D & H OILFIELD EQUIPMENT

12660 MOON ROAD

P.O. BOX 166
WILLIS, TX 77318

Phone 936-890-0120

BADGER
Fax 936-890-0140
Email hylee@dishmail.net

Installation, Operation, and

Maintenance Instructions
For Badger 2.5” Pumps

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 Introduction
This manual contains instructions for the installation,
operation, and maintenance of the Badger pump. Be-
cause of the varying pump service conditions and speci-
fications it is not possible to cover every situation that
may arise, but it is hoped that the information included
will serve as a basic descriptive guide. Should further
questions arise, or startup problems occur it is suggested
that you contact a salesman at D&H Oilfield Equipment.

Table of Contents
Part I Installation Part IV Specifications
pg pg
Interchangeability 5 Exploded Parts View 17
Location 5 Parts List 18-19
Foundation 5 Pump & Mounting Dimensions 20
Coupling alignment 6 Pump Skid and Motor Mounting Dimensions 23
General Piping 7
Suction Piping 7
Discharge Piping 7 Part V Pump Performance
Curves
Part II Operation
3x2x13 1150 RPM 22
Initial Lubrication 8 3x2x13 1450 RPM 23
Startup Checklist 8 3x2x13 1750 RPM 24
Maximum Operating Conditions 9
Pump Records 9 4x3x13 1150 RPM 25
Bearing Lubrication 9 4x3x13 1450 RPM 26
Lip Seal Lubrication 9 4x3x13 1750 RPM 27
Packing Lubrication 9
6x5x14 1150 RPM 28
6x5x14 1450 RPM 29
Part III Maintenance 6x5x14 1750 RPM 30

Disassembly 10 8x6x14 1150 RPM 31

Inspection 11 8x6x14 1450 RPM 32
Assembly 8x6x14 1750 RPM 33
Shaft and Bearing sub-assembly 11
Power Frame Assembly 12
Assembly of Fluid End 13
Packing the Pump 13
Mechanical seal Assembly 14-15
Key Maintenance Issues 16

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 Badger Pump
Badger Pump Specializes in the design and manufacture of premium centrifugal pumps for the oil field industry,
agriculture, and mining. All of our pumps are built of the finest materials and craftsmanship.

The 2 ½ Badger pump is an improved version of the older industry standard 2 ½ inch pumps. Its unique design
provides an improved reliability and durability, a greater rate of production and efficiency plus an extended service
life through the use of replaceable casing wear pad, grease lubricated bearings, a tungsten carbide mechanical seal,
a stainless steel or ceramic coated shaft sleeve, and more.

Badger pump features

The main Badger Pump Line is the 2.5 inch type open impeller, concentric casing centrifugal pumps.

We have our value series our “Silver Series”, a better pump, our workhorse pump line the “Gold series”, and the
top of the line our “platinum Series”.

Feature “Silver Series” “gold series” “Platinum Series”

Casing wear 6x5 and 8x6 pumps have re- 6x5 and 8x6 pumps have re- 6x5 and 8x6 pumps have re-
Pad placeable cast Iron wear pads placeable Ductile Iron wear placeable Hardened (Rc 65) Duc-
pads tile Iron wear pads
Impeller Cast Iron Ductile Iron Hardened (Rc 65) Ductile Iron

Stuffing Box Cast Iron Ductile Iron Hardened (Rc 65) Ductile Iron
Stuffing Box Packing seal Mechanical Carbide Seal Mechanical Carbide Seal
—shaft seal
Bearing seals Lip seals Labyrinth seals Labyrinth Seals

Case Removal Casing Jack Bolts for easy Casing Jack Bolts for easy Casing Jack Bolts for easy re-
removal removal moval

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 General Instructions

There are several principles of proper pump installation, application, and

other special considerations for the Badger pump’s design that, if followed,
will significantly enhance the pump’s performance and longevity.

This manual will provide both general and specific recommendations for
improved Badger pump performance in both oilfield and industrial applica-
tions.

Warning — Warning — Warning — Warning

Pump Installation—startup

• The pump should be operated in the performance range for which it was de-
signed.

• When viewed from the coupling end, the driver MUST turn the shaft
CLOCKWISE. Reversing the rotation will severely damage the pump and
may cause personal injury.

• Never operate the pump dry. Never operate a pump with the discharge valves
closed as this can trap air in the pump causing the pump to run dry.

• The pump packing should be tightened so that a small amount of leakage will
remain for lubrication and cooling of the packing gland.

• When operating with drilling mud prevent packing leakage from clogging the
drip area and hardening around the water slinger and front seal.

Maintenance

• Shut down or disengage all electrical or drive power prior to working on

pump.

• Release and drain off fluids from the pump.

• Failure to release pressure in the pumping system or disengaging the drive

power before servicing the pump can result in serious personal injury or death.

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 Note: A detailed description of proper procedures
for mounting base and grouting base plates may be
found in the “Hydraulic Institute Standards, 13th
Edition, Pages 116-117.
Badger pumps rugged design both in its frame and
fluid end make it more tolerable to improper founda-
tions than most other pumps.

Part I Installation

• Interchangeability
The Badger horizontal centrifugal pumps out-
side envelope dimensions are the same as the
older 2 1/2 ” pumps of the same nominal size
so that the models can be interchanged without
changing the existing piping, couplings, or
bases.

• Location
The pump should be located as close as possi-
ble to the liquid source so that the suction line
can be as short and direct as possible. The
pump should also be located below the level of
the liquid to eliminate the necessity of priming
the pump.

