HALCO

Installation,
Operation
and Maintenance
Instructions For HALCO
2500 SUPREME PUMPS
HAL OILFIELD PUMP & EQUIPMENT, INC.
11300 WINDFERN
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77064
PHONE
281-517-3100
FAX
281-517-0350
EMAIL
halco@haloil.com
WEB SITE
http://www.haloil.com

Table of Contents
Introduction
General Instructions
PART I

Interchangeability
Location
Foundation
Coupling Alignment
Piping (General)
Piping (Suction)
Piping (Discharge)

PART II

Preparation For
Operation

Initial Lubrication
Mechanical Seals
Check Pump Rotation
Packed Pumps
Mechanical Seal Pumps
Priming The Pump
Start-Up Checklist

PART III

Installation

Operation

Maximum Operating Conditions

Pump Records
Bearing Lubrication
Lip Seal Lubrication
Packing Lubrication

PART IV

Disassembly
Inspection
Assembly
A. Shaft and Bearing Sub-Assembly
B. Power Frame Sub-Assembly
C. Assembly Of The Fluid End To The
Power Frame
D. Packing The Pump
E. Mechanical Seal Assembly
Excessive Packing Leakage and Rapid
Packing Wear
Installing Water Flush System To Be
Compatible With Oil Companies
Bearing Failures and How To Improve
Bearing Life.

PART V

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Maintenance

Miscellaneous
Information

Suction Line Velocity

Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
Capacity Limits of Pumps
Capacity
Requirements
of
Equipment
Long Term Storage

Rig

Introduction
This manual contains instructions for the
installation, operation, and maintenance of
the HALCO 2500 SUPREME Pump. As
pump service conditions and specifications
vary considerably in pump installation, this
manual cannot possibly cover every
situation, but it is hoped that the information
included will serve as a guide. Should
questions arise, or start-up problems occur,
it is suggested that you contact the HALCO
Pump Distributor or Salesman in your area.
The 2500 SUPREME pump generation is
an improved version of older 2 inch shaft
pumps. The 2500 SUPREME pump is
designed to give longer service life through
a wear pad replacement casing, oil bearing
lubrication, stainless shaft and stainless
casing nuts.
There are many principles of proper pump
installation and application as well as
special considerations for the 2500
SUPREME design which, if followed, will
further enhance the performance of your
2500 SUPREME pump.
This document will deal wi th both general
and specific recommendations for improved
2500 SUPREME performance in both
oilfield and industrial applications.

General Instructions
1. Operate the pump only in the
performance range for which it was
designed.
2. The pump driver must drive the pump
CLOCKWISE when viewed from the
coupling end. Reversing the rotation will
damage the pump.
3. Do not operate the pump with the
suction or discharge valves closed.
4. Adjust the packing so that a small
amount of leakage remains for
lubrication and cooling.
5. When operating in drilling mud, prevent
packing drippage from clogging the drip
area and hardening around the slinger
and front seal.
6. See Section E for mechanical seal
installation.

PART I Installation
Interchangeability
2500 Supreme horizontal centrifugal pump
outside envelope dimensions are the same

as older 2 1/2 inch pumps of the same

nominal size so the models can be
interchanged without changing existing
piping, couplings, or bases.

Location
The pump should be located near the
liquid source so that the suction line can be
short and direct. The pump should be
located below the level of the liquid to
eliminate the necessity of priming.

Foundation
The foundation should be sufficiently rigid
and substantial to absorb any vibration and
support the base plate at all points. A
concrete foundation, poured on a solid
footing of adequate thickness to support the
pumping unit, provides the most satisfactory
foundation. The base plate should be
installed in a level position.
Note: A detailed description of proper
procedures for grouting base plates may
be found in the Hydraulic Institute
th
Standards, 13 Edition, Pages 116,117.
The rugged design of the frame and fluid
end makes the 2500 SUPREME more
tolerant of improper foundations than many
other pumps. When fabricated bases or
fabricated skid bases are utilized, the
foundation should be sufficiently rigid and
level to absorb any vibration and support
the base at all points.

Coupling Alignment
Good service life of the pump and driver
depends upon good alignment through the
flexible coupling. If the electric motor was
mounted at the factory, the pump and motor
were in alignment when shipped. The
alignment between the pump and driver
should be inspected after installation to
ensure that transportation or other
handling has not caused misalignment
of the unit. Poor alignment may cause
failure of the coupling, pump, motor, 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

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with the indicator button resting on the O.D.

of the other coupling half to measure offset
misalignment.
To
measure
angular
misalignment, the indicator is positioned so
that the buttons rest on the face, near the
O.D., of the other coupling half. Rotate the
shaft and dial indicator one revolution while
the other shaft remains stationary and note
the T.I.R. Unless otherwise specified by the
coupling manufacturer, offset misalignment
should be limited to 0.005 inches T.I.R.
Adjust the alignment by loosening the pump
or driver mounting bolts and retighten or
shim as required.

