Grundfos ALPHA1 Series User manual

GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS
ALPHA1
Variable-speed circulators
Installation and operating instructions
3191277
Listed
Conforms to ANSI/UL Std. 778
Certified to CAN/CSA Std. C22.2 No. 108

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Table of contents
ALPHA1
English (US)
Installation and operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Français (CA)
Notice d'installation et de fonctionnement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Español (MX)
Instrucciones de instalación y operación. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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English (US) Installation and operating instructions
Original installation and operating
instructions
These installation and operating instructions
describe Grundfos ALPHA1.
Sections 1-5 give the information necessary to
be able to unpack, install and start up the
product in a safe way.
Sections 6-11 give important information about
the product, as well as information on service,
fault finding and disposal of the product.
CONTENTS Page
1. Limited warranty
Products manufactured by Grundfos Pumps
Corporation (Grundfos) are warranted to the
original user only to be free of defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 30
months from date of installation, but not more
than 36 months from date of manufacture.
Grundfos' liability under this warranty shall be
limited to repairing or replacing at Grundfos'
option, without charge, F.O.B. Grundfos' factory
or authorized service station, any product of
Grundfos manufacture. Grundfos will not be
liable for any costs of removal, installation,
transportation, or any other charges that may
arise in connection with a warranty claim.
Products which are sold, but not manufactured
by Grundfos, are subject to the warranty
provided by the manufacturer of said products
and not by Grundfos' warranty.
Grundfos will not be liable for damage or wear to
products caused by abnormal operating
conditions, accident, abuse, misuse,
unauthorized alteration or repair, or if the
product was not installed in accordance with
Grundfos' printed installation and operating
instructions and accepted codes of good
practice. The warranty does not cover normal
wear and tear.
To obtain service under this warranty, the
defective product must be returned to the
distributor or dealer of Grundfos' products from
which it was purchased together with proof of
purchase and installation date, failure date and
supporting installation data. Unless otherwise
provided, the distributor or dealer will contact
Grundfos or an authorized service station for
instructions. Any defective product to be
returned to Grundfos or a service station must
be sent freight prepaid; documentation
supporting the warranty claim and/or a Return
Material Authorization must be included if so
instructed.
1. Limited warranty 3
2. General information 4
2.1 Symbols used in this document 4
3. Receiving the product 4
3.1 Inspecting the product 4
3.2 Scope of delivery 4
4. Installing the product 5
4.1 Quick installation tips 5
4.2 Mechanical installation 5
4.3 Changing the power head position 6
4.4 Electrical connection 7
5. Starting up the product 9
5.1 Venting the pump 9
5.2 First startup 9
6. Product introduction 9
6.1 Product description 9
6.2 Applications 9
6.3 Pumped liquids 10
7. Identification 11
7.1 Nameplate 11
7.2 Type key 11
7.3 Approvals 11
8. Control functions 12
8.1 Elements on the control panel 12
8.2 Display 12
8.3 Setting the pump 12
8.4 Pump control 12
8.5 Pump performance and operating
mode selection 13
9. Fault finding the product 14
10. Technical data 16
10.1 Operating conditions 16
11. Disposing of the product 16
Prior to installation, read this
document. Installation and operation
must comply with local regulations
and accepted codes of good practice.
This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Children must not use or play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Successful operation depends on
careful attention to the procedures
described in this manual. Keep this
manual for future use.

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Grundfos will not be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages, losses, or expenses
arising from installation, use, or any other
causes. There are no express or implied
warranties, including merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose, which extend beyond
those warranties described or referred to above.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages and some jurisdictions do not allow
limitations on how long implied warranties may
last. Therefore the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction.
Products which are repaired or replaced by
Grundfos or authorized service center under the
provisions of these limited warranty terms will
continue to be covered by Grundfos warranty
only through the remainder of the original
warranty period set forth by the original
purchase date.
2. General information
2.1 Symbols used in this document
The text accompanying the three hazard
symbols DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION
will be structured in the following way:
Example
3. Receiving the product
3.1 Inspecting the product
Check that the product received is in
accordance with the order.
Check that the voltage and frequency of the
product match the voltage and frequency of the
installation site. See section 7. Identification for
information on the nameplate.
3.2 Scope of delivery
The box contains the following items:
• one Grundfos ALPHA1 pump
• one line cord or terminal box
• two gaskets
• installation and operating instructions
• one check valve
• one "Check Valve Installed" sticker.
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.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- Switch off the power supply before
starting any work on the product.
Make sure that the power supply
cannot be accidentally switched on.