• Foundation
When fabricated bases or fabricated skid bases
are being utilized, the foundation should be
sufficiently rigid and substantial to absorb any
vibration and to provide the base plate support
at all points. A concrete foundation poured on
a solid footing of adequate thickness to support
the pumping unit, will provide the most satis-
factory foundation. The base plate should be at
a level position when being installed.

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 Measuring offset misalignment of
pump shaft and motor shaft with dial
indicator gauge

Motor—Coupling—Pump alignment
Maximum service life of the pump and driver depends
upon good alignment through the flexible coupling. If the
electric motor was mounted at the factory then the pump
and motor were in alignment when shipped. To ensure
that transportation or other handling has not caused mis-
alignment of the unit, the alignment between the pump Measuring angular misalignment of
and driver should be inspected after installation. Poor pump shaft with motor shaft with a dial
alignment may cause failure of the coupling , pump, mo- indicator
tor, or bearings. Alignment must not be attempted until
the base is in position and the mounting and flange bolts
have been tightened.
The recommended procedure for coupling alignment is
with the use of a dial indicator, as illustrated in figures 1
and 2. The dial indicator is attached to one coupling half
with the indicator button resting on the O.D. of the other
coupling half to measure offset misalignment. To meas-
ure angular misalignment, the indicator is positioned so
that the indicator button rests on the other coupling half
face near the O.D. Rotate the shaft and dial indicator one Measuring offset misalignment with
revolution while the other shaft remains stationary. Note
the total indicator run out. Unless otherwise specified by
the coupling manufacture, offset misalignment should be
limited to 0.005 inches T.I.R. Adjust the alignment by
loosening the pump or driver mounting bolts and re-
tighten or shim as required.
In areas where a dial indicator arrangement is not avail-
able, an adequate job of alignment can be done with a
straightedge. This method is especially useful if the cou-
pling used contains a rubber drive element.
To check offset misalignment, lay the straightedge in line
with the shafts on the O.D.'s of the coupling halves. There
should be no gaps under the straightedge. Check two lo- Measuring angular misalignment
cations 90 degrees apart. Angular misalignment can be with a straightedge
checked by measuring the gap between the two coupling
half faces. There should be no more than 1/64 gap under
the straightedge or a 1/64 variation in the gap between the
coupling halves. (see figures 1A and 2A)

Note: Further reference on coupling alignment can be

found in “Hydraulic Institute Standards”, 13th Edition
pg 117—120.

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 Piping (General)
Piping must not be connected to the pump until the
foundation grout has hardened and he pump anchor bolts
have been tightened.
Pipe should be anchored independent of the pump and as
near to it as possible. Pipe companion flanges should
line up naturally with the pump flanges without being
forced to align. Do not draw the pipe to the pump with
the flange bolts.

Piping (Suction)
Properly selected and installed suction piping is ex-
tremely important to eliminate cavitation in the pump.
Vibration can cause packing problems, mechanical seal
damage, or undue bearing loads.
The suction line should be equal to or greater than the
pump suction. The capacity of a centrifugal pump
should never be adjusted by throttling the suction line.
A positive shut-off valve that causes minimal turbulence
should be installed in the suction line to allow removal
of the pump for inspection and maintenance.
When designing the suction line, the piping should
gradually slope downwards to the supply source to
eliminate any air pockets. The suction line should also
have a straight section of pipe that run into the pump
with a length equivalent to at least two times its diame-
ter; i.e. a 4-inch suction line should have a 8-inch
straight run.
For temporary hook-up when flexible hose is used, a
non-collapsing hose is essential since the suction line
pressure is often lower than the atmospheric pressure.

Piping (Discharge)
A positive shut-off valve should be located in the dis-
charge piping to permit the closing of the line for the
removal of the pump for inspection and maintenance.
All piping should be independently supported and accu-
rately aligned. The pump must not support the weight of
the pipe or compensate for misalignment of the piping.
If operating conditions are not known with certain accu-
racy, it will be necessary to provide a throttle valve in
the discharge line to ensure that the pump operates at the
design point. If the pump is connected to a pressurized
system, it is important to install a check valve between
the pump discharge and the throttling valve . The check
valve will prevent backflow through the pump. Back-
flow may cause the impeller to become loose on the
shaft. A loose impeller will likely result in mechanical
damage and fluid leakage beneath the shaft sleeve.

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Part II Preparation for
Operation
Initial Lubrication
All badger pumps are shipped pre-lubed with grease.
To prevent pressure build-up due to heating that occurs
during standard operation, the breather located on top of
the pump, should be kept clean. When lubrication is
required there are grease fittings located on the front and
rear bearing caps. /(see figures below)
Be sure the pump is never started dry. The mechanical
seal faces will gall in about one minute if the pump is
run dry. The back up packing will help the pump to run
with minimal leakage for a short period of time, but seal
replacement will be necessary.

Start Up Checklist
1. Pump should rotate freely by hand.
2. Ensure coupling aligned.
3. Suction valve fully open.
4. Pump and suction valve full of fluid
5. Discharge valve is slightly open, not fully open.
Fully open the discharge after the pump is running.

