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A Crane Co. Company

BARNES

BARNES

®

INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL

Battery Backup Sump Pump

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. As such Crane Pumps & Systems reserves the right to 

 

change product without prior written notifi cation.

420 Third Street   

 

83 West Drive, Bramton

Piqua, Ohio 45356 

 

Ontario, Canada L6T 2J6

Phone: (937) 778-8947 

 

Phone: (905) 457-6223

Fax: (937) 773-7157 

 

Fax: (905) 457-2650

www.cranepumps.com

Form No. 1806006-Rev. F

Series: BUS

Summary of Contents for BARNES BUS Series

Page 1: ...Pumps Systems Inc constant product improvement program product changes may occur As such Crane Pumps Systems reserves the right to change product without prior written notification 420 Third Street 83 West Drive Bramton Piqua Ohio 45356 Ontario Canada L6T 2J6 Phone 937 778 8947 Phone 905 457 6223 Fax 937 773 7157 Fax 905 457 2650 www cranepumps com Form No 1806006 Rev F Series BUS ...

Page 2: ...wer draw from other appliances on the same circuit Personal Precautions Wear eye protection and avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters eye immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity ...

Page 3: ...ry and power conditions constantly It will also detect irregularities sounds an alarm and pinpoints problems and solutions on the control panel The alarm will sound to these potential problems Battery needs water Battery is old and needs to be replaced Battery is discharge Battery is defective Power plug is out of wall Power is out Charger needs to be replaced Pump has been activated MODEL NUMBER ...

Page 4: ... the controller and the float switch 1 Battery cap for the sensor 1 Battery charger You will also need to supply A deep cycle marine battery Do not use a sealed or maintenance free battery 1 1 4 1 1 2 PVC pipe and fittings depending on the installation method you choose PVC cement and primer A rubber union with hose clamps or a Y connector and two 2 check valves depending on the installation metho...

Page 5: ...re so that the plug on the end will not fall into the sump Attach the wire to the pipe with a piece of tape 3 Place the pump with the 4 PVC pipe attachment on the bottom of the sump floor next to the main AC pump Do not mount the pump to any existing pipes It should be placed on the floor of the sump A brick may be placed under the pump if there are rocks or other debris on the sump floor 4 Attach...

Page 6: ...fitting that is attached to the elbow on the pump 4 Secure the pump wire so that the plug on the end will not fall into the sump Attach the wire to the pipe with a piece of tape 5 Attach a rubber union not included to the top of the 1 1 4 pipe This will allow the pump to be removed easily should the need arise The path of the rest of the pipe and the details of each installation will vary Using so...

Page 7: ...DRILL A 1 8 HOLE IN THE 1 1 4 PVC PIPE THREE INCHES 3 ABOVE THE CONNECTION TO THE BACK UP SUMP PUMP Drill the hole at a 45 angle toward the bottom of the sump to avoid splashing water outside the sump pit 3 If there is no check valve on the main AC pump one must be installed at this time Then install a Y connector above the check valve on the discharge pipe for the main AC pump 4 Secure the pump w...

Page 8: ...t to the threaded fitting that is attached to the elbow on the pump 4 a Install a check valve on the PVC pipe on the back up sump pump b IMPORTANT WHEN A CHECK VALVE IS USED DRILL A 1 8 HOLE IN THE 1 1 4 PVC PIPE THREE INCHES 3 ABOVE THE CONNECTION TO THE BACK UP SUMP PUMP Drill the hole at a 45 angle toward the bottom of the sump to avoid splashing water outside the sump pit 5 If there is no chec...

Page 9: ...or any incoming rush of water 3 Installing the battery fluid sensor Replace the battery cap that is 2nd from the POSITIVE post of the battery with the sensor cap that is provided in the back up sump pump package There are two holes in the sensor cap Insert the fluid sensor in the hole that is off center on the top of the cap Do not glue the sensor into the cap If your battery will not accommodate ...

Page 10: ...stem automatically pumped the water out of the sump It is also possible that your check valve is stuck and needs to be replaced After determining the source of the problem push the RESET button to silence the alarm REPLACING THE PUMP 1 Unplug the pump from the back of the control unit 2 Release the rubber union or check valve and remove the pump and the rigid PVC pipe section from the sump 3 Unscr...

Page 11: ...ay have to press the RESET button to silence the pumping alarm REPLACING THE BATTERY IMPORTANT REVIEW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU PROCEED 1 Unplug the charger from the wall outlet 2 Remove the battery cables from the battery posts 3 Coat the new battery terminals with petroleum jelly and replace the battery cables BLACK to the POSITIVE post and WHITE to the NEGATIVE post 4 Plug the charger ...

Page 12: ... nature of performance specifications must be in writing and such writing must be signed by our authorized representative Due to inaccuracies in field testing if a conflict arises between the results of field testing conducted by or for user and laboratory tests corrected for field performance the latter shall control RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS OR THOSE RESULTING FROM SYSTEMS ANALYSE...

Page 13: ...Notes ...

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Page 15: ...E CITY STATE ZIP MODEL NO SERIAL NO PART NO BRAND IMPORTANT WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your product is covered by the enclosed Warranty Complete the Warranty Registration Form and return to Crane Pumps Systems Inc Warranty Service Group If you have a claim under the provision of the warranty contact your local Crane Pumps Systems Inc Distributor ...

Page 16: ...CRANE PUMPS SYSTEMS INC WARRANTY SERVICE GROUP 420 THIRD STREET PIQUA OHIO 45356 U S A FOLD HERE AND TAPE DO NOT STAPLE PLACE STAMP HERE ...

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