No: 90 055 11 Revision 8 2006.

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Workshop manual
Minex Minette Minor Major Master www.grindex.com

Salvador Senior Sandy Super PROLINE

Workshop Manual Index
Foreword _________________________________________________ 3
Product description _______________________________________ 4-5
Technical data ____________________________________________ 6-8
Dismantling ______________________________________________ 9
Draining of oil_____________________________________________ 9–10
Diffuser, lower ____________________________________________ 10
Pump housing ____________________________________________ 11
Impeller _________________________________________________ 11
Shaft seal, lower __________________________________________ 12
Diffuser, upper ____________________________________________ 12
Oil housing bottom_________________________________________ 12
Shaft seal, upper __________________________________________ 13
Bearing holder and rotor ____________________________________ 13
Ball bearings and rotor _____________________________________ 14
Cover, power cable and motor protector ________________________ 15
Main cover, air valve and terminal board ________________________ 16
Stator ___________________________________________________ 16
Assembly _________________________________________ 17
Stator ___________________________________________________ 17
Ball bearing and rotor in bearing holder ________________________ 18
Motor unit and upper shaft seal _______________________________ 19
Upper diffuser and oil housing bottom __________________________ 20
Terminal board ____________________________________________ 21
Main cover, valve, motor protector and valve cover _______________ 22
Wiring diagram, power cable and cover ________________________ 22–23
Shaft seal, lower __________________________________________ 24
Impeller _________________________________________________ 25
Filling of oil, lower diffuser, outer casing,
bottom plate and discharge connection _________________________ 26
Fitting the impeller and diffuser Master H _______________________ 27-28
Pump housing, outer casing, stand and discharge connection _______ 29
Fault tracing (Trouble shooting) ______________________ 30-31
Inspection_________________________________________ 32
Motor unit and cable _______________________________________ 32
Stator insulation, oil and discharge head________________________ 33
Stator winding, contactor and capacitors________________________ 34
Motor protector SMART _____________________________________ 35
Stator specifications and repair check list _______________________ 36-38
Tools _____________________________________________________ 39

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 Workshop Manual Foreword

We hope that you will read carefully through this workshop manual and derive great benefit
from it. It is designed to:
• Provide you with detailed information about Grindex drainage and sludge pumps.
• Ensure that the pumps will retain their outstanding reliability by permitting you to carry out
the specified service work and inspections.
• Permit you to remedy any operating difficulties quickly and methodically.

The Workshop Manual

• Contains a Product description and Technical data.
• Describes Dismantling and Assembly completely. If any model of pump deviates from the
uniform design of the rest, this is described separately in conjunction with the general
description.
• Describes Fault tracing, Inspection measures and suitable Special tools.
• Shows different operations by means of photographs/exploded views.

This is how to interpret the data plate

Read the manual before

installing the pump Box 538 S-136 25 Haninge Sweden www.grindex.com
Pump model MAJOR N 168111 Serial No.
operator’s manual

Pump type No. G3103 Maximum power

Before use see

consumption
Rated voltage 380-415 Y 7,6
Rated current 13-12 25 Maximum head
Number of phases and Maximum capacity
frequency 3 c/s 50 40
Direction of impeller rotation 45 Weight
20m
Direction of start reaction
Maximum submersion
depth

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
In order to minimize the risk of accidents in connection with the handling, service and
installation of a pump, follow all health and safety rules and local regulations.

We reserve the right to make changes in design and specification without prior notice.

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 Workshop Manual Product description

Grindex submersible, electric drainage and sludge pumps are designed for continuous
operation. The pumps may run dry. The drainage pumps are designed to pump a medium
that may contain small particles. The sludge pumps are designed to pump sludge that may
contain coarse solid particles.

APPLICATIONS
Temperature of medium: Max. 40°C (103°F)
pH of medium: Standard pump 5 - 8
Submersion depth: Max. 20 m. (65 ft.)
Density of medium: Max. 1.1 kg/dm³ (68lbs/ft³)
The medium to be pumped may contain particles up to a size
corresponding to that of the strainer holes (7 - 12 mm) (9/32 - 1/2 in).
Density of sludge: Max. 2.0 kg/dm³ (125 lbs/ft³)
The sludge to be pumped may contain particles up to the size
corresponding to the through-flow diameter of the pump
(32 - 80 mm) (1 1/4-3 1/8 in).

WARNING!
The pump should not be used in explosive or fire-risk
conditions or for pumping inflammable liquids.

DESIGN

Hydraulic part
• The impellers in drainage and sludge pumps are made of VJ Chromium-alloyed white cast iron
with a hardness of 55±5 Rc.
• The impellers in drainage pumps are of the open, Centrifugal type, while those in sludge
pumps are of the Vortex type.
• The diffusers in drainage pumps are lined with PU polyurethane. GU nitrile rubber diffusers
can be supplied on request.
• The pump housing of sludge pumps has a wear resistant lining made of PU polyurethane.

Shaft seal
Lower shaft seal: Silicon carbide - Silicon carbide.
Upper shaft seal: Carbon - Silicon carbide.

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 Workshop Manual Product description

Bearings
Grease-packed ball bearings with C3 clearance of the following type:
Pump Bearing Type
Minex, Major, Master
Salvador, Super Upper bearing Single-row, grooved ball bearing
Minex, Minor, Major, Master
Senior, Sandy, Super Lower bearing Double-row, angular-contact bearing
Minette, Salvador Lower bearing Single-row, grooved ball bearing

SMART - Electronic motor surveillance system

• Rotasense: Permits the pump to start only if the correct phase sequence
is connected
• Phase guard: Permits the pump to work only if all three phases are connected.
• Temperature guard: A temperature guard is incorporated in each winding of both single
and three-phase pumps. This opens at a temperature of 130°C (266°F)
and disconnects the power supply to the contactor’s holding coil.
• Restart protection: Prevents the pump from restarting automatically in the event of a
tripped motor protector.