A blue or grey circle with a white
graphical symbol indicates that an
action must be taken.
A red or grey circle with a diagonal
bar, possibly with a black graphical
symbol, indicates that an action must
not be taken or must be stopped.
If these instructions are not observed,
it may result in malfunction or damage
to the equipment.
Tips and advice that make the work
easier.

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4. Installing the product
4.1 Quick installation tips
1. To ensure proper venting of your system,
place the pump in "Constant Pressure III"
mode until all air has been removed.
Isolating zones during this process will
ensure proper air removal.
2. For balancing manifold zone(s) applications,
utilizing modes "Constant Pressure I" or
"Constant Pressure II" and only one zone at
a time during balancing will ensure proper
flow rate to each zone.
3. Always review your boiler minimum flow rate
requirements if utilizing the pump as a
primary pump. Select one of the constant
pressure modes for boiler primary pump
applications. You may change hydraulic
selection while pumping. No permanent
damage will occur. In fact, Grundfos
encourages testing the various hydraulic
modes with your hydronic system to ensure
maximum energy savings and comfort level.
4. With zone panel control applications, when
there is a call for heat and power has been
sent to the pump, the pump will remember
and restart from the last duty point and
hydraulic mode.
4.2 Mechanical installation
When making pipe connections, follow the
piping manufacturer's recommendations and all
code requirements for the piping material.
• Flush the system of debris before
installation.
• Insert the check valve if required. See fig. 1.
• Refer to the arrows on the pump housing
indicating the direction of the liquid flow
through the pump.
• Install the pump with horizontal motor shaft.
See fig. 2.
• Fit the two gaskets supplied to the pump
ends.
Fig. 1 Check valve installation
Fig. 2 Installation positions
WARNING
Pressurized system
Death or serious personal injury
- Before dismantling the pump, drain
the system or close the isolating
valve on either side of the pump
before you remove the screws. The
pumped liquid may be scalding hot
and under high pressure.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- Switch off the power supply before
starting any work on the product.
Make sure that the power supply
cannot be accidentally switched on.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- This pump has not been
investigated for use in swimming
pool or marine areas.
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4.3 Changing the power head position
• Make any change to the power head
orientation before filling the system with
liquid. You can turn the power head in steps
of 90 °.
• See fig. 3for permissible positions.
• Only use orientations C and D for CSA,
enclosure type 2.
Proceed as follows:
1. If liquid is present, drain the liquid from the
pump or isolate the liquid from the pump.
2. Remove the four socket head cap screws.
3. Turn the pump head to the desired position.
See fig. 3.
4. Cross-tighten the screws to: 7 ft-lbs torque.
Fig. 3 Changing the power head position
Fig. 4 Remove the four socket head cap
screws on the power head to
change the power head position
CAUTION
Hot surface
Minor or moderate personal injury
- Position the pump so that persons
cannot accidentally come into
contact with hot surfaces.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- Switch off the power supply before
starting any work on the product.
Make sure that the power supply
cannot be accidentally switched on.
WARNING
Pressurized system
Death or serious personal injury
- Before dismantling the pump, drain
the system or close the isolating
valve on either side of the pump
before you remove the screws. The
pumped liquid may be scalding hot
and under high pressure.
If you change the position of the
power head, fill the system with the
liquid to be pumped or open the
isolating valves.
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Power head
orientation A
Power head
orientation B
Power head
orientation C
Power head
orientation D

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4.4 Electrical connection
• The motor is protected by the electronics in
the control box and requires no external
motor protection.
• Check that the supply voltage and frequency
correspond to the values stated on the
pump.
• Only connect the pump to the power supply
with the line cord or through the terminal box
supplied with the pump; see sections
4.4.1 For pump models with line cord and
4.4.2 For pump models with terminal box.
• Do not modify and only use the line cord
supplied.
• The lights on the control panel indicate that
the electrical supply has been switched on.
4.4.1 For pump models with line cord
Follow the procedure as shown in fig. 5.
Fig. 5 Connecting and removing the power
plug for line cord models
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- All electrical work must be carried
out by a qualified electrician in
accordance with the latest edition
of the National Electric Code and
state, local codes and regulations.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- Switch off the power supply before
starting any work on the product.
Make sure that the power supply
cannot accidentally switched on.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- This pump has not been
investigated for use in swimming
pool or marine areas.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- This pump is supplied with a
grounding conductor and
grounding-type attachment plug. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, be
certain that it is connected only to a
properly grounded, grounding-type
receptacle in accordance with the
National Electric Code and any
state, local governing codes and
regulations.
