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English (GB) Installation and operating instructions

Original installation and operating instructions 9.8 When startup is attempted, the pump
starts, but delivers no pressure or flow . . . . 18
Table of contents
9.9 The pump runs, but does not deliver the
1. General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 rated flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.1 Hazard statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 9.10 The pump runs backwards when
1.2 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 switched off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9.11 The pump runs with reduced
2. Product introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
10. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2 Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
10.1 Enclosure class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3. Receiving the product. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 10.2 Sound pressure level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. Mechanical installation . . . . . . . . . . . 7 10.3 Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1 Installation of the pump . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 10.4 Maximum system pressure and
permissible liquid temperature . . . . . . . . 20
4.2 Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10.5 Minimum inlet pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.3 Alternative connection positions . . . . . . . 9
10.6 Maximum inlet pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.4 Terminal box positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.5 Avoiding condensation in the motor . . . . . 9 11. Disposing of the product . . . . . . . . . . 21
5. Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 12. Document quality feedback . . . . . . . . 21
5.1 Power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.2 Motor protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.3 Connection of wires in terminal box . . . . . 11
5.4 Frequency converter operation . . . . . . . . 11

6. Starting up the product . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6.1 Non-self-priming pumps . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.2 Self-priming pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.3 Checking the direction of rotation . . . . . . 13

7. Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.1 Contaminated products . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.2 Service documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8. Taking the product out of operation . . . . 15

8.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.2 Frost protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.3 Taking the product permanently out of
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

9. Fault finding the product . . . . . . . . . . 15

9.1 The pump does not run . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9.2 Motor-protective circuit breaker has
tripped (trips immediately when power
supply is switched on) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9.3 The motor-protective circuit breaker trips
occasionally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9.4 The motor-protective circuit breaker has
not tripped, but the pump is inadvertently
out of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9.5 The pump performance is unstable . . . . . 17
9.6 The pump performance is unstable, and
the pump is noisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9.7 The pump runs, but gives no water . . . . . 17

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1. General information A red or grey circle with a diagonal bar,
possibly with a black graphical symbol,
Read this document before you install the indicates that an action must not be taken
product. Installation and operation must or must be stopped.
comply with local regulations and accepted
codes of good practice.
If these instructions are not observed, it
may result in malfunction or damage to the
The use of this product requires equipment.
experience with and knowledge of the
product. Persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities must not
use this product, unless they are under Tips and advice that make the work easier.
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.

1.1 Hazard statements

The symbols and hazard statements below may
appear in Grundfos installation and operating
instructions, safety instructions and service
instructions.

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.

The hazard statements are structured in the following

way:

SIGNAL WORD
Description of the hazard
Consequence of ignoring the warning
• Action to avoid the hazard.

1.2 Notes
The symbols and notes below may appear in
Grundfos installation and operating instructions,
safety instructions and service instructions.

Observe these instructions for explosion-

proof products.

A blue or grey circle with a white graphical

symbol indicates that an action must be
taken.

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2. Product introduction 2.2.2 Nameplate for the motor

The motor name plate is positioned on the motor
2.1 Applications cooling fins.
The pumps are horizontal, multistage centrifugal The data and information on the motor nameplate
pumps designed for pumping of clean, thin and non- are described in the table below. See the nameplate
flammable liquids, not containing solid particles or in the figure about nameplate for the motor in the
fibres that may attack the pump mechanically or appendix.
chemically.
Pos. Description
2.2 Identification
1 Capacitor size and voltage
2.2.1 Nameplates for the pump
2 50 Hz motor efficiency at rated work point
The pump nameplates are positioned on the motor
fan cover or terminal box. 3 50 Hz power factor
Nameplate with pump data 4 50 Hz output power in kW
The data and information on the pump nameplate 5 Frequency
are described in the table below. See the nameplate
in the figure about pump nameplate with data in the 6 Number of phases
appendix. 7 50 Hz output power in hp
8 50 Hz maximum current
Pos. Description
9 50 Hz full-load current
1 Pump type
10 50 Hz rated voltage
2 Pump model
11 Motor type
3 Maximum ambient temperature
12 50 Hz rated speed
4 Temperature class
13 Frequency
5 Minimum efficiency index
14 60 Hz output power in kW
6 Maximum system pressure
15 NEMA enclosure class
7 Maximum liquid temperature
16 60 Hz output power in hp
8 Hydraulic efficiency at best efficiency point
17 60 Hz power factor
9 Insulation class
18 60 Hz motor efficiency at rated work point
10 Motor protection
19 Part number
11 Rated flow
20 Factory code
12 Head at rated flow
21 Production date (year and week)
13 Maximum head
22 Country of origin

