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Manual Index BARNES BARNES ® INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL Submersible Fountain Pumps Series: SF & 3SF-L .5 & 1.0 HP, 1750 RPM, 60 Hz. IMPORTANT! Read all instructions in this manual before operating pump. As a result of Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc., constant product improvement program, product changes may occur.
PRESSURE GAUGE KIT (see parts list) Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ® Barnes is a registered trademark of Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc 2000, 2002, 5/04, 9/05, 5/06, 9/06 Alteration Rights Reserved...
SAFETY FIRST! Please Read This Before Installing Or Operating Pump. This information is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT Do not block or restrict discharge hose, as discharge EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information, hose may whip under pressure. observe the following symbols: IMPORTANT! Warns about hazards that can result WARNING! - DO NOT wear loose clothing that may...
B-4) Service Centers: For the location of the nearest Barnes Service Center, check your Barnes representative or Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc., Service Department in Piqua, Ohio, telephone (937) 778-8947 or Crane Pumps &...
General Comments: 1) Never work in the sump with the power on. C-4) Electrical Connections: An acceptable motor control switch shall be provided at the 2) Level controls are factory set for a pumping differential time of installation. of 9 inches. If that is the cycle desired, simply circle the discharge pipe with the pipe mounting strap, feed C-4.1) Power Cords: the end through the worm drive, and tighten with a...
Return one copy to 3.) If oil is found to be clean and uncontaminated Barnes Pumps, Inc. and store a copy in the control panel or (measuring above 15 KV. breakdown), refi ll the motor with the pump manual if no control panel is used.
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Pressurize motor housing to 10 P.S.I. Use soap solution around the sealed areas and inspect joints for “air bubbles”. If, after fi ve minutes, the pressure is still holding constant, and no “bubbles” are observed, slowly bleed the pressure and remove the gauge assembly. Replace oil as described in section F-1.4.
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Make sure the stationary member is in straight. Slide a bullet (see parts list - seal tool kit) over motor shaft. Lightly oil (DO NOT use grease) shaft, bullet and inner surface of bellows on rotating member (28b), see Figure 9. With lapped surface of rotating member (28b) facing inward toward stationary member, slide rotating member over bullet and onto shaft, using seal pusher, Motor &...
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underside of the terminal block (21), see Figure 10. The unit voltage should be noted. Remove socket head capscrew (47). Vertically lift the motor housing (6) from seal plate (5) by lifting handle (13). Inspect square ring (27) Power Cord (16) for damage or cuts.
terminal block (21) into the housing so it seats completely below the snap ring groove. Place snap ring (19) into groove in cord entry bore of housing. F-4.4) Cord Assemblies: Power Cord - Refi ll the cooling oil as outlined in paragraph F-1.3.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CAUTION ! Always disconnect the pump from the electrical power source before handling. If the system fails to operate properly, carefully read instructions and perform maintenance recommendations. If operating problems persist, the following chart may be of assistance in identifying and correcting them: MATCH “CAUSE”...
IMPORTANT! WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your product is covered by the enclosed Warranty. To complete the Warranty Registration Form go to: http://www.cranepumps.com/ProductRegistration/ If you have a claim under the provision of the warranty, contact your local Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. Distributor. RETURNED GOODS RETURN OF MERCHANDISE REQUIRES A “RETURNED GOODS AUTHORIZATION”.