Barnes EcoTRAN, Station Installation & Operation Manual

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STEP 3: BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• 

Read This Manual Completely Before Starting Your Installation.

•  Consult local offi cials for any applicable codes and regulations. Obtain all necessary permits. Call your local 

utilities committee before digging to locate all underground lines and cables (page 9).

•  Determine the best location for your basin and alarm panel (page 10). 

•

  DO NOT

 drop or roll basin. This will damage unit and void the warranty.

• 

When determining the depth of the station, insure a minimum 1/8” per foot drop on the inlet line between 
the dwelling and pump station

 (pages 16-17). Minimize the use of elbows on the inlet line. If required only use 

45° elbows.

•  Determine where the incoming power will be supplied from and that it is properly rated for your station.

•  Use only the electric cable specifi ed. (page 18) 

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CABLE. Substitutions may void 

warranty.

•  Mount Alarm Box In accordance with all national and local electrical codes and where alarm light can be easily 

seen.

• 

Ballast requirement is 1/3 cubic yard. 

(page 14)

•  Make sure you have the necessary equipment and supplies before starting your installation. (see lists below)

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED LIST 

(NOT INCLUDED)

•  3/8” WRENCH 

• LARGE NYLON LIFTING STRAP(S)

•  REGULAR AND PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVERS   

• HOLESAW 5” FOR INLET (PAGE 16)

•  1/8” FLAT TIP ELECTRICIAN SCREWDRIVER   

• WIRE STRIPPERS (10 AWG TO 18AWG)

•  BOX KNIFE 

   AND CUTTERS

•  PIPE WRENCH(S)   

• ELECTRICAL MULTI-METER

•  CORDED OR CORDLESS DRILL 

• ELECTRICAL MEGGER

•  NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS 

• WINCH OR ASSISTED LIFTING DEVICE

•  LEVEL AND TAPE MEASURE 

• EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT

•  HACKSAW/PIPECUTTER

MATERIAL LIST

(NOT INCLUDED)

•  BEDDING MATERIAL (PAGE 12) 

• GREEN ELECTRICAL TAPE

•  BALLAST MATERIAL (PAGE 14) 

• (2) CIRCUIT BREAKERS -ALARM & PUMP

•  EXTERNAL DISCHARGE PIPING AND  

  POWER (PAGE 21)

  ISOLATION VALVE   

• WATER

•  INLET PIPING 

• ALARM BOX MOUNTING HARDWARE

•  1” CONDUIT AND NEMA 4 COUPLING TO 

• INK PEN

  ENTER ALARM BOX 

• PIPE THREAD SEALANT

•  CONDUIT SEALANT 

• PVC PIPE CLEANER AND GLUE

MATERIAL LIST

(INCLUDED)

•  ALARM BOX 

• PUMP

•  BASIN TANK ASSEMBLY 

• FLEXIBLE DISCHARGE FITTING

•  PUMP ORIENTING DEVICE (POD) 

• LEVEL CONTROL

•  REBAR (2 PC’S) 

• ROCK COVER

•  DIRECT BURIAL CABLE CONNECTOR 

• RISER (SHIPPED SEPARATELY)

•  RISER/ROCK ADAPTER 

• PIPE LUBE

•  6” x 4” FLEXIBLE FITTING 

• PAD LOCKS (2)

•  PUMP LIFTING HARNES 

• 1/4-10 x 1.50” LG., SCREWS (12)

• RISER SEALS (2)

• LEVEL CONTROL CORD