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The motor of the CRE pump is a Grundfos MLE motor. plane and have the same pipe dimensions. This design provides a more compact pump design and pipework.
Product overview CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE Product range Range CR 1s CR 1 CR 3 CR 5 CR 10 CR 15 CR 20 Nominal flow rate [US GPM] Temperature range [°F] –4 to +250 Temperature range [°F] –40 to +356 –...
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Product overview CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE Range CR 32 CR 45 CR 64 CR 90 CR 120 CR 150 Nominal flow rate [US GPM] 1) & 2) Temperature range [°F] –22 to +250 –22 to +250 Temperature range [°F] –40 to +356 –...
Product overview CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE Applications Application CR, CRI CRE, CRNE Water supply Filtration and transfer at waterworks Distribution from waterworks Pressure boosting in mains Pressure boosting in high-rise buildings, hotels, etc.
MLE motors (1 x 208-230 V). The CR and CRE pump is a non-self-priming, vertical From 1.0 Hp to 30 Hp Grundfos offers CRE pumps fitted multistage centrifugal pump. The pumps are available with three-phase MLE motors (3 x 460-480 V). From 1.5 with a Grundfos standard motor (CR pumps) or a Hp to 7.5 Hp Grundfos offers CRE pumps fitted with...
Product overview for E-pumps CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE Examples of E-pump applications Constant flow • Steam boiler systems, CRE, CRIE and CRNE pumps are the ideal solution in • Condensate systems, a number of applications characterized by a need for •...
G10-LON Interface Fig. 8 Control panel on CRE pump Control modes for E-pumps GENIbus connection Grundfos offers CRE, CRIE and CRNE pumps in two different variants: • CRE, CRIE and CRNE with integrated pressure E-pump sensor • CRE, CRIE and CRNE without sensor.
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Control of E-pumps CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE The pump responds to the signals by adjusting its performance up or down to compensate for the pressure difference between the actual and the desired pressure. As this adjustment is a continuous process, a Max.
Magnetic drive In August 2003 the NEMA version pump code was discontinued for all Fitted with sensor material numbers created by Grundfos manufacturing companies in Undersize motor North America. The NEMA version pump code will still remain in effect Horizontal version with bearing bracket for existing material numbers.
Operating and inlet CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE pressure Maximum operating pressure and temperature range Oval flange ANSI, Clamp, PJE Max. permissible Max. Liquid temperature Liquid temperature operating permissible range range pressure operating pressure CR, CRI, CRN 1s 232 [psi] –4 °F to +248 °F 362 [psi] –4 °F to +248 °F...
Operating and inlet CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE pressure Operating range of the shaft seal Shaft Max. temp. Description The operating range of the shaft seal depends on seal range [ °F] operating pressure, pump type, type of shaft seal and O-ring (cartridge) (balanced seal), HQQE –22 °F to +248 °F...
Operating and inlet CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE pressure Maximum inlet pressure Example of operating and inlet pressures The values for operating and inlet pressures shown in The following table shows the maximum permissible the tables must not be considered individually but must inlet pressure.
Selection and sizing CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE Selection of pumps Selection of pumps should be based on Required flow, Required flow, • The duty point of the pump (see section 1) required pressure required pressure • Sizing data such as pressure loss as a result of height differences, friction loss in the pipework, pump efficiency etc.
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Selection and sizing CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE Normally, E-pumps are used in applications Note: characterized by a variable flow. Consequently, it is not The approximated formulas apply on condition that the possible to select a pump that is constantly operating at system characteristic remains unchanged for nn and nx optimum efficiency.
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• Other connections on request. 5. Shaft seal Fig. 25 Shaft seal (Cartridge type) As standard, the CR(E) range is fitted with a Grundfos shaft seal (Cartridge type) suitable for the most common applications, see fig. 25. The following three key parameters must be taken into account, when selecting the shaft seal: •...
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Selection and sizing CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE Minimum inlet pressure - NPSHA Calculation of the inlet pressure "H" is recommended in (°F) (Ft) these situations: • The liquid temperature is high, • The flow is significantly higher than the rated flow, •...
