Manual No:

DL-725-6625-242
AS RETRIEVABLE BRIDGE PLUG Revision: B
6-5/8”
Revision Date:
07/22/2011
Authored by: B.Mathis Approved by: K.Plunkett

A) DESCRIPTION
The D&L AS Retrievable Bridge Plug is a high pressure packer type plug used for multiple zone and selective single-
zone treating and testing operations such as acidizing, fracturing, cementing, and testing. The plug is designed with a
large internal by-pass to reduce swabbing when running and retrieving. The by-pass closes during the setting of the plug
and opens prior to releasing the upper slips to equalize pressure when unsetting. The by-pass is located directly below the
upper slips to help debris wash when the by-pass is open. The AS Retrievable Bridge Plug has the added feature of being
able to set and packoff the element in tension, making it ideal for setting shallow to test well head equipment and also
deep, high pressure wells.

B) SPECIFICATION GUIDE
CASING
RECOMMENDED TOOL
THREAD CONNECTION PART
SIZE WEIGHT HOLE SIZE OD
PIN DOWN NUMBER
(INCHES) (LBS/FT) (INCHES) (INCHES)

6-5/8 17.0 – 24.0# 5.921 – 6.135

5.750 2-3/8 EUE 72567RR
7 35.0 – 38.0# 5.920 – 6.004
NOTE1: Tool listed is right-hand set / right-hand release. Additional J-slot designs are available.
CAUTION1: When running this tool with a packer, make sure the J-slots in the plug, running/ retrieving tool, and
packer are all compatible.
NOTE2: Refer to Technical Manual DL-577-6625-239 for tech info for the Spring Loaded Retrieving Tool (P/N 57765).
NOTE3: Most of the component parts are manufactured from heat-treated alloy steel. Therefore, extended exposure to
corrosives can be detrimental to the metallurgy. Care in cleaning the tool soon after removal from the well
can help extend the life of component parts. After removal, close inspection of the parts is necessary to
identify any parts which require replacement.

C) SETTING PROCEDURES
C-1) TENSION SET
Run to setting depth while latched to its spring loaded retrieving tool. Pick up, rotate 1/4 turn to the right at the
plug, and lower tubing to set lower slips. Pull tension to pack-off elements, slack off, and then pick up again to
assure plug setting (14,000 lbs minimum). After setting plug, slack off tubing weight, hold left-hand torque and
pick up to free tubing from plug.

C-2) COMPRESSION SET

Run to setting depth while latched to its spring-loaded retrieving tool. Pick up, rotate 1/4 turn to the right at the
plug, and lower tubing to set lower slips. Slack off sufficient weight to pack-off elements, then pick up to firmly set
upper slips and slack off again (14,000 lbs minimum). After setting plug, slack off tubing weight, hold left-hand
torque and pick up the free tubing from plug.

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AS RETRIEVABLE BRIDGE PLUG Revision: B
6-5/8”
Revision Date:
07/22/2011
Authored by: B.Mathis Approved by: K.Plunkett

D) RELEASING PROCEDURES
Lower tubing until the retrieving tool automatically latches to the AS Retrievable Bridge Plug. Sand may be washed
from the upper slip by circulating through the upper portion of the plug. Slack off weight, hold right-hand torque pick up
to open the by-pass valve, and wait until differential pressure has equalized. Continue upward movement to release upper
slips, relax packing elements and re-latch. The plug may now be removed or re-located. If the plug will not release
conventionally, slack off re-set, then pick straight up to shear J-pins and release the plug (standard J-pins will shear at
40,000 lbs each – refer to Parts List for J-pins with other shear values). Once the J-pins are sheared, the tool cannot be
moved down hole.