Nameplate with approval marks 23 60 Hz rated voltage

The data and information on the pump nameplate are 24 60 Hz full-load current
described in the table below. See the nameplate in
the figure about pump nameplate with approval marks 25 60 Hz maximum current
in the appendix. 26 60 Hz rated speed
27 IEC duty cycle
Pos. Description
28 Number of poles
1 Approval marks
29 IEC enclosure class
2 Company name and address
30 Insulation class
3 Country of manufacture
31 NEMA enclosure type
32 Motor duty class
33 Maximum ambient temperature

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Pos. Description 4. Mechanical installation
34 NEMA locked-rotor code Before installing the pump, check that the pump type
and parts are as ordered.
35 NEMA design class
37 CC122B mark CAUTION
Hot or cold surface
38 CE mark
Minor or moderate personal injury
39 cURus mark ‐ Make sure that no one can accidentally
come into contact with hot or cold
surfaces.
3. Receiving the product
The weight of the product is stated on the packaging.
4.1 Installation of the pump
CAUTION
Back injury Install the pump on a plane surface using the
Minor or moderate personal injury mounting holes in the motor base plate and a
minimum of four bolts. Tighten each of the four bolts
‐ Use lifting equipment which is
to a torque of 10 Nm.
approved for the weight of the product.
Install the pump so that air pockets are avoided in the
‐ Use a lifting method suitable for the pump housing and pipes.
weight of the product.
The below figure and table show the permissible
‐ Do not lift the product by lifting it in the pump positions.
packaging inlay.
‐ Wear personal protective equipment. 2 a
CAUTION 1 3
Crushing of limbs
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐ Avoid insecure stacking of the product.

The pumps are delivered from factory in a packaging

specially designed for manual transport or transport 4
by forklift truck or a similar vehicle.

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TM056389

Pump positions

Pos. Description
a Up
b Floor

Pump Non-self-priming Self-priming

position pumps pumps
1 - -
2 ● -
3 ● -

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Pump Non-self-priming Self-priming Related information

position pumps pumps 4.2.2 Pipe connection (self-priming pumps)
4 ● ● 4.2.1 Pipe connection (non-self-priming pumps)
5 - - Take care not to damage the pump when
6 ● ● connecting the inlet and outlet pipes.
Torque: 50-60 Nm. The stated torque must
● Mounting in this position is allowed. not be exceeded.
Install the pump so that inspection, maintenance and
service can easily be performed. 1
Install the pump in a well-ventilated location.

4.2 Pipes
We recommend that you fit isolating valves on either
side of the pump. It is thus not necessary to drain the
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TM040358
system if the pump needs service.
If the pump is installed above the liquid level, a non-
return valve must be fitted in the inlet pipe below
the liquid level. See the figure about recommended
pipes for a self-priming pump in the section on pipe Inlet and outlet ports
connection (self-priming pumps).
Self-priming pumps
Pos. Description
We recommend an opening pressure of the non-
return valve which is lower than 0.05 bar. Otherwise, 1 Outlet port
the additional resistance will reduce the suction 2 Inlet port
capability of the pump.
If the pump is to be used for pumping rainwater or 4.2.2 Pipe connection (self-priming pumps)
well water, we recommend that you fit a filter to the
inlet of the inlet pipe. The pump must be installed correctly to ensure that it
can self-prime.
The pump must not be stressed by the pipes.
Take the following precautions:
Install the pipes according to the design requirements
given in EN ISO 13480-3:2012. Tolerances must See the figure below.
comply with EN ISO 13920:1996, class C. • The minimum height from the centre of the
The pipes must be correctly sized taking due account inlet port to the first tapping point (H1) must be
of the pump inlet pressure. observed. If a pressure manager is installed in
the system, H1 is the height from the centre of
Install the pipes so that air pockets are avoided,
especially on the inlet side of the pump. See the the pump inlet port to the pressure manager.
figure below. Minimum heights appear from the table below.
• The inlet pipe must be at least 0.5 metres below
the liquid level (H3).

For optimum suction capability, the pump

must be located near the well or tank to
ensure that the inlet pipe is as short as
possible. This will reduce the self-priming
time, especially in the case of a high
suction lift.

