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2. General description
The GRUNDFOS ALPHA1 circulator pump is designed for the
circulation of water in heating systems.
The pump is suitable for the following systems:
• underfloor heating systems
• one-pipe systems
• two-pipe systems.
The pump incorporates a permanent-magnet motor and
differential-pressure control enabling continuous adjustment of
the pump performance to the actual system requirements.
The pump has a user-friendly front-mounted control panel.
See sections 3. Identification and 7. Control panel.
2.1 Advantages of installing a GRUNDFOS ALPHA1
The installation of a GRUNDFOS ALPHA1 means
easy installation and start-up
• The pump is easy to install.
With the factory setting, the pump can, in most cases, be
started without making any settings.
high degree of comfort
• Minimum noise from valves, etc.
low energy consumption
• Low energy consumption compared to conventional circulator
pumps.
Energy efficiency index (EEI)
• The Ecodesign directive for energy-using (EuP) and energy-
related (ErP) products is EU legislation requiring
manufacturers to reduce the overall environmental impact of
their products.
• Circulator pumps will be EuP-ready and comply with the
requirements as from 2015.
Fig. 1 EuP-ready label
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