
English (GB) Installation and operating instructions
Original installation and operating instructions
Table of contents
1. General information ........................4
1.1 Hazard statements..........................4
1.2 Notes ..................................4
1.3 Target group..............................4
2. Safety instructions .........................5
3. Product introduction........................6
3.1 Product description .........................6
3.2 Applications ..............................6
3.3 Pumped liquids ............................6
3.4 Pumping station system (PS.S) ..................6
3.5 Pumping station modular (PS.M) .................6
3.6 CE approval of PS.W and PS.S ..................6
3.7 Identification..............................7
4. Receiving the product.......................9
4.1 Transporting the product ......................9
4.2 Inspecting the product.......................10
4.3 Storage................................10
5. Installing the product ......................10
5.1 Preparing the foundation .....................10
5.2 Lifting the pit ............................11
5.3 Installing the pit ...........................11
5.4 Connecting the pipes .......................11
5.5 Location of inlet...........................11
5.6 Fitting the sleeve ..........................13
5.7 Backfill ................................13
5.8 Uplift prevention ..........................14
5.9 Pipes with flange connections ..................14
5.10 Installing the pump(s) .......................14
5.11 Fitting the chain...........................15
5.12 Installing the cover .........................15
5.13 Installing the venting pipe.....................15
5.14 Installing the cable entry .....................15
6. Installing the level controllers.................16
6.1 Start and stop levels ........................16
6.2 Installing the pump controller ..................16
6.3 Float switches............................16
6.4 Electrodes ..............................16
6.5 Pressure transducer ........................17
6.6 Air bells ...............................17
6.7 Other types of level control equipment .............17
7. Electrical connection ......................17
8. Maintaining and servicing the product ...........18
8.1 Accessing the products ......................18
8.2 Repairing a non-return valve ...................19
8.3 Contaminated pumps .......................19
8.4 Service contract ..........................19
9. Disposing of the product ....................19
10. Document quality feedback ..................19
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.
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.
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.
1.3 Target group
These installation and operating instructions are intended for
professional installers.
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