Blue Angel Pumps BALE311A User Manual

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install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing
all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury
and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.

Description

An effluent system consists of a pump,
control switch and a basin. The system
is generally controlled by a float switch
with a piggy-back plug which accepts
the pump plug and in turn plugs into
an electrical outlet.

The float switch is a wide angle
differential switch that rises with the
liquid level and turns the pump on. As
the liquid level decreases, the float
lowers and turns the pump off. This
pump is intended for use in domestic
sump or effluent lift stations. It is
suitable for pumping effluent,
wastewater, ground water and other
non-explosive, non-corrosive liquids
with up to 3/4” solids.

Effluent

pumps
will not pump raw sewage or any
substance exceeding 3/4” size.

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual BALE Series

332600-002 3/08

Safety Guidelines

This manual contains information that
is very important to know and
understand. This information is
provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help
recognize this information, observe the
following symbols.

Danger

indicates
an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, WILL result in
death or serious injury.

Warning

indicates
a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.

C

aution

indicates
a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, MAY result in
minor or moderate injury.

Notice

indicates
important information, that if not
followed, MAY cause damage to
equipment.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

This

product
or its power cord contains lead, a
chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

General Safety
Information

1. Know the pump application,

limitations, and potential hazards.

Do not use to pump
flammable or explosive fluids
such as gasoline, fuel oil,
kerosene, etc. Do not use in flammable
and/or explosive atmospheres. Use pump
only with liquids compatible with pump
component materials. Failure to follow
this warning can result in personal
injury and/or property damage.

2. Make certain that the power source

conforms to the requirements of
this effluent pump.

Disconnect power before
servicing. If the power
disconnect is out of sight,
lock in the open position and tag it to
prevent unexpected application of
power. Failure to do so could result in
fatal electrical shock!

3. Release all pressure within the

system before servicing any
component.

4. Drain all liquids from the system

before servicing.

5. Secure the discharge line before

starting the pump. An unsecured
discharge line will whip, possibly
causing personal injury and/or
property damage.

6. Check hoses for weak and worn

condition before each use, making
certain that all connections are
secure.

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Specifications

Power supply requirements ..................115V, 60 hz (BALE311A)

................................................................115V, 60 hz (BALE411A)

................................................................115V, 60 hz (BALE511A)

................................................................230V, 60 hz (BALE521A)

................................................................230V, 60 hz (BALE621)

Motor duty.............................................Intermittent

Motor .....................................................1 Phase, 3450 RPM

Horsepower ..........................................3/10 HP 6.0 amps (BALE311A)

............4/10 HP 6.8 amps (BALE411A)

................................................................1/2 HP 10.5 amps (BALE511A)

................................................................1/2 HP 5.3 amps (BALE521A)

................................................................1

1

/2HP 16.0 amps (BALE621)

Liquid temperature range ....................40°F to 140°F

Discharge ...............................................1

1

/2inch NPT

Switch.....................................................90

o

wide angle mechanical tether switch

............(No switch on BALE621)

Power cord.............................................14 gauge 3 conductor w/plug

Length of Cord ......................................20 feet

Effluent Pump

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See Warranty on page 3 for important information about commercial use of this product.

Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with
a properly grounded 3-prong recepta­cle installed in accordance with the
NEC and local codes and ordinances.

11. All wiring should be performed by
a qualified electrician.

12. It is strongly recommended that
this unit is plugged into a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Consult a local electrician for
installation and availability.

The

pump
motor is equipped with automatic
resetting thermal protector and may
restart unexpectedly. Protector
tripping is an indication of motor
overloading as a result of operating
the pump at low heads (low discharge
restriction), excessively high or low
voltage, inadequate wiring, incorrect
motor conditions, or a defective motor
or pump.

13. This pump is designed to transfer

water in cycles. Using this pump in a
continuous duty application by ma­nipulating the switch to stay on,
will affect the performance and the
life of the product.

14. Protect electrical cord from sharp

objects, hot surfaces, oil, and
chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord.
Replace or repair damaged or worn
cords immediately. Use wire of
adequate size to minimize voltage
drop at the motor.

15. Do not handle a pump or pump

motor with wet hands or when
standing on a wet or damp surface,
or in water.

16. Do not hang this product by the

carry handle. Effluent pumps should
be set firmly on their legs and
supported by rigid piping. This
eliminates twisting and damage
during pump operation.

17. Do not use an extension cord.

Do not walk on wet area
until all power has been
turned off. If the shut-off box
is in basement, call the electric
company to shut-off service to the
house, or call the local fire department
for instructions. Remove pump and
repair or replace. Failure to follow this
warning can result in fatal electrical
shock.

General Safety
Information (Cont.)

7. Periodically inspect the pump and
system components. Perform
routine maintenance as required
(See Maintenance Section).

8. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times

when working with pumps.

b. Keep work area clean,

uncluttered and properly lighted;
replace all unused tools and
equipment.

c. Keep visitors a safe distance from

the work area. Make workshop
child-proof with padlocks, master
switches, and by removing starter
keys.

9. When wiring an electrically driven
pump such as this, follow all
electrical and safety codes, as well
as the most recent National
Electrical Code (NEC) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA).

Risk of electric shock! Never
connect the green (or green
and yellow) wire to a live
terminal!

10. The BALE311A, BALE411A, and
BALE511A are only for use on 120
volt, single phase service.
BALE521A and BALE621 are only
for use on 230 volt, single phase
service. Both models are equipped
with an approved 3-conductor cord
and 3-prong, grounding-type plug
as shown in Figure 1.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the
motor must be securely and
adequately grounded. This can be
accomplished by the following:

a. Inserting plug directly into a

properly installed and grounded
3-prong, grounding-type receptacle
(as shown in Figure 1).

b. Consult a local electrician for

professional, permanent installation.

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Installation

In any
installation where property damage
and/or personal injury might result
from an inoperative or leaking pump
due to power outages, discharge line
blockage or any other reason, use a
backup system(s).

1. Thread the discharge pipe or pipe

nipple into the discharge
connection. Schedule 40 or 80 rigid
PVC pipe is recommended.

2. Mount the check valve.

3. Drill a 1/16" hole between the

discharge of the pump and the
check valve. The hole prevents air
locking of the pump at the initial
start-up and if it should lose prime.

4. A gate valve should be installed in

the system after the check valve.
This gate valve should be a full port
valve which will pass 3/4” solids or
as required by state and local codes.
This gate valve permits removal of
the pump and/or check valve for
servicing.

5. A union should be installed

between the check valve and the
pump so the pump can be removed
with least disturbance of the piping.

6. The pump has a detachable tether

switch with a piggyback plug
(tether switch not included on
BALE621).

TEST

RESET

Grounding
Blade

Figure 1

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Check valve 45

o

Vent

Inlet

Gasket

1/2”
Min.

Clearance

Basin

Figure 2 - Prefabricated Basins