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Dailey® Hydraulic Drilling Jar
Utilizing a patented hydraulic time delay / mechanical tripping system, the Hydraulic Drilling Jar (HDJ) combines
downhole reliability and long operating life under a wide range of drilling conditions and hostile environments.
Combining the best of both mechanical and hydraulic technologies, the Hydraulic Drilling Jar design features a
one piece involute spline mandrel for maximum torque capacity with minimum backlash, and a fluid-isolated high
pressure chamber that lubricates and isolates the Jar’s moving seals, impact shoulders and mandrel, from the
destructive effects of downhole formation cuttings, sand or other debris.
The Hydraulic Drilling Jar design is virtually unaffected by downhole temperatures and generates little heat itself
when jarring, yet it delivers virtually the same time delay in deep, hot holes as it does on the surface. The design
also eliminates the need for bleed-off compensation. Therefore the trip load will be the same as the brake load.
Dailey Hydraulic Jars are delivered ready to go. The jarring load is controlled and varied at the surface by
controlling the overpull. To hit harder, pull harder. To hit lighter, pull lighter.

Dailey Hydraulic Drilling Jar Specifications

Outside Diameter (in.) 4-3/4" 4-3/4" 6-1/4" 6-1/2" 7" 7-3/4" 8" 9-1/2"
Inside Diameter (in.) 2-1/16" 2-1/4" 2-1/4" 2-3/4" 2-3/4" 3" 3" 3"
Tool Joint Size (API) NC-38, 3-1/2" IF NC-38, 3-1/2" IF NC-46, 4-1/2" XH NC-50, 4-1/2" IF 5-1/2" FH 6-5/8" Reg. 6-5/8" Reg. 7-5/8" Reg.
Tensile Yield* (x 1,000 lbs.) 436 500 832 934 1.2 1,600 1,750 2,300
Torsional Yield* (x 1,000 ft-lbs.) 21.2 20 49.3 56.2 76.4 76.4 105 160
Max. Overpull Up/Down (x 1,000 lbs.) 95 85 200 175 220 260 300 500
Approx. Length Extended (ft.-in.) 32' - 0" 32' - 0" 33' - 0" 33' - 0" 33' - 0" 33' - 0" 33' - 0" 33' - 0"
Approx. Weight (lbs.) 1,200 1,200 2,050 2,400 3,000 3,500 3,800 5,500
Free Travel Up/Down Stroke (in.) 5" 5-1/2" 6-1/4" 6-1/2" 6-1/2" 7" 7" 7"
Total Stroke (in.) 13-1/2" 15" 16-1/2" 17" 17" 19-1/2" 19-1/2" 19-1/2"
Max. BHT (°F) 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400
Pump Open Area (sq. in.) 9.6 10.3 15.9 19.6 23.8 28.3 28.3 38.5

Proper Operations
MANDREL CLAMP
The HDJ will arrive on location with a hinged Mandrel Clamp (Dog Collar) installed. Leave the Mandrel Clamp
installed until the HDJ is ready to go through the rotary. To remove the mandrel clamp, put the jar in tension.
Remove the shipping strap and pull the lock pin up until the U shaped latch can be opened. Spread the two body
halves and remove the clamp from the jar. Before installing the clamp on the jar, visually inspect all parts for
cracks or breakage.

DO NOT USE THE CLAMP IF IT IS DAMAGED OR CANNOT BE

OPERATED AS DESCRIBED. FAILURE TO OPERATE AS DESCRIBED
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Install the clamp on the jar in tension and with the lock pin end up. The latch spring should return the latch to the
closed position. Push the lock pin down until the pin head engages the lug. The bottom of the pin can be seen
protruding through the lower lug and the latch will be closed when the lock pin is fully seated. Install the shipping
strap around the clamp.
 Proper Operations
If the clamp cannot be used, stand the jar and the other components of the stand back in the normal fashion.
However, do not release the elevator until the jar closes. To close the jar, slack off and the jar will go to the cocked
position with about 9 inches of polished mandrel exposed. Slack off about 9 inches more and wait until the jar falls
to the closed position. This will require about 5 minutes with drill collars above the jar and longer if the jar is at the
top of the stand. When the jar is closed, there is about 1 to 2 inches of polished mandrel exposed. When the
stand with the jar is picked up, the jar will go to the cocked position. Suspend the stand about 12 inches above the
floor and wait for the jar to fall open. This will require about 5 minutes with drill collars below the jar and longer if
the jar is at the bottom of the stand.

