
Pumps for hazardous locations must be
connected to a control box with a motor
protection relay with IEC trip class 10.
Do not install Grundfos control boxes,
pump controllers, Ex barriers, and the free
end of the power cable in potentially
explosive environments.
The classification of the installation site
must be approved by the local fire-fighting
authorities.
On explosion-proof pumps, make sure that
an external earth conductor is connected
to the external earth terminal on the pump
using a secure cable clamp. Clean the
surface of the external earth connection
and mount the cable clamp.
The cross-section of the earth conductor
must be at least 4 mm2, such as type H07
V2-K (PVT 90°) yellow and green.
Make sure that the earth connection is
protected from corrosion.
Make sure that all protective
equipment is connected correctly.
Float switches used in potentially
explosive environments must be approved
for this application. They must be
connected to the Grundfos LC 231 or LC
241 pump controller through the
intrinsically safe barrier to ensure a safe
circuit.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
‐If the supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent, or similarly qualified
persons.
Set the motor-protective circuit breaker to
the rated current of the pump. The rated
current is stated on the nameplate.
The main supply voltage and frequency are marked
on the nameplate. The voltage tolerance must be
within ±10 % 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 cable and a free
cable end, except for pumps for Australia and New
Zealand which have 15 m cable.
Pumps without sensor must be connected to one of
the following controller types:
• a control box with a motor-protective circuit
breaker, such as a Grundfos CU 100
• a Grundfos LC 231 or LC 241 pump controller
• a Grundfos DC, DCD pump controller.
Pumps with WIO sensor must be connected to a
Grundfos IO 113 and one of the following controller
types:
• a control box with a motor-protective circuit
breaker, such as a Grundfos CU 100
• a Grundfos LC 231 or LC 241 pump controller
• a Grundfos DC, DCD pump controller.
Before installation and the first startup of
the pump, check the condition of the cable
to avoid short circuits.
6.1.3 Pumps with WIO sensor
CAUTION
Electric shock
‐For safe installation and operation of
pumps equipped with a WIO sensor,
an RC filter is recommended. If an RC
filter is installed to avoid any kind of
transient, the RC filter must be
installed between the power connector
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 conductors are
running in parallel close to each other, the risk
of transients causing interference between the
power and signal conductors increases with
the length of the cable.
• Switchboard layout:
- Power and signal conductors must be
physically 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 may 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 Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility (EMC)-related issues that must be
taken into consideration.
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