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5. Receiving the product
5.1 Transporting the product
• Motors from 2.2 to 5.5 kW: Do not stack more 
than two motors in their original packaging.
• Motors from 5.5 to 11 kW: Do not stack the 
motors.
5.2 Inspecting the product
Before you install the product, do the following.
1. Check that the product is as ordered.
2. Check that no visible parts have been damaged.
3. If parts are damaged or missing, contact your 
local Grundfos sales company.
6. Mechanical installation
6.1 Handling the product
Observe local regulations setting limits for manual 
lifting or handling. The motor weight is stated on the 
nameplate.
6.2 Mounting
6.3 Cable entries
The cable entries are fitted with blanking plugs from 
factory. You can order various cable glands from 
Grundfos as accessory kits.
See the size of the cable entries in section 25. Other 
technical data.
6.4 Ensuring motor cooling
Leave at least 50 mm between the end of the fan 
cover and a wall or other fixed objects. See fig. 3.
Fig. 3 Minimum distance [mm]
WARNING
Falling objects
Death or serious personal injury
- Secure the product during 
transportation to prevent it from tilting or 
falling down.
CAUTION
Crushing of feet
Minor or moderate personal injury
- Wear safety shoes when moving the 
product.
CAUTION
Back injury
Minor or moderate personal injury
- Use lifting equipment.
CAUTION
Crushing of feet
Minor or moderate personal injury
- Wear safety shoes and attach lifting 
equipment to the motor eyebolts when 
handling the product.
Do not lift the product by the terminal box.
CAUTION
Crushing of feet
Minor or moderate personal injury
- Secure the product to a solid foundation 
by bolts through the holes in the flange 
or the base plate. 
In order to maintain the UL mark, 
additional requirements apply to the 
equipment. See Installation in the USA 
and Canada on page 62.
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