BBA Pumps BA Series User manual

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Table of contents
BA series pumps
1 Description, application and working principle
1.1 Description.................................................................................................................... pag. 1.1
1.2 Construction and working principle of the pump........................................................... pag. 1.1
1.3 Intended use................................................................................................................. pag. 1.3
1.4 Unintended use ............................................................................................................ pag. 1.4
1.5 Warranty ....................................................................................................................... pag. 1.4
2Data
2.1 Specification sheets...................................................................................................... pag. 2.1
2.2 Explanation of type code .............................................................................................. pag. 2.1
2.3 Sound level................................................................................................................... pag. 2.2
2.4 Applied directives and standards.................................................................................. pag. 2.4
3 Warnings and safety instructions
3.1 Warning and safety symbols ........................................................................................ pag. 3.1
3.2 Safety instructions – general ........................................................................................ pag. 3.1
3.3 Safety instructions – pump ........................................................................................... pag. 3.2
3.4 Safety instructions – electrically driven pump unit........................................................ pag. 3.2
3.5 Safety instructions – diesel engine driven pump unit ................................................... pag. 3.3
3.6 Safety instructions – during maintenance and repair ................................................... pag. 3.3
3.7 Training and knowledge level of personnel .................................................................. pag. 3.4
3.8 Environmental protection.............................................................................................. pag. 3.4
3.9 Designations on the pump or pump unit....................................................................... pag. 3.4

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4 Receiving, transport and storage
4.1 Receiving ...................................................................................................................... pag. 4.1
4.2 Transport ...................................................................................................................... pag. 4.1
4.3 Lifting instructions for pump only .................................................................................. pag. 4.2
4.4 Lifting instructions for pump unit ................................................................................... pag. 4.3
4.5 Moving the pump unit with a forklift .............................................................................. pag. 4.4
4.6 Storage/preservation 6-12 months ............................................................................... pag. 4.5
4.7 Storage longer than 6-12 months ................................................................................. pag. 4.6
4.8 Inspection during storage ............................................................................................. pag. 4.6
4.9 Transport of pump with preservation agent .................................................................. pag. 4.6
4.10 Removal of preservation agent ..................................................................................... pag. 4.7
5 Pump unit installation
5.1 Placement – general..................................................................................................... pag. 5.1
5.2 Outdoor use .................................................................................................................. pag. 5.4
5.3 Indoor use..................................................................................................................... pag. 5.4
5.4 Placement in an area with a potentially flammable or explosive atmosphere............... pag. 5.4
5.5 Piping guidelines – general........................................................................................... pag. 5.5
5.6 Suction pipe .................................................................................................................. pag. 5.6
5.7 Pressure pipe.............................................................................................................. pag. 5.14
5.8 Suction strainer........................................................................................................... pag. 5.15
6 Pump – general
6.1 Preparation for starting the pump or pump unit ............................................................ pag. 6.1
6.2 Preparations for starting ............................................................................................... pag. 6.2
6.3 Starting ......................................................................................................................... pag. 6.2
6.4 Monitoring during operation .......................................................................................... pag. 6.3
6.5 Stopping........................................................................................................................ pag. 6.4
6.6 Draining the pump when there is a danger of freezing ................................................. pag. 6.5

