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Manual Index ® BARNES INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL Submersible Sump Pump SERIES: BP31 & BP31A 1/3 HP 1750 RPM DISCONTINUED Parts may NOT be available 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.
The "WARNING" statements indicate potentially hazardous conditions for operator or equipment. IMPORTANT! Barnes® Pumps, Inc. is not responsible for losses, injury, or death resulting from a failure to observe these safety precautions, misuse or abuse of pumps or equipment.
Pump should be stored in its original shipping container and on initial start up, rotate impeller by hand to assure seal and impeller rotate freely. B-4) SERVICE CENTERS: For the location of the nearest Barnes Pumps Service Center, check your catalog, your Barnes Pumps, Inc. representative or Barnes Pumps, Inc. Service Department in Piqua, Ohio, telephone (937) 778-8947.
SECTION C: INSTALLATION C-1) Location: These pumping units are self-contained and are recommended for use in a sump or basin. This pump is designed to pump effluent or wastewater, nonexplosive and noncorrosive liquids and shall NOT be installed in locations classified as hazardous in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70.
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6.) Figure 3 shows a typical connection for pumps with the wide angle float and piggy-back plug. for manual and automatic operations. Automatic- Plug float cord into GFI outlet, then plug pump cord into float cord. Manual- Plug pump cord directly into GFI outlet. Automatic Manual C-4) Electrical Connections:...
SECTION D: SERVICE AND REPAIR WARNING ! ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE PUMP MOTOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND LOCKED OUT TO PREVENT ANY DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL HAZARDS OR PERSONNEL DANGER BEFORE ANY SERVICE WORK IS DONE TO THE PUMP. CAUTION! OPERATING PUMP BUILDS UP HEAT AND PRESSURE; ALLOW TIME FOR PUMP TO COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE BEFORE HANDLING OR SERVICING.
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D-3) Impeller: After removing the bottom plate (26), as outlined in Paragraph D-2, the impeller (23), may be removed by removing set screw (25), and lockwasher (24), and turning impeller counterclockwise to remove from shaft. When reassembling the impeller (23), turn the impeller clockwise until it touches built-in wear plate, then back it off 3/4 of a turn for proper clearance.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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"...
SECTION: E REPLACEMENT PARTS E-1 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS: When ordering replacement parts, ALWAYS furnish the following information: 1. Pump serial number and date code. 2. Pump model number. 3. Part description. 4. Item part number. 5. Quantity required. 6. Shipping instructions. 7.
IMPORTANT ! WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your product is covered by the enclosed Warranty. Complete the Warranty Registration Form and returned to Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. Warranty Service Group IMPORTANT! If you have a claim under the provision of the warranty, contact your local Crane Pumps &...
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® BARNES Limited Warranty We warrant to our immediate customer and to the ultimate consumer that products of our manufacture will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the following time periods, when installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions.
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IMPORTANT ! WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your product is covered by the enclosed Warranty. Complete the Warranty Registration Form and returned to Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. Warranty Service Group IMPORTANT! If you have a claim under the provision of the warranty, contact your local Crane Pumps &...
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FOLD HERE AND TAPE, DO NOT STAPLE PLACE STAMP HERE CRANE PUMPS & SYSTEMS, INC. WARRANTY SERVICE GROUP 420 THIRD STREET P.O. BOX 603 PIQUA, OHIO 45356-0603 - U.S.A.