OPENING THE HDJ ABOVE THE ROTARY

If the HDJ should become cocked (9 inches of polished mandrel exposed) on the surface, it can easily be
triggered open with a slight overpull. Support the weight below the HDJ in the slips and pick up 5,000 lbs. to
10,000 lbs. with the elevators. At this extremely low load it will require about 5 minutes for the HDJ to trigger.
(With the HDJ fully extended there will be about 17 inches of polished mandrel exposed.)

JAR PLACEMENT IN THE STRING

The HDJ can be run in tension or compression. It is mandatory that a minimum 15% safety factor in string weight
be run between the HDJ and the weight transition zone. Never run the HDJ as a crossover between the drill
collars and the heavy wall pipe, or between the collars of different O.D.s, because these transition points are
where excessive stress occurs. Run the same size collar or heavy wall drill pipe directly above and directly below
the jar. Avoid running the HDJ below reamers, stabilizers, key-seat wipers, or any other tool with a larger O.D.
than the HDJ since this might restrict the jarring function.

NEVER RUN THE HYDRAULIC DRILLING JAR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY

TO ANOTHER HYDRAULIC DRILLING JAR, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF

DRILLING WITH THE HYDRAULIC DRILLING JAR IN COMPRESSION

The HDJ will normally be in tension when the bit reaches the bottom and should be triggered down with a light
load in order to avoid any chance of damage to the bit. The recommended procedure is to begin rotating, slack off
enough weight to that the jar is only slightly in compression (5,000 lbs. To 15,000 lbs.), And after the jar falls
through, slack off to the final drilling weight. Since the jar will cock whenever the string is picked up off the bottom,
this procedure should be followed each time a connection is made.

RUNNING IN
The HDJ should always be kept in tension, while running in the hole. Use care to start and stop slowly when
running in to avoid a “yo-yo” effect which could cause the HDJ to cock. Run through tight spots and dog legs
slowly. Be aware that anything that restricts the I.D. of the pipe or collars below the HDJ (float valves, survey
tools, etc.) could cause the collars to “float” if the pipe is lowered too rapidly and could result in cocking the HDJ.
If it is suspected that the HDJ has inadvertently cocked, suspend the drill pipe in the elevator long enough for the
HDJ to trip open (due to the weight of the collars suspended below it) before running in the hole.
 Proper Operations
JARRING
No presetting or adjustment is required before running or prior to jarring. The HDJ is totally controlled from the
surface using only axial motion. From the neutral position, pull up to the desired load and wait a few seconds for
the HDJ to jar up, or slack off to the desired load and wait a few seconds for the HDJ to jar down. After impact,
return the HDJ to neutral and it is immediately ready to jar in the same or in the opposite direction. To hit harder
pull harder, to hit lighter pull lighter. There is no other operator action required and the HDJ can be hit in any
sequence desired (up only, down only, or up and down).
The waiting time between setting the brake and the jarring action will be in the range of 10-60 seconds and will
not be affected by changes in down-hole temperature or hydrostatic pressure or the number of times the HDJ is
actuated. It is never necessary to “warm-up” the HDJ or to ciculate to “cool it off”. DRILLING DOES NOT AFFECT
THE HDJ. Full torque in either direction can be transmitted at all times without affecting either the magnitude or
the time delay of the jarring action.

FINDING THE NEUTRAL (OR COCKED) POSITION

It is not necessary to slack off (or pull up if jarring down) an exact amount of weight or to control the travel of the
jar to recock. The proper travel will occur automatically if sufficient weight is slacked off (or pulled up) to allow the
necessary travel at the tool. NOTE: When recocking to jar again in the same direction the time delay of the next
blow WILL NOT be affected by overtravel in the direction of neutral.

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE HDJ

Each trip out of the hole, wash the mud from the polished mandrel and from inside the bottom connection. Check
the polished mandrel carefully for any signs of corrosion, pitting, or flaking of the plating. REPLACE THE
MANDREL CLAMP while the jar is still in tension.

RACKING BACK
When the jar comes through the rotary, INSTALL THE MANDREL CLAMP WHILE THE TOOL IS STILL IN
TENSION. As a safety precaution, do not stand the jar in the rack with drill collars above it. If racked back as part
of a stand, the jar shold be the top joint. This will reduce the load on the mandrel clamp to a minimum.

Contact your Weatherford representative if you have any questions or if assistance is required concerning the
proper operation of the Dailey® Hydraulic Drilling Jar.

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