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7 Pump unit with electric drive
7.1 Safety instructions ........................................................................................................ pag. 7.1
7.2 Connection – general ................................................................................................... pag. 7.1
7.3 Electrical connection..................................................................................................... pag. 7.2
7.4 Control panel ................................................................................................................ pag. 7.2
7.5 Safeguards ................................................................................................................... pag. 7.4
7.6 Electric motors.............................................................................................................. pag. 7.5
7.7 Commissioning ............................................................................................................. pag. 7.6
7.8 Checking the direction of rotation................................................................................. pag. 7.6
7.9 Starting ......................................................................................................................... pag. 7.7
7.10 Stopping ....................................................................................................................... pag. 7.7
8 Pump unit with diesel drive
8.1 Safety instructions ........................................................................................................ pag. 8.1
8.2 Connection – general ................................................................................................... pag. 8.1
8.3 Control panel ................................................................................................................ pag. 8.2
8.4 Control panel for electronically regulated engine ......................................................... pag. 8.4
8.5 Connection of auxiliary fuel supply (optional) ............................................................... pag. 8.6
8.6 Starting ......................................................................................................................... pag. 8.8
8.7 Stopping ..................................................................................................................... pag. 8.10
8.8 Diesel drive engine unit – Hatz................................................................................... pag. 8.10
8.9 Diesel drive engine unit – Perkins .............................................................................. pag. 8.25
9 Maintenance
9.1 General......................................................................................................................... pag. 9.1
9.2 Safety instructions during maintenance, repair and inspection .................................... pag. 9.1
9.3 Protecting electrically driven pump unit against unintended activation ........................ pag. 9.2
9.4 Protecting diesel engine driven pump unit against unintended activation .................... pag. 9.2
9.5 Maintenance instructions.............................................................................................. pag. 9.2
9.6 Daily maintenance of the pump.................................................................................... pag. 9.2
9.7 Other pump maintenance............................................................................................. pag. 9.3

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9.8 Maintenance activities – pump ..................................................................................... pag. 9.4
9.9 Shipping the pump or pump unit ................................................................................. pag. 9.10
9.10 Draining the pump ...................................................................................................... pag. 9.10
9.11 Internal cleaning of the pump ..................................................................................... pag. 9.12
9.12 External cleaning of the pump or pump unit ............................................................... pag. 9.12
10 Troubleshooting tables
10.1 Troubleshooting table – pump (general) ..................................................................... pag. 10.1
10.2 Troubleshooting table – electric drive ......................................................................... pag. 10.4
10.3 Troubleshooting table – diesel engine drive ............................................................... pag. 10.5
11 Disposal
12 CE Declaration

This user manual is for the BA series of pumps. The original version was written in Dutch by BBA
Pompen en Buizen BV.
The BA series of pumps are manufactured by:
BBA Pompen en Buizen BV
Zutphensestraat 242
7325 WV Apeldoorn
The Netherlands
Hereafter, the manufacturer will simply be referred to as BBA Pumps.
Service department tel. no. The Netherlands International
during business hours: [phone] [phone]
after business hours: [phone] [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bbapumps.com

© 2014 BBA Pumps BV Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without the prior written
permission of BBS Pumps BV.
Disclaimer
Despite the care that has been put into the compilation of the text and illustrations, neither the author
nor the publisher can be held liable for any consequential damages resulting from possible errors in
this publication.
The original manual was written in Dutch. Versions in other languages are translations of the original
instructions. A translation may contain information that differs from the original due to interpretation
of the content and meaning of the original text.
In the case of such discrepancies, the original Dutch-language instructions will be considered the
sole authentic source for the purpose of determining the content and meaning of the text.
This manual reflects the state of the art in technology at the time of publication.
BBA Pumps BV reserves the right to make changes to technical and design specifications at any
time without prior notice.
Publication date: 1401
EN manual: 9700010101

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Introduction
This user manual contains information for the installation, use and user maintenance of a
pump from the BA series. The information in this manual must therefore be strictly
followed. Read and understand the manual completely before installing and
commissioning the pump.
Contact BBA Pumps BV if you have any questions or anything is unclear.
BBA Pumps cannot be held responsible for accidents and/or damage that result from
failure to follow the guidelines in this manual.
Keep this manual with the pump. You can order an extra copy of the manual from BBA
Pumps BV.
This manual is part of the pump. If the pump is transferred to another user, this manual
must accompany it.
Depending on which drive motor/engine is used, this user manual may be accompanied by
the manual for the drive motor/engine. Read the supplied manual carefully and follow the
procedures and safety instructions.
Version and application
The BA series consists of different types of pumps in various versions. The pump is
available as a separate component or as a complete installation. The complete pump unit
can be driven by an electric motor or diesel engine and can be mounted on an open frame,
on a half-closed frame or in a noise attenuating enclosure. From this point forward we
simply refer to an enclosure. For movement around the site, the pump frame can be
equipped with wheels and a tow bar.
The pumps are suitable for pumping clean and polluted liquids.
If the pump is equipped with a vacuum system, the pump is also self-priming.
Note
Because the BA series consists of a large number of different types of pumps in various
versions, the illustrations in this manual may not match the actual situation.