Figure 1
Measuring Offset Misalignment With A Dial
Gauge

variation in the gap between the coupling

halves. See Figures 1A and 2A.

Figure 1A
Measuring Offset Misalignment Using a
Straightedge

Figure 2A
Measuring Angular Misalignment Using A
Straightedge
Note: Further reference on coupling
alignment can be found in Hydraulic
th
Institute Standards, 13 edition, pages 177,
120.

Figure 2
Measuring Angular Misalignment With A
Dial Gauge
In areas where a dial indicator
arrangement is not available, an adequate
job of alignment can be done with a
straightedge. This method is especially
useful if the coupling 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 locations 90 degrees apart. Angular
misalignment can be checked by measuring
the gap between coupling half faces. There
should be no more than a 1/64 inch gap
under the straightedge or a 1/64 inch

Piping (General)
Note: Piping must not be connected to the
pump until the grout has hardened and the
foundation and pump hold down bolts have
been tightened.
Piping should be anchored independently
of the pump and as near to it as possible.
Pipe companion flanges should line up
naturally with pump flanges. Do not draw
the pipe to the pump with flange bolts.

Piping (Suction)
Properly selected and installed suction
piping is extremely important to eliminate
vibration and cavitation in the pump.
Vibration can cause packing problems,
mechanical seal damage, or undue bearing
loads.
The suction line should be equal to or
larger than the pump suction. The capacity

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of a centrifugal pump should never be

adjusted by throttling the suction line.
A positive shut-off valve of a type to cause
minimal turbulence should be installed in
the suction line to permit the closing of the
line for removal of the pump for inspection
and maintenance.
The suction line should be designed to
eliminate any air pockets. The piping should
gradually slope downwards to the supply
source to eliminate air pockets.
The suction line should have a straight
section into the pump of a length equivalent
to at least two times its diameter; i.e. a 4inch suction line should have a minimum 8inch straight run.
For temporary hook -up when flexible hose
is used, a non-collapsing hose is essential
since the suction line pressure is often
below atmospheric pressure. A collapsed
suction line will result in below average or
complete loss of flow.

Piping (Discharge)
A positive shut-off valve should be located
in the discharge piping to permit the closing
of the line for removal of the pump for
inspection and maintenance.
All piping should be independently
supported and accurately aligned. The
pump must not support the weight of the
pipe or compensate for misalignment.
If operating conditions are not known with
sufficient accuracy, 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 back flow 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.

PART II PREPARATION FOR

OPERATION

operating the pump. A good grade of SAE

10W30 oil can be used.
The air vent should be kept clean to
prevent pressure build-up due to heating
that occurs in normal operation. There is a
dipstick that shows the correct oil level.
If vertical operation or grease lubrication of
the bearings is preferred, there are plugs in
the front and rear bearing caps that can be
removed and replaced with grease fittings.

Mechanical Seals
When mechanical seals are furnished they
are installed and adjusted at the factory.
The H22451-1 mechanical seal and the new
H25001-1 tungsten carbide mechanical seal
normally used in drilling mud environments
do not require external flush.
To properly prepare special or indust rial
mechanical seals for operation, various
cooling and flushing flows may have to be
connected. Liquid from an outside source
may be required. If outside flushing is
required, connect the necessary cooling or
flushing lines to the seal and be sure they
are operating before starting the pump. See
seal drawings and instructions if special
seals are used.

Check Pump Rotation

Most pumps manufactured have clockwise
rotation when viewed from the coupling end.
The correct rotation can be found by an
arrow on the casing.
It is very important that the pump rotation
is determined before starting the pump. If
the 2500 SUPREME is turned backwards
the impeller may unscrew. This will not
happen in keyed models, but the packing or
mechanical seal can run dry and be
destroyed.
The best way to check rotation is to
disconnect the coupling, but it can be
checked without disconnecting the coupling.
One person should be at the pump watching
the shaft while a second person starts and
then immediately stops the pump so the
shaft barely turns over.

Priming The Pump

Initial Lubrication
Standard pumps are shipped with oil in the
reservoirs. The oil level must be checked
and oil added if necessary before

Be sure the pump has fluid in the casing

before running. If the pump is operated
without fluid, the mechanical seal or packing
can be destroyed in one minute. Vent air
from the suction line and fill it with liquid.

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Start the pump with the discharge valve

cracked open. After discharge pressure
stabilizes, gradually open the discharge
valve to the required position. If flow is lost,
close the discharge valve and wait a few
seconds for the discharge pressure to build.
Continued flow difficulty indicates improper
pump selection or installation.
Running the pump with improper priming
may destroy the sealing faces of the
mechanical seal due to overheating or
mechanical damage from pulsation between
stationary and rotating components. Do not
run the pump with the suction valve closed
AT ANY TIME! Thermal shock can crack
the stationary seat if the temperature is
raised from room temperature to 250 F. in
less than 30 seconds. Run the pump with
the discharge valves closed only for short
periods of time. The energy going into the
pump heats the fluid in the casing. If the
pump needs to operate shut in some of the
time, be sure to install a small line (1/4 or
inch) back to the suction tank between the
discharge valve and the pump for cooling.

