Delivery, Handling And Storage; Scope Of Delivery; Handling; Storage - Grundfos SP Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

4. Delivery, handling and storage

4.1 Scope of delivery

Make sure that the pump and its components, motor, cable, or
control box are not damaged during transportation.

4.2 Handling

WARNING
Crushing of feet
Death or serious personal injury
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Stack the pumps with the biggest at the bottom, and
do not stack above 1 m.
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Use lifting equipment which is approved for the weight
of the product.
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Wear personal protective equipment.
WARNING
Crushing of hands
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Stack the pumps with the biggest at the bottom, and
do not stack above 1 m.
‐
Use lifting equipment which is approved for the weight
of the product.
Store the pump in the package until it is ready for
installation.
Handle the pump with care.
Fix the extra nameplate supplied with the pump at the
installation site.
Do not expose the pump to mechanical impact, vibrations etc.

4.3 Storage

4.3.1 Storage temperature
Pump: -4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C).
Motor: -4 to +158 °F (-20 to +70 °C).
Store the motors in a closed, dry and well ventilated room.
If MMS motors are stored, the shaft must be turned by
hand at least once a month. If a motor has been stored for
more than a year before installation, the rotating parts of
the motor must be dismantled and checked before use.
Do not expose the pump to direct sunlight.
If the pump is unpacked, store it horizontally, or vertically to prevent
misalignment. Make sure that the pump cannot roll or fall over.
Support it if necessary.
During storage, the pump can be supported as indicated in the
figure below.
Pump position during storage
4.3.2 Frost protection
If the pump has to be stored after use, it must be stored on a frost-
free location, or the motor liquid must be frost-proof.

5. Operating conditions

Flow rate, Q:
Head, H:
Liquid temperature:
MS 402
MS 4000
Maximum
submersible depth:
MS 6000
All MMS
Up to 1400 gpm
3
(318 m /h)
Up to 2657 ft
(810 m)
32-140 °F
(0-60 °C)
492 ft (150 m)
(213 psi)
1969 ft (600 m)
(852 psi)
1969 ft (600 m)
(852 psi)
1969 ft (600 m)
(852 psi)
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