Installation and operation These installation and operating instructions must comply with local regulations describe Grundfos Unilift KP 150, KP 250 and and accepted codes of good practice. KP 350. Sections 1-5 give the information necessary to Successful operation depends on...
Grundfos' warranty. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in Grundfos will not be liable for damage or wear to death or serious personal injury. products caused by abnormal operating conditions, accident, abuse, misuse,...
3. Receiving the product 2.2 Notes The symbols and notes below may appear in CAUTION Grundfos installation and operating instructions, safety instructions and service instructions. Crushing of feet Minor or moderate personal injury Observe these instructions for - Wear safety shoes when handling explosion-proof products.
4. Installing the product WARNING DANGER Moving parts Minor or moderate personal injury Electric shock - Make sure that persons cannot Death or serious personal injury come into contact with moving - The installation, electrical parts. connection, and maintenance of the product must be carried out by If the pump is used without a float an authorized electrician in...
4.2 Minimum space 4.3 Location When the pump is installed in a permanent Pumps with or without a float switch can be used installation with a float switch, and the cable in vertical position with the outlet port uppermost length is set to the minimum length of at least or in horizontal or tilted position with the outlet 2.5 in.
4.4 Adjustment of cable length for a 4.5 Check valve float switch Whenever the pump is installed in a permanent installation with a float switch, a check valve The difference in level between start and stop must be fitted in the outlet pipe or hose. can be adjusted by changing the free cable length between the float switch and the pump 4.6 Electrical connection...
5. Starting up the product Power supply • 1 x 115 V, 60 Hz DANGER To connect the pump for manual operation, insert the pump plug into a wall socket. If a float Moving parts switch is included for automatic operation, it will be of the "piggy-back"...
Emptying of swimming pools, ponds, tanks, or fountains. ● ● ● Check the regional or local EX-approval requirements for surface water at gas stations and in parking areas. Note: Unilift KP does not have any explosion-proof approval. See the Grundfos SL range.
6.3 Identification 6.3.1 Nameplate Serial no. Company code Year Week Weekly production number Fig. 8 Nameplate information, located on the top of the pump Pos. Nameplate text Description Type 6.3.2 Type key Voltage Voltage (-/+ 5 %) [V] Frequency [Hz] Power output [Hp] Ins.
6.4 Functions 6.3.2 Type key Pump with float switch Code Example Unilift KP 150 A 1 The float switch enables automatic start and stop of the pump according to the water level. Type range Pump without float switch A pump without a float switch requires manual.
7. Servicing the product 7.1 Cleaning the pump If the pump does not deliver a sufficient quantity DANGER of water because of sediment, dismantle and clean the pump. Electric shock To dismantle the pump, follow this procedure: Death or serious personal injury 1.
Page 13
If the pump still does not deliver a sufficient 4. Check that the impeller can rotate freely. If quantity of water, dismantle the pump as follows: not, remove the impeller: 1. Disconnect the power supply. – Loosen and remove the nut on the motor shaft (13 mm).
The product will be classified as contaminated if it has been used for a liquid which is injurious to health or toxic. If you request Grundfos to service the product, contact Grundfos with details about the pumped liquid before returning the product for service.
There is a short circuit in the cable Replace the defective part. or motor. The motor The temperature of the pumped Contact your Grundfos protection or liquid is too high. representative. thermal relay The impeller is blocked or partly Clean the impeller.
Page 16
Fault Cause Remedy The pump runs The pump is blocked by impurities. Clean the pump. See section but gives no 7.1 Cleaning the pump. water. The outlet pipe or check valve is Clean the outlet pipe or the check blocked by impurities. valve.
The maximum liquid temperature depends on service. the rated voltage of the pump according to the 2. If this is not possible, contact the nearest table: Grundfos company or service workshop. Maximum liquid Voltage temperature KP 150, KP 250 122 °F (50 °C)*...