Packed Pumps
Loosen the packing on startup. The gland
bolt nut should be only finger tight. New
packing will expand faster with heat than
older packing. Therefore, new packing must
be adjusted more slowly than old packing.
Too tight and it will not leak. With no cooling
it will burn and be no good for sealing. 2500
SUPREME pumps with mechanical seals
have backup packing. This packing should
be very loose and not tightened until seal
failure occurs.

Mechanical Seal Pumps

Be sure the pump is never started dry.
Seal faces will gall in one minute if run dry.
The backup packing is shipped in a cloth
sack. Do not install the packing until the
seal starts to fail. The packing can then be
installed and the pump run normally until
the mechanical seal is repaired.

Start-Up Checklist
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Pump rotates freely by hand.

Coupling aligned.
Oiler full and oil level correct.
Suction valve fully open.
Pump and suction line full of fluid.

6. Discharge valve is slightly open, not

fully open. Fully open the discharge
valve after the pump is running.

PART III

OPERATION

Maximum Operating Conditions

Note:
These
maximum
operating
conditions apply to pumps which are
exposed to room temperatures without
external insulation.
1. Cast Iron: Maximum working pressure is
175 psig at 150 F or 150 psig at 250
degrees F. Interpolate for pressure
between 150 and 250 F maximum.
2. Steel: Maximum working pressure and
test pressure in accordance with ANSI B
16.5-1973, Tables 2.1 through 2.23 and
Table 3.
3. For H-30 and SUPREME HARD alloy,
contact HALCO distributor.
4. Cooling water through the lantern ring is
required when fluid being pumped is
between 150 and 250 F. In addition, it
may be necessary to run water over the
exposed shaft to prevent excessive heat
build up at the lip seals and bearings.
5. Maximum hydraulic performance is in
accordance with published performance
curves.

Pump Records
Maintain data cards or pump records
whenever possible. This will provide ready
access to information for ordering spare
parts, and for evaluating pump and
mechanical seal performance.
Information to be included in these records
should be:
1. Pump size and serial number.
2. Pump
model
number,
impeller
diameter, and material of construction.
3. Mechanical seal manufacturer, type,
code, and drawing number.
4. Motor horsepower and speed of
operation.
5. Service conditions.
6. Frequency of operation.
7. Record of maintenance, including parts
usage and general pump conditions.
8. Nomenclature and part number of
replacement items.

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On HALCO built pump packages we put a

nameplate on the base with a job number.
With this job number we can tell you
everything about the pump package,
including anything special about the motor,
coupling type and size, impeller size, etc.
With this information you have much more
than what is requested above

Bearings Lubrication
Oil Lubrication
Standard pumps have bearings OIL
lubricated from the factory to lower bearing
temperature and wear. There is a dipstick to
check for correct oil levels. Use a good
grade of 10W30 weight motor oil. Do not
use a detergent oil as foaming can occur.
There is also a plug on the side of the
bearing frame. When adding oil, remove
this plug. When oil runs out of the plug hole,
the oil is at the proper level. Replace the
plug. Do not overfill the oil. High levels may
cause churning and overheating of the
bearings. Oil should be changed every 1-2
months or 1000 hours.
Grease Lubrication
If the pump is mounted in a vertical
position or in another position which oil
lubrication is not suitable, the bearing caps
have been drilled and tapped for grease
fittings. Grease lubrication is suitable for
speeds up to 2400 RPM. However, grease
normally runs hotter than oil and is more
likely to contain contaminates which can
damage
the
bearings.
HALCO
recommended bearing greases are Exxon
Unirex N2, Chevron SRI-2, Texaco
Premium RB, Shell Dolium-R, American Oil
Company Rycon Premium Grease and
Mobilux EP Multi-Service Grease. Greases
available in tubes are the best. Five shots
with a standard hand operated grease gun
of the above greases or equivalents in each
bearing monthly is sufficient for twenty-four
hour per day operation.

Inboard Lip Seals Lubrication

The inboard bearing cover is supplied with
a zerk fitting between the 9 and 10 oclock
position and a grease relief port located
between the 3 and 4 oclock position. See
Figure 3.This is designed to create a grease
barrier between the inboard lip seals. It
should be greased prior to washdown and at

least once a week with five (5) shots of

general purpose or water pump grease. To
properly grease the lip seals, first remove
the grease relief port plug (3). This allows
for the removal of old grease. Apply grease
at the zerk fitting (1). Old grease from the
seal will be forced out of the grease relief
port. Replace the grease relief port plug.
Bearing lubrication plug (2) is included in
the drawing for clarity.

