2. General information
2.1 Target group
These installation and operation instructions are intended for
professional installers.
2.2 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 hazard
Consequence of ignoring the warning.
- Action to avoid the hazard.
2.3 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.
Observe these instructions for explosion-proof
FM
products.
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3. Receiving the product
The pump is supplied from the factory in suitable packing in which
it should remain until installation. Make sure that the pump cannot
roll or fall over.
3.1 Transporting the product
WARNING
Tipping hazard
Death or serious personal injury
- Use a service stand to support 4" ANSI (DN 100)
or 6" ANSI (DN 150) (pressure versions S and H)
in upright position.
WARNING
Crushing hazard
Death or serious personal injury
- Always lift the pump by its lifting bracket or by
means of a fork-lift.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- Never lift the pump by the power cable or the hose/
pipe.
Leave the cable-end protectors on the power and
control cables until you start making the electrical
connection. Whether insulated or not, the free cable
end must never be exposed to moisture or water.
Non-compliance with this may cause damage to the
motor.
For periods of storage, six months or longer, the pump must be
protected against moisture and heat.
Transportation and storage temperature: -4 to +140 °F (-20 to
+60 °C).
If the pump is not in operation or is being stored for
more than one month, you must turn the impeller by
hand once a month.
After a period of storage, six months or longer, inspect the pump
before putting it into operation. Make sure that the impeller can
rotate freely. Pay special attention to the condition of the shaft
seals, O-rings and the cable entry.