Location of grease fittings

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 Bearing Lubrication
Grease Lubrications
The Badger pump comes direct from the factory lubri-
cated with grease. We recommend high quality lithium
grease for all bearing lubrication (BADGER Part No.
B25661). Note that many types of grease are incompati-
ble with other greases. Using two types of incompatible
greases can lead to premature bearing failure.
Part II Operation Oil lubrication
As an option, Badger offers pumps which have bearings
Maximum Operating Conditions oil lubricated from the factory to lower bearing tempera-
ture and wear. Use a quality 10W30 weight motor oil.
Note: These maximum operating conditions apply to Do not use a detergent oil as foaming may occur. There
pumps which are exposed to room temperatures without is also a plug on the side of the pump bearing frame.
external insulation. When adding oil, remove this plug. When oil runs out of
the plug hole, the oil is at the proper level. Replace the
1. Cast Iron: Maximum working pressure is 175 psig Trico Oiler. Do not overfill the oil. High levels may
at 150 degrees F or 150 psig at 250 degrees F. Inter- cause churning and overheating of the bearings. Oil
polate for pressure between 150 degrees F and 250 should be changed every 1 to 2 months or 1000 hours of
degrees F maximum. operation. Note: When oil lubrication is used the pumps
2. Steel: Maximum working pressure and test pressure must be used in a horizontal position only.
in accordance with ANSI B-1973, tables 2.1-2.23
and table three. Inboard Lip Seal Lubrication
3. When fluid is being pumped between 150 degrees F The inboard bearing cover is supplied with a zerk fitting
and 250 degrees F cooling water should be run between the 9 and 10 o’clock position. It should be
through the lantern ring. In addition, it may be nec- greased prior to wash down and at least once a week
essary to run water over the exposed shaft to pre- with general purpose grease.
vent excessive heat build up at the lip seals and (disregard for pumps with labyrinth seals)
bearings.
4. Maximum hydraulic performance is accordance (
with published performance curves.

Pump Records
Maintain data cards or pump records whenever possible.
This will provide ready access to information for order-
Lip Seals
ing spare parts, and for evaluating pump and mechanical
seal performance.

Information that should be included in these records: Packing Lubrication

1. Pump size and serial number. The stuffing box may be re-lubricated with grease as
2. Pump model number, impeller diameter, and mate- often as necessary to prevent the packing from overheat-
rial of construction. ing. It should be lubricated at least once a day. It is best
3. Mechanical seal manufacturer, type code, and draw- to install a spring loaded grease cup to automatically
ing number. lubricate the packing. As you fill the grease cup a spring
4. Motor horsepower and speed of operation. is compressed and a stem rises. As the grease is used the
5. Service conditions. spring forces new grease to the packing and the stem
6. Frequency of operation. lowers. When the stem is low the cup needs refilling.
7. Record of maintenance, including parts, usage and Grease should be pumped into the box while turning the
general pump conditions. shaft until it comes out around the packing gland
8. Nomenclature and part number of replacement (approximately 20 shots). If the packing leakage is ex-
items. cessive, a thick water pump grease should be used rather
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 12. The complete shaft and bearing subassembly can
now be pulled from the frame.
13. Remove the outboard bearing cover (13).
14. Bend the tab on the lock washer (14A) back and
remove the locknut (14B) from the shaft.
Note: Impacting of the entire shaft assembly
against a board on the ground will remove the
outboard bearing assembly.
12. The inboard bearing (11) may now be pressed off
Part III Maintenance the shaft.
Note: A piece of 3” standard wall pipe slipped
Refer to exploded diagram drawing. over the shaft and impacted against the inner
race of the bearing works exceptionally well.
Disassembly
1. Loosen packing gland nuts (6B) and swing the
gland bolts to the side. Remove the packing gland
halves.
2. Remove the casing bolt nuts ( 1B)
3. Remove the casing.
4. Remove the impeller. The impeller threads are right
handed. Note: The Badger Impeller Removal
Wrench, Part No. B20952 is very useful. The
wrench fits over the shaft and shaft key. Turn the
impeller very fast. When the wrench handle hits the
workbench, and stops the impact force either tight-
ens or loosens the impeller depending on the direc- Labrinth Seal with drain
tion of rotation. If you do not have a wrench, re-
strain the shaft at the coupling end to prevent rota-
tion while moving the impeller. Put a block of wood
against the web between impeller vanes. Hit the
wooden block with a hammer to turn the impeller
counterclockwise as viewed from the suction end.
5. Remove the stuffing box cover bolts.
6. Remove the stuffing box cover (3) from the frame
by hammering on the back side of the cover in the
area that the box fits into the frame. Note: If the
disassembly being performed does not require the
replacement of the mechanical seal, the stationary
face must not be removed from the stuffing box.
7. Pull the packing (5) from the stuffing box bore.
8. Remove the shaft sleeve (7A). A wedge may be
driven between the end of the sleeve and the shoul-
der of the shaft to free the sleeve. If the pump has a
mechanical seal that does not need to be replaced,
care must be taken to avoid damaging or dropping
the rotary seal ring when removing the sleeve. Note:
If the disassembly is being performed to replace or
install a mechanical seal and/or shaft sleeve only.
No further disassembly is required. See mechani-
cal seal installation instructions below.
9. Remove the deflector (8). Packing, Mechanical Seal & Spring
10. Remove the plug from the inboard bearing cover
(10A).
11. Remove the two through bolts (12B) on the out-
board bearing housing. These are bolts threaded
into the frame.
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Part III Maintenance Continued
Refer to exploded diagram drawing.
Inspection
Impeller: replace if impeller shows excessive erosion
(especially on the pump-out vanes on the back of the
impeller), corrosion, extreme wear, or vane breakage.
Shaft: Check for run out to see that the shaft has not
been bent. If run out exceeds o.002, replace the shaft.
Bearing seats and oil seal area must be smooth and free
of scratches or grooves. Shaft threads must be in good
condition. Replace shaft, if necessary.
Shaft Sleeve: Sleeve surface in the stuffing box must be
smooth and free of grooves. If grooved, replace.
Mechanical Seal: Seal faces, gasket, and shaft sealing
members must be in perfect condition or excessive leak-
age may result. Replace worn or damaged parts.
Ball Bearings: Replace if worn, loose, or rough and
noisy when rotated. New bearings should not be un-
wrapped until ready for use. Replacement bearings must
be the proper size and type as supplied with the original
equipment.
Seals: It is recommended that all O-ring and gasket seals
be removed during disassembly and replaced. In those
cases where new seals are not available, the old one can
be reused if they are not torn or otherwise damaged.
General: All parts should be clean before assembly.
This is especially important for retaining rings and O-
ring grooves, threads, gasket surfaces, bearings, and
bearing surfaces. Any burrs should be removed with an
abrasive cloth.
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Assembly
Numbers following part names refer to the part as shown
on the exploded view drawing.
A Shaft and bearing assembly
Note: Installation of the bearings with a press
is an acceptable substitute for the following
method. Apply the load to the inner race only
when pressing the bearings onto the shaft.
1. Heating the bearings to 300 degrees F. will be suffi-
cient.
2. Slip large double row inboard bearing (11) onto the
shaft. Caution : Bearings must shoulder against
the shaft.
3. With the bearing housing seal (12A) in place, slide
the bearing housing (12) onto the shaft from the
coupling end. The large O.D. of the bearing housing
should be facing the coupling end.
4. Slip the outboard bearings (11) onto the shaft. Note:
Outboard bearings are to be mounted back to back
(That is, the sides of the bearings with the manu-
facturer’s name and the bearing number are
placed together -see picture next page). Improper
bearing orientation will result in bearing failure.
Check the installation requirements provided with
the pump, and the markings on the bearings to
help identify the “back-to-back) arrangement.
Caution: Bearings must shoulder against the
shaft. Allow the bearings to cool. With lock washer
(14A) in place, tighten locknut (14B) with the bevel
positioned against the bearings. Tighten the locknut
to 250 ft/lb of torque. Bend one tab of the lock
washer into the nut.
5. Pack the bearings using a high quality lithium
grease. (Badger Part No. B2556-1)
6. Grease or oil the outboard bearings (14) O.D.’s and
pull the bearings housing over them into place. The
outer races may be pushed in with a hand push or
with a light tapping applied only to the outer race.
7. Install lip seal (13C) in outboard bearing cover (130
with the lip aimed in toward the bearings. Gener-
ously lubricate the rubber lip and the shaft in the
sealing area. Fill the space behind the lip on the seal
and half of the bearing cover with grease.
8. Put cover seal O-ring (13B) in place. Slide the out-
board bearing cover over the shaft. Caution: be
careful not to cut the oil seal on the edge of the
shaft keyway. Secure over two bolts (13D) and
tighten evenly to approximately 20 ft/lb of torque.
 B Power Frame Sub-Assembly