Figure 3
WARNING! FAILURE TO REMOVE THE
GREASE RELIEF PORT PRIOR TO
ADDING GREASE CAN FORCE OLD
GREASE PAST THE LIP SEALS AND
INTO
THE
BEARINGS,
GREATLY
SHORTENING THEIR LIFE.

Packing Lubrication
Grease Lubrication
The stuffing box may be re-lubricated with
grease as often as necessary to prevent the
packing from overheating. It should be
lubricated at least once a day. It is best to
install a spring loaded grease cup (HALCO
Part G1509) to automatically lubricate the
packing. As you fill the grease cup a spring
is compressed and a stem rises. As the
grease is used the spring forces new grease
to the packing and the stem lowers. When
the stem is low the cup needs refilling.
Grease should be pumped into the box
while turning the shaft until it comes out
around the packing gland (approximately 20
shots).
If the packing leakage is excessive, a thick
water pump grease should be used rather
than the general purpose grease. In most
cases general purpose grease is acceptable.
Water Lubrication

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It is best to inject water into the lantern ring

from an external source when pumping
drilling mud. This will keep most of the
solids out of the packing. PACKING AND
SHAFT LIFE WILL BE INCREASED UP TO
500%. Also, water leakage from the packing
will not be as objectionable as mud.

PART IV

9.
10.

MAINTENANCE
11.

Refer to exploded diagram drawing.

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 (1).
4. Remove the impeller. Note: The
HALCO Impeller Removal Wrench,
Part No. H20952 is very useful. The
wrench fits over the motor end of the
shaft and key. Turn the impeller very
fast. When the wrench hits the
workbench and stops an impact force
either tightens or loosens the impeller
depending upon the direction of
rotation. If you do not have a wrench,
restrain the shaft at the coupling end to
prevent rotation while removing 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 shoulder 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.

12.

13.
14.

15.

16.

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 mechanical seal
installation instructions below.
Remove the deflector (8).
Remove the plug from the inboard
bearing cover (10A).
Remove the two through bolts (12B) on
the outboard bearing housing. These
are bolts threaded into the frame (9).
The complete shaft and bearing subassembly can now be pulled from the
frame.
Remove the outboard bearing cover
(13).
Bend the tab on the lockwasher (14A)
back and remove the locknut (14B) and
lockwasher.
Remove the bearing housing (12) and
bearings (14) from the shaft. Note:
Impacting of the entire shaft
assembly against a board on the
ground will remove the outboard
bearing assembly.
The inboard bearing (11) may now be
pressed off the shaft. Note: A piece of
3 standard wall pipe slipped over
the shaft and impacted against the
inner race of the bearing works
exceptionally well.

Inspection
Impeller: Replace if impeller shows
excessive erosion (especially on the pumpout vanes on the back of the impeller),
corrosion, extreme wear, or vane breakage.
Shaft: Check for runout to see that the
shaft has not been bent. If runout exceeds
0.002 inch, 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, gaskets,
and shaft sealing members must be in
perfect condition or excessive leakage may
result. Replace worn or damaged parts.
Ball Bearings: Replace if worn, loose, or
rough and noisy when rotated. New bearings

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should not be unwrapped until ready for use.

Replacement bearings must be of 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
ones 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
crocus cloth.

5.

6.

7.

Assembly
Numbers following part names refer to the
part as shown on the exploded view
drawing.

A. Shaft And Bearing Sub-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. Heat the bearings to 300 F. Note:
One-half hour in an oven at 300 F.
will work nicely.
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
manufacturers name and the bearing
number
are
placed
together).
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 lockwasher (14A) in place,

8.

tighten locknut (14B) with the bevel

positioned against the bearings. Tighten
the locknut to 250 ft./lb. of torque. Bend
one tab of the lockwasher into the nut.
IF grease lubrication is being used
rather than oil, pack the bearings (11 &
14) full with grease, preferably Exxon
Unirex N@ or any of the other
recommended greases.
Grease or oil the outboard bearing (14)
O.Ds and pull the bearing 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.
Install lip seal (13C) in outboard bearing
cover (13) with the lip aimed in toward
the bearings. Generously 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.
Put cover seal O-ring (13B) in place.
Slide the outboard 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 bearings for
grease lubrication, while the lip of
(10C)
points
inward
for
oil
lubrication. Pack the area between the
lip seals full with grease. Using grease
to hold it in place, put the inboard
bearing 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 hand

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4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

with the other. A rubber mallet may be

used to pound on the end of the shaft
assembly to help it align. DO NOT USE
EXCESSIVE FORCE. If installation is
difficult it indicates lack of concentricity
between the bearings and frame.
Excessive pounding will damage the
bearings.
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
inch.
Install two bolts (12B-1/2D x 1-1/2 inch)
with jam nuts (12C) in the threaded
holes in the bearing housing. 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.
Bolt the inboard cover to the frame with
bolts (10D-3/8D x 1-1/2 inch) and nuts
(10E).
Lubricate I.D. of deflector (8). Slip the
deflector on the shaft with the cup side
facing away from the bearing cover.
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, see mechanical seal
installation instructions on the next page
for assembling the remainder of the
pump.
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 approximately 1/32
inch.

