KSB Filtra 18 D [16/36] Installing the pump set

5 Installation at Site

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Filtra N

5.3 Installing the pump set

CAUTION

Motor overheating due to poor venting

Damage to the pump (set)!

▷ Make sure there is a gap of at least 30 mm between the pump (set) and the

nearest wall.

Fig.3: Installing the pump set

A Priming B Suction head operation

Suction lift

NOTE

For operating the pump set in suction lift operation, make sure the suction lift does

not exceed 3 metres.

Install the pump set horizontally in a sufficiently vented, flood-proof room.

Place the pump set on a thin, flexible and non-flammable mat and fasten it to the

floor.

Make sure the pump set can be easily accessed for maintenance and repair work.

Required working area The following working area is recommended:

Fig.4: Required working area

A 80mm (optimum: 100mm) for removing and fitting the motor

B 300mm for replacing the filter