The voltage supplied to the motor may not vary by more than 5% from the rated voltage.
The frequency may not vary more than +/- 3Hz

Motor
Squirrel-cage 2-pole (Senior: 4-pole) asynchronous motor of 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The stator is
insulated in accordance with IEC 85 Class F 155°C (312°F)
The difference between the voltage level of the respective phases may not exceed 2% (in
accordance with IEC 34-1). Maximum number of uniformly distributed starts: 15 per hour.
(Master pump max 12 starts per hour). The voltage supplied to the motor may not vary by
more than 5% from the rated voltage.

Power cable
In accordance with Class HO7RN8-F of the following sizes:
3 x 1.5 mm² 4 x 1.5 mm²
3 x 2.5 mm² 4 x 2.5 mm²
4 x 4 mm²
Note! Other types of cables can be used. Make sure that cable rubber seal and washers
match with the outer diameter of the cable.

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 Workshop Manual Technical data
Drainage pumps 50 Hz
MINEX MINETTE MINOR MAJOR MASTER
Phase 1 , 3 1 3 1 3 N H L N H L N H
Rated output kW 0,9 1,6 1,6 2,0 3,2 3,2 5,4 6,1 5,6 8 8 8

Shaft speed rpm 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800
Max Power cons.kW 1,2 1,9 2,2 2,7 4,4 4,4 6,8 7,6 6,9 10,0 10,0 10,0
Cos fi at max power 0,96 0,72 0,97 0,85 0,90 0,90 0,91 0,90 0,90 0,92 0,92 0,92
Current [A] at 110 V
Current [A] at 220 V 5,8 6,8 10 8,3 13 13 20 22 20 28 28 28
Current [A] at 230 V 5,5 6,5 10 7,9 12 12 19 21 19 27 27 27
Current [A] at 346 V 4,3 5,3 8,1 8,1 13 14 13 18 18 18
Current [A] at 380 V 3,9 4,8 7,4 7,4 11 13 12 16 16 16
Current [A] at 400 V 3,7 4,6 7,0 7,0 11 12 11 16 16 16
Current [A] at 415 V 3,6 4,4 6,8 6,8 10 12 11 15 15 15
Current [A] at 440 V 3,4 4,1 6,4 6,4 9,8 11 10 14 14 14
Current [A] at 500 V 3,0 3,6 5,6 5,6 8,7 9,7 8,9 13 13 13
Current [A] at 550 V 2,7 3,3 5,1 5,1 7,9 8,8 8,1 11 11 11
Discharge con. in 2 2 3 3 3(4) 3 6 4 3(4) 6 4 3(4)
Strainer hole Ø mm 7 7 7,5 7,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5
Weight kg(lb) 17(37) 17(37) 25(55) 25(55) 39(86) 39(86) 50(110) 45(99) 45(99) 61(135) 56(123) 60(132)
Height mm(in) 520(20) 520(20) 535(21) 535(21) 665(26) 665(26) 665(26) 665(26) 665(26) 720(28) 720(28) 720(28)
Width max mm(in) 240(9.5) 240(9.5) 295(11) 295(11) 310(12) 310(12) 495(19) 330(13) 310(12) 495(19) 330(13) 310(12)
Strainer bot. Ø mm(in) 195(8) 195(8) 240(9.5) 240(9.5) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11)
Max H m 14 16 16,5 18 23 38 15 25 44 16 27 70
Max Q l/sec 9,4 12 14 16 32 13 64 40 18 75 55 18
Max H feet 46 52 54 59 75 125 49 82 144 52 89 230
Max Q Imp.gpm 124 158 185 211 422 172 845 528 238 990 726 238

Sludge pumps 50 Hz
SALVADOR SENIOR SANDY SUPER
Phase 1 , 3 1 3 3 3 3
Rated output kW 1,4 2,0 4,1 5,6 5,6

Shaft speed rpm 2800 2800 1400 2800 2800

Max Power cons.kW 1,9 2,8 5,1 7,2 7,2
Cos fi at max power 0,99 0,85 0,81 0,90 0,90
Current [A] at 220 V 8,9 8,5 16 21 21
Current [A] at 230 V 8,5 8,2 16 20 20
Current [A] at 346 V 5,4 10 13 13
Current [A] at 380 V 4,9 9,5 12 12
Current [A] at 400 V 4,7 9,0 11 12
Current [A] at 415 V 4,5 8,7 11 11
Current [A] at 440 V 4,3 8,2 10 11
Current [A] at 500 V 3,8 7,2 9,2 9,3
Current [A] at 550 V 3,4 6,6 8,3 8,4
Discharge con. in 3 3 4(3) 3(4) 3(4)
Throughlet Ø mm(in) 50(2) 50(2) 80(3.2) 46(1.8) 32(1.3)
Weight kg(lb) 27(60) 27(60) 55(121) 55(121) 55(121)
Height mm(in) 645(25) 645(25) 755(30) 755(30) 755(30)
Width max mm(in) 375(15) 375(15) 480(19) 480(19) 480(19)
Max H m 13,5 15 8,5 29 42
Max Q l/sec 11 13 33 17 7,5
Max H feet 44 49 28 95 138
Max Q Imp.gpm 145 172 436 224 99

