Installing The Product; Pipe Connection - Grundfos Unilift KP 150 Instrucciones De Instalación Y Funcionamiento

4. Installing the product

DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- The installation, electrical
connection, and maintenance of
the product must be carried out by
an authorized electrician in
accordance with the National
Electrical Code and any state, local
governing 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 be accidentally switched
on.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- Pump installation in a sump pit,
basin or tank must be carried out
by qualified, specially trained
persons in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and any
state, local governing codes and
regulations.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- Route the power cable in a way
that supports it and protects it from
being cut, pinched or damaged.
- If the power cable is cut, pinched,
or damaged, replace it before
using the product.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- Do not remove the power cable
and strain relief.
- Do not connect electrical conduit to
the pump.
WARNING
Moving parts
Minor or moderate personal injury
- Make sure that persons cannot
come into contact with moving
parts.
If the pump is used without a float
switch, use an approved level
controller with a motor protection unit
and set the current rating to match the
nominal current marked on the
product's nameplate.
Do not lift the pump by the power
cable or by the outlet pipe or hose.
If the pump is installed in a well or
tank, lower and lift it by means of a
wire or chain fastened to the pump
handle.

4.1 Pipe connection

Threaded steel or rigid plastic pipes can be
screwed directly into the 1.25" NPT outlet port.
For permanent installation, we recommend that
you fit a union, a check valve and a gate valve in
the outlet pipe.
Other recommendations:
• For portable or temporary installations, a
plastic outlet pipe can be used in conjunction
with a suitable screwed connection or hose
coupling.
• To remove the pump, secure a cable to the
pump handle. Do not remove it by the pipes.
• Threads must be sealed using Teflon
Do not install the pump hanging from
the outlet pipe or hose.
Do not lift the pump by its power
cable. Lower and lift it by means of a
wire or chain fastened to the pump
handle.
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