Blue Angel Pumps BCAPRPP50 - Manual (Page 5)

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Troubleshooting Chart - BCAPRPP50
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Pump will not start or
run
Pump starts and stops
too often
Pump shuts off and
turns on independently
of switch (trips thermal
overload protection)
Pump operates noisily
or vibrates excessively
Pump will not shut off
Pump operates but
delivers little or no
water
1. Water level too low
2. Blown fuse or tripped circuit
breaker
3. Low line voltage
4. Defective motor
5. Defective “
Cap Switch ”
6. Impeller (pump filled with
debris)
7. Insufficient liquid level
1. Backflow of water from piping
2. Dirty “Cap Switch” water sensor
3. Check valve not installed or
leaking
4. Discharge head is less than
manufacturer’s minimum
1. Excessive water temperature
2. Low line voltage
1. Worn bearings
2. Debris in impeller cavity or
broken
3. Piping attachments to building
structure too rigid or too loose
1. Defective “ Cap Switch ” switch
2. Restricted discharge (obstruction
in piping)
3. Excessive inflow or pump not
properly sized for application
1. Low line voltage
2. Debris caught in impeller or
discharge
3. Worn or defective pump parts or
plugged impeller
4. Pump running backwards
5. Pump not properly sized for
application
6. Check valve stuck closed or
installed backwards
7. Shut off valve closed
1. “Cap Switch” water sensor will not turn pump on unless
water is within 1 inch of the top of the sensor.
2. If blown, replace with proper sized fuse or reset breaker
3. If voltage is under recommended min i mum, check wiring
size from the main switch on property. If OK, contact
power company.
4. Return for service or replace motor
5. Replace “
Cap Switch ”
6. If impeller will not turn, remove housing and remove
debris
7. Make sure liquid level is at least 11" from the basin floor
1. Install check valve
2. Reposition pump, clean sensor face.
3. Remove and examine check valve for prop er in stal la tion
and free operation
4. Recheck all sizing calculations to determine proper pump
size
1. Pump should not be used for water above 120° F
Pump may start unexpectedly.
Disconnect power supply before
ser vic ing
2. If voltage is under recommended min i mum, check wiring
size from the main switch on property. If OK, contact
power company
1. Return for service or replace
2. Remove housing, clean impeller and/or replace broken
impeller
3. Replace portion of discharge pipe with flexible connector
1. Replace “ Cap Switch ” switch
2. Remove pump and clean pump & piping
3. Recheck all sizing calculation to determine proper pump
size
1. If voltage is under rec om mend ed minimum, check wiring
size from the main switch on prop er ty. If OK, contact
power company
2. Remove, clean and check for tight ness
3. Replace worn parts or entire pump. Clean parts if required
4. Check rotation. (CCW from bottom) Return if CW
5. Recheck all sizing calculations to determine proper pump
size
6. Remove and examine check valve for proper installation
and free operation
7. Open valve
Models BRPP50T and BCAPRPP50