English (GB) Installation and operating instructions
Original installation and operating instructions.
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Warning
Prior to installation, read these installation
and operating instructions. Installation and
operation must comply with local
regulations and accepted codes of good
practice.
1. Symbols used in this document
Warning
If these safety instructions are not
observed, it may result in personal injury!
If these safety instructions are not
Caution
observed, it may result in malfunction or
damage to the equipment!
Notes or instructions that make the job
Note
easier and ensure safe operation.
2. Applications
The Grundfos PM 1 is designed for automatic start/
stop control of Grundfos pumps and other pumps for
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water supply.
Typical applications are water supply systems and
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rainwater systems in
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single-family houses
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blocks of flats
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summer houses and holiday cottages
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horticulture and gardening
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agriculture.
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2.1 Liquids
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Clean, thin, non-aggressive and non-explosive
liquids without solid particles or fibres that may
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attack the unit mechanically or chemically.
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Examples:
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drinking water
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rainwater.
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2.2 Liquid temperature
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0 °C - see nameplate.
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2.3 Operating pressure
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Max. 10 bar.
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3. Installation
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Install the unit on the discharge side of the pump.
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See fig. 2.
If pumping from a well, borehole or similar, always fit
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a non-return valve on the suction pipe of the pump.
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It is recommended to connect the unit to the piping
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system using unions.
The outlet connection of the unit can be rotated
360 °. See fig. 1.
The inlet connection is an integrated part of the unit
housing.
The unit has a built-in non-return valve.
Fig. 1
Rotary outlet connection
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