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1 General

1.1 Introduction
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used.

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5.2.1 Wet installation of the AFP submersible pump

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5.2.2 Installation of the AFP submersible pump in a dry sump

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5.3 Fitting the pedestal

5.3.1 Pedestal for DN 100 to 200 (light version), inserting the seal

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5.4 Installation of the AFL and VUP submersible pumps

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5.4.1 Types of installation of the AFL and VUP submersible pumps

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Type of hydraulics Clean water Runoff water, river water, used water, rain water,
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ATTENTION When setting the switching off level the minimum cover as given in the installation
documents must be adhered to.

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5.4.2 Installations examples with AFL and VUP submersible pumps

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5.4.3 Installation of the AFL and VUP submersible pumps

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ATTENTION The power cables should be handled carefully during installation and removal of the
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ATTENTION When raising the submersible pump out of the concrete sump or the steel discharge
pipe with the hoist ensure that the connection cables are lifted out simultaneously as
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5.4.4 Lowering of the AFL and VUP submersible pump into the coupling ring

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be taken that any paint remnants are completely removed from the conical surfaces
on the pumps or on the coupling ring. These conical surfaces must then be greased.
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pipe.
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5.5 Electrical connection

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with regard to cross-sectional area and maximum voltage drop. The voltage stated on
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5.5.1 Standard connection diagrams, mains voltage 380 - 420 V at 50 Hz/460 V at 60 Hz

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Cable 1 Cable 3
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NOTE Information on the type of starting can be obtained from the nameplate of the pump.

5.5.2 Lead designations

Direct starting in star

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5.5.3 Checking direction of rotation

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direction of rotation will be correct.

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NOTE The direction of rotation measuring device monitors the direction of rotation of the
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5.5.5 Connection of the control circuit leads

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NOTE The available connections can be obtained from the relevant connection diagram.

5.5.6 Connection of the seal monitoring unit to the control panel

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Filling volumes lubrication oil:

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8 Assembling the gearbox AFL/VUP

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