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 (3A1/2D 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 clean
shop solvent and pat dry with a clean
cloth. Install the O-ring into the impeller

3.
4.

5.
6.
7.

8.

9.

10.
11.
12.

(2). Thread the impeller with impeller

seal O-ring onto the shaft. Tighten to
approximately 160 ft./lb. of torque.
Loosen the two through bolts (12B).
Draw the bearing housing rearward with
the jam bolts (12B) while rotating the
impeller. Stop when the impeller just
touches the stuffing box cover.
Bring the through bolts up finger tight.
Loosen the jam bolts.
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
approximately 0.020 inch thick and can
be used as a gauge when no better
tooling is available.
Advance both jam bolts until they touch
the frame finger tight, then tighten the
jam nuts (12C).
Now tighten the through bolts down
evenly. Rotate the shaft. The impeller
should turn freely without rubbing.
Install casing gasket (1A). Hold in place
with grease if necessary.
Apply a coat of anti-seize on all of the
stuffing box cover diameters.
Install casing (1) on the frame using
studs (1C) and nuts (1D). Put a small
quantity of anti-seize compound 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.

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 top to bottom
starting with the split on the first ring on
the bottom. If King type packing is being
used (Figure 8), the rings should be
installed with the lips toward the
impeller.
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 two packing rings. The
objective is to have the last split down
so that leakage will drip down and not

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have to go over the shaft and possibly

in the bearings. If King packing is being
used, insert the final King ring with the
lip towards the outside and split on top,
and follow with the single ring of square
packing split down.
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
packing finger tight only. If packing
is over-tightened it may be burned
when the pump is started.

5.

6.

E. Mechanical Seal Assembly

Changing the H22451-1 Mechanical Seal
1. If the impeller and/or stuffing box are
being replaced adjust the impeller
clearance BEFORE installing the seal.
Back the through bolts (12B) out
approximately inch. Tighten the jam
bolts (12B) until a clearance of 0,0150.020 inch between the back of the
impeller (2) and the stuffing box (3) is
obtained. Alternately tighten the through
bolts and jam bolts making sure that the
clearance set above is maintained.
Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the
clearance.
2. Make sure the shoulder where the
stationary will sit and the inside of the
stuffing box (3) is clean and that the 30
bevel on the 3-3/8 inch I.D. is free from
burrs and sharp edges. Coat the I.D. of
the stuffing box stationary seat packet
with oil. Place the stuffing box on a
table or other flat surface with the
impeller side facing up.
3. The slotted side must be installed away
from the impeller or down when the
stuffing box is positioned as described
in step 2 (above). Coat the O.D. of the
stationary seat and O-ring with a thin
film of oil.
4. Carefully install the stationary seat into
the stuffing box. Be sure the groove of
the stationary fits properly over the
drive pin. Be sure that the stationary
seats evenly against the stuffing box
shoulder. Hint: Wrap the end of a
wooden hammer handle with a rag.
Press firmly on the face of the
stationary. Do not strike. Push gently

7.

8.

9.

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on one side, alternating sides until

the stationary is completely down.
Coat the stationary seat face with light
oil, then wipe off the majority of the oil
with a clean cloth, leaving only a light
film.
Lubricate the inside of the frame (9)
where the stuffing box (3) slips in with
an anti-seize compound. Install the
stuffing box and secure with bolts (3A1/2D x 1-1/4 inch). Care should be
taken to prevent bumping of the
stationary seal on the shaft end.
Remove the rotating seal ring (4A of
Figure 9) if it is not glued into position
and store it 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.
Place the sleeve (7A) with the impeller
end up on a table. The impeller end is
the end with the smallest I.D. With the
sealing face of the rotary unit facing
down and the rubber end up, gently
ease the rubber bellows over the sleeve
and push it to the bottom half of the
sleeve. (It is not necessary to push it all
the way to the bottom). If the rotating
seal ring (4A) has been removed, lightly
coat the face of the bellows (Item 4B of
Figure 9) with grease. (This is
necessary to hold the rotating seal ring
in place during assembly). Reinstall the
rotating seal ring into the cage assembly
(Item 4C of Figure 9).
Make sure no foreign material is present
on the seal faces. Make sure the shaft
(7) is free of nicks and burrs and is
clean and dry. The sleeve area of the
shaft, the shaft threads and the shaft
face must be lightly coated with antiseize compound before installing the
sleeve (7A). Install the sleeve with a
twisting motion. As the seal faces make
contact, continue to push the sleeve
through the I.D. of the rotary seal
element until the gap between the
sleeve and the shaft shoulder is
approximately 1/32 inch.
Install the spring retainer (Item 9 of
Figure 9) and the impeller O-ring (2A) in
its groove and coat with anti-seize
compound. Place the mechanical seal
spring (Item 6 of Figure 9) over the