1. Install inboard bearing cover seal (10C) into the

inboard bearing cover (10) flush with the backside
of the cover. Install exclusion seal (10F) flush with
the outside of the cover. The sealing lips on both
seals should be pointed outward (away) from the
bearing for grease lubrication, while the lip of
The outboard bearings are the pumps thrust bearings . (10C) points inward for oil lubrication. Pack the
The manufacture’s part numbers should face one another area between the lip seals full with grease. Using
when mounted on the shaft. Failure to mount bearings grease to hold it in place put the inboard bearing
properly will cause bearing failure. cover gasket (10B) on the cover .
2. The bores of the bearing frame must be clean.
Lightly oil the bores to facilitate the insertion of the
bearing train. Insert the shaft and bearing sub-
assembly into the frame (9) until the threaded end of
the shaft extends approximately halfway into the
drip pan area.
3. The bearing train will slip in relatively easy by
pushing the coupling end with one hand and pulling
the opposite end with the other. A rubber mallet
may be used to pound on the end of the shaft assem-
bly to help it align. (Do not use excessive force). If
installation is difficult it indicates lack of concen-
tricity between the bearings and frame. Excessive
pounding will damage the bearings.
4. Slip inboard bearing cover assembly (10A) over the
end of the shaft. Continue installing the shaft and
bearing assembly in the frame until the gap between
the frame and outboard bearing housing flange is
approximately 1/4 inch.
5. \Install two bolts (12B-1/2D x 1– 1/2 inch) with jam
nuts (12C) in the threaded holes in the bearing hous-
ing. Install the remaining two bolts (12B) through
the unthreaded holes in the bearing housing and
thread them into the frame. Do not tighten any
bolts.
6. Bolt the inboard cover to the frame with bolts
(10D—3/8D x 1-1/2 inch) and nuts (10E)
7. Lubricate I.D. of deflector (8). Slip the deflector on
the shaft with the cup side facing away from the
bearing cover.
8. Slip shaft sleeve seal (7C) onto the shaft and push it
to the shoulder where the seal will seat. For pumps
with a mechanical seal, mechanical seal installation
instructions are on the next page for assembling the
remainder of the pump.
9. The sleeved area of the shaft must be lightly coated
with an anti-seize compound before installing the
sleeve. Install sleeve (7A) with a twisting motion to
spread the anti-seize compound. The gap between
the sleeve and the shaft shoulder will be approxi-
mately 1/32 inch.

