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CM self-priming pumps Features

• compact design
• worldwide usage
• high reliability
TM05 1127 2211
• service-friendliness
• wide performance range
• low noise.

Customised solutions
The CM self-priming pump is available in various sizes
and numbers of stages to provide the flow and
TM04 3509 3313

TM05 9125 3313

pressure required. It is possible to create many
different variants of the CM pumps:
• motor adaptation
• pump body modifications.
Fig. 1 Grundfos CM self-priming pumps
Applications
The Grundfos CM self-priming pump is a horizontal,
The CM self-priming pumps are designed for a wide
multistage, end-suction centrifugal pump.
variety of applications, ranging from small domestic
The pump is fitted with a mains-operated motor and a installations to small industrial systems, such as:
mechanical shaft seal.
• water treatment
As standard, the CM pump is available in stainless
• domestic pressure boosting
steel (EN 1.4301/AISI 304).
• water supply for agriculture
Self-priming • transfer and pressure boosting in rain water
applications.
The CM self-priming pump can create a suction lift of
up to 8 metres in less than 5 minutes when the pump is The CM self-priming pumps can function as a main
installed and commissioned correctly. pump in a system or as a priming pump for other
pumps which require a positive inlet pressure.

Type key

Example CM 3 -6 O -R -I -E -A V B E C -A -A -N

Type range Sensor

CM: Centrifugal Modular N: No sensor

Rated flow rate Mains plug

Rated flow rate at 50 Hz [m3/h] A: Prepared for cable glands

Motor information
Number of impellers
A: Standard motor (IP55)

Pump version Supply voltage

O: Self-priming version (max. suction lift, 8 metres) A: 1 x 220 V, 60 Hz
S: Self-priming version (max. suction lift, 4 metres) C: 1 x 220-240 V, 50 Hz

Pipe connection Material of secondary seal

R: Whitworth thread Rp (ISO 7/1) E: EPDM (ethylene propylene)

Materials in contact with pump media

Material of stationary seal face
I: Sleeve EN 1.4301/AISI 304
B: Carbon, resin-impregnated
Pump shaft EN 1.4301/AISI 304
Q: Silicon carbide (SIC)
Impellers/chambers EN 1.4301/AISI 304

Material of rotating seal face

Rubber parts in pump (excluding neck ring and shaft)
Q: Silicon carbide (SIC)
E: EPDM (ethylene propylene)
V: Aluminium oxide (AI203)

Shaft seal
A: O-ring seal with fixed driver

Note: Other supply voltage, shaft seals combinations and pipe connections are available on request.
Stainless steel EN 1.4401/AISI 316 is also available on request.
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TM05 8874 2813
Fig. 1 CM self-priming pump

Pos. Description Material Performance curves

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Chamber complete with
4d Stainless steel (EN 1.4301/AISI 304) p H
ribs and vanes [kPa] [m]
65 CM
Chamber with
4e Stainless steel (EN 1.4301/AISI 304) 600 Selfpriming
recirculation hole 60
2900 rpm, 50 Hz
4f Empty chambers Stainless steel (EN 1.4301/AISI 304) 55 ISO 9906:1999 Annex A
500
5b Syphon Composite (Noryl 731s-701-1977) 50

5c O-ring EPDM 45

400 40
5d Base for valve Composite (Noryl 731s-701-1977)
35
5e Spring plate Stainless steel (EN 1.4310/AISI 301)
300 30
64f Rubber seal EPDM
25
Container for rubber
64g Stainless steel (EN 1.4301/AISI 304) 200
seal 20
CM
CM 1 1 CM 2
CM 3 CM
CM 53
15

TM05 8834 2713

Sound pressure 100 10

0 0
Model Frequency Sound pressure 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Q [m³/h]
CM 1-3S, CM 1-4S, CM 1-5S, 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 Q [l/s]
CM 1-6S
52 dB (A)
CM 3-3O/S, CM 3-4O/S, CM 3-5O/S
p H
CM 5-3O/S 50 Hz [kPa] [m]
55
CM
CM 3-6O/S
Selfpriming
500
CM 5-4O/S, CM 5-5O/S, CM 5-6O/S, 54 dB (A) 50
3480 rpm, 60 Hz
CM 5-7O/S 45
ISO 9906:1999 Annex A

CM 1-3S, CM 1-4S 400

54 dB (A) 40
CM 3-3O/S, CM 3-4O/S
60 Hz 35
CM 5-3O/S 57 dB (A)
300 30
CM 5-4O/S 59 dB (A)
25

Permissible liquid temperature and 200 20

CM 1
CM 1 CM CM
23 CM
CM 5 3

maximum operating pressure 15

TM05 8835 2713

100 10
The maximum ambient temperature is 55 °C (50 °C for a CME 5
model).
0 0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 Q [m³/h]
Shaft Permissible liquid Max. operating
Material variant 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 Q [l/s]
seal temperature pressure
0 to +40 °C 10 bar
Stainless steel AVBx
+41 to +60 °C 6 bar
(EN 1.4301/AISI 304)
AQQx 0 to +60 °C 16 bar

98540017 0913
ECM: 1121557
Subject to alterations.

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