Symbols Used In This Document; Product Introduction; Introduction; Delivery And Handling - Grundfos ALPHA Notice D'installation Et De Fonctionnement

2. Symbols used in this document

The safety instructions are identified by the
following symbols:
Warning
If these safety instructions are not
observed, it may result in personal
injury.
If these safety instructions are not
observed, it may result in
Caution
malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
Notes or instructions that make the
Note
job easier and ensure safe
operation.

3. Product introduction

3.1 Introduction

Grundfos Alpha is suitable for systems with
constant or variable flows where it is desirable to
optimize the setting of the pump duty point.

3.2 Delivery and handling

3.2.1 Shipment inspection
Examine the components carefully to make sure
no damage has occurred to the pump during
shipment. Care should be taken to ensure the
pump is NOT dropped or mishandled.
Check to see that these are included:
• One Grundfos Alpha pump
• One line cord or terminal box
• Two gaskets
• One installation and operating instructions
• One check valve
• One "Check Valve Installed" sticker

3.3 Applications

Warning
The pump must not be used for the
transfer of flammable liquids such
as diesel oil, gasoline, and similar
liquids.
Pump not for pool or marine use.
Grundfos Alpha is designed for pumping clean
water, or up to 50/50 mixtures by weight of
glycol and water.
For glycol usage as well as additional liquid
information see section 8. Technical data.

4. Identification

4.1 Nameplate

Fig. 1 Nameplate
Pos. Description
1 Product Number
2 Voltage (V):
Rated current (A):
3 • Min.: Minimum Current (A)
• Max.: Maximum Current (A)
Input power (W):
4 • Min.: Minimum Power (W)
• Max.: Maximum Power (W)
5 Max. fluid temperature (°F)
5