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1
2
3
How to remove the cord plug from the
pump (bottom view):
How to insert the line cord plug onto the
pump (side view):
1. Insert a 1/8 in. flat blade
screwdriver into the slot.
2. Twist the screwdriver.
3. Pull the cord to remove it.

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4.4.2 For pump models with terminal box
1. Loosen the terminal box screw from the
terminal box cover.
2. Utilize either conduit port for the wiring
entrance.
3. Wire the plug connector as illustrated in the
section Wiring procedure below, steps 3a-
3d. Then complete steps 4-7.
Wiring procedure
4. Slide the terminal box cover over the
terminal box body.
5. Tighten the cross-head screw on the terminal
box to 5 in-lbs.
6. Switch on the power supply.
7. The lights on the control panel will then
indicate that the power supply has been
switched on.
Be sure to connect the ground cable
conductor (green) of the pump to the
ground cable conductor of the power
supply.
Step Action Illustration
3a Strip the ends of the cable conductors as
illustrated.
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3b
Align the end of each of the pump's cable
conductors, including any frayed strands,
with the end of the corresponding cable
conductor from the power supply.
Green conductor: ground
Black conductor: line
White conductor: neutral
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3c
Insert the ends of the cable conductors
into the connector.
Push the cable conductors fully into the
connector.
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3d Twist the connector until you see two
twists in the cable conductors.
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0.4 in.
(10 mm)
Cable conductor
from the pump
Cable conductor
from the power
supply

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5. Starting up the product
The required minimum inlet pressure must be
available at the pump inlet.
5.1 Venting the pump
The pump is self-venting. It needs not to be
vented before startup.
Air in the pump may cause noise. This noise
ceases after a few minutes running.
You obtain quick venting of the pump by setting
the pump to "Constant Pressure III" for a short
period. How fast the pump is vented depends on
the system size and design.
When you have vented the pump, that is when
the noise has ceased, set the pump according to
the recommendations. See section 8.3 Setting
the pump.
You cannot vent the system through the pump.
5.2 First startup
• The light in the control panel shows that the
power supply has been switched on. See fig.
7.
• Factory setting: Constant Pressure III.
6. Product introduction
6.1 Product description
The ALPHA1 circulator incorporates a
permanent-magnet motor and differential-
pressure control enabling continuous
adjustment of the pump performance to the
actual system requirements.
The pump has a user-friendly front-mounted
control panel. See sections 7. Identification and
8. Control functions.
When you install an ALPHA1, it means:
• Easy installation and startup.
– The pump is easy to install.
You can start the pump, in most cases,
without making any settings.
• High degree of comfort.
• Minimum noise from valves, etc.
• Low energy consumption.
– Low energy consumption compared to
conventional circulator pumps.
6.2 Applications
The ALPHA1 circulator is designed for the
circulation of water in heating systems, domestic
hot-water systems as well as air-conditioning
and cold-water systems.
Cold-water systems are defined as systems
where the ambient temperature is higher than
the temperature of the pumped liquid.
The pump is the best choice for the following
systems:
• underfloor heating systems
• one-pipe systems
• two-pipe systems.
The pump is suitable for the following:
• systems with constant or variable flows
where you want to optimize the setting of the
pump duty point
• systems with variable flow-pipe temperature
• balancing of domestic heating systems.
Do not start the pump until the system
has been filled with liquid and vented.
The pump must not run dry.
DANGER
Explosion hazard
Death or serious personal injury
- Do not use the pump for transfer of
flammable liquids such as diesel
oil, gasoline, and similar liquids.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- This pump has not been
investigated for use in swimming
pool or marine areas.

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6.3 Pumped liquids
For information about pressures and
temperatures, see section 10. Technical data.
In heating systems, the water must meet the
requirements of accepted standards on water
quality in heating systems.
The pump is suitable for the following liquids:
• Thin, clean, non-aggressive and non-
explosive liquids, not containing solid
particles or fibers.
• Cooling liquids, not containing mineral oil.
• Domestic hot water
Maximum: 14 °dH
Maximum: 149 °F (65 °C)
Maximum peak: 158 °F (70 °C).
For water with a higher degree of hardness,
contact Grundfos.
• Softened water.
The kinematic viscosity of water is 1 mm2/s (1
cSt) at 68 °F (20 °C). If the pump is used for a
liquid with a higher viscosity, the hydraulic
performance of the pump will be reduced.
Example: 50 % glycol at 68 °F (20 °C) means a
viscosity of approximately 10 mm2/s (10 cSt)
and a reduction of the pump performance by
approximately 15 %.
