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General Safety Information
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.
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.
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
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
D o n o t
p u m p
hazardous materials (flammable,
caustic, etc.) or use these pumps in
water over 95º F.
Do not
exceed
m a n u f a c t u re r s re c o m m e n d e d
maximum performance, as this could
cause the motor to overheat.
WARNING
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
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 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. Do
not block or restrict the discharge
pipe/hose.
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.
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.
“Caution” indicates a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, MAY result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Do not
lift, carry or
hang pump by the electrical
c a b l e s. D a m a g e to t h e
electrical cables can cause
DANGER
shock, burns or death.
Never
handle
connected power cords with wet
hands. Use appropriate lifting device.
“Warning” indicates
an imminenty hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, MAY result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
“Danger” indicates an
imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, WILL result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER
Failure to permanently
ground the pump, motor and
controls before connecting
to power can cause shock,
DANGER
burns or death.
1 Phase Models
Amps:
Volts:
3 Phase Models
Amps L1-2:
Volts L1-2:
Amps L2-3:
Volts L2-3:
Amps L3-1:
Volts L3-1:
Model Number: _____________________
Serial: ____________
PHASE: ______ HP: __________________
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:
WARNING
If engine driven, never
operate in an enclosed
building or area where
e x h a u s t g a s e s c a n
accumulate, or near a building where
gases can seep inside; always take
provisions for adecuate ventilation.
Do not
breathe exhaust
fumes when working in the area of the
engine. (Exhaust gases are odorless
and deadly poison.)
WARNING
WARNING
Never add fuel to the
tank while the engine is
running. Stop engine and
allow to cool.
Do not
smoke while refueling the
engine.
Do not
refuel near open
flame.
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