10. Applications
Grundfos pumping stations are used for collection and pumping
of drainage water, grey wastewater and sewage. The pump type
depends on the pumped liquid.
10.1 Liquid temperature
Maximum 40 °C. For higher temperatures, contact Grundfos.
Select the pump on the basis of knowledge of the
Caution
liquid temperature. See the installation and
operating instructions for the individual pumps.
10.2 Acids and alkalis
If not specified for other pH values, the pumping station is
normally capable of withstanding pH values between 5.5 and 8. In
case of doubt, contact Grundfos.
10.3 Liquid density
3
Maximum 1100 kg/m
.
11. Pumping station system (PS.S)
Sections
11.1 CE approval of PS.S
to pumping station systems consisting of Grundfos-approved
components and parts mentioned on the nameplate of PS.S.
The pumping station system contains all the elements making the
pumping station function as one unit, and can contain the
following five elements:
•
pit
•
pump
•
pump controller
•
level controller
•
accessories.
The pumping station system may not always have all five
elements. However, it will always have a pit and a pump, but the
pump controller or the level controller may be incorporated in the
pump, and/or accessories may be omitted.
11.1 CE approval of PS.S
PS.S is CE-approved in accordance with these directives and
standards:
•
EN 2006/42/EC, EU Machinery Directive
•
EN/ISO 12100, Safety of machinery - General principles for
design - Risk assessment and risk reduction.
In order to ensure safe transport and to fulfil customer requests,
the PS.S elements can be assembled on site. But the CE
approval of PS.S is only valid if the following conditions have
been fulfilled:
•
PS.S has been assembled correctly in accordance with the
installation and operating instructions for PS.S and the pit,
pump and control systems.
•
PS.S contains the Grundfos specified elements stated on the
PS.S nameplate. The PS.S nameplate is fitted inside the pit.
and
11.2 Identification
apply
11.2 Identification
11.2.1 Nameplate, PS.S
1
2
4
6
8
10
12
13
Fig. 25 Nameplate, PS.S
Pos.
Description
1
Product number
2
Production site
3
Type designation
4
Country of origin
5
Weight
6
Production code and date of production (YYWW)
Installation and operating instructions,
7
publication number
8
Product number, pit
9
Product number, pump
10
Product number, pump controller
11
Product number, level controller
12
Product number, accessories
13
Not filled in
3
5
7
9
11
13
13