Positional Requirements - Grundfos SP Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

6.2 Positional requirements

WARNING
Crushing of hands
Death or serious personal injury
‐
If the pump is to be installed in a position where it is
accessible, make sure the coupling is isolated and
cannot be touched. For instance, the pump can be be
built into a flow sleeve.
Depending on the motor type, the pump can be installed either
vertically or horizontally. A complete list of motor types suitable for
horizontal installation is shown in section Motors suitable for
horizontal installation. If the pump is installed horizontally, the outlet
port must never fall below the horizontal plane. See the figure
below.
Positional requirements
Pos. Description
A Allowed
B Not allowed
If the pump is installed horizontally, fit it in a flow sleeve.
Related information
3.2 Applications
6.2.1 Motors suitable for horizontal installation
A
B
6.2.1 Motors suitable for horizontal installation
Output power
60 Hz
Motor
[Hp (kW)]
0.5 - 40
MS
(0.37 - 30)
50-60
MMS6
(37 - 44.7)
30-150
MMS8000
(22-112)
100-250
MMS10000
(75-190)
CAUTION
Hot surface
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐
If the pump is used to transfer hot (104-140 °F) liquid,
make sure it cannot be touched, by adding extra
covers or guard rails on the pump or around the
installation spot.
During operation, the suction interconnector of the pump
must always be completely submerged in the liquid. Make
sure that the NPSH values are fulfilled.
Output power
50 Hz
[Hp (kW)]
All
5-50
(3.7 - 37)
30-150
(22-112)
100-250
(75-190)
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