
Observe the following:
• Do not install Grundfos control boxes,
pump controllers, Ex barriers, or leave
the free end of the power cable in po-
tentially explosive environments.
• The classification of the installation site
must be defined by the owner of the
site.
• On explosion-proof pumps, make sure
that an external earth conductor is con-
nected to the external earth terminal on
the pump by using a secure cable
clamp. Clean the surface of the exter-
nal earth connection and mount the ca-
ble clamp.
• The cross section of the earth conduc-
tor must be at least 4 mm2, such as
H07 V2-K (PVT 90 °) yellow and green.
• Make sure that the earth connection is
protected from corrosion.
• Make sure that all protective equip-
ment has been connected correctly.
• Float switches used in potentially ex-
plosive environments must be ap-
proved for this application. They must
be connected to the Grundfos LC 231
or LC 241 or DC, DCD pump controller
by the intrinsically safe barrier to en-
sure a safe circuit.
Set the motor-protective circuit breaker to
the rated current of the pump. The rated
current is stated on the nameplate.
A damaged power cable must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons.
The supply voltage and frequency are marked on the
nameplate. The voltage tolerance must be within - 10
% / + 6 % of the rated voltage. Make sure that the
motor is suitable for the power supply available at the
installation site.
All pumps are supplied with 10 m power cable and a
free cable end, except for pumps for Australia, which
have 15 m cable.
Pumps without sensor must be connected to one of
the following controllers:
• a control box with motor-protective circuit breaker,
such as a Grundfos CU 100
• a Grundfos LC 231, LC 241 or DC, DCD pump
controller.
Pumps with sensor must be connected to a
Grundfos IO 113 and one of the following controllers:
• a control box with motor-protective circuit breaker,
such as a Grundfos CU 100
• Grundfos level controllers LC 231, LC 241 or DC,
DCD pump controller.
Before installation and the first startup of
the pump, check the condition of the pow-
er cable to avoid short circuits.
WIO sensor
Every explosion-proof pump is assembled with a WIO
sensor.
For safe installation and operation of pumps equipped
with a WIO sensor, install an RC filter between the
power supply and the pump.
If an RC filter should be installed to avoid
any kind of transients in the installation, in-
stall it between the power supply and the
pump.
The following may cause problems in case of
transients in the power supply system:
• Motor power:
- The bigger the motor, the higher the transients.
• Length of power cable:
- Where power and signal cables are running in
parallel close to each other, the risk of
transients causing interference between power
and signal cables increases with the length of
the cables.
• Switchboard layout:
- Power and signal cables must be separated as
much as possible. Close installation can cause
interference in case of transients.
• Supply network "stiffness":
- If a transformer station is located close to the
installation, the supply network may be "stiff"
and transient levels can be higher.
If combinations of the above aspects are present, it
may be necessary to install RC filters for pumps with
WIO sensors to protect against transients.
Transients can be completely eliminated if soft
starters are used. Be aware that soft starters and
variable-speed drives have other EMC-related issues
that must be taken into consideration.
For further information, see the installation and
operating instructions for the selected control box or
pump controller.
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