rotary unit of the seal (which is inside

the stuffing box cover).
10. Thread the impeller (2) onto the shaft
(7). Be sure that the spring engages in
the retainer on the impeller. Tighten to
approximately 60 ft./lb. of torque.
11. Install the casing gasket (1A). Hold it in
place with grease if necessary. Apply a
light coat of anti-seize compound on the
14-1/8 inch diameter of the stuffing box
cover. Install the casing on the frame
using studs (1C) and nuts (1B). Put a
small quantity of anti-seize compound
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.
12. We recommend that the three shaft
packing rings (5) are not installed until
the seal fails. The rings are for
emergency backup until the mechanical
seal can be replaced. When they are
installed, first grease them. Insert all
packing rings alternating the splits from
top to bottom starting with the split on
the first ring at the bottom.

2. Place the impeller suction side down

and hub side up.
3. Lubricate the inside of rubber bellows of
the seal. Firmly slide the entire rotating
seal assembly onto the impeller hub
until the rubber bellows butts against the
back of the impeller.
4. Make sure no foreign material is present
on the seal faces.
5. Thread the impeller (2) onto the shaft
(7). Tighten to approximately 160 ft./lb.
of torque. It is easiest with a HALCO
Impeller Wrench (Part H20592).
6. Install the casing gasket (1A). Hold it in
place with grease if necessary. Apply a
light coat of anti-seize compound on the
14-1/8 diameter of the stuffing box
cover. Install the casing (1) on the
frame using studs (1C) and nuts (1B).
Put a small quantity of anti-seize
compound on the threads on the nut
end of the studs. Tighten nuts to 140
ft./lb. of torque using a criss-cross
tightening pattern.

Packing Leakage
Packing Wear

And

Rapid

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 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 packing is adjusted just 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 droptight 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.

Installing Water Flush System To

Be Acceptable By Oil Companies
Figure 9
Changing The H25001-1 Mechanical Seal
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above to install
the stationary.

Many oil operators will not allow water to

be put on the packing because of excess
water getting into the mud, a result of poorly
designed and maintained systems. Two
major problems cause this complaint:
1. Too much line pressure

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2. Not turning water off when pump is not

in use.

Controlling Water Pressure To The

Packing
The water pressure is usually too high. The
brake cooling pump is normally used which
operates at pressures from 50 to 75 psi.
Only 5 to 10 psi water is needed to cool and
lubricate the packing. A pressure regulator
should be installed to reduce the pressure
on the packing. One regulator can supply all
centrifugal pumps from a central system.

Controlling When To Use Water On

Packing
LARGE VOLUMES of water get into the
mud when the pump is NOT OPERATING.
When the pump is running, the shaft
deflects and when stopped, the shaft
straightens up and a gap occurs down one
side of the shaft between the packing and
the shaft. This allows a stream of water to
enter the mud. You can manually turn off
the water when the pump is shut down but a
better way is to install a solenoid valve in
the water supply line that turns the water on
and off as the motor is turned on and off.
ONLY a small amount of water (a few drops
per minute) which gets into the mud while
the pump is running should not be
objectionable to the oil companies.

Detection Of Bearing Failure When

Pump Is Running
The first indication of lubricant and bearing
failure is a rapid rise in operating
temperature. You should feel the frame
once a week to get a feel for how hot the
bearings normally run. A sudden high
increase in temperature normally means the
bearings are beginning to fail and need
changing.
You cannot hold your hand for ve ry long
on unsatisfactory temperatures. If you can
keep your hand on the housing for 5
seconds the temperature is about 160 F.
which is suitable for most pumps. If you
cannot hold your hand on the housing for
five seconds or if the bearing housing is so
hot you do not want to touch it, there is most
likely lubricant and/or bearing failure.

PART V

MISCELLANEOUS
INFORMATION

OPERATING
LIMITS
OF
RIG
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
As with any type of equipment, centrifugal
pumps have operating limits. Observing
these limits will extend the life of your
pumps.

Suction Line Velocity

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 lubrication failure than by
normal bearing 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.

Suction line velocity should not exceed 10

feet/second for reasonable pump life. This
means the maximum flow for a 6 inch
suction is 900 GPM and an 8 inch suction is
1600 GPM. If you want to flow more than
1600 GPM a 10-inch or larger suction line
should be installed.

Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)

The system must have enough NPSH for
the pump requirements or the pump will
cavitate, greatly reducing its life.
It appears that most installations do not
have enough NPSH to run a 5x6 pump at
flows above 1400GPM even with an 8-inch
suction. (This does not mean that no one
has enough NPSH). The result of
inadequate NPSH is cavitation and early
pump failure. Through observation, the
greatest problem with NPSH is encountered
with mud mixing pumps. Most companies
do not change the nozzles in their mud guns

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often enough. On a 1-inch nozzle, 1/16 inch

wear per side will increase flow by 26%.
Example: Volume required increases from
1500 GPM to 1890 GPM. A wear of 1/8 inch
increases flow by 56% (from 1500 GPM to
2340 GPM). If sized correctly when new, the
mud mixing pumps will soon be required to
furnish a greatly increased volume and
perhaps more than the maximum limit of
the pump. We have found customers
running 6x5 pumps on mud mixing
experiencing much higher operating costs
than those running 8x6 pumps. Companies
running 6x5 pumps at 1750 RPM on mud
mixing often have high maintenance every
six months, while customers running 8x6
pumps at 1150 RPM often do not require
major repair for two years. Looking at the
failures, it appears the problem is
inadequate NPSH at higher volumes, most
likely caused by nozzle wear (HALCO
manufactures rubber mud gun nozzles to
prevent most of the wear). At 1500 GPM a
6x5 pump at 1750 RPM requires up to a 26
foot NPSH while a 6x8 pump at 1150 RPM
requires only a 7-foot NPSH. Nearly every
system will have a 7-foot NPSH available
while almost no system will have a 26-foot
NPSH available, especially if the mud
temperature exceeds 140 F.
We normally do not see cavitation as
much with the desander and desilter pumps
because the rubber cones do not wear as
rapidly as steel cones. Volume requirements
are closer to 800 to 1000 GPM.
Capacity limits for pumps listed below
do not consider suction line velocity or
NPSH calculations which must be made
for every installation.
PUMP SIZE
3x2x13
4x3x13
5x4x14
6x5x14
8x6x14

MAXIMUM GPM
450
750
1100
1800
2400

Capacity
Requirements
Of
Equipment In Rig Applications

EQUIPMENT
DESIGN VOLUME
4 CONE
45 to 60 GPM
4H (5) CONE
80 GPM
6 CONE
125 GPM
8 CONE
250 GPM
12 CONE
450 to 500 GPM
6 MUD HOPPER
550 GPM
NOZZLE
80 GPM
1 NOZZLE
140 GPM
1 NOZZLE
300 GPM
2 NOZZLE
550 to 600 GPM
MECHANICAL BRAKES
40 to 50 GPM
ELECTRIC BRAKES
50 to 200 GPM
SWACO DEGASSER
400 GPM
WELCO DEGASSER
700 GPM
BRANDT DG5 DEGASSER
500 GPM
BRANDT DG10 DEGASSER
1000 GPM

Long Term
Storage

Pump

And

Motor

Pump packages should be stored indoors in

a clean, dry and protected environment.
1. The storage area is to be free from any
vibration and temperature extremes.
2. Motor and pump shafts are to be rotated
manually every two months. A record of
the rotation should be made.
3. Grease in the motor and the pump
bearings is to be purged at the time of
removal from storage and replaced with
an ample supply of fresh grease in each
grease cavity.
4. Motor windings should be megged at
the time the equipment is placed in
storage. At the time of removal from
storage the resistance reading must not
have dropped more than 50% from the
initial reading. Any drop below this point
necessitates electrical or mechanical
drying
of
the
motor
windings.
Condensation from hot days and cool
nights can fill the motor half full with
water. This is a greater potential
problem in damp areas.
5. If the pumps are to be stored outdoors,
the pump suction and discharge
openings should be sealed to prevent
any water from entering the pump
housing. This will prevent rust and
corrosion.

The chart below lists the normal design

requirements when the equipment is new
with no wear.

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2500 SUPREME SPARE PARTS LIST

DRAWING BELOW
ITEM
1
1A*
1B
1C
1CA
1D
1E
2
2A*
3
3
3A
4
5
5A
6
7
7A
7B
7C*
8
9
9A
10A
10B*
10C*
10D
10F*
11
12
12A*
12B
12C
13
13B*
13C*
13D
14
14A*
14B*
15
16
16A
17

QTY.
1
1
12
8
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1

PART NUMBER
SEE NEXT PAGE
H10399-46-1
H3932-61
H2507-3
H3862-76
SEE NEXT PAGE
SEE NEXT PAGE
SEE NEXT PAGE
H19110-72
H22223-01-30A
H20614-01-30A
H3861-117
H20622A
H8264-24-1A
H2537-24A
H3701A
H20612-02-33
H20613-21G-7A
H4372-5-21
H7496-236
H22210-1
H17444
H2538
H17950
H20625
H20619-01
H3861-1
H20620-01
H20615-1
H20624-01-01
H7496-253
H3861-138
H3932-62
H20617-01-01
H7496-26
H20619-02
H3861-139
H20616-1
H6124-4
H6123-4
H2539
H8267-1
H8505-1
H22451-1A