Do not use additives that can or will disturb the
functionality of the pump.
When selecting a pump, take the viscosity of the
pumped liquid into consideration.
For technical data, see section 10. Technical
data.
6.3.1 Glycol
The pump is designed for pumping clean water,
or up to 50/50 mixtures by weight of glycol and
water.
For glycol usage as well as additional liquid
information, see section 10. Technical data.
To prevent the glycol mixture from degrading,
avoid temperatures exceeding the rated liquid
temperature and minimize the operating time at
high temperatures.
It is important to clean and flush the system
before adding the glycol mixture.
To prevent corrosion or precipitation, check the
glycol mixture and maintain it regularly. If further
dilution of the supplied glycol is required, follow
the glycol supplier's instructions.
CAUTION
Flammable material
Minor or moderate personal injury
- Do not use the pump for flammable
liquids, such as diesel oil and
petrol.
WARNING
Biological hazard
Death or serious personal injury
- In domestic hot-water systems, the
temperature of the pumped liquid
must always be above 122 °F (50
°C) due to the risk of legionella.
WARNING
Biological hazard
Death or serious personal injury
- In domestic hot-water systems, the
pump is permanently connected to
the mains water. Therefore, do not
connect the pump by a hose.
CAUTION
Corrosive substance
Minor or moderate personal injury
- Do not use the pump for aggressive
liquids, such as acids and
seawater.

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7. Identification
7.1 Nameplate
Fig. 6 Nameplate
7.2 Type key
7.3 Approvals
FCC sections
Section 15.19 (a) 3
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Section 15.21
Any changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment void.
Section 15.105 (b)
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Canadian EMC Standard: ICES-003
This class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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Pos. Description
1 Product number
2 Voltage [V]
3Rated current [A]: • Min.: Minimum current [A]
• Max.: Maximum current [A]
4Input power [W]: • Min.: Minimum power [W]
• Max.: Maximum power [W]
5 Maximum fluid temperature [°F]
Example ALPHA1 15 -55 F
Pump type
Nominal diameter (DN) of inlet and
outlet ports [mm]
Maximum head [dm]
Pipe connection
F: Flange
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
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8. Control functions
8.1 Elements on the control panel
Fig. 7 Control panel
8.2 Display
The display (1) is on when you have switched on
the power supply.
The display shows the actual pump power
consumption in watt (integer) or the actual flow
during operation.
If a fault is indicated, correct the fault and reset
the pump by switching the power supply off and
on.
If the pump impeller is rotated, for example
when filling the pump with water, sufficient
energy can be generated to light up the display
even if the power supply has been switched off.
Light field indicating high and low flow
• The light field blinks for low flow
– If the flow is lower than 1 gpm, the light
field alternately flashes between "0" and
"1" randomly.
• The light field shows HI for high flow
– If the flow is higher than 12 gpm, the light
field shows "HI" on user interface.
8.2.1 Light fields indicating the pump setting
The pump has optional performance settings
which you can select with the push-button. See
fig. 7.
The pump setting is indicated by light fields in
the display. See fig. 8.
Fig. 8 Light fields
For more information about the function of the
settings, see section 9. Fault finding the product.
8.3 Setting the pump
You can change the pump setting by pressing
the push-button.
8.3.1 Factory default setting
The pump's factory default setting is the
Constant Pressure III setting.
8.3.2 Changing from recommended to
alternative pump setting
Heating systems are "slow" systems that cannot
be set to the optimum operation within minutes
or hours.
However, if the recommended pump setting in
some applications does not give the desired
distribution of heat in the rooms of the house,
you can change to an alternative pump setting.
8.4 Pump control
See section 8.5 Pump performance and
operating mode selection.
Constant-pressure control
In this control mode, a constant differential
pressure across the pump is maintained,
irrespective of the flow.
See also sections 8. Control functions and
8.3 Setting the pump.
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Pos. Description
1Display showing the power
consumption in watt or the flow
Light field indicating high and low flow
2
Production code:
• 1st and 2nd figures: year
• 3rd and 4th figures: week
3Light field indicating constant pressure
setting
4Push-button for selection of pump
setting
3
4
2
1
PC XXXX
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8.5 Pump performance and operating mode selection
The hydraulic performance shown is without check valve.
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Q [US GPM]
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
[ft]
H
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
[m]
H
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Q [m³/h]
Constant Pressure III
Constant Pressure II
Constant Pressure I
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Pos. Description
• Push-button for selection of pump setting
• Every time you press the push-button, the circulator setting is changed.