We recommend that you install a filling plug in

the outlet pipe. This facilitates liquid filling before
TM040338

startup. See the figure below, pos. A.

Pipes

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4.3 Alternative connection positions
The pump is available with various connection
positions on special request.

H1

TM038709
H1

Alternative connection positions

Self-priming pumps
H2 These pumps are only available with the outlet port
pointing upwards, i.e. in the same direction as the
filling hole.

4.4 Terminal box positions

The pump is available with various terminal box
positions on special request.
TM058415

Recommended pipes for a self-priming pump

TM040357
Suction lift (H2) Minimum height (H1)
[m] [m]
4 0.2 Terminal box positions
5 0.35
6 0.5 4.5 Avoiding condensation in the motor
7 0.6 If the liquid temperature falls below the ambient
temperature, condensation may form in the motor
8 0.7 during standstill. Condensation can occur in moist
surroundings or areas with high humidity.
In such cases, use a motor suitable for condensing
environments such as an IPX5 motor available from
Grundfos.
Alternatively, open the bottom drain hole in the motor
flange by removing the plug. See the figure below.
This reduces the motor enclosure class to IPX5.

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5. Electrical connection
Carry out the electrical connection according to local
regulations.
Check that the supply voltage and frequency
correspond to the values stated on the nameplate.

DANGER

TM063860
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
1
‐ Before starting any work on the
product, make sure that the power
Motor drain plug
supply has been switched off and that
it cannot be accidentally switched on.
Pos. Description ‐ The pump must be connected to an
external all-pole main switch according
1 Motor drain plug to local regulations.
‐ The product must be earthed and
The open drain hole helps prevent condensation in
protected against indirect contact in
the motor as it makes the motor self-venting and
accordance with local regulations.
allows water and humid air to escape.
When you install the pump outdoors, provide the ‐ Wires connected to supply terminals,
motor with a cover to avoid condensation (not must be separated from each other
supplied by Grundfos). and from the supply by reinforced
insulation.

5.1 Power cable

In order to comply with the EN 60335-1 standard,
TM053496

the power cable must as a minimum be rated for an

operating temperature of 105 °C (221 °F).
The power cable has to fulfil the 450/750 V voltage
Examples of covers (not supplied by Grundfos) level requirement of an H07 cable. The allowed
minimum cross section for the cables is 4 × 1.0 mm2.

Cable gland
The power cable must be installed through a cable
gland fitted to the terminal box in such a way that
the IP class of the motor remains intact. The cable
gland must be correctly sized so that it provides a
seal around the power cable which fulfils the IP class
of the motor, see motor nameplate.

5.2 Motor protection

Single-phase motors 230 V, 60 Hz
These motors have built-in motor protection and
require no further motor protection. The motor
protection is automatically reset.
Single-phase motors, 1 × 115 / 230 V, 60 Hz
These motors do not incorporate motor protection
and must be connected to a motor-protective circuit
breaker which can be manually reset.
Set the motor-protective circuit breaker to maximum
1.15 × I1/1.
Other single-phase motors
These motors have built-in current- and temperature-
dependent motor protection in accordance with IEC
60034-11 and require no further motor protection. The

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motor protection is of the TP 211 type which reacts to 5.4 Frequency converter operation
both slow- and quick-rising temperatures. The motor
You can connect three-phase motors to a frequency
protection is automatically reset.
converter.
Three-phase motors up to 3 kW
Depending on the frequency converter type, this
These motors must be connected to a motor- may cause increased acoustic noise from the motor.
protective circuit breaker which can be manually Furthermore, it may cause the motor to be exposed to
reset. detrimental voltage peaks.
Set the motor-protective circuit breaker to maximum
1.15 times full-load current. MG 71- and MG 80-based motors have no
phase insulation 1) and must therefore be
Three-phase motors of 3 kW and up
protected against voltage peaks higher
Motors with the following supply voltages have built-in than 650 V (peak value) between the
thermistors (PTC): supply terminals.
• 3 × 200 V / 346 V, 50 Hz
The above disturbances, that is both increased
• 3 × 200-220 V / 346-380 V, 60 Hz
acoustic noise and detrimental voltage peaks, can
• 3 × 220-240 V / 380-415 V, 50 Hz. be eliminated by fitting an LC filter between the
Motors for other supply voltages must be connected frequency converter and the motor.
to a motor-protective circuit breaker as described for For further information, please contact the frequency
three-phase motors up to 3 kW. converter supplier or Grundfos.
The thermistors are designed according to DIN
44082. The motor protection is of the TP 211 Self-priming pumps
type which reacts to both slow- and quick-rising If the pump is connected to a frequency converter,
temperatures. operation at low speed may cause the internal
recirculation valve to open. This will result in a drop
5.3 Connection of wires in terminal box in pressure and flow.
Carry out the electrical connection as shown in the
diagram inside the terminal box cover.
If connected to a circuit protected by a fuse, use a
time-delay fuse with the product.
TM038781