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Drainage pumps 60 Hz
MINEX MINETTE MINOR MAJOR MASTER
Phase 1 , 3 1 3 1 3 N H L N H L N H
Rated output kW 1,0 1,4 1,9 2,6 4,3 4,3 6,3 6,3 6,3 9,7 9,7 9,7
hp 1,4 1,9 2,5 3,5 5,8 5,8 8,5 8,5 8,5 13 13 13
Shaft speed rpm 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400
Max Power cons.kW 1,4 2,0 2,6 3,1 4,9 5,3 7,5 7,9 7,7 12 12 12
Cos fi at max power 0,96 0,86 0,96 0,88 0,88 0,89 0,91 0,91 0,91 0,92 0,92 0,92
Current [A] at 115 V 13
Current [A] at 220 V 6,6 6,1 12 9,4 14 16 22 23 22 34 34 34
Current [A] at 230 V 6,3 5,8 12 9,0 14 15 21 22 21 33 33 33
Current [A] at 380 V 3,5 5,4 8,4 9,1 12 13 13 20 20 20
Current [A] at 440 V 3,0 4,7 7,2 7,9 11 11 11 17 17 17
Current [A] at 460 V 2,9 4,5 6,9 7,5 10 11 10,6 16 16 16
Current [A] at 575 V 2,3 3,6 5,5 6,0 8,2 8,7 8,5 13 13 13
Discharge con. in 2 2 3 3 3(4) 3 6 4 3(4) 6 4 3(4)
Strainer hole Ø mm 7 7 7,5 7,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5 8,5
Weight kg(lb) 17(37) 17(37) 25(55) 25(55) 39(86) 39(86) 50(110) 45(99) 45(99) 61(135) 56(123) 60(132)
Height mm(in) 520(20) 520(20) 535(21) 535(21) 665(26) 665(26) 665(26) 665(26) 665(26) 720(28) 720(28) 720(28)
Width max mm(in) 240(9.5) 240(9.5) 295(11) 295(11) 310(12) 310(12) 495(19) 330(13) 310(12) 495(19) 330(13) 310(12)
Strainer bot. Ø mm(in) 195(8) 195(8) 240(9.5) 240(9.5) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11)
Max H m 15 19 18,5 18,5 23 45 14,5 26 53 25 30 80
Max Q l/sec 8,0 11 16 19 35 15 64 42 14 72 57 18
Max H feet 49 62 61 61 75 148 48 85 174 82 98 262
Max Q US.gpm 127 174 254 301 555 238 1014 666 222 1141 903 285

Sludge pumps 60 Hz
SALVADOR SENIOR SANDY SUPER
Phase 1, 3 1 3 3 3 3
Rated output kW 2,1 2,6 5,6 6,3 6,3
hp 2,8 3,5 7,5 8,5 8,5
Shaft speed rpm 3400 3400 1700 3400 3400
Max Power cons. kW 3,1 3,4 6,2 8,0 8,0
Cos fi at max power 0,94 0,89 0,83 0,90 0,91
Current [A] at 220 V 15 10 20 23 23
Current [A] at 230 V 14 9,5 19 22 22
Current [A] at 380 V 5,8 11 14 13
Current [A] at 440 V 5,0 10 12 12
Current [A] at 460 V 4,8 9,4 11 11
Current [A] at 575 V 3,8 7,5 8,9 8,9
Discharge con.in 3 3 4(3) 3(4) 3(4)
Throughlet Ø mm(in) 50(2) 50(2) 80(3.2) 46(1.8) 32(1.3)
Weight kg(lb) 27(60) 27(60) 55(121) 55(121) 55(121)
Height mm(in) 645(25) 645(25) 755(30) 755(30) 755(30)
Width max mm(in) 375(15) 375(15) 480(19) 480(19) 480(19)
Max H m 17 18 11,5 24 47
Max Q l/sec 13,5 14 35 13 5,3
Max H feet 56 59 38 79 154
Max Q US.gpm 214 222 555 206 84

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Drainage pumps 60 Hz USA
MINEX MINETTE MINOR MAJOR MASTER
Phase 1, 3 1 3 1 3 N H L N H L N H
HP-rating hp 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.5 5.8 5.8 8.5 8.5 8.5 13 13 13
Shaft speed rpm 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400
Max Power cons. kW 1.4 2.0 2.6 3.1 4.9 5.3 7.5 7.9 7.7 12 12 12
Current [A] at 115 V 13
Current [A] at 220 V 6.6 6.1 12 9.4 14 16 22 23 22 34 34 34
Current [A] at 230 V 6.3 5.8 12 9.0 14 15 21 22 21 33 33 33
Current [A] at 380 V 3.5 5.4 8.4 9.1 12 13 13 20 20 20
Current [A] at 440 V 3.0 4.7 7.2 7.9 11 11 11 17 17 17
Current [A] at 460 V 2.9 4.5 6.9 7.5 10 11 10.6 16 16 16
Current [A] at 575 V 2.3 3.6 5.5 6.0 8.2 8.7 8.5 13 13 13
Discharge con. in 2 2 3 3 3(4) 3 6 4 3(4) 6 4 3(4)
Strainer hole Ø mm 7 7 7.5 7.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5
inch 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Weight kg(lb) 17(37) 17(37) 25(55) 25(55) 39(86) 39(86) 50(110) 45(99) 45(99) 61(135) 56(123) 60(132)
Height mm(in) 520(20) 520(20) 535(21) 535(21) 665(26) 665(26) 665(26) 665(26) 665(26) 720(28) 720(28) 720(28)
Width max mm(in) 240(9.5) 240(9.5) 295(11) 295(11) 310(12) 310(12) 495(19) 330(13) 310(12) 495(19) 330(13) 310(12)
Strainer bot. Ø mm(in) 195(8) 195(8) 240(9.5) 240(9.5) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11) 280(11)

Max H Feet 49 62 61 61 75 148 48 85 174 82 98 262

Max Q US.gpm 127 174 254 301 555 238 1014 666 222 1141 903 285

Sludge pumps 60 Hz USA

SALVADOR SENIOR SANDY SUPER
Phase 1, 3 1 3
HP-rating hp 2.8 3.5 7.5 8.5 8.5
Shaft speed rpm 3400 3400 1700 3400 3400
Max Power cons.kW 3.1 3.4 6.2 8.0 8.0
Current [A] at 220 V 15 10 20 23 23
Current [A] at 230 V 14 9.5 19 22 22
Current [A] at 380 V 5.8 11 14 13
Current [A] at 440 V 5.0 9.8 12 12
Current [A] at 460 V 4.8 9.4 11 11
Current [A] at 575 V 3.8 7.5 8.9 8.9
Discharge con. in 3 3 4(3) 3(4) 3(4)
Throughlet Ø mm(in) 50(2) 50(2) 80(3.2) 46(1.8) 32(1.3)
Weight kg(lb) 27(60) 27(60) 55(121) 55(121) 55(121)
Height mm(in) 645(25) 645(25) 755(30) 755(30) 755(30)
Width max mm(in) 375(15) 375(15) 480(19) 480(19) 480(19)
Max H Feet 56 59 38 113 154
Max Q US.gpm 214 222 555 270 84

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 Workshop Manual Dismantling
Draining the oil
– Drainage pumps
Tighten the foot repair bracket securely on the
pump handle. Lay the pump down and turn it
upside down. Or lay the pump on a bench.
Unscrew the nuts that retain the strainer bottom.
Remove the strainer bottom and protective
rubber sleeves for the studs. Pull the outer
casing and remove the O-ring that seals between
the cover and outer casing.