III Constant pressure III
• The duty point of the pump will move left and right along the highest constant-pressure
curve depending on the water demand in the system.
II Constant pressure II
• The duty point of the pump will move left and right along the middle constant-pressure
curve depending on the water demand in the system.
IConstant pressure I
• The duty point of the pump will move left and right along the lowest constant-pressure
curve depending on the water demand in the system.

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9. Fault finding the product
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- Switch off the power supply before
starting any work on the product.
Make sure that the power supply
cannot be accidentally switched on.
WARNING
Pressurized system
Death or serious personal injury
- Before dismantling the pump, drain
the system or close the isolating
valve on either side of the pump
before you remove the screws. The
pumped liquid may be scalding hot
and under high pressure.
Fault Control panel Remedy
1. The pump
does not
run.
The light field is
off. a) The pump is not connected to the
power supply.
Connect the pump to the power
supply.
b) The circuit breaker
has tripped. Cut in the circuit breaker.
c) The pump is
defective. Replace the pump.
The light field is
on. a) Supply voltage is too high. Check that the power supply falls within the specified range.
b) The rotor is blocked
by impurities. Remove the impurities.
"___ ___" a) Supply voltage is too
low. Switch the power off and on. Check for air, locked rotor and/or
voltage.
Correct the power supply.
2. Noise in
the system The light field is on. a) There is air in the system. Install an air eliminator.
b) The flow is too high. Reduce the pump speed.
c) Thermal expansion
of system
components.
Check the mounting brackets for
the pipes.
Secure loose mounting brackets.
3. Noise in
the pump The light field is on. a) There is air in the pump. Let the pump run, as it will vent over time.
Install an air eliminator.
b) The inlet pressure is
too low. Increase the inlet pressure. Check the air volume in the
expansion tank, if this is installed.
(Pressure leaks in the system can
lead to cavitation.)
c) No liquid (dry
running). Ensure the system has been filled with liquid and vented.
Open the isolating valves.
d) The pump is
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4. Insufficient
heat The light field is on. a) The pump performance is set
too low.
Increase the pump's constant
pressure setting.
b) The thermostat is set
too low or is not
working.
Check to see if the circulator is in
the proper operating mode.
Check the thermostat to ensure
that it is set to the desired
temperature and is working.
Replace the batteries in the
thermostat.
c) Air or gas in the
system. Vent the air or gas from the system by allowing the pump to run, as it
will vent over time.
Install an air eliminator.
If necessary rework the piping.
d) The valves are
sticking. Make sure all valves are in good working order, that is remove lime
deposits.
e) Wrong direction of
flow. See the direction of flow arrow marked on the pump.
Reinstall the pump to correct the
direction of flow.
f) The boiler is not
working properly. Check the water temperature from the boiler and check the boiler
functions.
Repair the boiler if required.
g) The pump
performance is not
adequate for the
application.
Check for proper sizing of the
circulator and other system
components.
h) The pump
performance is not
adequate for the
application.
Check the T calculation.
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10. Technical data
10.1 Operating conditions
Supply voltage
1 x 115 V, + 10 %/- 10 %, 60 Hz.
Motor protection
The pump requires no external motor protection.
Enclosure class
Indoor use only, IP42.
CSA enclosure type 2.
Insulation class
F.
Relative humidity
Maximum 95 %.
Maximum outlet pressure
150 psi (10.34 bar).
Inlet pressure
Sound pressure level
43 dB (A).
Ambient temperature
32 °F (0 °C) to 104 °F (40 °C).
Liquid temperature
36 °F (2 °C) to 230 °F (110 °C).
To avoid condensation in the control box and
stator, the liquid temperature must always be
higher than the ambient temperature.
Glycol
Maximum glycol concentrations with clean
water:
50 % glycol @ 36 °F (2 °C).
Hydraulic performance change can be expected.
Watt readings
Accuracy: ± 1 Watt.
Flow indicator
Provides a relative indication of flow - must not
be used in lieu of a flow meter.
Check valve
Use of a check valve may reduce pump
hydraulic performance (up to - 10 %).
Use a check valve in parallel pumping
applications.
Curve conditions
Test liquid: Airless water.
Curves apply to a density of 983.2 kg/m3and a
liquid temperature of 140 °F (60 °C).
All curves show average values and must not be
used as guarantee curves. If a specific minimum
performance is required, individual
measurements must be made.
Curves apply to a kinematic viscosity of 0.474
cSt.
Approximate power usage
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.
Subject to alterations.
