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Feb 21, 2025 - 04:47 AM
To properly install the Barmesa Pumps BPEV512 Submersible Effluent Pump, follow these steps:
1. Receiving Inspection: Upon receiving the pump, inspect it for any damage or shortages. If any damage has occurred, file a claim immediately with the company that delivered the pump.
2. Storage: If the pump is stored for more than six months from the date of purchase, it should be bench tested prior to installation. This includes checking the impeller to ensure it is free turning and running a test to ensure the motor operates properly.
3. Controls: Manual models require a separate approved pump control device or panel for automatic operation. Make sure the electrical specifications of the control match the electrical specifications of the pump.
4. Submergence: The pump should always be operated in a submerged condition. The minimum sump liquid level should never be less than above the pump's volute.
5. Liquid Level Control: Install a level control mounted to the discharge piping with a piggyback plug. Adjust the cord tether to change the control level. The liquid in the sump should never drop below the top of the motor housing or a minimum level of 6 inches above the basin floor.
6. Installation: Install the pump in a sealed and vented sump or basin. Do not install it in a trench, ditch, or hole with a dirt bottom. Ensure all plumbing is below the frost line or size the basin to accommodate backflow volume if above the frost line.
7. Discharge Piping: Keep the discharge piping as short as possible and sized no smaller than the pump discharge. Do not reduce the discharge pipe size below what is provided on the pump. Use a check valve and shut-off valve for each pump to prevent backflow and manually stop system flow during servicing.
8. Electrical Connections: The power cable mounted to the pump must not be modified. Connect the 3 wire cord and 3 prong grounded plug into a 3 wire grounded Ground Fault receptacle. Ensure proper grounding and use a separate, properly fused, and grounded branch circuit.
9. Overload Protection: The pump has a stator in-winding overload protector that trips and shuts off the pump if the windings become too hot or the load current becomes too high. In the event of an overload, determine and correct the source of the condition.
10. Pre-Operation: Check the voltage and phase, pump rotation, record pump information from the nameplate, perform an insulation test, and conduct a pump-down test before putting the pump into service.
Always refer to the instruction manual for specific details and safety precautions during installation.
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