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English (GB) Installation and operating instructions
Original installation and operating instructions
CONTENTS
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These instructions apply to Grundfos MS and MMS 
submersible motors for submersible pumps.
These motors must not be put into service until the 
machine into which they are to be incorporated has 
been declared in conformity with the relevant 
directives.
1. General information
1.1 Hazard statements
The symbols and hazard statements below may 
appear in Grundfos installation and operating 
instructions, safety instructions and service 
instructions.
The hazard statements are structured in the 
following way:
1. General information
2
1.1 Hazard statements
2
1.2 Notes
3
2. Delivery and storage
3
2.1 Delivery
3
2.2 Unpacking
3
2.3 Storage and handling
3
3. General description
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3.1 Applications
4
3.2 Pumped liquids
4
3.3 Sound pressure level
4
4. Installation requirements
4
4.1 Checking the motor liquid
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4.2 Positional requirements
6
4.3 Liquid temperatures/cooling
7
5. Electrical connection
8
5.1 General
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5.2 Motor protection
9
5.3 Cable sizing
10
5.4 Control of single-phase MS402
11
5.5 Connection of single-phase motors
11
5.6 Connection of three-phase motors
13
6. Setting up the CUE frequency converter 
in an SPE system
16
7. Motor installation
16
8. Mechanical installation
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8.1 Removing and fitting the cable guard
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8.2 Fitting of submersible drop cable and 
motor cable
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8.3 Assembly of pump set on site
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8.4 Fitting the pump to the motor
17
8.5 Maximum installation pressure [mWC]
18
8.6 Lowering the pump
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8.7 Frequency of starts and stops
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9. Maintenance and service
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9.1 MS6000P
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10. Fault finding
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10.1 MS6000P
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11. Checking the motor and cable
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11.1 MS6000P
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12. Disposal
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Read this document before installing the 
product. Installation and operation must 
comply with local regulations and accepted 
codes of good practice.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, will result in death or serious 
personal injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, could result in death or 
serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, could result in minor or 
moderate personal injury.
SIGNAL WORD
Description of hazard
Consequence of ignoring the warning.
- Action to avoid the hazard.