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4.1.3 Grundfos MMS6, MMS 8000, MMS 10000 and
MMS 12000 submersible motors
Filling procedure:
Place the motor at a 45 ° angle with the top of the
motor upwards. See fig. 5.
1. Unscrew the plug (A) and place a funnel in the
hole.
2. Pour tap water into the motor until the motor
liquid inside the motor starts running out at the
plug (A).
3. Remove the funnel and refit the plug (A).
The submersible motor is now ready for assembly
with the pump and ready for installation.
Fig. 5 Motor position during filling - MMS
4.2 Positional requirements
The motor can be installed either vertically or
horizontally.
4.2.1 Motors suitable for horizontal installation
Do not use motor liquid that contains oil.
Before fitting the motor to a pump after a
long period of storage, lubricate the shaft
seal by adding a few drops of water and
turning the shaft.
TM03 2065 3605
Motor type
Output power
50 Hz
Output power
60 Hz
[kW] [kW]
MS All sizes All sizes
MMS6 5.5 - 37 5.5 - 37
MMS 8000 22-92 22-92
MMS 10000 75-170 75-170
MMS 12000 147-190 -
During operation, the motor must always
be completely submerged in the liquid.
Please consult the pump manufacturer's
NPSH data.
Warning
If the motor is used in hot liquids
(40-60 °C), make sure that no one can
come into contact with the motor and the
installation, e.g. by installing a guard.
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