Original installation and operating instructions Read this document before installing the These installation and operating instructions product. Installation and operation must describe Grundfos KPL, KPG and KWM pumps, 11- comply with local regulations and accepted 800 kW. codes of good practice.
• Control equipment, for example MP 204. • KPL and KWM: A column pipe with a seat ring and integrated anti-rotation brackets on which the pump is standing. The seat ring can be supplied with the pump as an installation accessory.
- The weight of the specific pump is stated on the pump nameplate. Lifting point, bottom DANGER Electric shock Death or serious personal injury - Never lift the pump by the power cables. Fig. 1 KPL and KWM: lifting points...
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Lifting point, top 3.2.1 Lifting with single or double wire KPL and KWM: Use the lifting bracket as the top Lifting with single wire lifting point. See fig. 4. KPG: Use two top lifting points. See fig. 5. Lifting point, centre (KPG) When installing KPG pumps horizontally, use the lifting points on the outlet casing, see fig.
- Before beginning the installation, switch off the power supply and lock the main switch in position 0/Off. Fig. 7 KPL and KWM: lifting with double wire, - Before working on the pump, switch off step 1 any external voltage connected to the pump.
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Under-floor Above-floor installation installation Fig. 11 KPL: installation dimensions Under-floor Above-floor installation installation Fig. 12 KWM: installation dimensions 3.3.2 Installing the anchor bolts The anchor bolts should be installed before the pouring of the concrete as part of the construction work.
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3.3.3 Guide for pit construction Screen Max. 10 ° Fig. 13 Schematic view of pit design...
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Death or serious personal injury casing (KPL) or outlet casing (KWM). The O-ring - Do not put your hands or any tools into seals between the pump and the seat ring, thus the pump inlet or outlet after the pump preventing backflow.
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Cable suspension system Figure shows a principle sketch only - the cable suspension system may be adapted to the specific A cable suspension system is mandatory pump model. to avoid cable damage during operation. Lifting wire, detail D Cable clamps, distance Max.
3.4 Mechanical installation of KPG Observe all safety regulations at the installation site, for instance the use of DANGER blowers for fresh-air supply to the pit. Electric shock Observe the maximum cable bend radius, see Death or serious personal injury 11.1.4 Operating mode.
3.4.2 Installing the KPG pump 3.5 Electrical connection • Take particular care when installing the pumps, as the procedure is not similar to that of other Carry out the electrical connection in submersible pumps. accordance with local regulations. • To install the pump in the gate, lift the pump horizontally by the lifting eyes on the outlet The supply voltage and frequency are marked on the casing, see fig.
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3.5.2 Wiring diagrams Control cable Control cable Fig. 17 Direct-online-starting, one power cable Fig. 19 Direct-online-starting, three power cables Control cable Control cable Fig. 18 Direct-online-starting, two power cables Fig. 20 Star-delta starting, one power cable...
3.6.1 Requirements Control cable • The thermal protection of the motor must be connected. • The peak voltage and dU/dt must be in accordance with the table below. The values stated are maximum values supplied to the motor terminals. The cable influence has not been taken into account.
U1 V1 W1 U2 V2 W2 pump or the cables. KPL and KWM: Wrong direction of rotation during operation when the pump is submerged will lead to damage to the pump and the column pipe. The pump will lift up from the seat ring and rotate in the Fig.
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• Make sure the pump is installed correctly. See Death or serious personal injury section 3.3.5 Installing the KPL and KWM pump. - Never stand under or next to the pump Proceed as follows: when it is hanging from a crane.
5. Handling and storing the product 4.2 Startup WARNING 5.1 Handling the product Automatic startup When handling the product, observe the following Death or serious personal injury points: - Before manual starting or changeover to • Check that the lifting equipment is okay and see automatic control, make sure that no the lifting instructions.
• filling and emptying water from dry docks and harbour. 6.2 General description Fig. 27 KWM pump KPL pumps are submersible axial-flow propeller KPG pumps are gate pumps for submersible pumps. installation. Fig. 28 KPG pump Pos.