E) DISASSEMBLY
E-1) Clamp center coupling (10) in vise.
E-1.1) Unscrew and remove set screws (38) from lower end of body extension (28).
E-1.2) Unscrew and separate body extension (28) from J-pin body (23) (NOTE5: Left-hand threads).
NOTE6: Drag block body assembly must be free to rotate.
E-1.2.1) Remove J-pins (15) from J-pin body (23).
E-1.2.2) Remove J-pin body (23) from J-slot mandrel (20).
E-1.3) Compress drag blocks (22) using drag block body assembly tool (T1, T2). Rotate drag block retainer (21) as
needed to unscrew and remove set screws (35) from drag block body (18).
E-1.4) Unscrew and remove body extension (28) from drag block body (18) (NOTE5: Left-hand threads).
E-1.4.1) Remove retaining ring (31) from body extension (28).
E-1.5) Remove drag block retainer (21) from drag block body (18).
E-1.6) Release drag blocks (22). Remove drag blocks (22) and drag block springs (3) from drag block body (18).
E-1.7) Unscrew and remove rubber mandrel cap (19) from lower slip sleeve (32).
NOTE6: If the lower slip sleeve (32) moves in relation to the rubber mandrel (11) - STOP! Tighten the
connection before trying to loosen the cap again.
E-1.8) Wedge lower slips (17) outwards (if needed). Remove drag block body assembly and disassemble:
E-1.8.1) Remove wedges. Remove lower slips (17) and lower slip springs (25) from drag block body (18).
E-1.9) Unscrew and remove set screws (36) from lower slip sleeve (32).
E-1.10) Unscrew and remove lower slip sleeve (32) from rubber mandrel (11).
E-1.11) Unscrew and remove set screws (36) from J-slot mandrel (20).
E-1.12) Unscrew and remove J-slot mandrel (20) from sealing mandrel (27).
E-1.13) Unscrew and remove rubber mandrel (11) from center coupling (10).
E-1.14) Remove lower cone (16), elements (13, 14), and rubber spacers (12) from rubber mandrel (11).
E-1.15) Unscrew and remove gage ring (29) from center coupling (10).
E-2) Move to upper end of tool.
E-2.1) Unscrew and remove set screws (38) from pulling head (1).
E-2.2) Unscrew and remove pulling head (1) from upper mandrel (2).
CAUTION2: Compression spring (4) may be compressed with spring tension against pulling head (1).
E-2.2.1) Unscrew and remove spring retaining ring (34) from pulling head (1).
E-2.3) Remove compression spring (4) from upper mandrel (2).
E-2.4) Remove upper slip body assembly and disassemble:
E-2.4.1) Wedge releasing slip (7) and upper slips (8) outward (if needed).Unscrew and remove upper slip
pickup (33) from upper slip body (6).
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AS RETRIEVABLE BRIDGE PLUG Revision: B
6-5/8”
Revision Date:
07/22/2011
Authored by: B.Mathis Approved by: K.Plunkett

E) DISASSEMBLY (cont’d)
E-2.4.2) Remove wedges. Remove releasing slip (7), upper slips (8), and upper slip springs (26) from upper
slip body (6).
E-2.5) Unscrew and remove set screws (37) from upper mandrel (2).
E-2.6) Unscrew and remove upper mandrel (2) from sealing mandrel (27).
E-2.7) Remove plug (5) from sealing mandrel (27).
E-2.7.1) Remove o-ring (42) from plug (5).
E-2.8) Remove sealing mandrel (27) from center coupling (10).
E-2.9) Unscrew and remove set screws (37) from center coupling (10).
E-2.10) Unscrew and remove upper cone (9) from center coupling (10).
E-2.10.1) Remove seal retaining ring (30) from upper cone (9).
E-3) Unclamp and remove center coupling (10) from vise.
E-4) Remove upper seal (24) from center coupling (10).
E-4.1) Remove o-ring (40) from upper seal (24).
E-5) Remove internal ring (39) from center coupling (10).
E-6) Remove lower seal (24) from center coupling (10).
E-6.1) Remove o-ring (40) from lower seal (24).
E-7) Remove o-ring (41) from center coupling (10).

NOTE7: To redress tool assembly, follow disassembly instructions. It is recommended by D&L Oil Tools to replace all
seals, elements, o-rings, shear screws, etc. when redressing tool.