Wiring diagram

1) MG 71- and MG 80-based motors with phase insulation are available on request.

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6. Starting up the product 1

If there is a risk of condensation in the

motor, remove the motor drain plug before
startup and keep the drain hole open
during operation. See the figure about
motor drain plug in the section on avoiding
condensation in the motor.

TM038774
Related information
4.5 Avoiding condensation in the motor 2

6.1 Non-self-priming pumps Position of filling hole and drain hole

Do not start the pump until it has been

Pos. Description
filled with liquid.
1 Filling hole

6.1.1 Liquid filling 2 Drain hole

CAUTION
Hot or cold liquid If it is difficult for the pump to build up
Minor or moderate personal injury pressure, it may be necessary to repeat
steps 1 to 6.
‐ Wear personal protective equipment.
‐ Pay attention to the direction of the
vent hole when you fill the pump with 6.2 Self-priming pumps
liquid and vent it.
‐ Make sure that no persons are hurt by Do not start the pump until it has been
the escaping liquid. filled with liquid.

Pay attention to the direction of the vent

hole during liquid filling and venting. Make 6.2.1 Liquid filling
sure that the escaping liquid does not
cause damage to the motor or other CAUTION
components. Hot or cold liquid
Minor or moderate personal injury
1. Close the isolating valve on the outlet side of the
‐ Wear personal protective equipment.
pump.
‐ Pay attention to the direction of the
2. Open the isolating valve in the inlet pipe vent hole when you fill the pump with
completely before starting the pump. liquid and vent it.
3. Remove the filling plug. See the figure below. ‐ Make sure that no persons are hurt by
the escaping liquid.
4. Fill the pump housing and the inlet pipe
completely with liquid until a steady stream of Pay attention to the direction of the vent
liquid runs out of the filling hole. hole during liquid filling and venting. Make
sure that the escaping liquid does not
5. Fit and tighten the filling plug.
cause damage to the motor or other
6. Start the pump and slowly open the outlet components.
isolating valve while the pump is running. This
1. Make sure that the outlet pipe is empty and that
ensures venting and pressure buildup during
the height from the centre of the inlet port to the
startup.
first tapping point (H1) meets the requirements.
The outlet isolating valve must be See the section on pipe connection (self-priming
opened immediately after startup of the pumps).
pump. Otherwise, the temperature of
2. Open the isolating valves in the inlet and outlet
the pumped liquid may become too
pipes.
high and cause damage to the
equipment.

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3. Open a tap close to the pump so that air can 6.3 Checking the direction of rotation
escape.
The description below applies to three-phase motors
4. Remove the filling plug in the pump. See the only.
figure below. The motor fan cover has an installation indicator. See
the figure below. Based on the motor cooling air, it
5. If a filling plug has been installed in the outlet indicates the direction of rotation of the motor.
pipe, remove this plug and use this hole for filling.
Before you start the motor for the first time or if
Otherwise, use the filling hole in the pump.
the position of the installation indicator has been
6. Fill the pump housing and the inlet pipe changed, check that the installation indicator is
completely with liquid until a steady stream of working properly for instance by moving the indicator
liquid runs out of the filling hole. field with a finger.
To determine whether the direction of rotation is
7. Fit and tighten the filling plug(s). correct or wrong, compare the indication with the
8. Start the pump and wait until liquid is pumped. If table below.
you have used the filling hole in the pump, it may
be necessary to repeat steps 1 to 8 to ensure that Indicator field Direction of rotation
the pump is completely filled with liquid.
Black Correct
If connected to a frequency converter, 2)
White/reflecting Wrong
the pump must run at maximum speed
(3450 min-1) during startup. 2) To reverse the direction of rotation, switch off the power
supply and interchange any two of the incoming supply
9. If the pump does not operate properly after wires.
several start attempts, see the section on fault
finding the product.
1

TM040360
TM058169

2
Installation indicator
Position of filling holes and drain hole
Pos. Description
Pos. Description 1 Indicator field
1 Filling hole
You can place the indicator in various positions on the
2 Drain hole
motor, but do not place it between the cooling fins
close to the screws that hold the fan cover.
The pump is allowed to run for 5 minutes The correct direction of rotation is also shown by
to attempt to suck liquid. If the pump does arrows on the motor fan cover.
not build up pressure and flow, repeat
steps 1 to 8.