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1 Description, application and working principle
1.1 Description
The BA series of pumps, with their large solids handling capacity and good wear resistance, are perfect
for pumping both clean and partially polluted liquids.
The solids handling capacity is specified on the data sheet that accompanies the pump unit.
The pumps are fitted with a half open or closed impeller and a wear plate or wear ring which can be
replaced quickly. Because few moving parts come into contact with the liquid, the pump is subject to
minimal wear.
The design includes large cleaning covers so the pump can be cleaned internally.
The design of the pump shaft seal is dependent on the application. The standard configuration includes
oil cooling of the pump shaft seal. This characteristic is indicated by a code in the type designation.
The data sheet that accompanies the pump includes all data for the pump or pump unit.
Before the pump or pump unit is connected, an assessment must always be made to determine
whether it is suitable for the intended application.
1.2 Construction and working principle of the pump
Construction
The pump consists of the following main components:
1. Suction side
2. Float chamber
3. Pressure side
4. Cleaning cover
5. Vacuum pump
6. Drive shaft
7. Pump housing
8. Vacuum pump drive
9. Cleaning cover
10. Cleaning cover
11. Non-return valve

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1.2
Working principle of the vacuum system
The BA dry-prime centrifugal pump distinguishes itself from the normal-priming centrifugal pump
through the inclusion of a separate vacuum pump. The vacuum pump is usually driven by the drive
shaft via a belt. In special cases the vacuum pump is driven by a separate drive system, such as an
electric or hydraulic drive unit.
The vacuum pump draws the air out of the suction line and pump housing via a float chamber.
To ensure that vacuum develops in the suction line and the pump housing, a non-return valve is present
on the pressure side of the pump.
Once sufficient vacuum has developed, the pump housing fills itself with liquid and the pump begins
moving the liquid.
WARNING
To prevent damage to the pump it is important that the pump does not run dry for
more than five minutes.
The designation ‘self-priming centrifugal pump’ indicates that the pump housing does not have to be
filled before the pump is started, which is a big advantage.
The drawing below is an exploded-view of a BA dry-prime centrifugal pump. The arrows indicate the
flow of the liquid and air through the pump housing.
air:bubbles
liquid:dark arrows

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1.3 Intended use
– The BA series pump is suitable for pumping viscous liquids up to 50 mm²/s (cSt).For a higher value
contact BBA Pumps.
– The maximum liquid temperature is 70 °C (158 °F), which depends in part on the materials used in
the pump as well as the liquid, operating pressure and pump position.
– For more detailed information, see the pump specification sheet.
The BA series of pumps are suitable for use in the following sectors:
• contracting
•rental
• industry
• shipping
• waste water
• environmental protection
• water boards
• irrigation projects
• agriculture
• horticulture
• mining industry
Note
The BA series is not designed for food processing but can be used for such applications if they are not
subject to any special hygiene standards.
The materials used in the selected pump version must in all cases be checked in advance for their
suitability for the concerned foodstuff.

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1.4
1.4 Unintended use
– It is not permitted to use the pump for pumping flammable and/or explosive substances.
– It is not permitted to deploy a standard pump or pump unit in an environment in which there is a
danger of fire and/or explosion.
– It is not permitted to deploy a standard pump or pump unit in an ATEX environment.
– Use the pump only for those applications listed on the pump specification sheet.
– It is not permitted to use the pump for any application and/or field of activity other than that for which
the pump was originally specified and installed without written permission from BBA Pumps.
WARNING
BBA Pumps is not responsible for incorrect use and/or application of the pump.
1.5 Warranty
See the BBA warranty book for the warranty conditions.