F) ASSEMBLY
NOTE8: Clean and inspect all parts. Replace all worn and damaged parts. Install parts in proper order & orientation.
F-1) Install o-ring (41) in groove in center coupling (10).
F-2) Install o-rings (40) in grooves in seals (24).
F-3) Install lower seal (24) in center coupling (10).
CAUTION3: Do not rip or tear o-ring during installation.
F-4) Install internal ring (39) in groove in center coupling (10).
F-5) Install upper seal (24) in center coupling (10).
CAUTION3: Do not rip or tear o-ring during installation.
F-6) Clamp center coupling (10) in vise.
F-6.1) Set seal retaining ring (30) in place in upper cone (9).
F-6.2) Screw upper cone (9) onto center coupling (10).
F-6.3) Screw set screws (37) into center coupling (10).
F-6.4) Install sealing mandrel (27) thru seals in center coupling (10).
CAUTION4: Do not rip or seals during installation.
F-6.5) Install o-ring (42) in groove in plug (5).
F-6.6) Install plug (5) into sealing mandrel (27).
F-6.7) Screw upper mandrel (2) onto sealing mandrel (27).
F-6.8) Screw set screws (37) into upper mandrel (2).

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DL-725-6625-242
AS RETRIEVABLE BRIDGE PLUG Revision: B
6-5/8”
Revision Date:
07/22/2011
Authored by: B.Mathis Approved by: K.Plunkett

F) ASSEMBLY (cont’d)
F-6.9) Assemble upper slip body assembly and install:
F-6.9.1) Install releasing slip (7), upper slips (8) and upper slip springs (26) into upper slip body (6). Wedge
releasing slip (7) and upper slips (8) outward.
F-6.9.2) Screw upper slip pickup (33) into upper slip body (6). Remove wedges.
F-6.9.3) Install upper slip body assembly onto upper mandrel (2).
F-6.10) Install compression spring (4) onto upper mandrel (2).
F-6.11) Screw spring retaining ring (34) onto pulling head (1).
F-6.12) Screw pulling head (1) onto upper mandrel (2).
CAUTION2: Compression spring (4) may be compressed with spring tension
against pulling head (1).
F-6.13) Screw set screws (38) into pulling head (1).
F-7) Move to lower end of tool.
F-7.1) Screw gage ring (29) onto center coupling (10).
F-7.2) Assemble rubber mandrel assembly and install:
F-7.2.1) Install lower cone (16), elements (13, 14), and rubber spacers (12) onto rubber mandrel (11).
F-7.2.2) Screw rubber mandrel (11) into center coupling (10).
F-7.3) Screw J-slot mandrel (20) onto sealing mandrel (27).
F-7.4) Screw set screws (36) into J-slot mandrel (20).
F-7.5) Screw lower slip sleeve (32) onto rubber mandrel (11).
F-7.6) Screw set screws (36) into lower slip sleeve (32).
F-7.7) Assemble drag block body assembly and install:
F-7.7.1) Install lower slips (17) and lower slip springs (25) into drag
block body (18).
F-7.7.2) Wedge lower slips (17) outwards (if needed). Install drag block body
assembly onto rubber mandrel (11).
F-7.8) Screw rubber mandrel cap (19) onto lower slip sleeve (32).
F-7.9) Install drag blocks (22) and drag block springs (3) into drag block body (18). Compress drag blocks (22)
using drag block body assembly tool (T1, T2).
F-7.10) Install drag block retainer (21) onto drag block body (18) capturing ends of drag blocks (22).
F-7.11) Install retaining ring (31) onto body extension (28).
F-7.12) Clamp and hold drag block body (18) securely. Screw body extension (28) into drag block body (18)
(NOTE5: Left-hand threads).
F-7.13) Screw set screws (35) into drag block body (18). Release drag blocks (22).
F-7.14) Install J-pin body (23) onto J-slot mandrel (20).
F-7.15) Align holes in J-pin body (23) with slot in J-slot mandrel (20). Install J-pins (15) into J-pin body (23).
F-7.16) Slide drag block body assembly down and screw body extension (28) onto J-pin body (23) (NOTE5: Left-
hand threads).
NOTE6: Drag block body assembly must be free to rotate.
F-7.17) Screw set screws (38) into body extension (28). Remove wedges.
F-8) Unclamp center coupling (10) from vise and remove assembled tool.