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C. Assembly Of The Fluid End To
The Power Frame
1. Lubricate the inside of the frame where the stuffing
box cover slips in with an anti-seize compound.
Install stuffing box cover (3) and secure with two
bolts (3A-1/2D x 1-1/4 inch).
2. Lubricate the shaft threads and the face of the shaft
sleeve with an anti-seize compound. Wash the O-
ring with a clean shop solvent and pat dry with a
clean cloth. Install the O-ring into the impeller (2).
Thread the impeller with impeller seal O-ring onto
the shaft. Tighten to approximately 160 ft./lb. of
torque.
3. Loosen the two through bolts (12B).
4. Draw the bearing housing rearward with the jam
bolts (12B) while rotating the impeller. Stop when
the impeller just touches the stuffing box cover.
5. Bring the through bolts up finger tight
6. Loosen the jam bolts.
7. Tighten the through bolts until a clearance of 0.020
inch exists between the impeller back vanes and
stuffing box cover (3). A hacksaw blade is approxi-
mately 0.020 inch thick and can be used as a gauge
when no better tooling is available.
8. Advance both jam bolts until they touch the frame
finger tight, then tighten the jam nuts (12C).
9. Now tighten the through bolts evenly. Rotate the
shaft.
The impeller should turn freely without rubbing.
10. Install the casing gasket (1A). Hold in place with
grease if necessary.
11. Apply a coat of anti-seize compound on all of the
stuffing box cover diameters.
12. Install casing (1) on the frame using studs (1C) and
nuts (1D). Put a small quantity of anti-seize com-
pound on the threads on the nut end of the studs.
Tighten the nuts to 140 ft./lb. of torque using a
criss-cross tightening pattern.
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D. Packing the Pump
1. Make sure the box is cleaned of all old packing and
the plastic lantern ring.
2. Bend a wire and pull it down the shaft or shaft
sleeve to ensure it is smooth for good packing life.
3. Grease all five shaft packing rings (5). Insert three
packing rings alternating the splits in the rings from
the top to the bottom starting with the split on the
first ring on the top.
4. Install the lantern ring with the split in the vertical
position. The two halves of the packing gland (4)
may be used to push the packing and the lantern
ring together and to the bottom of the box.
5. Insert the final three packing rings. The objective is
to have the last split down so that leakage will drip
down and not have to go over the shaft and possibly
in the bearings.
6. With the packing gland (4) in position, swing the
gland bolts into place. Initially tighten the gland
hard to compress the packing. Then back off the
gland bolts and retighten only finger tight.
Caution: Tighten the gland against the pack-
ing finger tight only. If packing is tightened
excessively it may be burned when the pump is
started.
Lantern ring packing
 6.
Remove the rotating seal ring (4A of Figure 9) if it
is not glued into position and store in a safe place.
Gluing can be determined by pulling on it gently.
Coat the O.D. of the shaft sleeve (7A) and the I.D.of
the rubber bellows (Item 4B of Figure 9) with a thin
coat of oil.
7. Place the sleeve (7A) with the impeller end up on
the table. The impeller end is the end with the
smallest I.D. With the sealing face of the rotary unit
E. Mechanical Seal Assembly facing down and the rubber end up, gently ease the
Changing the B22451-1 Mechanical Seal rubber bellows over the sleeve and push it to the
bottom half of the sleeve. (see photo next page) It is
1. If the impeller and/or stuffing box are being re- not necessary to push it all the way to the bottom. If
placed, adjust the impeller clearance BEFORE in- the rotating seal ring (4A) has been removed, lightly
stalling the seal. Back the through bolts (12B) out coat the face of the bellows (Item 4B of Figure 9)
approximately 1/4 inch. Tighten the jam bolts (12B) with grease. (This is necessary to hold the rotating
until a clearance of 0.015-0.020 inch between the seal ring in place during assembly). Reinstall the
back of the impeller (2) and the stuffing box (3) is rotating seal ring into the cage assembly ( 4C of
obtained. Alternately tighten the through bolts and Figure 9).
jam bolts making sure that the clearance set above is 8. Make sure no foreign material is present on the seal
maintained. Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the faces. Make sure the shaft (7) is free of nicks and
clearance. burrs and is clean and dry. The sleeve area of the
2. Make sure the shoulder where the stationary will sit shaft, the shaft threads and the shaft face must be
and the inside of the stuffing box (3) is clean and lightly coated with anti-seize compound before in-
that the 30 degree bevel on the 3-3/8 inch I.D. is stalling the sleeve (7A). Install sleeve with a twist-
free from burrs and sharp edges. Coat the I.D. of the ing motion. As the seal faces make contact, con-
stuffing box stationary seat packet with oil. Place tinue to push the sleeve through the I.D. of the ro-
the stuffing box on a table or other flat surface with tary seal element until the gap between the sleeve
the impeller side facing up. (see photo next page) and the shaft shoulder is approximately 1/32 inch.
3. The slotted side of stationary seal must be installed 9. Install the spring retainer (Item 9 of Figure () and
away from the impeller or down when the stuffing the impeller O-ring (2A) in the groove and coat with
box is positioned as described in step 2 above. Coat anti-seize compound. Place the mechanical seal
the O.D. of the stationary seat and O-ring with a spring (Item 6 of Figure 9) over the rotary unit of
thin film of oil. (see photo next page) the seal (which is inside the stuffing box cover).
4. Carefully install the stationary seat into the stuffing 10. Thread the impeller (2) onto the shaft (7). Be sure
box. Be sure the groove of the stationary fits prop- the spring engages in the retainer on the impeller.
erly over the drive pin. Be sure the stationary seats Tighten to approximately 60 ft./lb. of torque.
evenly against the stuffing box shoulder. Hint: 11. Install the casing gasket (1A). Hold it in place with
Wrap the end of a wooden hammer handle, or grease if necessary. Apply a light coat of anti-seize
something similar, with a rag. Press firmly on the compound on the 14-1/8 inch diameter of the stuff-
face of the stationary. Do not strike, the tungsten ing box cover. Install the casing on the frame using
carbide can shatter. Push gently on one side, alter- studs (1C) and the nuts (1B). Put small quantity of
nating sides until the stationary is completely anti-seize compound on the threads on the nut ends
down. Coat the stationary face with light oil, and of the studs. Tighten the nuts to 140 ft./lb. of torque
then wipe off the majority of the oil with a clean using a criss-cross tightening pattern.
cloth, leaving only a light film. 12. The three shaft packing rings (5) are for emergency
5. Lubricate the inside of the frame (9) where the back up until the mechanical seal can be replaced.
stuffing box (3) slips in with an anti-seize com- When they are installed, first grease them. Insert all
pound. Install the stuffing box and secure with bolts packing rings alternating the splits from top to bot-
(3A-1/2D x 1 1/4 inch). Care should be taken to tom starting with the split on the first ring at the
prevent bumping of the stationary seal on the shaft bottom.
end.