PART NAME
CASING + ITEM 1A-1E
GASKET, CASING
NUT, CASING STUDS
STUD, CASING
STUD, CASING
CASING LESS WEAR PAD KIT
WEAR PAD
IMPELLER
SEAL, IMPELLER
STUFFING BOX COVER, SEAL
STUFFING BOX COVER, PACKED
BOLT, STUFFING BOX
GLAND SET
PACKING 5 RINGS & LANT. RING
PACKING 3 RINGS FOR SEAL
BOLT, GLAND ASSEMBLY
SHAFT
SLEEVE, SHAFT
KEY, COUPLING END
SEAL, SHAFT SLEEVE
DEFLECTOR
FRAME
JACK BOLTS
COVER, INBOARD BEARING
GASKET, INBOARD BRG. COVER
OIL SEAL, INBOARD BRG. COVER
BOLT-INBOARD, BEARING COVER
EXCLUSION SEAL, INBD. BRG.
BEARING, INBOARD
HOUSING, OUTBOARD BEARING
SEAL, BEARING HOUSING
BOLTS, BEARING HOUSING
NUTS, BEARING HOUSING
COVER, OUTBOARD BEARING
SEAL, OUTBOARD BRG. COVER
OIL SEAL, OUTBOARD BRG. CVR.
BOLT, OUTBOARD BRG. COVER
BEARING, OUTBOARD
LOCK WASHER, BEARING
LOCK NUT, BEARING
DIPSTICK
BREATHER
PLUG, OIL
MECHANICAL SEAL

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MATERIAL
HARD IRON
FIBER
STAINLESS, 3/4-10 HEX HEAD
STEEL, 3/4-10 X 3-1/4" LONG
STEEL, 3/4-10 X 3" LONG
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
VITON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
STEEL, 1/2-13 X 1-1/4"
300 STAINLESS STEEL
GRAPHITE ASBESTOS
GRAPHITE ASBESTOS
300 STAINLESS STEEL
4140
416 SS, CERAMIC COATED
416 STAINLESS STEEL
BUNA-N
RUBBER
CAST IRON
STAINLESS STEEL
CAST IRON
ASBESTOS
BUNA-N
STEEL, 1/2"-13 X 1-1/2" LONG
BUNA-N
FAFNIR 5313 WBR., MRC5313
CAST IRON
BUNA-N
STEEL, 1/2"-13 X 1-1/2" LONG
300 S.S.1/2-13 JAM NUT
DUCTILE IRON
BUNA-N
BUNA-N
STEEL, 3/8-16 X 1" LONG
FAFNIR 7311 PW-BR-SU, MR731
SKF-W1" (STEEL)
SKF-N1" (STEEL)
RUBBER AND STEEL
STEEL
STEEL
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE

CASINGS, IMPELLERS AND WEAR PADS

ITEM
1-1
2-1
1-2
1E-2
2-2
1-3
1E-3
2-3
1-4
1E-4
2-4
1-5
1E-5
2-5
1-6
1E-6
2-6
1-7
1E-7
2-7

QTY.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

PART NUMBER
H19203-01-30A
H2521-XX-30
H19205-01-30A
H2501-01-30A
H2522-XX-30
H19222-01-30A
H2502-01-30A
H2523-XX-30
H19122-01-30A
H2503-01-30A
H2524-XX-30
H19123-01-30A
H2504-01-30A
H2524-XX-30
H19763-01-30A
H2505-01-30A
H2524-XX-30
H19117-01-30A
H2506-01-30A
H2525-XX-30

PART NAME
3 X 2 X 13 CASING
3 X 2 X 13 IMPELLER
4 X 3 X 13 CASING
4 X 3 X 13 CASING WEAR PAD
4 X 3 X 13 IMPELLER
5 X 4 X 14 CASING
5 X 4 X 14 CASING WEAR PAD
5 X 4 X 14 IMPELLER
6 X 5 X 11 CASING
6 X 5 X 11 CASING WEAR PAD
6 X 5 X 11 IMPELLER
6 X 5 X 14 CASING
6 X 5 X 14 CASING WEAR PAD
6 X 5 X 14 IMPELLER
8 X 6 X 11 CASING
8 X 6 X 11 CASING WEAR PAD
8 X 6 X 11 IMPELLER
8 X 6 X 14 CASING
8 X 6 X 14 CASING WEAR PAD
8 X 6 X 14 IMPELLER

MATERIAL
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON
HARD IRON

KITS
*KITS

COMPONENTS
1A, 2A, 7C
10B, 12A, 13B
10C, 10F, 13C
14A,14B
SPECIAL TOOLS:

KIT NUMBER
H10399-46-1A
H20625A
H20619A
H6123-4A
H20952

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KIT NAME
FLUID END GASKET KIT
POWER END GAKET KIT
GREASE SEAL KIT
LOCKNUT KIT
IMPELLER REMOVAL TOOL

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