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DL-725-6625-242
AS RETRIEVABLE BRIDGE PLUG Revision: B
6-5/8”
Revision Date:
07/22/2011
Authored by: B.Mathis Approved by: K.Plunkett

G) TOOLS

ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

T1 1 DRAG BLOCK ASSEMBLY TOOL AT070110

T2 20 SQUARE HEAD SET SCREW 1/2-13 UNC X 4” SQS050C400

H) PARTS LIST
P/N 72567RR
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION MATERIAL
(17.0 – 24.0#)
1 1 PULLING HEAD P-110 72570710
2 1 UPPER MANDREL P-110 72570212
3 24 DRAG BLOCK SPRING 9100900
4 1 COMPRESSION SPRING CHROME VANADIUM 72570920
5 1 PLUG P-110 72570216
6 1 UPPER SLIP BODY L-80 72567320
7 2 RELEASING SLIP P-110 72567125
8 2 UPPER SLIP - CARBIDE P-110 72567115C
9 1 UPPER CONE P-110 72570411
10 1 CENTER COUPLING P-110 72570620
11 1 RUBBER MANDREL P-110 72570220
12 2 RUBBER SPACER 1026 72567840
13 1 ELEMENT 70 DURO NITRILE 72067511
14 2 ELEMENT 90 DURO NITRILE 72067513
72570870-25 (25,000#)
J-PIN 72570870-30 (30,000#)
15 2 P-110
NOTE4: Shear value is stamped on J-pin. 72570870-35 (35,000#)
72570870-40 (STD 40,000#)
16 1 LOWER CONE L-80 72567420
17 4 LOWER SLIP - CARBIDE P-110 60065135C
18 1 DRAG BLOCK BODY 1026 60066335
19 1 RUBBER MANDREL CAP 1026 60070230
20 1 J-SLOT MANDREL P-110 72570230
21 1 DRAG BLOCK RETAINER 1026 60066910

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AS RETRIEVABLE BRIDGE PLUG Revision: B
6-5/8”
Revision Date:
07/22/2011
Authored by: B.Mathis Approved by: K.Plunkett

H) PARTS LIST (cont’d)

P/N 72567RR
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION MATERIAL
(17.0 – 24.0#)
22 1 DRAG BLOCK - CARBIDE 4140 9060900C
23 1 J-PIN BODY P-110 72570875
24 2 SEAL 60045520
25 4 LOWER SLIP SPRING 7190901
26 4 UPPER SLIP SPRING DL94830
27 1 SEALING MANDREL P-110 72570214
28 1 BODY EXTENSION P-110 72570370
29 1 GAGE RING 1026 72567830
30 1 SEAL RETAINING RING P-110 72570225
31 1 RETAINING RING 1026 60070911
32 1 LOWER SLIP SLEEVE P-110 72570912
33 1 UPPER SLIP PICKUP P-110 72567345
34 1 SPRING RETAINING RING P-110 72570820
35 3 SET SCREW 5/16-18 UNC X 1/2 STEEL SSS031C050
36 6 SET SCREW 3/8-16 UNC X 1/4 STEEL SSS037C025
37 6 SET SCREW 3/8-16 UNC X 3/8 STEEL SSS037C037
38 6 SET SCREW 3/8-16 UNC X 1/2 STEEL SSS037C050
SMALLEY MEDIUM DUTY
39 1 STEEL WH-275
INTERNAL RING
40 2 145-90 O-RING 90145
41 1 234-90 O-RING 90234
42 1 322-90 O-RING 90322

REDRESS KIT 72567050

ASSEMBLED WEIGHT 321 LBS

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DL-725-6625-242
AS RETRIEVABLE BRIDGE PLUG Revision: B
6-5/8”
Revision Date:
07/22/2011
Authored by: B.Mathis Approved by: K.Plunkett

I) TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION

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