Selection and sizing CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE How to read the curve charts Pump type, number [ft] [ft] CR(E) 32 of poles and frequency. 1000 1000 -11-2 CRN(E) 3 2 2-pole, 60 Hz -10-2 -9-2 Number of stages. -8-2 First figure: number of QH curve for the individual...
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Technical data CR 1s PRIMING PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 1 1/4"250 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 1"NPT (F) DRAIN DRAIN SUCTION AND PLUG (G 1/2) 3/4"x1"...
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Technical data CRI 1s PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 1 1/4"300 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 3/4 x 1 1/16" 1"NPT (F) DRAIN ø1/2"...
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Technical data CRN 1s PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PRIMING PORT (G 1/2) G 1/2 PLUG WITH 1/4"TAP PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 1 1/4"300 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 3/4 x 1 1/16" DRAIN ø1/2" 1 1/4"...
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Technical data CR(E) 1 PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PRIMING PORT (G 1/2) G 1/2 PLUG WITH 1/4"TAP PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR 1 1/4"250 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE DRAIN 1"NPT (F) PLUG (G 1/2) DRAIN 3/4"x1"...
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Technical data CRI(E) 1 PRIMING PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 1 1/4"300 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 3/4 x 1 1/16" 1"NPT (F) DRAIN DRAIN ø1/2"...
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Technical data CRN(E) 1 PRIMING PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 1 1/4"300 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 3/4 x 1 1/16" 1 1/4" Victaulic-type DRAIN ø1/2"...
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Technical data CR(E) 3 PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PRIMING PORT (G 1/2) G 1/2 PLUG WITH 1/4"TAP PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 1 1/4"250 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 1"NPT (F) DRAIN PLUG (G 1/2) DRAIN SUCTION AND 3/4"x1"...
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Technical data CRI(E) 3 PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 1 1/4"300 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 3/4 x 1 1/16" 1"NPT (F) DRAIN ø1/2"...
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Technical data CRN(E) 3 PRIMING PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 1 1/4"300 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 3/4 x 1 1/16" 1 1/4" Victaulic-type DRAIN ø1/2"...
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Technical data CR(E) 5 PRIMING PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 1 1/4"250 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 1 1/4"NPT (F) DRAIN DRAIN SUCTION AND PLUG (G 1/2) 3/4"x1"...
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Technical data CRI(E) 5 PRIMING PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 1 1/4"300 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 3/4 x 1 1/16" 1 1/4"NPT (F) DRAIN ø1/2"...
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Technical data CRN(E) 5 PRIMING PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 1 1/4"300 lb.R.F. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 3/4 x 1 1/16" 1 1/4" Victaulic-type DRAIN ø1/2"...
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Technical data CR(E) 10 PRIMING PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 2" ANSI 250 lb. R.F. 2" NPT SUCTION AND DRAIN DISCHARGE DRAIN 3/4 x 7/8"...
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Technical data CRI(E) 10 PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PRIMING PORT (G 1/2) G 1/2 PLUG WITH 1/4"TAP PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR FOR GAUGE/ 2" ANSI 300 lb. R.F. SENSOR 2" NPT DRAIN 3/4 x 7/8" SUCTION AND PLUG (G 1/2) DISCHARGE DRAIN...
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Technical data CRN(E) 10 PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PRIMING PORT (G 1/2) G 1/2 PLUG WITH 1/4"TAP PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR 2" ANSI 300 lb. R.F. FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR 2" Victaulic-type DRAIN 3/4 x 7/8" SUCTION AND PLUG (G 1/2) DISCHARGE DRAIN...
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Technical data CR(E) 15 PRIMING PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR 2" ANSI 300 lb. R.F. SENSOR 2" NPT SUCTION AND DISCHARGE DRAIN DRAIN 3/4 x 7/8"...
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Technical data CRI(E) 15 PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 2" ANSI 300 lb. R.F. 2" NPT SUCTION AND DISCHARGE DRAIN DRAIN 3/4 x 7/8"...
