body (2) until the Latch Spring stops at
Qty Description
the shoulder near the midpoint of the Latch Body
(2). 1 18 in Non-Scarring Chain or Strap Wrench
5. Slide the Latch Ring (5) onto the lower end of the 1 Small Bench Vise
Latch Body (2). The end of the Latch Ring (5) with 1 12 in Pipe Wrench
the vertically sharp angle must be positioned
toward the Latch Spring (4) for proper 1 Mill Bastard File
orientation. 1 1/8 in OD Land Drive Pin Punch
6. Apply high-quality thread lubricant to the threads 1 Ball peen hammer
of the Running Head (1). Make up the Latch Stop
(6) to the Running Head. Tighten fully.
7. Insert the 1/8 in Brass Shear Pin (3) fully into the
hole located between the o-ring grooves and the
no-go shoulder of the Latch Stop (6). This Pin
engages a groove machined at the base of the
threads of the Running Head (1) and locks the
Running Head (1) and the Latch Stop (6) together.
File the ends of the Pin flush with the surface of
the Latch Stop (6).
8. Install the two O-Rings (7) in the o-ring grooves
of the Latch Stop (6).
9. When the Latch is to be installed in the mandrel,
the two O-Rings on the Latch Stop (6) must be
lubricated with a generous amount of seal
lubricant.
8.0 Recommended Supplies
Cleaning Fluid
Use appropriate cleaning solvents. Since solvents of
this type do not leave an oil film, it is essential that
thread and seal lubricant be applied as specified.
Wear rubber gloves when using cleaning solvents.
Thread Lubricant
Use Bestolife 2000 or equivalent for body joint
threads.
Thread Sealant/Adhesive
Use a thread sealant/adhesive (Red Loctite 271 or
equivalent) where specified. See text for proper
application.

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Troubleshooting Chart

RK Latch Troubleshooting Chart

Indication/Problem Cause Solution
1. Debris around latch 1. Remove debris
2. Bent latch post 2. Use small overshot to engage latch
Unable to engage latch
3. Kickover fails to align pulling skirt
tool with latch. 3. Repair kickover tool
1. Debris around latch 1. Remove debris
Unable to pull latch 2. Packing on valve stuck to 2. Jar down shear off on pulling to
pocket seal bore disengage
1. Fluid that must be displaces 1. Increase tubing pressure to aid in
with no escape path. Snorkel forcing the valve into the pocket
mandrels are subjected to this once both sets of packing have
problem more than standard engaged their respective packing
mandrels. glands
Unable to set latch 2. Packing swell causing 2. Change packing. Verify proper
excessive interference. packing for application used.
3. Kickover tool fails to align 3. Repair kickover tool
running tool, latch and valve 4. Remove debris
with pocket through bore
4. Debris in pocket
Latch skirt deformed upon retrieval 1. Running tool is worn out or 1. Replace skirt on latch before
from well improperly designed and reusing. Use proper running tool
applies downward force on the
skirt.

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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.
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products. In the event of any service difficulty or malfunction, please contact your local Schlumberger representative for
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