Draining
Lay the pump on the side or on a bench. The pump is secured in the foot repair
Unscrew the oil screw and remove the O-ring. bracket. Use two long screw drivers to lift
Turn the pump and drain the oil. of the outer casing

Note, on Minex pumps

Unscrew the nuts that retain the lower
diffuser. Remove the lower diffuser.

CAUTION
In the event of water entering the oil housing, excess pressure can build up in the oil
housing. Unscrew the oil plug slowly and carefully. Hold a cloth over the oil plug to
avoid any splashing.

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Draining the oil – Sludge pumps
Senior, Sandy and Super have the oil screw
on the outside.

Note, on Salvador pumps

Secure the pump in the foot repair bracket or
lay the pump on a bench. Unscrew the four
M8 nuts and remove the stand, pump casing
and outer casing.

Draining the oil – Drainage pumps

See ”Draining” under the heading ”Drainage
pumps”.

Dismantling the lower diffuser-

Drainage pumps
Unscrew the nuts that retain the lower diffuser.
Pull the diffuser and remove the rubber blocks.

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 Workshop Manual Dismantling

Dismantling the pump housing

– Sludge pumps
Remove the screws (44) and the stand (63).
Remove screws (60), clamp (58) and discharge
connection (59). Unscrew the nuts
(43), remove the washers (42), the lower pump
housing unit (62) and wear lining (61). Unscrew
the nuts (41), remove wear lining (57) and upper
pump housing (56). Remove the seals (38) from
the studs (37) and cylindrical guide pins (55) and
gasket (39)

Note, on Salvador pumps

The above operation is described under the
heading ”Draining the oil - Sludge pumps.”

Dismantling the impeller

Drainage pumps A Sludge pumps A

Bend out the lock washer (A) Unscrew the screw (B).
and unscrew the screw (B). This screw is of the
B self locking type and may B
therefore not be reused.

CAUTION
Do not use screw drivers or suchlike to
retain the pump impeller. Small chips may
break off the impeller and injure the eyes.
Use the Grindex tool (114386) designed
for retaining the impeller.
Remove the impeller, shaft key, adjusting
washers and guide plate from sludge
pumps.

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Dismantling the lower shaft seal

unit (drainage and sludge pumps)

B
Use two screwdrivers to
remove the unit (B, C,
C
D, E, and F) carefully.
D

To remove the O-ring (A) from A

drainage pumps: the upper diffuser must
be removed
sludge pumps: the oil-casing bottom B
must be removed.
Dismantling the upper diffuser
C
– Drainage pumps
For easy removal of washers (F), inject some oil in the
mounting holes. Then pull out the washers with a fine
tipped screwdriver. Remove the protective washers (F) D
and unscrew the screws (E). Remove the upper diffuser
(D), thrust plate (C) and spring (B). Remove the O-ring E
(A).

Note, on Minex pumps F

Unscrew the nuts. Remove the studs,

upper diffuser and the O-ring.
A

Dismantling the oil housing

bottom from sludge pumps
B
Unscrew the screws (E) and remove the oil housing bottom
(D), thrust plate (C), spring (B). Remove the O-ring (A). C
Senior, Sandy and Super are provided with threaded holes
in the oil housing bottom. If the oil housing bottom is stuck in
position, the screws (E) may be used in the threaded holes D
to press down the oil housing bottom.

E
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Dismantling the upper shaft seal unit

Use a pair of circlip pliers to remove the cir-
clip (D). Apply oil on top of the upper shaft
seal.Use two screwdrivers to pull the rotating
seal ring (C) from the shaft and to lift up the
sealing ring (B). Alternatively use two open-end
17 mm / 5/8” wrenches in oil channels with lower
jaw tips just beneath metal band on rotating
seal.
Using a rocking motion, gently lift seal until it
clears channels and remove from shaft. Re-
move the O-ring (A) from the sealing ring (B).

Use protective gloves to pull off seal ring

completely from shaft end by hand.
A

Dismantling the bearing holder with

rotor unit
Secure the pump in the foot repair bracket or lay the
pump on a bench. Unscrew the nuts and remove the
spacer tubes that retain the upper diffuser.
Remove the diffuser and unscrew the screws that
hold together the bearing holder and stator housing.
Fit the eye bolt 133114 in the shaft end and remove
the rotor unit from the stator housing. Remove the
O-ring. If the rotor unit is stuck in position, it is
advisable to use a special tool (114645).

Note, on Minex pumps

The bearing holder and stator housing
are held together by the upper diffuser
(see ”Dismantling the upper diffuser”)

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 Workshop Manual Dismantling

Removing the upper ball bearing

Use a standard puller to remove the upper
ball bearing.

Removing the rotor unit

Place the bearing holder, with the shaft end
pointing upwards, in a press and press out
the rotor unit.

Removing the lower ball bearing

Use a pair of circlip pliers to remove the
circlip (A). Use the special tool (114310) to A
press the lower ball bearing (B) out of the
bearing holder (C).
B
Note! To make the dismantling of
bearing easier, use a small LP-gas
burner to warm bearing holder C
evenly around.

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Removing the cover

Unscrew the screws that retain the cover.
Disconnect the leads on the motor protector/
contactor and the earth (ground) leads between
the cover and main cover. Remove the O-ring/
gasket between the cover and main cover.

Removing the power cable

Unscrew the screws (A) and remove
the cable clamp (B).
Unscrew the screws (F) that hold
the cable entry flange (E). Slide C D
the cable into the cover and
remove the sealing washer
(C), rubber seal (D) and E
A B
the second washer (C).
Now pull the cable
from the cover.

Removing the contactor and motor

protector (three-phase) and capacitors
and starter relay (single-phase)
Disconnect all the electrical connections.
Remove the contactor/motor protector (3-phase),
capacitors/starter relay (single-phase) so as to
free the main cover.
Note! Use a Hex Allen key with rounded head.
Be careful with the threads in the mounting holes.

