Grundfos VLSE Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 4

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3. Limited warranty

Products manufactured in this manual by GRUNDFOS CBS INC.
(Grundfos) are warranted to the original user only to be free of
defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months
from date of installation, but not more than 30 months from date
of manufacture. Grundfos' liability under this warranty shall be
limited to repairing or replacing at Grundfos' option, without
charge, F.O.B. Grundfos' factory or authorized service station,
any product of Grundfos' manufacture. Grundfos will not be liable
for any costs of removal, installation, transportation, or any other
charges which may arise in connection with a warranty claim.
Products which are sold but not manufactured by Grundfos are
subject to the warranty provided by the manufacturer of said
products and not by Grundfos' warranty. Grundfos will not be
liable for damage or wear to products caused by abnormal
operating conditions, accident, abuse, misuse, unauthorized
alteration or repair, or if the product was not installed in
accordance with Grundfos' printed installation and operating
instructions. To obtain service under this warranty, the defective
product must be returned to the distributor or dealer of Grundfos'
products from which it was purchased together with proof of
purchase and installation date, failure date, and supporting
installation data. Unless otherwise provided, the distributor or
dealer will contact Grundfos or an authorized service station for
instructions. Any defective product to be returned to Grundfos or
a service station must be sent freight prepaid; documentation
supporting the warranty claim and/or a Return Material
Authorization must be included if so instructed.
GRUNDFOS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES
ARISING FROM INSTALLATION, USE, OR ANY OTHER
CAUSES. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND
THOSE WARRANTIES DESCRIBED OR REFERRED TO
ABOVE.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages and some jurisdictions do
not allow limit actions on how long implied warranties may last.
Therefore, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

4. Installation - mechanical

Read these instructions thoroughly before installing and
operating your Grundfos Type VLSE Vertical In-line Centrifugal
Pump. Successful operation depends on careful attention to the
procedures described in the first four Sections of this manual.
Keep this instruction manual handy for future use.

4.1 Pump identification

All Grundfos Type VLSE pumps are identified by catalog and
serial numbers. These numbers are stamped on the pump
nameplate (fig.

) affixed to each pump volute casing, and should

be referred to in all correspondence with the Company.

Fig. 1

Sample nameplate

4.2 Receiving

Check pumping unit for shortage and damage immediately upon
arrival. Pump accessories when required are packaged in a
separate container and shipped with the unit. If equipment is
damaged in transit, promptly report this to the carrier's agent.
Make complete notations on the freight bill to speed satisfactory
adjustment by the carrier. Unload and handle the unit with a sling.

4.3 Temporary storage

• If pump is not to be installed and operated soon after arrival,

store it in a clean, dry area of moderate ambient temperature.

• Rotate the shaft by hand monthly to coat bearings with

lubricant to retard oxidation and corrosion.

• Follow motor manufacturer's storage recommendations where

applicable.

• During storage/transport maintain ambient temperature

between -13 to 158 °F (-25 to +70 °C) for the E-motor. At low
temperatures below the prescribed temperature the E-motor
should be equipped with a anti-condensation heater.
This could be an external heating element or an incorporated
functionality of the E-motor. See specific sections for anti-
condensation heater solutions.

Warning
Prior to installation, read these installation and
operating instructions. Installation and operation
must comply with local regulations and accepted
codes of good practice.

Warning
The use of this product requires experience with
and knowledge of the product. Persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
must not use this product, unless they are under
supervision or have been instructed in the use of
the product by a person responsible for their
safety. Children must not use or play with this
product.