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GENERAL INFORMATION
- In general, your home
wastewater disposal service is part of a larger low-
pressure sewer system. The key element in this
system is the Barnes grinder station. The station
collects all wastewater from your house or facility.
The solids in the sewage are then ground into a
small size by the grinder pump within your station,
suitable for pumping in the system. The grinder
pump generates suffi cient pressure to pump the
slurry created from your home to the wastewater
treatment plant.
With proper care and by following a few simple
guidelines, your station will give you many years
of dependable service. The station is designed to
handle routine, domestic and light industrial sewage.
Solid waste materials should be thrown in the trash.
A preventative maintenance schedule should be
developed to further increase the longevity of your
station.
RECOMMENDED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Annually:
• Visually inspect the power cables, control
harnesses and rope. Make sure they are
properly hung on the adapter hooks and
free from defects.
• Check operation of the visual alarm lamp
and audible siren in the alarm box
• Make sure alarm box is free from any
moisture.
• After inspection, make sure alarm box
cover and system rock cover are secure
and locked.
If Alarm Sounds:
• Contact your local authorized service
representative or the local municipality
and have them inspect and/or trouble
shoot your system.
Regulatory agencies advise that the following items
SHOULD NOT BE
introduced into any sewer either
directly or through a drain or waste disposal:
•
Glass, metal, or plastic
•
Diapers, Sanitary napkins, or tampons
•
Socks, rags, or cloth
In addition, you must
NEVER
introduce into any
sewer:
•
Explosives or Flammable material
•
Lubricating oils or Grease
•
Strong Chemicals or Gasoline
POWER FAILURE
– Your grinder pump station
cannot dispose of wastewater or provide an alarm
signal without electrical power. If an electrical out-
age occurs, keep your water usage to a minimum.
Your station has reserve capacity available to help
avoid alarm or high-level occurrences during power
outages.
STATION START-UP/WARRANTY REGISTRATION
A start-up/warranty registration form is included in the
back of this manual. It must be properly completed
and sent to the factory for review before a warranty
can be activated. Invalid or missing data or failure
to return the form will delay or void warranty. If you
feel you have a claim under the provisions of your
warranty, please contact your local Crane Pumps
& Systems, Inc. Distributor. Please be sure to have
your station part number and model number along
with the pump part number and model number.
YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR
INSTALLATION!
Various references to ballasting, proper backfi ll
procedures, and other steps required to properly
install your new basin package are located throughout
the manual. You should understand these aspects
to avoid installation issues. If you have questions
or concerns regarding your particular installation,
contact your local Barnes representative or contact
the factory at (937) 778-8947.
For future reference, record the following information:
Station Serial No:
Pump Model No:
Pump Serial No:
Local Distributor:
Distributor Telephone:
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