Related information
4.2.2 Pipe connection (self-priming pumps)
9. Fault finding the product

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7. Service 7.1 Contaminated products

DANGER CAUTION
Electric shock Biological hazard
Death or serious personal injury Minor or moderate personal injury
‐ Before starting any work on the ‐ Flush the pump thoroughly with clean
product, make sure that the power water and rinse the pump parts in
supply has been switched off and that water after dismantling.
it cannot be accidentally switched on.
The product will be classified as contaminated if it has
been used for a liquid which is injurious to health or
WARNING
toxic. If you request Grundfos to service the product,
Corrosive liquids
contact Grundfos with details about the pumped liquid
Death or serious personal injury
before returning the product for service. Otherwise,
‐ Wear personal protective equipment. Grundfos can refuse to accept the product for service.
The product must be cleaned thoroughly before you
WARNING
return it.
Toxic liquids
Death or serious personal injury Costs of returning the product are to be paid by the
customer.
‐ Wear personal protective equipment.
7.2 Service documentation
Service documentation is available in
CAUTION Grundfos Product Center (http://product-
Hot or cold liquid selection.grundfos.com/).
Minor or moderate personal injury
If you have any questions, please contact the nearest
‐ Wear personal protective equipment. Grundfos company or service workshop.

CAUTION
Back injury
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐ Use lifting equipment which is
approved for the weight of the product.
‐ Use a lifting method suitable for the
weight of the product.
‐ Wear personal protective equipment.

The internal pump parts are maintenance-free. You

must keep the motor clean in order to ensure
adequate cooling of the motor. If the pump is installed
in dusty environments, clean the pump regularly. Take
the enclosure class of the motor into account when
cleaning.
The motor has maintenance-free, greased-for-life
bearings.

Before startup after a period of inactivity,

the pump and the inlet pipe must be
completely filled with liquid.
See the section on starting up the product.

Related information
6. Starting up the product

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8. Taking the product out of operation 9. Fault finding the product
8.1 Cleaning DANGER
Electric shock
Prior to a long period of inactivity, flush the pump with
Death or serious personal injury
clean water to prevent corrosion and deposits in the
pump. ‐ Before starting any work on the
product, make sure that the power
Use acetic acid to remove possible lime deposits from
supply has been switched off and that
the pump.
it cannot be accidentally switched on.
8.2 Frost protection
WARNING
Pumps which are not being used during periods of Corrosive liquids
frost must be drained to avoid damage. Death or serious personal injury
Remove the filling and drain plugs from the ‐ Wear personal protective equipment.
pump. See the figure about position of filling and
drain hole in the section on liquid filling. WARNING
Do not refit the plugs until the pump is taken into Toxic liquids
operation again. Death or serious personal injury
‐ Wear personal protective equipment.
Related information
6.1.1 Liquid filling
CAUTION
8.3 Taking the product permanently out of
Hot or cold liquid
operation Minor or moderate personal injury
Observe the following if the pump is to be ‐ Wear personal protective equipment.
permanently taken out of operation and removed from
the pipe system.

WARNING CAUTION
Corrosive liquids Back injury
Death or serious personal injury Minor or moderate personal injury
‐ Wear personal protective equipment. ‐ Use lifting equipment which is
approved for the weight of the product.
WARNING
Toxic liquids ‐ Use a lifting method suitable for the
Death or serious personal injury weight of the product.
‐ Wear personal protective equipment. ‐ Wear personal protective equipment.

CAUTION
Hot or cold liquid
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐ Wear personal protective equipment.

CAUTION
Back injury
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐ Use lifting equipment which is
approved for the weight of the product.
‐ Use a lifting method suitable for the
weight of the product.
‐ Wear personal protective equipment.