Liquid
temperature Minimum inlet pressure
167 °F (75 °C) 0.75 psi (0.05 bar)
194 °F (90 °C) 4.06 psi (0.28 bar)
230 °F (110 °C) 15.7 psi (1.08 bar)
Ambient
temperature
[°F (°C)]
Liquid temperature
Minimum
[°F (°C)] Maximum [°F (°C)]
32 (0) 36 (2) 230 (110)
50 (10) 50 (10) 230 (110)
68 (20) 68 (20) 230 (110)
86 (30) 86 (30) 230 (110)
95 (35) 95 (35) 194 (90)
104 (40) 104 (40) 158 (70)
In domestic hot water systems, keep
the liquid temperature below 149 °F
(65 °C) to eliminate the risk of lime
precipitation.
Speed
setting Minimum Maximum
Constant
pressure III 39 W 45 W
Constant
pressure II 14 W 45 W
Constant
pressure I8 W 45 W

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Français (CA) Notice d'installation et de fonctionnement
Traduction de la version anglaise originale
La présente notice d'installation et d'utilisation
décrit la pompe Grundfos ALPHA1.
Les paragraphes 1 à 5 fournissent les informa-
tions nécessaires pour déballer, installer et
démarrer le produit en toute sécurité.
Les paragraphes 6 à 11 donnent des informa-
tions importantes sur le produit, ainsi que sur la
maintenance, le dépannage et la mise au rebut.
SOMMAIRE Page
1. Garantie limitée
Les produits fabriqués par Grundfos Pumps Cor-
poration (Grundfos) sont garantis, uniquement
pour l'utilisateur initial, exempts de défauts de
matériaux et de fabrication pour une période de
30 mois à compter de la date d'installation, mais
au plus 36 mois à compter de la date de fabrica-
tion. Dans le cadre de cette garantie, la respon-
sabilité de Grundfos se limite à la réparation ou
au remplacement, à la convenance de
Grundfos, sans frais, FOB de l'usine Grundfos
ou d'un atelier de maintenance autorisé, de tout
produit de fabrication Grundfos. Grundfos
n'assume aucune responsabilité quant aux frais
de dépose, d'installation, de transport ou pour
toute autre charge pouvant survenir en relation
avec une réclamation au titre de la garantie.
Les produits vendus mais non fabriqués par
Grundfos sont couverts par la garantie fournie
par le fabricant des dits produits et non par la
garantie de Grundfos.
Grundfos n'est responsable ni des dommages ni
de l'usure des produits causés par des condi-
tions d'exploitation anormales, un accident, un
abus, une mauvaise utilisation, une altération ou
une réparation non autorisée, ou par une instal-
lation du produit non conforme aux notices d'ins-
tallation et de fonctionnement imprimées de
Grundfos, ainsi qu'aux codes de bonnes pra-
tiques communément acceptés. La garantie ne
couvre pas l'usure normale.
Pour bénéficier de la garantie, il faut renvoyer le
produit défectueux au distributeur ou au reven-
deur de produits Grundfos chez qui il a été
acheté, accompagné de la preuve d'achat, de la
date d'installation, de la date du dysfonctionne-
ment ainsi que des données concernant l'instal-
lation. Sauf disposition contraire, le distributeur
ou le revendeur contactera Grundfos ou un ate-
lier de maintenance autorisé pour obtenir des
1. Garantie limitée 17
2. Informations générales 18
2.1 Symboles utilisés dans cette notice 18
3. Réception du produit 18
3.1 Inspection du produit 18
3.2 Livraison 18
4. Installation du produit 19
4.1 Conseils d'installation rapide 19
4.2 Installation mécanique 19
4.3 Modification de la position de la tête
de pompe 20
4.4 Connexion électrique 21
5. Mise en service du produit 23
5.1 Purge de la pompe 23
5.2 Première mise en service 23
6. Introduction au produit 23
6.1 Description du produit 23
6.2 Applications 23
6.3 Liquides pompés 24
7. Identification 25
7.1 Plaque signalétique 25
7.2 Désignation 25
7.3 Approbations 25
8. Fonctions de régulation 26
8.1 Composition du panneau de com-
mande 26
8.2 Affichage 26
8.3 Réglage de la pompe 26
8.4 Régulation de la pompe 26
8.5 Sélection mode de fonctionnement et
rendement 27
9. Détection des défauts de fonction-
nement 28
10. Caractéristiques techniques 30
10.1 Conditions de fonctionnement 30
11. Mise au rebut du produit 30
Avant de procéder à l'installation, lire
attentivement cette notice. L'installa-
tion et le fonctionnement doivent être
conformes à la réglementation locale
et aux règles de bonne pratique en
vigueur.
