Blue Angel Pumps BSP45 - Manual (Page 6)

Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Pump won’t run
Motor hums but
pump won’t run
Pump runs but
pumps very little
or no water
Pump cycles too
frequently
No yellow light
Red light is on
with alarm
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1. Check all connections
2. Check battery and replace if low or defective
3. Make sure nothing is interfering with operation of switch
4. Check internal fuse located on the PS/BC. Pull the charger from
the wall outlet and remove. If the fuse is blown, replace it with
an automotive type fuse of the same amp ratio.
1. Check battery and replace if low or defective
2. Unplug pump, volute, and check to see if impeller is free to turn.
If impeller is locked, remove the obstruction. Reassemble pump
and reconnect
1. Check to make sure check valves installed between primary
pump discharge and Backup Sump Pump are functioning
properly
2. Check for obstruction and clear if necessary
3. If discharge is too high, a separate line may be required with a
lower discharge height
4. Check battery and replace if low or defective
1. Check to make sure check valves installed between primary
pump discharge and Backup Sump Pump are functioning
properly
1. Verify battery connection is correct
1. Check fuse and replace with a fuse of same rating and size
2. Check battery voltage. PS/BC will not charge batteries with a
combined voltage of 21.6 VDC or less
1. Connections not secure
2. Low or defective battery
3. Float switch stuck
4. Defective or blown fuse
1. Defective battery
2. Impeller is locked
1. Check valve missing or improperly
installed
2. Obstruction in discharge pipe
or pump inlet
3. Discharge pipe length and/or
height exceeds capacity of pump
4. Low or defective battery
1. Check valve problem
1. Battery connection problem
1. Blown pump fuse
2. Low battery voltage
Maintenance
(Continued)
3. Inspect the terminals and clamps
for corrosion and tightness. Clean
and tighten as required.
4. Unplug the main pump and fill sump
with water until back up pump turns
on. Repeat process two times to be
sure pump is operating normally.
5. If pump operates normally, plug
PS/BC into wall outlet, turn on main
pump. If pump fails to operate
normally, see Troubleshooting guide
and correct problem. Repeat step 5.