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Removing the main cover and air val-

ve
Unscrew the screws that hold together the
main cover and stator housing (4 x M8 on Mi-
nex, Minette and Salvador pumps, and 2 x M12
hexagonal socket-head screws on Minor, Major,
Master, Senior, Sandy and Super pumps).
Unscrew the screw (A). Remove the valve cover
(B). Pull the valve (C) up out of the main cover

A C
B

E
Removing the terminal board
Unscrew the screws (A). Use two screwdri-
vers to lift up the terminal board (B) carefully.
Disconnect the stator leads from the underside
of the terminal board. Remove the O-ring (C).
Remove the cover (D) and O-ring (E).

Dismantling the stator

Remove the spade terminals, Systoflex
tubes and pull down all stator leads in the
centre of stator. Place the stator housing
on a suitable support. Heat the outside of
the stator housing quickly and uniformly
(using two LP-gas burners, for example)
until the stator drops out of the housing by
its own weight.

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IMPORTANT
Before starting assembly, proceed as follows:
• Clean all machined surfaces carefully.
• Check that O-ring grooves are clean and undamaged.
• Replace all damaged or worn parts. Use only genuine spare parts.
• Always replace all O-rings, rubber gaskets and the cable rubber seal.
• Oil the sliding surfaces of O-rings, U-lips seals, rubber gasket and seal rings of shaft seals well.
• Oil the sliding surfaces of O-rings and gaskets. Use Vaseline grease to keep them in their positions.
• Grease screws and nuts before fitting them. Use high quality grease to avoid corrosion and sticking.

Fitting the stator

Place the stator on a suitable stand. Heat the
stator housing to a temperature of about 150°C
(302°F). Lower the stator housing over the stator
so that the stator leads can be drawn through the
three openings in the top of the stator housing.
Allow the stator to cool and then draw up the
stator leads, uniformly distributed, through the
three openings in the stator housing. Fit Systoflex
tubes and spade terminals on the stator leads.

CAUTION
Ensure that the stator leads do not come in contact with the hot stator housing.

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Fitting the upper and lower ball
bearings and rotor unit A

Lower ball bearing B

Place the bearing holder (C) on support tool
so that the hole for the ball bearing is facing
upwards. Fill the ball bearing (B) two-thirds full C
of grease. Press in the ball bearing using the
appropriate tool:

Minex: 114 359

Others: 114 311

Fit the circlip (A)

Upper ball bearing and rotor unit
Place the bearing holder on tool 114713. Place
the shaft of the rotor unit in the lower ball bearing Support tool
and the upper ball bearing on the top end of lower bearing
the shaft. Press in the rotor unit and lower ball
bearing.

IMPORTANT
The sealing side of the upper bearing must face downwards. Place the tool (see below) on
the upper ball bearing and press down the rotor unit and upper ball bearing at the same
time. Pack the upper ball bearing two-thirds full of grease.

Drifts for the upper ball bearing:

Minex 114 385
Minette 114 384
Salvador “
Minor 114 383
Major “
Master “
Senior “
Sandy “
Super “
The following or equivalent bearing greases are
recommended:
ESSO Unirex 3, BP Energrease LS3, Shell
Alvania Grease R3.

Note! To make the fitting of bearing easier, use

a small LP-gas burner to warm bearing holder
evenly around.
Tool 114 713
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Fitting the motor unit

Fit a new O-ring in top of stator housing that
is for for the upper bearing. Place the stator
housing upside down. Fit the rotor unit into the
stator housing.
Fit into the stator housing the O-ring that seals
between the upper ball bearing and stator
housing. Place the stator housing upside down
on the bench. Fit onto the bearing holder the
O-ring that seals between the bearing holder
and stator housing. Lower down the bearing
holder / rotor unit assembly into the stator-
housing. Tighten the screws, retaining the
bearing holder and stator housing together.
Press the protection cover firmly onto the upper
ball bearing.

Note on Minex pumps

Fit the O-ring for the upper ball bearing.
Protection cover
Place the stator housing upside down on
Note on Minette and Salvador pumps the bench. Fit the bearing holder/rotor
Assemble the bearing holder and stator housing assembly into the stator housing.
housing using studs and nuts. Tighten the Fit the O-ring onto the bearing holder and
studs and nuts. Press the stationary seal fit the upper diffuser. Press the protection
ring firmly onto the upper ball bearing. cover firmly onto the upper ball bearing.

Fitting the upper shaft seal unit

Place the motor unit on a
A
bench with the rotor shaft
facing upwards. Fit O-ring (A)
B
onto seal ring (B). Use tool
114720 to press the seal ring
into position in the bearing
C
holder. Apply oil to the surface
of the seal ring. Oil the inside
D
of the rotating seal ring (C) and
press it about 30 mm(1 1/4”)
onto the shaft. Use a circlip pliers to fit the
circlip (D) onto the shaft. Press down the
circlip and rotating seal ring with tool 114720
(rear side) until the circlip enters its groove.

IMPORTANT
Make sure that surfaces of shaft seal rings are perfectly clean before assembly by cleaning
the seal ring surface on a new paper note pad.

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Apply rich with oil on U-ring lip seal and O-ring A

groove in upper diffuser. Make sure that the
U-ring lips are facing towards the rear side of
the impeller. Insert U-ring in the groove. Use a
small round head tool to insert U-ring in proper B
position. For this work a folded round nose paper-
clip wire Ø 1mm (0.4”) is useful. Also see page 24.

Fitting the upper diffuser C

– Drainage pumps
Fit the spring (B) and thrust plate (C). Fit the
O-ring (A) into the bearing holder. Use tool
114 719 to center the upper diffuser. D

IMPORTANT E
Check that the pin in the upper diffuser (D)
F
enters the slot in the thrust plate (C). Tighten
the screws (E) and press in the protection
washers (F).