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Mechanical seal retaining pin

Slot for retaining pin on back side of

stationary mechanical seal seat

Rotating portion of mechanical seal

mounted on the shaft sleeve

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 Packing Leakage And Rapid Packing Wear
(Most early packing failures are caused by over-
tightening or poor installation.)
Packing Appearance
If the packing being removed is hard and brittle, it has
been run dry for some time in its life. This is often done
in the first hour of service. The packing has more ability
to grow with heat during its early life. Even if the pack-
ing is adjusted right before starting the pump, in the first
few minutes of operation the packing will grow with
heat and become over-tight. It will then run drop-tight
and the packing will burn. Once the packing is
burned it will never seal properly again. Let new
packing leak more in the first few hours and then adjust
it to 10-12 drops per minute.

Bearing Failures
(Except for cavitation problems, bearing failure is the
greatest cause of increased pump operating cost.)
If you continue to run a pump when bearing failures
occur, there is an excellent chance the entire pump will
be destroyed. Therefore it is very important to change
the bearings when failure starts. If you wait for complete
failure other fluid end parts will be damaged. Bearing
failure is more often caused by inadequate or improper
lubrication than by normal wear.

Misalignment Between Pump And Driver

A major cause of bearing failures is misalignment.
Alignment between the pump and motor should always
be checked after shipment and periodically rechecked.

Detection of Bearing Failure When Pump Is

Running
The first indication lubricant and bearing failure is rapid
rise in operating temperature. You should feel the frame
once a week to get a feel for how hot the bearings nor-
mally run. A sudden high increase in temperature nor-
mally means the bearings are beginning to fail and need
changing.
You cannot hold your hand for very long on unsatisfac-
tory temperatures. If you keep your hand on the housing
for 5 seconds the temperature is about 160 degrees F,
which is suitable for most pumps. If you can not hold
your hand on the housing for five seconds or if the bear-
ing housing is so hot that you cannot touch it for fear of
burning yourself, there is most likely lubricant and/or
bearing failure.

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 BADGER PUMP
EXPLODED VIEW

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 BADGER 2.5 CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
PARTS LIST

ITEM PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY.

1A-D B19203-01-30A 3X2X13 CASING 1
2 B19204-90-30 3X2X13 IMPELLER 1
1A-D B19205-01-30A 4X3X13 CASING 1
2 B19206-01-30 4X3X13 IMPELLER 1
1A-E B19123-01-30A 6X5X14 CASING 1
2 B19121-A0-30 6X5X14 IMPELLER 1
1E B2504-01-30A 6X5X14 WEAR PAD 1
1A-E B19117-01-30A 8X6X14 CASING 1
2 B19116-A0-30 8X6X14 IMPELLER 1
1E B2506-01-30A 8X6X14 WEAR PAD 1
1E B2505-01-30A 8X6X11 WEAR PAD 1
1E B2504-01-30A 6X5X14 WEAR PAD 1
1E B2503-01-30A 6X5X11 WEAR PAD 1
1A B10399-46-1 CASING GASKET 1
1B B3932-61 NUT, CASING 12
1C B3862-76 STUD, CASING 12
2A B19110-72 IMPELLER SEAL 1
3 B22223-01-30 STUFFING BOX MS 1
3 B20614-01-30 STUFFING BOX PA 1
3A B3861-117 BOLT,STUFFING BOX 2
B2564-3 B20622A GLAND ASSEMBLY 1
5 B22451-1A TUNGSTEN CARBIDE MECHANICAL SEAL 1
5A B25014-04M-B GRAPHITE PCKG 6 RINGS W LANTERN RING 1
5A B250147-04M-D TEFLON PCKG 6 RINGS W\ LANTERN RING 1
5B B25014-B-3 GRAPHITE PCKG 3 RINGS BACK-UP 1
5A B2537-24 TEFLON PCKG 3 RINGS BACK-UP 1
6 B3701A GLAND BOLT ASSY. 2
7 B20612-02-33 SHAFT 1
2A,7A.7C B20613-21G-7A CERAMIC SHAFT SLEEVE 1
2A,7A,7C B20943-21A SHAFT SLEEVE 416SS 1