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Technical data CRN(E) 15 PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PRIMING PORT (G 1/2) G 1/2 PLUG WITH 1/4"TAP PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ 2" ANSI 300 lb. R.F. FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 2" Victaulic-type DRAIN SUCTION AND 3/4 x 7/8" PLUG (G 1/2) DISCHARGE DRAIN...
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Technical data CR(E) 20 PRIMING PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR SENSOR 2" ANSI 250 lb. R.F. 2" NPT SUCTION AND DISCHARGE DRAIN DRAIN 3/4 x 7/8"...
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Technical data CRI(E) 20 PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) PRIMING WITH 1/4"TAP G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) FOR GAUGE/ WITH 1/4"TAP 2" ANSI 300 lb. R.F. SENSOR FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR 2" NPT DRAIN 3/4 x 7/8" SUCTION AND PLUG (G 1/2) DISCHARGE DRAIN...
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Technical data CRN(E) 20 PRIMING G 1/2 PLUG PORT (G 1/2) WITH 1/4"TAP PRIMING FOR GAUGE/ G 1/2 PLUG 2" ANSI 300 lb. R.F. PORT (G 1/2) SENSOR WITH 1/4"TAP FOR GAUGE/ SENSOR DRAIN 2" Victaulic-type 3/4 x 7/8" PLUG (G 1/2) SUCTION AND DISCHARGE DRAIN...
Motors used in the CR pump range are: It is not recommended that an off-the-shelf • Grundfos ML or MLE motors standard Baldor motor be used on a Grundfos ® pump. Ideally, the best motor choice would be the • Grundfos specified Baldor motors Grundfos specified motor.
Motor data CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE ODP motors (Open Drip Proof, constant speed) ODP Full ODP service HP PH Mtr. Insul. load Factor Frame S.F. Voltage Start current Eff. % class code current current 254TCZ 1.15 208-230/460 89.5 37-35/17.5 40-39.4/19.7 225-248/124...
In systems where all parts in contact with the liquid performance. must be made of high-grade stainless steel. Pump selection depends on many factors. Contact Grundfos. CRT(E) Risk of crystallization/precipitation in shaft seal • Saline liquids. The pumped liquid highly inflammable.
Accessories CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE Pipework connection For pipework connection, various sets of counter flanges and couplings are available. Adapter kit 6” flanges are available for CR, CRN 120 and 150 pumps. To use 6” flanges, two adapter kits must be ordered per pump.
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Accessories CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE Pipework Rubber Product Base connections Pump type Connection connection parts number EPDM 96480852 CRI(E), CRN(E) Union 2" NPT 1s, 1, 3 and 5 ext. threaded 96480853 EPDM 96480858 CRI(E), CRN(E) ANSI (FGJ) 1 1/4" NPT 1s, 1, 3 and 5 (stainless steel) 96480859...
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G10-LON interface 00605726 LiqTec for CR(E), CRI(E) and CRN(E) A dry-running protection device. The Grundfos LiqTec stops the pump immediately • if there is no liquid in the pump (dry-running) • If the liquid temperature exceeds 266 °F ±8 °F.
Accessories CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE Sensors for CRE, CRIE, CRNE Accessory Measuring range Product number 0-87 psi (0-6 bar) 91136169 0-145 psi (0-10 bar) 91136170 Pressure sensor • Connection: 1/4" NPT 0-232 psi (0-16 bar) 91136171 0-362 psi (0-25 bar) 91136172 Includes a 6 ft cable with removable potted plug in addition to a standard plug for remote mounting.
356 °F for ® any length of time. Cool-Top For that type of application, Grundfos’ unique air- Motors shaft seal cooled shaft seal system is recommended. system...
Quotation text CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE CR(E), CRI(E), CRN(E) Vertical, non-self-priming, multistage, in-line, centrifugal pump for installation in pipe systems and mounting on a foundation. The pump has the following characteristics: - impellers and intermediate chambers are made of AISI __________________ Stainless steel - Pump head and base are made of _______________ - Power transmission is via cast iron split coupling.
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Quotation text CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE...
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