This manual provides detailed instructions on how to install and operate the Inflatable Packer. It covers topics such as system components, system installation, system operation, system maintenance, and system troubleshooting.
This manual provides instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of Geotech Inflatable Packers. These fixed-end style packers are designed for use in 2 inch and 4 inch cased wells for groundwater and landfill monitoring and sampling applications. The document details the system components, including stainless steel bodies and Viton gland elements, and explains how to configure them for single or straddle formations.
| Diameter (uninflated) | 1.9 inches (2 Inch Model), 3.15 inches (4 Inch Model) |
|---|---|
| Length (without fittings) | 21 inches (2 Inch Model), 36 inches (4 Inch Model) |
| Gland Element Material | Viton Fluoroelastomer (available in Neoprene and EPDM) |
| Body/Fittings Material | Stainless Steel |
| Max Air Pressure | 200 PSI |
| pH Range | 4-9 |
| Max Temperature | 220 F |
The maximum pressure for all Geotech Inflatable Packers is 200 PSI. Do not exceed 200 PSI, doing so can cause the Packer to burst.
Air or water can be used to inflate the Packer, but nitrogen is recommended because it is the cleanest.