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 BADGER 2.5 CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
PARTS LIST

7B B4372-5-21 KEY COUPLING 1

7C B7496-236 SHAFT SLEEVE SEAL 1
8 B22210-1A WATER SLINGER 1
9 B20618-12-1 FRAME 1
9A B2538-1 JACK BOLTS 3
9D B8267-01 BREATHER 1
10 B20626 INBOARD BRG. COVER 1
10B B20625 GASKET INBOARD BRG.COVER 1
10C B20619-01 Oil Seal Inboard Bearing Cap 1
10C Alt. B2564-3 Labrynth Seal Outboard Bearing cover 1
10D B3861-1 BOLT INBOARD BRG. COVER 2
10E 3932-2 NUT,INBOARD BRG, COVER 2
10F B20620-01 EXCLUSION SEAL INBOARD BRG. COVER 1
10G B19368-01 GREASE FITTING 3
11 B20615-1 BEARING INBOARD 1
12 B20624-01-01 BEARING HOUSING 1
12A B7496-253 SEAL BRG. HOUSING 1
12B B3861-138 BOLT,BEARING HOUSING 4
12C B3932-62 NUT,BEARING HOUSING 2
13 B20617 OUTBOARD BEARING COVER 1
13B B7496-26 SEAL, OUTBOARD BRG. COVER 1
13C B20619-02 OIL SEAL OB BEARING COVER 1
ALT. 13C B2564-4 LABRYNTH SEAL OUTBOARD BEARING COVER 1
13D B3861-139 BOLT OUTBOARD BRG, COVER 2
14 B20616-1 OUTBOARD BEARING 2
14A B6124-4 BEARING LOCKWASHER 1
14B B6123-4 BEARING LOCKNUT 1
1A,2A,7C 10399-46-1A FLUID END GASKET KIT (1A,2A,7C) 1
10B,12A,13
20625A 1
B POWER END GASKET KIT(10B,12A,13B)
10C,10F,13
20619A 1
C GREASE SEAL KIT(10C,10F,13C)
14A,14B 6123A BEARING LOCKNUT KIT (14A,14B) 1

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 BADGER PUMP
MOUNTING

PUMP MOUNTING DIMENSIONS (Inches)

PUMP A B C D E F G H I
3X2X13 7 10.25 9 7 9 3.75 29.25 8.75 15.44
4X3X13 6.75 10.25 9 7 9 4.25 29.5 9.375 15.44
6X5X14 6 11 9 7 9 5.75 30.75 12.25 15.44
8X6X14 8.375 14 9 7 9 6.25 31.5 13.25 15.44

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 BADGER PUMP
MOUNTING

BADGER PUMP AND FABRICATED BASE

PUMP DIMENSION (INCHES) MOTOR DIMENSION (INCHES)
SIZE CP X Y Z D FRAME BASE HA HB HC HD HE HG C SP
3X2X13 29.25 10.25 3.75 7 5.5 182-215T BB-7 19 49.5 33.5 8 17.3 15 19 1
4X3X13 29.37 10.25 4.25 6.75 6.12 254-286T BB-1 19 55 39 8 17.3 15 27.5 1
6X5X14 30.37 11 5.75 6 8.75 324-365 BB-2 26 61 45 8 24.3 15 33.5 1
8X6X14 31.25 14 6.25 8.37 10 404-405T BB-3 26 66 50 8 24.3 16 38.5 1
444-445T BB-4 30 72 56 8 28.3 17 44.5 1

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 3X2 BADGER PUMP
1150 RPM
8 to 13 Inch Impellers
100

90
13" Calculating
Horsepower
80 BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X Effeciency
12"
Calculating
70 Effeciency
11" Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X BHP
60
10 BHP
10"

22
50
9"
7.5 BHP
40
8"

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (fee

BADGER PUMP
5 BHP D&H Oilfield Equipment
30 12660 Moon Road
Willis, TX

2 BHP 3 BHP Ph 936-890-0120

20 `1 BHP Fax 936-890-0140

10

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0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
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 3X2 BADGER PUMP
1450 RPM
8 to 13 Inch Impellers

140 13"
Calculating
Horsepower
BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
120 3960 X Effeciency
12"
Calculating
Effeciency
11"
100 Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
`15 BHP
3960 X BHP

10"
80

23
9"
10 BHP
8"
60
BADGER PUMP

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (fee

7.5 BHP D&H Oilfield Equipment
12660 Moon Road
2 BHP Willis, TX
40
3 BHP Ph 936-890-0120
Fax 936-890-0140
5 BHP
20

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0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325
FLOW (gal/min)
 3X2 BADGER PUMP
1750 RPM
8 to 13 Inch Impellers
250

Calculating
Horsepower
200 13" BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X Effeciency

Calculating
Effeciency
12" Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X BHP
150
30 BHP
11"

24
10" 25 BHP

100 9" 20 BHP

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (fee

BADGER PUMP
`15 BHP D&H Oilfield Equipment
8"
12660 Moon Road
Willis, TX
10 BHP
Ph 936-890-0120
50 Fax 936-890-0140
7.5 BHP
3 BHP