Ce produit peut être utilisé par des
enfants âgés d'au moins 8 ans, et par
des personnes ayant des capacités
physiques, sensorielles ou mentales
limitées ou dénuées d'expérience ou
de connaissances, si elles sont cor-
rectement supervisées, ou si des ins-
tructions relatives à l'utilisation du pro-
duit en toute sécurité leur ont été
données, et si les risques encourus
ont été appréhendés. Les enfants ne
sont pas autorisés à utiliser ce produit
ni à jouer avec. Le nettoyage et
l'entretien ne doivent pas être effec-
tués par des enfants sans surveil-
lance.
Un bon fonctionnement dépend de
l'attention particulière accordée aux
procédures décrites dans ce manuel.
Conservez ce manuel pour une utilisa-
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instructions. Tout produit défectueux renvoyé à
Grundfos ou à un atelier de maintenance doit
être expédié port payé ; la documentation rela-
tive à la déclaration de demande de garantie et
à une autorisation de retour de matériel éven-
tuelle doit être jointe, si elle est demandée.
Grundfos n'assume aucune responsabilité en
cas de dommages indirects ou consécutifs, de
pertes ou de dépenses résultant de l'installation,
de l'utilisation ou de toute autre cause. Il n'existe
aucune garantie, explicite ni implicite, y compris
la qualité marchande ou l'adéquation pour un
usage particulier, en dehors des garanties
décrites ou mentionnées ci-dessus. Certaines
juridictions n'autorisent pas l'exclusion ou la
limitation des dommages indirects ou consécu-
tifs, et certaines juridictions ne permettent pas
de limiter la durée des garanties implicites. Il se
peut donc que les limitations ou exclusions men-
tionnées ci-dessus ne soient pas applicables
dans votre cas. Cette garantie vous donne des
droits légaux spécifiques. Il se peut que vous
ayez également d'autres droits qui varient d'une
juridiction à l'autre.
Les produits qui sont réparés ou remplacés par
Grundfos ou par atelier de maintenance auto-
risé, en vertu des dispositions de ces conditions
de garantie limitée, continueront à être couverts
par la garantie Grundfos uniquement pendant le
reste de la période de garantie initialement fixée
à la date d'achat d'origine.
2. Informations générales
2.1 Symboles utilisés dans cette notice
Le texte qui accompagne les trois symboles
DANGER, AVERTISSEMENT et PRUDENCE
est structuré de la façon suivante :
Exemple
3. Réception du produit
3.1 Inspection du produit
Vérifier que le produit reçu est conforme à la
commande.
Vérifier que la tension et la fréquence du produit
correspondent à celles du site d'installation.
Pour plus d'informations sur la plaque signalé-
tique, voir paragraphe 7. Identification.
3.2 Livraison
L'emballage contient les éléments suivants :
• une pompe Grundfos ALPHA1 ;
• un cordon d'alimentation ou une boîte de
raccordement ;
• deux joints ;
• des notices d'installation et de fonctionne-
ment ;
• un clapet antiretour ;
• un autocollant "Clapet anti-retour installé".
DANGER
Indique une situation dangereuse qui,
si elle n'est pas évitée, entraînera des
blessures graves ou la mort.
AVERTISSEMENT
Indique une situation dangereuse qui,
si elle n'est pas évitée, peut entraîner
des blessures graves ou la mort.
PRÉCAUTIONS
Indique une situation dangereuse qui,
si elle n'est pas évitée, peut entraîner
des blessures légères ou modérées.
TERME
DESIGNALEMENT
Description du danger
Conséquence de la non-observance
de l'avertissement.
- Mesures pour éviter le danger.
DANGER
Choc électrique
Blessures graves ou mort
- Avant toute intervention sur le pro-
duit, couper l'alimentation élec-
trique. S'assurer que l'alimentation
électrique ne risque pas d'être
branchée accidentellement.
Un cercle bleu ou gris autour d'un pic-
togramme blanc indique qu'il faut agir.
Un cercle rouge ou gris avec une
barre diagonale, éventuellement avec
un symbole graphique noir, indique
qu'une mesure ne doit pas être prise
ou doit être arrêtée.
Le non-respect de ces consignes peut
entraîner des dysfonctionnements ou
endommager l'équipement.
