Inhaltsverzeichnis; General Description; Applications; Pumped Liquids - Grundfos KC Montageanleitung

CONTENTS
1. General Description
1.1 Applications
1.2 Pumped Liquids
2. Technical Data
3. Installation
3.1 Electrical Connection
3.2 Starting
3.3 Pump Location
3.4 Adjustment of Level Switch
4. Operation and Maintenance
4.1 Flat Suction
4.2 Checking the Pump
4.3 Replacement of Parts
5. Fault Finding Chart
6. Disposal
Before beginning installation procedures,
these Installation and Operating Instruc-
tions should be studied carefully. The in-
stallation and operation should also be in
accordance with local regulations and ac-
cepted codes of good practice.

1. General Description

Fig. 1
Handle
Clamp
Level
Switch
Suction Strainer
with Inlet
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1.1 Applications

GRUNDFOS KC pumps are single-stage drainage
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pumps designed for pumping common domestic
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wastewater.
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The pump can be installed in a permanent installa-
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tion or used as a portable pump. The pump is availa-
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ble in two versions, one for manual operation
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(M models) and another for automatic operation
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(A models).
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Typical applications:
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• Pumping of wastewater, e.g. from washing ma-
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• Drainage of cellars prone to flooding.
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• Pumping in collecting wells.
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• Emptying swimming pools and other basins.
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• Pumping in wells for surface water with inlets from
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1.2 Pumped Liquids

The pump is suitable for pumping:
• rainwater,
• slightly polluted wastewater,
• chlorinated water (maximum 5 ppm),
• water containing soap, e.g. from cleaning.
Maximum particle size:
• 160 W pumps: ø6 mm.
Nameplate
• 260/370 W pumps: ø10 mm.
The pump is not suitable for pumping sand-contain-
Discharge Port
ing liquids for long periods.
Outer Casing
The pump is not suitable for pumping liquids contain-
ing long fibres.

2. Technical Data

Liquid Temperature
+4°C to +40°C.
Up to +70°C for periods not exceeding 2 minutes per
hour.
Installation Depth
Maximum 10 metres below liquid level.
Electrical Data
See pump nameplate.
Enclosure Class
IP 68.
Dimensions and Weights
Dimensions: See fig. A at the end of these instruc-
tions.
Weights: See label on the packing.
Sound Pressure Level
The sound pressure level of the pump is lower than
the limiting values stated in the EC Council Directive
98/37/EEC relating to machinery.
chines, baths, sinks, etc., up to sewer level.
roof gutters, pits, tunnels, etc.
The pump must not be used in or at swim-
ming pools, garden ponds, etc. when there
are persons in the water.
The pump must not be used for the trans-
fer of inflammable liquids such as diesel
oil, petrol or similar liquids.