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9.1 The pump does not run

Cause Remedy
Supply failure. • Switch on the switch.
• Check cables and cable connections for defects and
loose connections.
Motor protection has tripped. • Replace the contacts of the motor-protective circuit
breaker, the magnet coil or the entire motor-
protective circuit breaker.
• Check cables and cable connections for defects,
and replace the fuses.
• Repair or replace the motor.
• Switch off the power supply, and clean or repair the
pump.
• Set the motor-protective circuit breaker according
to the rated current of the motor (I1/1). See the
nameplate.
Control-current circuit is defective. Repair or replace the control-current circuit.

9.2 Motor-protective circuit breaker has tripped (trips immediately when power supply is
switched on)
Cause Remedy
Contacts of the motor-protective circuit breaker or Replace the contacts of the motor-protective circuit
magnet coil are defective. breaker, the magnet coil or the entire motor-protective
circuit breaker.
Cable connection is loose or faulty. Check cables and cable connections for defects, and
replace the fuses.
Motor winding is defective. Repair or replace the motor.
The pump is mechanically blocked. Switch off the power supply, and clean or repair the
pump.
The setting of the motor-protective circuit breaker is Set the motor-protective circuit breaker according to the
too low. rated current of the motor (I1/1).
See the nameplate.

9.3 The motor-protective circuit breaker trips occasionally

Cause Remedy
The setting of the motor-protective circuit breaker is Set the motor-protective circuit breaker according to the
too low. rated current of the motor (I1/1).
See the nameplate.
Periodic supply fault. Check cables and cable connections for defects, and
replace the fuses.
Periodically low voltage. • Check cables and cable connections for defects and
loose connections.
• Check that the power cable of the pump is correctly
sized.

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9.4 The motor-protective circuit breaker has not tripped, but the pump is inadvertently out
of operation
Cause Remedy
Supply failure. • Switch on the switch.
• Check cables and cable connections for defects and
loose connections.
Motor protection has tripped. • Replace the contacts of the motor-protective circuit
breaker, the magnet coil or the entire motor-
protective circuit breaker.
• Check cables and cable connections for defects,
and replace the fuses.
• Repair or replace the motor.
• Switch off the power supply, and clean or repair the
pump.
• Set the motor-protective circuit breaker according
to the rated current of the motor (I1/1). See the
nameplate.
Control-current circuit is defective. Repair or replace the control-current circuit.
The pump is mechanically blocked. Switch off the power supply, and clean or repair the
pump.

9.5 The pump performance is unstable

Cause Remedy
Pump inlet pressure is too low. Check for proper inlet conditions.
Inlet pipe is partly blocked by impurities. Remove and clean the inlet pipe.
Leakage in the inlet pipe. Remove and repair the inlet pipe.
Air in the inlet pipe or pump. Vent the inlet pipe or pump.
Check for proper inlet conditions.

9.6 The pump performance is unstable, and the pump is noisy

Self-priming pumps only:

Cause Remedy
The differential pressure across the pump is too low. Close the tap gradually until the outlet pressure is stable
and the noise has ceased.

9.7 The pump runs, but gives no water

Cause Remedy
Pump inlet pressure is too low. Check for proper inlet conditions.
The inlet pipe is partly clogged by impurities. Remove and clean the inlet pipe.
The foot or non-return valve is stuck in its closed Remove and clean, repair or replace the valve.
position.
Leakage in the inlet pipe. Remove and repair the inlet pipe.
Air in the inlet pipe or pump. Vent the inlet pipe or pump.
Check for proper inlet conditions.

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9.8 When startup is attempted, the pump starts, but delivers no pressure or flow
Self-priming pumps only:

Cause Remedy
Liquid column above non-return valve in the outlet Empty the outlet pipe. Make sure that the non-return
pipe prevents the pump from self-priming. valve does not hold back liquid in the outlet pipe.
Repeat the startup procedure in the section on pipe
connection (self-priming pumps).
Inlet pipe draws in air. Make sure that the inlet pipe is airtight from pump to
liquid level. Repeat the startup procedure in the section
on pipe connection (self-priming pumps) .

Related information
4.2.2 Pipe connection (self-priming pumps)

9.9 The pump runs, but does not deliver the rated flow
Self-priming pumps only:

Cause Remedy
The internal valve did not close. Close the tap gradually until a sudden rise in pressure
or flow rate can be seen. Then open the tap gradually
until you reach the required flow rate.