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1401 Data
2.1
2Data
2.1 Specification sheets
For a detailed overview of the data, sizes and weights, see the specification sheet for the pump
concerned.
2.2 Explanation of type code
General abbreviations for BBA Pumps
Type
BA BA pump series, self-priming centrifugal pump
BA-C BA-C series, self-priming centrifugal pump
BA… H.. BA pump with high-pressure impeller, suitable for slightly polluted water
BA... E.. BA pump with E impeller, suitable for polluted water
BA… K.. BA pump with K impeller, suitable for polluted water
BA-C… H.. BA-C pump with high-pressure impeller, suitable for slightly polluted water
BA-C… S.. BA-C pump with S impeller, suitable for polluted water
BA… D… D in combination with number indicates impeller diameter
BA-C… D.. D in combination with number indicates impeller diameter
BA… D.. SM SM after D with number indicates throttle plate
BA-C…D..SM SM after D with number indicates throttle plate
BA…F.. Narrow float chamber
Construction
…MC… electrically driven
…NMC… for electric-drive via push-on shaft
...BF… basic frame
...TF… tank frame
...GL… sound attenuated

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2.3 Sound level
Because the pump, with or without the drive unit, is usually part of a complete installation, the final
configuration is usually not known at the time of delivery. The sound level also depends in part on the
sound production of the other components in the installation.
BBA Pumps conducts random sound measurements on a complete installation. The measurements are
taken at a distance of 1 m (3.3 ft) and a height of 1.6 m (5.2 ft). The average of the measured values is
less than 80 dB(A).
These measurements do not take the drive system or piping into consideration. It is assumed, however,
that the pump is set up/installed in accordance with the instructions and is operating without cavitation.
Drive
...PE… Perkins
...HA… Hatz
Control box
...LC… level control
...ALC… auto level control
Curve number
example
235FBFPELC 235 = curve number
F = narrow float chamber
BF = basic frame
PE = Perkins
LC = level control
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
A data sheet containing all the properties of a particular substance
NPSH Net Positive Suction Head
This is the suction height from which the pump can pump liquid after deduction of
the losses within the pump.

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Correction in dB(A) as a function of the distance from the sound source
Distance (metric) Distance (imperial) Correction
metres feet dB(A)
13.38.0
26.614.0
39.917.5
4 13.2 20.0
5 16.5 22.0
6 19.8 23.5
7 23.1 24.9
8 26.4 26.0
9 29.7 27.1
10 33 28.0
15 49.5 31.5
20 66 34.0
25 82.5 35.9
30 99 37.5
35 115.5 38.9
40 132 40.0
45 148.5 41.0
50 165 42.0
55 181.5 42.8
60 198 43.5
70 231 44.9
80 264 46.0
90 297 47.1
100 330 48.0
110 363 48.8
120 396 49.6
130 429 50.3
140 462 50.9
150 495 51.5
160 528 52.1
170 561 52.6

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LwA value -/- Correction = dB(A)
2.4 Applied directives and standards
The pumps from the BA series are affixed with the CE marking. This means that these pumps conform
to the applicable European directives on health and safety. The applied directives are listed in the EC
Declaration of Conformity.
The pumps from the BA series also conform to the harmonised standard NEN-EN
809:1998+A1:2009,IDT ‘Pumps and pump units for liquids - Common safety requirements’.
Example:
Measured LwA value 90
Distance 7 m (23.1 ft)
Correction 24.9 dB(A)
Sound level 65.1 dB(A)

