Note: It is preferable to make in-string accessories up in assemblies.  This can be performed at any assembly makeup facility.  The assembly can be made up to full torque.  It may also be full length drifted and pressure tested.  This will virtually eliminate rig down time and connection damage from problems associated with different diameters and accessory lengths.

1. All accessories that are to be part of the tubing string should be located and checked against the string design.
2. Any accessories that are not present, or do not conform to the string design should be brought to the attention of the appropriate end user representative.
3. All accessories that are similar, yet slightly different, should be noticeably marked to indicate the position that they are to be run in the string.
4. If possible, all accessories should be drifted.  Accessories with restricted I.D.s may also be drifted if arrangements have been made to have reduced size mandrels present.
5. Note if any accessories will require additional make-up or handling equipment.
6. Thoroughly clean and dry all the accessory connections.
7. Visually inspect the connections for damages.
8. Damages that can be field repaired at this time should be.
9. Any connections that cannot be field repaired should be marked accordingly and set aside.  Replacement accessories should be ordered or the damaged parts should be rethreaded.
10. If protective rings ("PR") are to be installed they should be installed at this time.  Special installation tools are available for purchase or rent from Benoit^®.
11. Clean - dry protectors should be placed back on the connections.

RUNNING AND PULLING

Running

1. Gently roll one joint at a time into the pickup trough after making sure that thread protectors are in place.  Transport the joint to the rig floor.
2. Remove the box end protector.
3. Install a clean lift plug on the box connection.  This will reduce the possibility of the tube slipping out of the pickup line and reduce the possibility of the test tool or elevators damaging the connection.
4. If the tubing is to be rabbited, the rabbit should be placed in the tubing after installation of the lift plug.  If the rabbit is not clean, it should be cleaned and dried prior to placing it in the joint.  Should the rabbit stop in the tube, it should be broken free by easily pushing or tapping an object from either end.  DO NOT beat or tap the outside or end of the tubing with any hard object.
5. Attach the pickup line and raise the joint at a moderate speed, for both safety and tubular protection.
6. Remove the pin end protector, and rabbit, and inspect the pin connection.
7. If any debris is present, the pin connection should be wiped or blown clean.
8. Apply a thin even coating of thread compound to the entire pin thread and seal areas using a brush.
9. Remove the lift plug from the box end in the rotary.
10. If debris is present, the box connection should be wiped or blown clean.
11. Apply a thin even coating of thread compound to the box thread and seal areas.
12. Place the stabbing guide over the box end connection.
13. Slack off of the joint in the pick up line.  The joint should be lowered slowly to minimize starting thread damage during stabbing.

    OPTIONAL: Prior to stabbing connections on aluminum, chrome, or stainless steel tubing; vertically mark the upset of the pin & box in line with the thread starts.  Rotate the pin tube so that the mark is approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise from the mark on the box tube and gently stab the pin into the box.  See figures 1-4. This will allow the threads to start immediately, thus reducing the chances of galling.

14. The pipe must be in true vertical alignment over the box and under complete control before stabbing.  Do not rock the pipe to stab.
15. Remove the stabbing guide and the pick up line.
16. Make up the connections by hand or with a strap wrench, leaving 1/2 to 1 turn before shouldering.
17. Apply the power tongs and makeup to recommended torque at no more than five RPM.  Tongs and backups must be positioned sufficiently above and below connections so as not to pinch or otherwise deform the connections.  If torque is achieved prematurely, stop makeup immediately and check vertical alignment.  Attempt makeup again.  If premature torque is still present, back out the connection and check for damage.  Repair or lay the joint aside and proceed.  Apply BTS^® recommended torque as per Benoit^® specification.
18. Remove the power tongs.
19. If testing above the rotary, insert the internal test tool or apply the external test unit.  Test only after full torque has been applied to the connections.
20. After full torque has been achieved, latch the elevators as gently as possible and raise the block at a slow speed.  If the block is raised too rapidly, stretching or necking of the tubing might occur.
21. Pull the slips and lower the string.
22. Stop downward movement of the string and either set the slips or firmly hold them around the tubing.  Make certain that the slips are set or placed correctly.  Gently set the string weight on the slips.  Applying weight too rapidly may cause the tubing to stretch or neck-down in the slips.
23. Attach the pickup line to the next joint to be run and unlatch the elevators from the last joint run.  Hold the elevators far enough away from the joint in the rotary to prevent contact and raise the block at a moderate speed.
24. If the tubing is to be tested below the rotary, insert the internal test tool.  To prevent connection damage, leave the handling plug completely made up until the test tool has been removed from the tubing.

Pulling Singles * *Pulling and running production tubing in stands is not recommended.

1. Install a lift plug onto the joint in the rotary and gently latch the elevators around the joint.  Raise the block at a slow and even speed.
2. Stop movement of the string and either set the slips or firmly hold them around the tubing.  Assure that the slips are set or placed correctly.  Gently set the string weight on the slips.
3. Unlatch the elevators and raise them above the joint to be backed out.
4. Have the stabber hold the joint to be backed out as close to true vertical as possible.
5. Apply the power tongs and, in low gear, slowly apply torque until the connections break.  Back out the connections at approximately 5 RPM.  Do not break out with connection in tension.

   NOTE: For aluminum, chrome and stainless steel connections:  After initial break, rotate the connection approximately 1/4 turn, unlatch the power tongs and continue break-out by hand or with a strap wrench until the connection "hops" once.

6. Attach the pickup line.
7. Latch the stabbing guide around the box end to reduce jump out damage.
8. Gently raise the joint.  If the connection does not appear to be free, turn counter clockwise one half turn and try to lift again.
9. Dope the pin connection thoroughly and install a clean thread protector.
10. Slowly set the joint in the vee door.
11. Remove the pickup line and the lift plug.
12. Dope the box connection thoroughly and install a clean thread protector.