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9. Electrical connection
The electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified
electrician in accordance with local regulations.
The operating voltage and frequency are stated on the
nameplate. Make sure that the motor is suitable for the power
supply of the installation site.
The electrical connection must be carried out as shown in the
wiring diagram inside the terminal box cover.
9.1 Motor protection
Three-phase motors must be connected to a motor-protective
circuit breaker.
All three-phase Grundfos MG and MMG motors of 3 kW and up
incorporate a thermistor. See the instructions in the motor
terminal box.
Carry out the electrical connection as shown in the wiring
diagram on the back side of the terminal box cover.
9.2 Frequency converter operation
All three-phase motors can be connected to a frequency
converter.
Frequency converter operation will often expose the motor
insulation system to a heavier load and cause the motor to be
more noisy than usual due to eddy currents caused by voltage
peaks.
A large motor driven via a frequency converter will be loaded by
bearing currents.
Check these operating conditions if the pump is driven via a
frequency converter:
10. Commissioning and startup
10.1 General information
10.1.1 Pumps with stuffing box
In the case of pumps with stuffing box, check that the stuffing box
gland is correctly fitted. It must be possible to turn the pump shaft
manually. If the pump has been inactive for a long period, turn it
manually to make sure it has not got stuck. Loosen the stuffing
box or remove the packing.
10.2 Commissioning
10.2.1 Flushing the pipe system
Warning
Before removing the terminal box cover and
before removing/dismantling the pump, make
sure that the power supply has been switched off
and that it cannot be accidentally switched on
again.
The pump must be connected to an external
mains switch.
Warning
Whenever powered equipment is used in
explosive surroundings, the rules and
regulations generally or specifically imposed by
the relevant responsible authorities or trade
organisations must be observed.
Warning
Before starting any repair work on motors
incorporating a thermal switch or thermistors,
make sure that the motor cannot restart
automatically after cooling.
Operating
conditions Action
2-, 4- and 6-pole
motors, frame
size 225 and
larger
Check that one of the motor bearings is
electrically isolated. Contact Grundfos.
Noise critical
applications
Fit an output filter between the motor and
the frequency converter; this reduces the
voltage peaks and thus the noise.
Particularly noise
critical
applications
Fit a sinusoidal filter.
Cable length
Fit a cable that meets the specifications laid
down by the frequency converter supplier.
The length of the cable between motor and
frequency converter affects the motor load.
Supply voltage up
to 500 V
Check that the motor is suitable for
frequency converter operation.
Supply voltage
between 500 V
and 690 V
Fit a sinusoidal filter between the motor and
the frequency converter which reduces the
voltage peaks and thus the noise, or check
that the motor has reinforced insulation.
Supply voltage of
690 V and higher
Fit a sinusoidal filter and check that the
motor has reinforced insulation.
Do not start the pump until it has been filled with
liquid and vented.
Warning
When pumping drinking water, the pump must be
flushed through with clean water before startup
in order to remove any foreign matters such as
preservatives, test liquid or grease.
The pump is not designed to pump liquids
containing solid particles such as pipe debris
and welding slag. Before starting up the pump,
the pipe system must be thoroughly cleaned,
flushed and filled with clean water.
The warranty does not cover any damage caused
by flushing the pipe system by means of the
pump.