Folded
paper-clip Centering tool 114 719

Fitting the oil housing bottom A

– Sludge pumps
Fit the O-ring (A) into the bearing holder. Fit the
spring (B) and thrust plate (C). Use tool 114719
to center the oil housing bottom. B

IMPORTANT C
Check that the guide pin in the oil housing
bottom (D) enters its slot in the thrust plate
(C). Fit the oil housing bottom (D), fit the
screws (E) and tighten them securely. D

E
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A
Fitting the terminal board
B
For instructions on fitting the O-ring (E) and
protection cover (D) refer to Fitting the motor
C
unit.
Fit the O-ring (C) onto the terminal board D
(B). Press the stator leads securely onto the
underside of the terminal board in accordance E
with the wiring diagrams shown below. Use the
screw (A) to tighten the terminal board securely
onto the stator housing.

IMPORTANT
Ensure that the stator leads are connected in accordance with the wiring diagram. Incorrect
connection may result in damage to the motor and wrong direction of rotation.

4 456 7894 5 6

Y Y

2 5 1 14 13 1 2 3 13 14 1 2 3 13 14
220 V / 1 / 50 Hz 380 V / 3 / 50 Hz 9-Lead
500-550 V / 3 / 50 Hz 230 V / 3 / 60 Hz
346-440 V / 3 / 50 Hz

Connections of the stator leads

of the terminal board. 564

For other voltages and marking 4 7

see page 48:
Stator specifications.
D Y
5 8

1 2 3 13 14 1 2 3 13 14
6 9
220 V / 3 / 50 Hz 9-Lead
500-550 V / 3 / 50 Hz 460 V / 3 / 60 Hz
346-440 V / 3 / 60 Hz
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Fitting the main cover and valve

cover
Fit the O-ring (D) and the main cover onto the
stator housing. Fit the valve (C) so that the
rubber-clad side of the valve faces outwards.
Tighten the valve cover (B) securely by using
the screws (A).
A C

Fitting the contactor and motor protector (3-phase) and capacitors and
start relay with motor protector (single-phase)
Fit the contactor and motor protector/capacitors and start relay. Connect the conductor set in
accordance with the wiring diagram.

IMPORTANT
Ensure that the conductor set leads are connected in accordance with the wiring diagram.
Incorrect connection can result in damage to the motor or wrong direction of rotation.

ØØØ
L1 L2 L3
Ø Ø Ø
A2
A2
T2 13
T1 T3 14 5
A1 1 3 5 13 L2 A2 14 18
L1 L3 I3 1
L1 L2 L3 ABCDE
17

M
T1 T2 T3
2 4 6 14 A2 20 5 1 14 13
22 20 18 16 14 Cs Cr
AB CDE 21 19 17 15 13
Float
LN
switch
Three phase 2 45 1 14 13
SNT 330
Note! Float

If level float switch is used remove the M switch

jumper link and connect cable leads to Single phase

the terminals A2 on the contactor and
A2 on the motor protector. Note!
If level regulator is used remove the jumper
link and connect cable leads to the termi-
nals 15 and 16.
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Fitting the power cable

This must be done in the following order:
Thread the protection sleeve (G) onto the cable. G
Slide the cable into the cover. Thread on the
washer (C), rubber seal (D) and the second washer
(C). Bolt on securely the cable entry flange (E) A B
using the screws (F). Tighten the cable clamp (B)
using the screws (A). Clamp the receptacles (flat
lug connectors) onto the cable leads.

Note! Be careful when entering the screws in the

threads of the mounting holes. Do not over-tighten
the screws.

IMPORTANT
When fitting the power cable that has been used in the pump before, always cut off a short
piece. Fit new rubber seal on the new portion of the cable and complete the assembly.

Fitting the cover

Place the gasket/O-ring between the cover and
the main cover. Connect the earth (ground) lead
between the cover and the main cover. Connect
the cable leads to the terminals of the start relay
(single-phase)/contactor (3-phase) in accordance
with the appropriate wiring diagram on page 21.
Screw in the screws securely.

IMPORTANT
On Minex, Minette and Salvador pumps, fit the rubber gasket so that the side with the two
sealing lips is facing up the cover.

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IMPORTANT
Make sure that surfaces of shaft seal rings
and the groove for U-lip are perfectly clean A
before assembly. Clean the seal ring surface
on a new paper note pad.

Fitting the lower shaft seal

Lubricate the U-lip seal (A) and fit it into the
groove in the upper diffuser. Lubricate the outside C
of the stationary seal ring (B), press it in and turn
it until a clear click indicates that its fixed in the
thrust plate. Lubricate the rubber ring (E) and fit
it into the rotary holder (F), fit the rotating seal
ring (D) and the support ring (C). Lubricate the D
surface of the sealing sleeve (B). Slide the rotary
unit (C, D, E, F) onto the shaft.
Check that the shaft seal rings are pushed
together by the thrust plate / spring and can be E
moved freely.

IMPORTANT
Make sure that the indentation drive slots
in the stationary seal ring are properly fixed
in the drive tabs in the thrust plate. The
side not to be used as a sealing surface is
marked and should be turned towards the
rubber ring (E).

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A
Fitting the impeller
Drainage pumps B

Fit a suitable number of adjusting washer (A)

onto the shaft so that a clearance of 0.1 mm
(0,004”) is obtained use a feeler gauge between
the impeller and the upper diffuser when the
impeller has been tightened. Slide on the impeller
carefully so that the key (B) fits into the key way
in the impeller. Fit the lock washer (C). Make
sure that the locking tab in lock washer fits in the
key way. Use tool 114386 to retain the impeller C
while tightening the screw (D). Lock the screw by
bending the lock washer. Check that the impeller D
rotates easily when turned by hand.

If the upper diffuser has PU polyurethane lining

the clearence should be 0,3mm (0.012”).

Sludge pumps
Fit the guide plate (A). Slide the impeller carefully
onto the shaft so that the key (B) fits into the key
way in the impeller. Fit the washer (C), and use
tool 114386 to retain the impeller while tightening
the screw (D). A

Impeller screw torque = 57 Nm (Lb Ft 42). B

C
IMPORTANT D
The screw for sludge pumps is self-locking. It
cannot be reused. Check that the impeller can
be turned easily by hand.

