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BBA Pumps North America - Troubleshooting BA

This document provides a troubleshooting table for problems that may occur with a BA series vacuum assisted pump. It lists common problems, possible causes, and suggested solutions. Problems covered include no flow, insufficient flow, cavitation noise, the pump demanding abnormal power, and potential causes such as leaks, clogs, wear, improper installation, operation outside design ranges, misalignment, or lubrication issues. Users are directed to the manufacturer's documentation for electric motor or diesel engine specific malfunctions.

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BBA Pumps North America - Troubleshooting BA

This document provides a troubleshooting table for problems that may occur with a BA series vacuum assisted pump. It lists common problems, possible causes, and suggested solutions. Problems covered include no flow, insufficient flow, cavitation noise, the pump demanding abnormal power, and potential causes such as leaks, clogs, wear, improper installation, operation outside design ranges, misalignment, or lubrication issues. Users are directed to the manufacturer's documentation for electric motor or diesel engine specific malfunctions.

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Troubleshooting table – BA series vacuum assisted pump

WARNING
In the event of a malfunction or abnormal operation, shut off the pump immediately to prevent a dangerous situation
and/or damage to the unit. Below a list of “possible causes” with suggestions how you can easily solve the issue.

Problem Possible cause Solution


No flow while the pump and There is a leak in the suction Eliminate the leak
drive are running pipe

The suction pipe or strainer is Clean the suction line


clogged

Inlet of the suction pipe is Submerge the suction line


insufficiently submerged more deeply

Air pockets form in the Eliminate air entrapment to


suction line the extent possible

Vacuum pump does not draw Inspect the condition of the


vacuum pump
Non-return valve is not Inspect the non-return valve
closing sufficiently most likely it is clogged

Coupling between motor and Replace the coupling


pump is defective

Problem Possible cause Solution


Insufficient flow while the There is a leak in the suction Eliminate the leak
pump and drive are running pipe

The suction pipe or strainer is Clean the suction line


clogged

A vortex appears in the water Submerge the suction line


close to the inlet of the more deeply
suction pipe

The wear plate/ring is worn Adjust or replace the wear


out parts

Foreign object in the impeller Clean the impeller

The impeller is damaged Replace the impeller

Gas or air is released from Ensure that the liquid flows


the liquid more slowly/smoothly

Pump speed is too low Increase diesel engine RPM


or motor speed (VFD)

Incorrect direction of rotation Reverse direction of rotation


(only electric drive pumps) (only electric drive pumps)
Troubleshooting table – BA series vacuum assisted pump
Problem Possible cause Solution
Cavitation noise in the pump Suction height is exceeding Contact us to discuss the
the NPSHr of the pump options

Poor suction pipe installation Check the BBA Pumps


Installation Tips on the
website or in the manual

Velocity in the suction line is Recommendation maximum


too high 4 m/s

Gas or air is released from Ensure that the liquid flows


the liquid more slowly/smoothly into the
pump

Pump is running too far from Check the specification sheet


BEP in the performance or performance curves of the
curve pump unit

Problem Possible cause Solution


Pump is demanding Pump speed is too high Decrease diesel engine RPM
abnormal amount of power or motor speed (VFD)
(drive is overloaded)
Incorrect direction of rotation Reverse direction of rotation
(only electric drive pumps) (only electric drive pumps)

The shafts are not in Align the unit


alignment with one another

Rotating parts are rubbing Adjust everything and align if


against stationary parts necessary

Inadequate lubrication or Follow good service plan


insufficient lubricant in the
bearing housing, possibly as
a result of a leak; can be
identified by higher than
normal temperature

In this application the pump is Make changes to the piping


not functioning in the system, if possible
intended range Otherwise: use a different
type of pump

The liquid has a higher s.g. or Change temperature of liquid,


viscosity than that for which if possible.
the pump is intended Otherwise: use a different
type of pump

For electric motor or diesel engine malfunctions, see the manufacturer's documentation.

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