SAFETY WARNING
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Pre-Installation Checklist
1. Well Preparation
If the pump is to be installed in a new well then the well should be fully
developed and bailed or blown free of cuttings and sand. The construction of the
GRUNDFOS Redi-Flo3 submersibles makes it resistant to abrasion; however, no
pump made of any material can forever withstand the destructive wear that
occurs when constantly pumping sandy water.
2. Make Sure You Have the Right Pump
Determine the maximum depth of the well, and the
drawdown level at the pump's maximum capacity. Pump
selection and setting depth should be made based on this
data.
3. Pumped Fluid Requirements
Submersible well pumps are designed for pumping turbid
free, cool water; free of air or gases. Possible decreased
pump performance and life expectancy can occur when
operating in conditions outside of this chemistry. Water
temperature ideally should not exceed 104°F. Extended
pump life and optimal performance can best be obtained
through proper well development and in the case of
higher fluid temperatures use a cooling shroud.
A check should be made to ensure that the installation
depth of the pump will always be at least three feet below
the maximum drawdown level of the well (Fig.1). The
bottom of the motor should never be installed lower than
the bottom of the screen.
4. Motor Cooling Requirements
To ensure proper motor cooling refer to the table below for minimum flow
requirements:
Electrical Work
WARNING:To reduce the risk of electric shock during operation of this pump
requires the provision of acceptable grounding. If the means of connection to
the supply connected box is other than grounded metal conduit, ground the
pump back to the service by connecting a copper conductor (at least the size
of the circuit supplying the pump) to the grounding screw provided within the
wiring compartment.
5. Applications
Typical applications:
Environmental applications such as:
- Remediation pumping.
- Leachate recovery.
- Pollution recovery.
- Dewatering
6. Motor Preparation
GRUNDFOS MSE3-NE submersible motors have water-lubricated slide
bearings. No additional lubrication is required.
The submersible motors are factory-filled with a special GRUNDFOS
motor liquid (type SML 2), which will protect the motor fluid down to
-4°F(20°C) and to prevent the growth of bacteria. The level of motor fluid is
important for the operating life of the bearings and consequently the life of
the motor.
Refilling of motor liquid
It is recommended to check and if needed, refill the motor with
GRUNDFOS motor fluid SML 2.
If the pump is to be installed horizontally, e.g. in a
tank, and there is a risk that the pump might be
covered by mud, it must be installed in a flow
sleeve.
Liquid temperatures/cooling
Figure 2 shows an operating Redi-Flo3 pump
installed in a well.
Figure 2 illustrates the following:
- Well diameter.
- Pump diameter.
- Temperature of pumped liquid.
- Flow past the motor to the pump
strainer.
Note: The well diameter must be at least 3”. If there
is a risk that the motor will be covered with
sediment or the pumped fluid is at an elevated
temperature then it is recommended the pump be
placed in a Flow Sleeve. The motor should always
be installed above the well screen.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Maximum
liquid temperature
0.0 f/s
(free convection)
Min. 0.5 f/s
Flow velocity
past the motor
86° F(30°C)
104°F (40°C)
Well Dia.
Pump dia.
Fig. 2
I.D.
Fig. 1