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Filling up with oil

Lay the pump on a bench with the oil-filler hole Minex 0,33 litres (0.35 US quarts)
pointing upwards. Fill up with oil in accordance
with the table. Never fill the oil housing completely. Minette 0,45 litres (0.48 US quarts)
Fit the O-ring onto the oil-filler screw, fit the screw Minor, Major,
and tighten it. Master 0,58 litres (0.61 US quarts)
Salvador 0,35 litres (0.37 US quarts)
Senior, Sandy,
Super 0,45 litres (0.48 US quarts)
Recommended oils: White oil, viscosity ISO VG 15.
BP Energol WM2, BP Enepar M006, Mobile White
Rex 309 or equivalent

Fitting the lower diffuser, outer

casing, strainer bottom and dis-char-
ge connection
– Drainage pumps
Fit the studs into the bearing holder. Fit the
rubber sleeves onto respective studs. Fit the
lower diffuser, spacer tubes and the nuts.
Tighten the nuts in opposing pairs until the
impeller just runs clear of the lower diffuser. Use
feeler guage to determine when a clearance of
0.3 mm (0,012”) is achieved between the impeller
and the lower polyuretane diffuser and then
secure the nuts against one another. Check that
the impeller turns freely.
Grease the outside of the diffuser. Fit the O-ring
that seals between the main cover and the outer
casing. Fit the outer casing and strainer bottom.
Fit the discharge connection.

IMPORTANT
If the pump is equipped with a nitrile rubber diffuser, the clearance between it and the
impeller must be 0.10 mm (0,004”).

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Fitting the upper impeller and diffuser, Master H
Master H is a 2-stage high pressure pump. Assembly and adjustment of diffusers in a Master H
differ from other Grindex pumps. This page describe in detail how to assemble the upper impeller and
diffuser on a Master H.

Fit a suitable number of adjusting washers on Slide on the impeller carefully so that the key Fit the sleeve (114652) and the washer on to
to the shaft so that a clearance of 0.1 mm is fits into the key way in the impeller. Use high the shaft and tighten the screw. Change the
obtained between the impeller and the upper quality grease on sliding surfaces, to protect number of washers if necessary so that the
diffuser when the impeller has been tightened. from corrosion and to make next dismantling clearance is adequate.
Fit the key. easier.

Fit the nuts on to the studs. Fit the spacer tubes. Fit the diffuser and the nuts. Adjust the diffuser
with the nuts. The clearance between the
impeller and the diffuser should be about 0.1
mm (0.3 mm in the polyurethane version).

Note!
For polyurethane version the clearence between
diffusers and impeller must be 0,3mm (0,012”).
For nitrile rubber version the clearence must be
0,1 mm (0,004”).

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Fitting the lower impeller and diffuser, Master H
Master H is a 2-stage high pressure pump. Assembly and adjustment of diffusers in a Master H
differ from other Grindex pumps. This page describe in detail how to assemble the lower impeller and
diffuser on a Master H.

Remove the sleeve (114652) that keeps the Tighten the screw. Use tool (114386) to retain Fit the spacer tubes in the lower diffuser.
impeller tight. Fit the diffuser disc. The diffuser the impeller. Fit the rubber seal.
disc shall be completely loose at this moment.
Fit a suitable number of adjusting washers on
to the shaft so that a clearance of 0.1 mm is
obtained between the impeller and the diffuser
disc when the impeller has been tightened.
Change the number of washers if it is necessary
so that the clearance is correct. Fit the impeller.
Fit the washer and the impeller screw.

Fit the lower diffuser and the nuts. The diffuser Lock the nuts against each other when the
disc is now centered by the lower diffuser. clearance between the impeller and the diffuser
Adjust the diffuser with the nuts. is about 0.1 mm (0.3 mm in the polyurethane
version).

Note!
For polyurethane version the clearence between
diffusers and impeller must be 0,3mm (0,012”).
For nitrile rubber version the clearence must be
0,1 mm (0,004”).

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Fitting the pump casing, outer

casing, stand and discharge
connection – Sludge pumps
Fit the O-ring that seals between the main cover
and the outer casing. Fit the outer casing.
Press the cylindrical guide pins (55) into the oil
housing bottom. Place the gasket (39) on the pump
housing upper and the seals (38) on respective
studs (37). Check that the cylindrical guide pin
(55) fits into the hole in the guide plate. Fit the
pump housing upper unit onto the bearing holder
and tighten the nuts (41) to secure the entire
assembly.
Place the upper and lower wear linings (57) & (61)
inside the upper and lower pump housings (56) &
(62). Secure the assembly with screw (40), washer
(42) and nut (43). Fit stand (63), tighten screw (44).
Fit discharge connection (59) with clamp (58). Turn
it up and tighten screws (60).

Note, on Salvador pumps

Fit the O-ring in the main cover. Fit the
outer casing. Fit the O-ring (61) and (46)
in the pump housing (66). Assemble the
pump housing (66) and motor unit. Fit the
stand (67) and tighten nuts (47). Mount
studs (64). Fit O-ring (65), discharge
connection (62) and tighten nuts (63).

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 Workshop Manual Fault tracing
IMPORTANT
Fault tracing must be carried out with the power switched off, except in the case of checks
that cannot be performed when the equipment is unenergized. All electrical work shall be
carried out under the supervision of an authorized electrician.

PUMP DOES NOT START

Cause Remedy
1. Incorrect phase sequence Grindex pumps are equipped with Rotasense, which
(3-phase). permits the pump to start only if the correct phase
sequence is connected. Interchange two phases.
2. One or more phases are dead Replace the fuses/cable. Check the power source.
- blown fuses Re-set circuit breaker.
- power failure
- cable failure.
- tripped circuit breaker
3. Inadequate power source. Check that the power source is adequate for the power
required by the pump. Check that the fuse is adequate.
4. Impeller blocked. Clean.
5. Burnt stator See ”Checking the stator insulation and the resistance of
the stator windings”.
6. Open holding coil of the See ”Checking contactors”.
contactor

PUMP STARTS BUT STOPS DURING OPERATION

Cause Remedy
1. A fuse has blown. Grindex pumps are equipped with a phase guard that permits
the pump to work only when all three phases are connected.
Replace the fuse. Note that the pump will restart automatically
whenever all the phases are connected.
2. Temperature guards have Grindex pumps are equipped with temperature guards in
broken the power supply to each winding. These open at a temperature of 130°C (266°F)
the holding coil of contactor. and disconnect the power supply to the holding coil. Remedy
the cause of the high temperature.
- the pump has dug itself in Grindex pumps are equipped with a manual restart. Restart
mud / sand. the pump by disconnecting the power supply and then
- excessive medium reconnecting it.
temperature (>40°C)
(>103°F).
- the density/-viscosity of the
medium is too high.
- the impeller is difficult to Clean the impeller. Check that the impeller is not adjusted
rotate by hand. to tight.