7. Identification Code Description Explanation KPL, KPG and KWM pumps described in these 9 degrees installation and operating instructions are identified by the type designation stated in the order 11 degrees confirmation and other documentation supplied with 13 degrees the pump.
7.2 Nameplate The nameplate is located on the top cover of the pump. Fit the extra nameplate supplied with the pump at the installation site. DK-8850 Bjerringbro, Denmark Model: Serial No: Prod. No: Tmax: °C m /h IP68 Motor: Cos : Insul.class: year week...
Three Pt100 sensors are installed in the pump at the factory, but only one sensor is connected as a standard. It is not possible to connect all 3 stator thermal sensors if bearing sensors are also connected. 2 or 4 2 or 4 Fig. 30 KPL: switches and sensors Fig. 31 KWM: switches and sensors...
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2 or 4 Fig. 32 KPG: switches and sensors Legend for figures 30, and 32: Pos. Description Vibration sensor Thermal sensor Moisture switch Thermal switch Water-in-oil sensor (WIO)
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See section 3.5 Electrical connection. The sensor must be connected to a Pt100 relay in the control cabinet, preferably a Grundfos SM 113 or IO 113. The resistance of the sensor varies with the temperature. The table below show approximate values.
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The sensors must be connected to a Pt100 relay in water content is outside the normal range (warning), the control cabinet, preferably a Grundfos SM 113 or or if the oil level is low (alarm). The sensor is fitted in IO 113.
IO 113 with SM 113 enables the following functions: 8.2 Pump control • protecting the pump against overtemperature KPL, KPG and KWM pumps can be controlled by the • monitoring the sensors for analog measurement following devices, which are available as...
9. Servicing and maintaining the 8.2.4 MP 204 The motor protector MP 204 is an electronic control product unit designed for monitoring and protection of motors, pumps, machines, cables and cable joints. 9.1 Safety instructions and requirements The MP 204 monitors the following parameters: •...
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2 mm, the cables are not sharply bent or pinched, and replace the wear ring. that the cable sheaths have no visual defects. If you have any questions, please contact Grundfos See section 9.2.5 Checking the cable entry.
Check that the rubber bushings and the washers toxic. correspond to the outside diameter of the cables. If you request Grundfos to service the pump, contact • Make sure there is no slack in the cable Grundfos with details about the pumped liquid before suspension, and that the cables are fixed to the returning the pump for service.
10. Fault finding the product Before attempting to diagnose any fault, read and observe the safety instructions in section 9.1 Safety instructions and requirements. DANGER Electric shock Death or serious personal injury - Before starting any work on the product, make sure that the power supply has been switched off and that it cannot be accidentally switched on.
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Fault Cause Remedy The pump does The pump is not able to Check the following and, if necessary, take corrective not stop. empty the pit to the stop action: level. • Is the pipe connection tight? • Is the propeller or impeller clogged? •...
Depending on the installation type, the sound pressure level of the pump can be higher than 70 dB (A). 11.1.7 Turbulence optimiser (only with KPL and KWM) Turbulence optimisation is only possible if the pump is mounted in the column pipe size that the pump is intended for.
11.3 Water level requirements 11.4 Water level requirements, KPL The minimum requirement for free space and a guideline for the minimum water level are shown in the tables below. The figures show installation examples. All values for C, S and M.W.L. in the table below are minimum values.
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11.4.1 Water level requirements, KPG 7.5HP M.W.L Fig. 34 Installation example of KPG Requirements for installation Model Outlet diameter KPG.500 DN 500 1450 1250 3700 KPG.600 DN 600 1700 1050 1500 4200 KPG.700 DN 700 1700 1250 1500 4500 KPG.800 DN 800 1950 1400...
1. Use the public or private waste collection service. 2. If this is not possible, contact the nearest Grundfos company or service workshop. The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on a product means that it must be disposed of separately from household waste.
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