5 BHP
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 4X3 BADGER PUMP
1150 RPM
8 to 13 Inch Impellers
100

13"
90
Calculating
Horsepower
80 BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
12" 3960 X Effeciency

Calculating
70 Effeciency
11"
Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X BHP
60
10" `15 BHP

25
50 10 BHP
9"

40
7.5 BHP
8"

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (fee

BADGER PUMP
D&H Oilfield Equipment
30 5 BHP 12660 Moon Road
Willis, TX
3 BHP Ph 936-890-0120
20 Fax 936-890-0140
2 BHP

10

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0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
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 4X3 BADGER PUMP
1450 RPM
8 to 13 Inch Impellers
160

140 13" Calculating

Horsepower
BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X Effeciency
120 12"
Calculating
Effeciency
11"
Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
100 3960 X BHP

25 BHP
10"

26
80
9" 20 BHP

60 8"

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (fee

BADGER PUMP
D&H Oilfield Equipment
`15 BHP 12660 Moon Road
Willis, TX
40
3 BHP Ph 936-890-0120
Fax 936-890-0140
7.5 BHP 10 BHP
5 BHP
20

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0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
FLOW (gal/min)
 4X3 BADGER PUMP
1750 RPM
8 to 13 Inch Impellers
250

Calculating
13" Horsepower
200 BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X Effeciency

Calculating
12" 50 BHP
Effeciency
Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
11" 3960 X BHP
150 40 BHP

10"

27
30 BHP
100 9"
25 BHP

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (fee

8" BADGER PUMP
D&H Oilfield Equipment
12660 Moon Road
20 BHP Willis, TX

Ph 936-890-0120
50 `15 BHP Fax 936-890-0140
7.5 BHP
5 BHP 10 BHP

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0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
FLOW (gal/min)
 6X5 BADGER PUMP
1150 RPM
10 to 14 Inch Impellers
120

14"
Calculating
Horsepower
100
BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X Effeciency

13" Calculating
Effeciency
80
Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
12" 3960 X BHP
35 BHP
11"

28
60

30 BHP
10"

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (feet

BADGER PUMP
40 D&H Oilfield Equipment
20 BHP
12660 Moon Road
5 BHP 7.5 BHP Willis, TX
15 BHP
Ph 936-890-0120
10 BHP Fax 936-890-0140
20

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0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
FLOW (gal/m in)
 6X5 BADGER PUMP
1450 RPM
10 to 14 Inch Impellers
200

Calculating
Horsepower
14" BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X Effeciency
150
Calculating
13" Effeciency
Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X BHP
12" 60 BHP

29
100 50 BHP
11"

10" 40 BHP

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (feet

BADGER PUMP
D&H Oilfield Equipment
30 BHP
12660 Moon Road
10 BHP Willis, TX
50
15 BHP Ph 936-890-0120
Fax 936-890-0140
20 BHP

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0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
FLOW (gal/m in)
 6X5 BADGER PUMP
1750 RPM
10 to 14 Inch Impellers
250

14"

Calculating
13" Horsepower
200 BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X Effeciency

100 BHP Calculating

Effeciency
12"
Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X BHP
150
75 BHP
11"

30
60 BHP
10"
100 50 BHP

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (feet

BADGER PUMP
40 BHP D&H Oilfield Equipment
12660 Moon Road
30 BHP Willis, TX
20 BHP Ph 936-890-0120
50 Fax 936-890-0140

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0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
FLOW (gal/m in)
 8X6 BADGER PUMP
1150 RPM
10 to 14 Inch Impellers
120

Calculating
Horsepower
100 14"
BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X Effeciency

Calculating
13"
Effeciency
80
Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X BHP
12" 50 BHP

31
60
11" 40 BHP

10"

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (fee

BADGER PUMP
40 D&H Oilfield Equipment
12660 Moon Road
15 BHP 20 BHP 30 BHP Willis, TX

7.5 BHP Ph 936-890-0120

Fax 936-890-0140
20 10 BHP

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0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400
FLOW (gal/min)
 8X6 BADGER PUMP
1450 RPM
10 to 14 Inch Impellers
180

160 Calculating
14" Horsepower
BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
140 3960 X Effeciency
13"
Calculating
70 BHP Effeciency
120
12" Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X BHP

100 60 BHP

32
11" 50 BHP
80

10"

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (fee

40 BHP BADGER PUMP
60 D&H Oilfield Equipment
12660 Moon Road
Willis, TX
15 BHP
40 30 BHP Ph 936-890-0120
10 BHP
Fax 936-890-0140

20 BHP
20

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0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
FLOW (gal/min)
 8X6 BADGER PUMP
1750 RPM
10 to 14 Inch Impellers
250

14" Calculating
Horsepower
200 BHP=Gpm X Ft Head X SG
3960 X Effeciency
13"
Calculating
Effeciency
Eff. = Gpm X Ft Head X SG
12" 125 BHP 3960 X BHP
150

11"

33
100 BHP

100 10"

DIFFERENTIAL HEAD (fee

BADGER PUMP
75 BHP D&H Oilfield Equipment
12660 Moon Road
Willis, TX
20 BHP 30 BHP 60 BHP
Ph 936-890-0120
50 50 BHP Fax 936-890-0140

40 BHP

Curve # 8641750
0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000
FLOW (gal/min)