Product Description; Introduction; Applications; Features And Benefits - Grundfos SP Serie Instrucciones De Instalación Y Operación

3. Product description

3.1 Introduction

Your Grundfos SP submersible pump is of the
highest quality. Combined with proper
installation, your Grundfos pump will give you
many years of reliable service.
To ensure the proper installation of the pump,
carefully read the complete manual before
attempting to install the pump.

3.2 Applications

Grundfos SP submersible pumps are suitable for
the following applications:
• groundwater supply to waterworks
• irrigation in horticulture and agriculture
• groundwater lowering (dewatering)
• pressure boosting
• industrial applications
• domestic water supply.

3.3 Features and benefits

• State-of-the-art hydraulics provide high
efficiency and low operating costs
• 100 % stainless steel components inside and
outside for long service life
• sand resistant
• resistant to aggressive water
• monitoring, protection, and communication
via protection unit MP 204, and GO remote
control.

3.4 Type key

Example 475 S 500 - 5 - A
Rated flow rate in gpm
Type range
Stainless steel parts of
material
S = AISI 304
N = AISI 316
R = AISI 904L
Hp of motor
Number of impellers
First reduced-diameter impeller (A, B or C)
Second reduced-diameter impeller (A, B or C)
6

4. Delivery, handling and storage

4.1 Delivery

CAUTION
Keep the pump in the shipping carton
Caution
until it is placed in the vertical position
during installation.
Handle the pump with care.
Examine the components carefully to make sure
no damage has occurred to the pump end,
motor, cable or control box during shipment.

4.2 Handling

Keep the pump in the shipping carton until it is
ready to be installed. The shipping carton is
specially designed to protect it from damage.
During unpacking and prior to installation, make
sure that the pump is not dropped or
mishandled.
Do not expose the pump to unnecessary impact
and shocks.
The motor is equipped with a power cable.
CAUTION
Caution
Never use the power cable to support
the weight of the pump.
You will find a loose nameplate with an adhesive
backing with the pump. If the nameplate is
blank, complete it in pen and attach it to the
control box.
Fix the extra nameplate supplied with
Note
the pump at the installation site.
B