Conseils et astuces pour faciliter les
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4. Installation du produit
4.1 Conseils d'installation rapide
1. Pour assurer une ventilation adéquate de
votre système, placez la pompe en mode
"Constant Pressure III" jusqu'à ce que l'air
soit éliminé. Pendant ce processus, les
zones d'isolation permettront d'assurer une
élimination adéquate de l'air.
2. Pour équilibrer les applications de zones de
manifold, l'utilisation des modes "Constant
Pressure I" ou "Constant Pressure II" et
d'une seule zone à la fois (pendant l'équili-
brage) assure que le débit est approprié
pour chaque zone.
3. Pour utiliser la pompe comme pompe pri-
maire, toujours examiner les exigences de
débit minimum de la chaudière. Sélectionner
un des modes de pression constante pour
les applications de pompes primaires de la
chaudière. Vous pouvez modifier la sélection
hydraulique pendant le pompage. Aucun
dommage permanent ne se produira. En fait,
Grundfos encourage à tester les différents
modes hydrauliques avec votre système
hydronique, pour garantir un maximum
d'économie d'énergie et de niveau de
confort.
4. Avec les applications de commande du pan-
neau de zone, lorsqu'un appel pour de la
chaleur et de l'énergie est envoyé à la
pompe, celle-ci mémorise le dernier point de
service et le mode hydraulique en cours, et
elle redémarrera à partir de ceux-ci.
4.2 Installation mécanique
Lors des raccords de tuyauterie, veuillez suivre
les recommandations du fabricant de tuyaux et
toutes les exigences du code pour la tuyauterie.
• Rincer les débris du système avant l'installa-
tion.
• Installer un clapet antiretour si cela est
nécessaire. Voir fig. 1.
• Veuillez vous référer aux flèches sur le corps
de pompe indiquant le sens de circulation du
liquide dans la pompe.
• Installer la pompe avec l'arbre du moteur à
l'horizontale. See fig. 2.
• Monter les deux joints fournis aux extrémités
de la pompe.
Fig. 1 Installation du clapet antiretour
Fig. 2 Positions d'installation
AVERTISSEMENT
Système sous pression
Blessures graves ou mort
- Avant de démonter la pompe, pur-
ger l'installation ou fermer le robinet
d'arrêt de chaque côté de la pompe
avant de retirer les vis. Le liquide
pompé peut être bouillant et sous
haute pression.
DANGER
Choc électrique
Blessures graves ou mort
- Avant toute intervention sur le pro-
duit, couper l'alimentation élec-
trique. S'assurer que l'alimentation
électrique ne risque pas d'être
branchée accidentellement.
DANGER
Choc électrique
Blessures graves ou mort
- Cette pompe n'est pas homologuée
pour une utilisation en piscine ou
dans les zones marines.
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4.3 Modification de la position de la
tête de pompe
• Effectuer toute modification de l'orientation
de la tête de pompe avant de remplir le sys-
tème de liquide. Vous pouvez tourner la tête
de pompe par rotations de 90 °.
• Voir fig. 3pour les positions autorisées.
• Pour les boîtiers de protection électrique de
type 2 (CSA), utiliser uniquement les orienta-
tions C et D.
Procédure :
1. Si du liquide est présent, purger la pompe ou
isoler le liquide de la pompe.
2. Retirer les quatre vis à tête creuse.
3. Tourner la tête de pompe dans la position
requise. Voir fig. 3.
4. Serrer les vis en croix au couple de 7 lb-pi.
Fig. 3 Modification de la position de la tête
de pompe
Fig. 4 Retirer les quatre vis à tête creuse
sur la tête de pompe pour changer
la position de la tête de pompe
PRÉCAUTIONS
Surface chaude
Blessure mineure ou modérée
- Veiller à ce que la pompe soit posi-
tionnée de telle manière que per-
sonne ne puisse entrer accidentel-
lement en contact avec les surfaces
chaudes.
DANGER
Choc électrique
Blessures graves ou mort
- Avant toute intervention sur le pro-
duit, couper l'alimentation élec-
trique. S'assurer que l'alimentation
électrique ne risque pas d'être
branchée accidentellement.
AVERTISSEMENT
Système sous pression
Blessures graves ou mort
- Avant de démonter la pompe, pur-
ger l'installation ou fermer le robinet
d'arrêt de chaque côté de la pompe
avant de retirer les vis. Le liquide
pompé peut être bouillant et sous
haute pression.
Si vous modifiez la position de la tête
de pompe, remplir l'installation avec le
liquide à pomper et ouvrir les robinets
d'arrêt.
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Tête de
pompe orien-
tation A
Tête de
pompe orien-
tation B
Tête de
pompe orien-
tation C
Tête de pompe
orientation D