Grundfos KP - Installation and Operating Instructions

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English (US) Installation and operating instructions
Original installation and operating instructions
These installation and operating instructions describe Grundfos
KP, KPV, KPVS pumps.
Sections 1-6 give the information necessary to be able to unpack,
install and start up the product in a safe way.
Sections 7-11 give important information about the product, as
well as information on service, fault finding and disposal of the
product.
CONTENTS
Page
1. Limited warranty
4
2. General information
4
2.1 Symbols used in this document
4
2.2 Other important notes
5
3. Receiving the product
5
3.1 Unpacking the product
5
3.2 Inspecting the product
6
3.3 Temporary storage after delivery
6
4. Installing the product
7
4.1 Location
7
4.2 Pump foundation
7
4.3 Securing the baseplate
7
4.4 Mechanical installation
8
4.5 Electrical connection
9
4.6 Outlet pipe
10
4.7 Shaft seals
10
4.8 Coupling alignment (KP)
11
5. Starting up the product
12
5.1 Priming
12
5.2 Pre-start checklist
12
5.3 Motor direction of rotation
12
5.4 Starting the pump
13
6. Handling and storing the product
13
7. Product introduction
13
7.1 Applications
13
7.2 Pumped liquids
13
7.3 Pump identification
14
8. Servicing the product
16
8.1 Maintaining the product
16
8.2 Disassembling the pump
18
8.3 Reassembling the pump (KP, KPV, KPVS)
20
8.4 Recommended spare parts
22
8.5 KP, Horizontal, cross-section and parts list
23
8.6 KPV, Vertical, cross-section and parts list
24
8.7 KPVS, Vertical Split Coupling Split Case, cross-section
and parts list
25
8.8 Taking the product out of operation
26
9. Fault finding the product
27
10. Technical data
29
10.1 Operating conditions
29
11. Disposing of the product
29
WARNING
Prior to installation, read these installation and
operating instructions. Installation and operation
must comply with local regulations and accepted
codes of good practice.
WARNING
The use of this product requires experience with and
knowledge of the product. Persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities must not use
this product, unless they are under supervision or
have been instructed in the use of the product by a
person responsible for their safety. Children must not
use or play with this product.
CAUTION
Successful operation depends on careful attention to
the procedures described in this manual. Keep this
manual for future use.