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3 Warnings and safety instructions
3.1 Warning and safety symbols
This manual contains warning and safety symbols. Do not ignore the instructions. They are provided for
the benefit of your health and safety and to prevent damage to the environment and the pump or pump
unit.
DANGER
When the danger symbol with the text DANGER is shown, it is accompanied by
information that is of great importance for the safety of everyone concerned.
Ignoring the information can result in injury (possibly severe) or even death.
WARNING
When the warning symbol with the text WARNING is shown, it is accompanied by
information that is of great importance for everyone concerned with the pump or pump unit.
Ignoring the information can result in injury or damage (possibly severe) to the pump or
pump unit.
3.2 Safety instructions – general
The pump or pump unit conforms to the European Machinery Directive. However, this does not exclude
the possibility of accidents if used incorrectly.
Use of the pump for an application and/or deployment of the pump in an environment other than
defined at the time of purchase is strictly prohibited and can result in a hazardous situation. This is
particularly true for corrosive, poisonous or other hazardous liquids.
The pump or pump unit may only be installed, operated and maintained by persons who are familiar
with it and are aware of the dangers of working with it.
The installer, operator and maintenance personnel must comply with the local safety regulations.
The company management is responsible for ensuring that all work is performed by qualified personnel
in a safe manner.
It is not permitted to make changes to the pump or pump unit without written permission from BBA
Pumps.
If any changes are made to the pump without the written permission of BBA Pumps, BBA Pumps
disclaims all liability.
Hearing protection must be worn if the sound emission level exceeds 85 dB(A).

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3.2
It is not permitted to tow a pump unit fitted with wheels and a tow bar on public roads. These features
are only intended for moving the pump unit within the site.
3.3 Safety instructions – pump
Do not exceed the limit values of the pump curves. See the specification sheet for the pump concerned.
Make sure that hot/cold and rotating parts of the pump are shielded adequately to prevent unintentional
contact.
It is not permitted to start the pump if such guards are missing or damaged.
The company management must ensure that everyone who works with/on the pump or pump
installation is aware of the type of liquid that is being pumped. These persons must know what
measures are to be taken in the event of leakage.
Dispose of any liquids that have leaked, in a responsible manner. Observe local regulations.
If pumping liquids with a temperature of 70 °C (158 °F) or higher, the hot surfaces of the pump and
piping must be shielded.
Apply ‘hot surface’ warning symbols.
If volatile and/or hazardous liquids are being pumped, the hazards of these substances must be taken
into consideration when performing work on the pump or pump installation. Make use of personal
protective equipment and provide sufficient ventilation.
Never allow a pump unit with a drive power in excess of 11 kW (14.7 hp) to run with a blocked pressure
line. The heat build-up could lead to an explosion.
WARNING
It is not permitted to pump volatile or hazardous substances with BA series
pumps.Contact BBA Pumps if you wish to pump such liquids.
3.4 Safety instructions – electrically driven pump unit
The electrical system must be in compliance with the regulations of the local electricity producer and
the EN 60204-1 standard.
The electrical system to which the pump unit is connected must be equipped with a reliable safety
circuit.
If the electrical system is deficient in any way, the pump unit may not be started.

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3.5 Safety instructions – diesel engine driven pump unit
Never run the engine in an enclosed space.
Provide a proper gas-tight discharge for exhaust gases.
Provide sufficient ventilation.
Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running.
Wear hearing protection while in the vicinity of a running engine.
DANGER
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and deadly gas which, when inhaled,
prevents the body from absorbing oxygen, resulting in asphyxiation. Severe carbon
monoxide poisoning can result in brain damage or death.
3.6 Safety instructions – during maintenance and repair
Work may only be performed on the pump or pump unit when the pump or pump unit has been put out
of operation.
Follow the procedure described in this manual to put the pump or pump installation out of operation.
Make sure all pressure within the pump or pump unit has been relieved before beginning the work.
When opening the pump follow all the instructions for handling the pumped liquid, such as those
concerning protective clothing, safety goggles, no smoking, etc.
Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the pumped liquid.
If the pump or pump unit is being used to pump a hazardous liquid, it must first be cleaned and
neutralised.
Protect the drive motor against unintended and unauthorised activation throughout the duration of the
work activities.
Maintenance work on the electrical system may only commence after the power supply has been
disconnected and may only be performed by personnel who have been trained and authorised to do so.
In the interest of safety, only use parts purchased from or approved by the supplier.
Modifications to the pump or pump installation or the application are only permitted after consultation
with the suppliers. The reliability of the pump or pump unit can only be guaranteed when the pump is
used for the application and in the manner for which it is intended, as specified at the time of delivery.