Before installation, read the following
instructions carefully. Failure to
follow
instruction
and
safety
information could cause serious
bodily injury, death and/or property
damage. Each Barmesa product is
carefully inspected to insure proper
performance. Closely following these
instructions will eliminate potential
operating problems, assuring years
of trouble-free service.
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General Safety Information
IMPORTANT! - Barmesa Pumps is not
responsible for losses, injury or
death resulting from failure to
observe these safety precautions,
misuse, abuse or misapplication of
pumps or equipment.
I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d
servicing is to be conducted by
qualified personnel only.
WARNING
A L L R E T U R N E D
P R O D U C T S M U S T B E
CLEANED, SANITIZED, OR
DECONTAMINATED PRIOR TO
SHIPMENT, TO INSURE EMPLOYEES
WILL NOT BE EXPOSED TO HEALTH
HAZARDS IN HANDLING SAID
MATERIAL. ALL APPLICABLE LAWS
AND REGULATIONS SHALL APPLY.
Keep clear of suction and
discharge openings. Do not
insert fingers in pump with
power connected; the rotating cutter
and/or impeller can cause serious
injury.
Always wear eye protection
when working on pumps. Do
not wear loose clothing that
may become entangled in moving
parts.
Pumps build up heat
and pressure during
operation. Allow time
fo r p u m p s t o c o o l
DANGER
before handling or servicing the
pump or any accessor y items
associated with or near the pump.
WARNING
"Danger" indicates an
imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, WILL result in
death or serious injury.
"Warning" indicates
an imminenty hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, MAY result in
death or serious injury.
"Caution" indicates a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, MAY result in
minor or moderate injury.
DANGER
CAUTION
Operation against a
closed discharge valve
will cause premature
bearing and seal failure
WARNING
on any pump, and on end suction and
self priming pump the heat build may
cause the generation of steam with
resulting dangerous pressures. It is
recommended that a high case
temperature switch or pressure relief
valve be installed on the pump body.
M a k e s u r e l i f t i n g
handles are securely fastened each
time before lifting.
Do not
operate
pump without safety devices in place.
Always replace safety devices that
have been removed during service or
repair. Secure the pump in its
operating position so it can not tip
over, fall or slide.
CAUTION
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Installation, wiring, and
junction connections must be in
accordance with the National Electric
Code and all applicable state and local
codes. Requirements may vary
depending on usage and location.
WARNING
T h i s p u m p i s n o t
i n t e n d e d f o r u s e i n
swimming pools or water
installations where there is
DANGER
human contact with pumped fluid.
D o n o t
u s e t h e s e
pumps in water over 160º F.
Do not
exceed manufacturers recommended
maximum performance, as this could
cause the motor to overheat.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. To
reduce risk of electric shock,
always disconnect pump
from power source before
DANGER
handling any aspect of the pumping
system.
Lock out power and tag.
C a r e f u l l y r e a d
instruction manuals supplied with
motor or engine before operating or
servicing.
WARNING
These pumps are not to
be installed in locations
classified as hazardous in
accordance with the National
Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
DANGER
IMPORTANT! - Prior to installation,
record Model Number, Serial, Amps,
Voltage, Phase and HP from pump
name plate for the future reference.
Also record the Voltage and Current
Readings at Startup:
Model Number: ____________________
Serial: ____________________
Amps:_______ Voltage:_______
Phase:_______ HP:_______