9.10 The pump runs backwards when switched off

Cause Remedy
Leakage in the inlet pipe. Remove and repair the inlet pipe.
Foot or non-return valve is defective. Remove and clean, repair or replace the valve.
The foot valve is stuck in completely or partly open Remove and clean, repair or replace the valve.
position.

9.11 The pump runs with reduced performance

Cause Remedy
Wrong direction of rotation. Three-phase pumps only:
Switch off the power supply with the external circuit
breaker, and interchange two phases in the pump
terminal box. Also, see the section on checking the
direction of rotation.
Pump inlet pressure is too low. Check for proper inlet conditions.
Inlet pipe is partly blocked by impurities. Remove and clean the inlet pipe.
Leakage in the inlet pipe. Remove and repair the inlet pipe.
Air in the inlet pipe or pump. Vent the inlet pipe or pump.
Check for proper inlet conditions.

Related information
6.3 Checking the direction of rotation

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10. Technical data
10.1 Enclosure class
• IP55 (standard)
• IPx5 (with motor drain plug removed).

10.2 Sound pressure level

The sound pressure level of the pumps is lower than
70 dB(A).

10.3 Ambient temperature

Self-priming pumps:
The liquid temperature must not exceed 60
°C (140 °F).

Maximum ambient
Liquid temperature
temperature
55 °C (131 °F) 3) 90 °C (194 °F) 3) 4)

50 °C (122 °F) 3) 100 °C (212 °F) 3) 4)

45 °C (113 °F) 110 °C (230 °F) 4)

40 °C (104 °F) 120 °C (248 °F) 4)

3) Does not apply for pumps with PSE approval (pumps

approved for use in Japan).
4) Only the stainless-steel variant (EN 1.4301 / AISI 304) is
suitable for pumping liquids with temperatures above 90 °C
(194 °F).

If the ambient temperature exceeds 55 °C (45 °C

for pumps with PSE approval), do not fully load
the motor due to the risk of overheating. In such
cases, you may need to derate the motor output
or use an oversize motor with a higher rated
output. You can derate the CM pumps in relation to
the ambient temperature without any consequence.
Contact Grundfos for further information. See the
figure below.

P2
[%]
100

90

80

70

60
TM057630

50
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
t [°C]

Derating in relation to the ambient temperature

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10.4 Maximum system pressure and permissible liquid temperature

5) Maximum system
Material variant Shaft seal Permissible liquid temperature
pressure
-20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F) 10 bar (145 psi)
Cast iron AVBx
41 to 90 °C (105.8 to 194 °F) 6 bar (87 psi)
(EN-GJL-200)
AQQx -20 to 90 °C (-4 to 194 °F) 10 bar (145 psi)
-20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F) 10 bar (145 psi)
AVBx
Stainless steel 41 to 90 °C (105.8 to 194 °F) 6 bar (87 psi)
(EN 1.4301 / AISI 304) -20 6) to 90 °C (-4 to 194 °F) 16 bar (232 psi)
AQQx
91 to 120 °C 7) (195.8 to 248 °F) 10 bar (145 psi)
-20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F) 10 bar (145 psi)
AVBx
Stainless steel 41 to 90 °C (105.8 to 194 °F) 6 bar (87 psi)
(EN 1.4401 / AISI 316) -20 6) to 90 °C (-4 to 194 °F) 16 bar (232 psi)
AQQx
91 to 120 °C 7) (195.8 to 248 °F) 10 bar (145 psi)

5) At liquid temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), higher motor outputs may be needed due to increased viscosity, for instance if you
have added glycol to the water.
6) CM pumps for pumping liquids at temperatures below -20 °C (-4 °F) are available on request. Please contact Grundfos.
7) 120 °C (248 °F) applies only if the pump has an AQQE shaft seal.

10.5 Minimum inlet pressure Example

You can calculate the minimum inlet pressure "H" pb = 1 bar.
in metres head required during operation to avoid Pump type: CM 3, 50 Hz.
cavitation in the pump from the following formula:
Flow rate: 4 m3/h.
NPSH (from the figure about NPSH curves for CM 3
H = pb × 10.2 - NPSH - Hf - Hv - Hs in the appendix): 3.3 metres head.
pb = Barometric pressure in bar. Hf = 3.0 metres head.
The barometric pressure can be set to 1 Liquid temperature: 90 °C.
bar. Hv (from the figure about vapour pressure in the
In closed systems, pb indicates the appendix): 7.2 metres head.
system pressure in bar. H = pb × 10.2 - NPSH - Hf - Hv - Hs [metres head].
NPSH = Net Positive Suction Head in metres H = 1 × 10.2 - 3.0 - 3.3 - 7.2 - 0.5 = -3.8 metres head.
head. To be read from the NPSH This means that a suction head of 3.8 metres is
curves in the appendix at the highest required during operation.
flow rate the pump will be delivering.
Pressure calculated in bar: 3.8 × 0.0981 = 0.37 bar.
Hf = Friction loss in inlet pipe in metres head. Pressure calculated in kPa: 3.8 × 9.81 = 37.3 kPa.
Hv = Vapour pressure in metres head.
10.6 Maximum inlet pressure
See the figure about vapour pressure in
the appendix. The actual inlet pressure plus the pressure when the
tm = liquid temperature. pump is operating against a closed valve must always
be lower than the maximum system pressure.
Hs = Safety margin = min. 0.5 metres head.

If the calculated value of "H" is positive, the pump can

operate with a maximum suction lift of "H" metres.
If the calculated value of "H" is negative, a minimum
suction head of "H" metres is required during
operation to avoid cavitation.

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11. Disposing of the product
This product or parts of it must be disposed of in an
environmentally sound way.
1. Use the public or private waste collection service.

2. If this is not possible, contact the nearest

Grundfos company or service workshop.

The crossed-out wheelie bin

symbol on a product means
that it must be disposed of
separately from household
waste. When a product
marked with this symbol
reaches its end of life, take it
to a collection point
designated by the local waste
disposal authorities. The
separate collection and
recycling of such products will
help protect the environment
and human health.

See also end-of-life information at

www.grundfos.com/product-recycling.

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Appendix A

Appendix A

A.1. Appendix

Type 1 Tliq,max 7 o
C 7 F
o

Model 2 PMax 6 bar 6 PSI 6 MPa

F TF 4 MEI≥ 5 ηP% 8 Insulation class 9
o
3
o
TAmb C 3 10

11 3 11 11 3 11
Q nom Q nom

60 Hz
50 Hz

m /h GPM m /h GPM

TM056388
H nom 12 m 12 PSI H nom 12 m 12 PSI
H max 13 m 13 PSI H max 13 m 13 PSI

Pump nameplate with data

DK-8850 BJERRINGBRO DENMARK Made in Hungary

TM087928
1 2 3

Pump nameplate with approval marks

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Country of origin
6 ~ MOT Type 11 Env 15 Model 19 - 20 - 21
IEC 60034
5 Hz U 10 V 13 Hz U 23 V
P2 4 kW 7 hp I 1/1 9 A P2 14 kW 16 hp I 1/1 24 A 37 39
cosΦ 3 I max 8 A PF 17 I max 25 A
TM063826

Eff. 2 n 12 min -1 Eff. 18 n 26 min -1

38
1 Des: 35 Code: 34 AMB 33 C 32 31 Th.Cl. 30 IP 29 28 Pole / 27

Nameplate for the motor

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 Appendix A
NP S H
[m]
7 CM 1

6 60Hz

5
50Hz
4

TM040458
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 Q[m³/h]

NPSH curves for CM 1

NP S H
[m]
8 CM 3
7
60Hz
6
5 50Hz
4
3
2
1

0
TM040459

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.0 5.0 Q[m³/h]

NPSH curves for CM 3

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NP S H
[m]
9 CM 5
8
60 Hz
7
6
50 Hz
5
4
3
2
1

TM040460
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 Q[m³/h]

NPSH curves for CM 5

NP S H
[m]
16 CM 10
14 60 Hz
12
10 50 Hz

8
6
4
2

0
TM040461

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Q[m³/h]

NPSH curves for CM 10

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NP S H
[m]
14 CM 15

12 60 Hz
10
50 Hz
8

TM040462
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 Q[m³/h]

NPSH curves for CM 15

NP S H
[m]
20 CM 25
18
16 60 Hz
14
12 50 Hz
10
8
6
4
2 TM040463

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 Q[m³/h]

NPSH curves for CM 25

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tm Hv
(°C) (m)

150 45
40
140 35
30
130
25

120 20

110 15
12
100 10
8,0
90
6,0
80 5,0
4,0
70 3,0

60 2,0
1,5
50
1,0
40 0,8
0,6
30 0,4
0,3
20
0,2
10
0,1
TM003037

Vapour pressure

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