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3. Voltage drop caused by: The voltage drop to pumps may not exceed 5% of the rated
- Long cables. voltage. Remedy the cause of the voltage drop. Restart the
pump.
- Undersized cables which Maximum cable lengths are specified in the Technical File.
result in a temperature rise.
- Cables exposed to excessive
heat.
4. Insulation between phases If the stator is moist, dry it, then check the insulation. Then
and earth (ground) in check the resistance of the insulation and windings (see
the stator is insufficient Checking the stator insulation). If the stator fault cannot be
(see Checking the stator remedied, replace the stator.
insulation).
5. The line currents are Check the power source. Check the stator (see ”Checking the
unbalanced or too high. resistance of the stator windings” and ”Checking the power
cable”). See motor specifications page 5, 21 and 35-36.

PUMP STARTS BUT PUMPS LITTLE OR NO WATER

Cause Remedy
1. Excessively worn impeller Adjust the pump to take up the wear (see ”Assembling/
and lower diffuser. dismantling the impeller and Dismantling the impeller and
lower diffuser”.
2. Excessive pressure losses If possible reduce the length of the hose/pipe and reduce the
as a result of a long hose, number of valves, or increase the size of the hose/pipe.
pipe, valves, etc.
3. Discharge hose is pinched Arrange the hose so that it will have as few bends as
or kinked. possible.
4. Excessive discharge head. Change to a pump with a greater discharge head or connect
several pumps in series.
5. Incorrect direction of The pump motor surveillance system ensures that the impeller
rotation. cannot rotate in the wrong direction. If the internal wiring has
been done incorrectly, the pump can run backwards see
”Contactor and motor protector”.

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IMPORTANT
Regular inspection and maintenance of the pump will prolong its service life and ensure
more reliable operation. The oil in the pump and the discharge head of the pump should be
checked after 2000 hours of operation. A major service of the pump should be done after
about one year under normal operating conditions.
In severe abbrasive applications inspections should be carried out more frequently.

Tightness check oil chamber Tightness check motor chamber

By pressurizing the empty oil casing, its The following inspection is recommended to
possible to detect any faults in the manner in check that the motor unit is tight. Make a cover
which the seals have been fitted. Fit a pressure that fits onto the stator housing. Fit an air nipple
gauge to the oil filling hole. Fill the oil chamber in the cover. Fit a gasket to the cover to ensure
with compressed air until the pressure is max its tight fit and fit the cover. Pressurize the motor
0.7 bar (10 PSI). Turn the impeller a few times unit to a gauge pressure of 0.25 bar (3.5 PSI)
by hand during the test period. If no pressure (use only dry air). Lower the motor unit into water
drop can be detected in the space of 15 minutes, and check for any air bubbles leaking from it.
the seals have been properly fitted. The seals
can also be tested with the aid of a tracer
gas detector. The thread for the oil screw is:
R¼”= (Ø13) 228/1-G¼”A

Note, on Minex pumps

If the above test is to be performed, the
upper diffuser or holder for the bearing
holder must be fitted.

Checking the power cable

Check that the power cable sheath is undamaged. Damage may permit water to enter into the
cable and on into the junction box. Use an ohm meter to check whether any of the conductors of
the cable are broken. Use a 1 kV megger to check the insulation between the phase conductors
and the protective earth (ground) and between respective phase conductors.
Protecting capacitors
Before testing a single-phase pump short circuit plug neutral & live contact pins. Check insulation
between contact pins and earth ground protective contact.
Checking the stator insulation
Use a 1 kV megger to check that the resistance of the insulation between respective windings and
between them and the earth (ground) is at least 1 Mohm.
Checking the oil
If turbid or whitish and viscous, or if a certain amount of water separation is noticeable, this indicates
that water has leaked into the oil casing. If so, fit a new lower shaft seal. If the oil contains water with
abrassive dust, check upper shaft seal, bearings and the condition inside the motor compartment.
New upper seals and bearings may be needed.

IMPORTANT
A certain amount of leakage can occur when the shaft seal is new. This need not mean that the shaft
seal is defective. Change the oil and check it after a few days. If the oil is still miscoloured, replace
the lower shaft seal. Following carefully the oil volumes recommended under ”Filling up with oil”.

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Checking the discharge head
Fit pressure gauge tube 114 422 to the discharge connection of the pump. Use a rubber hose. Place
the pump in water and start it. Read off the pressure gauge (114 335). The maximum discharge
head of respective pumps is shown under Technical data.
If the discharge head is too low, adjust the lower diffuser and replace worn parts. For adjustment,
see ”Fitting the lower diffuser”.

Checking the resistance of the stator windings

Use an ohmmeter to check the resistance of each stator winding. The difference in a 3-phase
stator between each winding may not exceed 5%.
The resistance values tabulated below are guiding values and apply at 20°C (68°F)

Stator specifications 50Hz

Winding Ohm resistance
Pump Voltage 1-4 2-5 3-6
Minex 110 V, single phase 1.70 0.90 -
220 V, single phase 6.70 3.10 -
220/380 V 5.30 5.30 5.30
500-550 V Y 7.80 7.80 7.80
Minette/Salvador 220V, single phase 4.20 2.10 -
220/380 V 2.83 2.83 2.83
500-550 V Y 6.31 6.31 6.31
Minor 220/380 V 1.64 1.64 1.64
500-550 V D 9.45 9.45 9.45
Major/Sandy/Super stator No. 50044xx 220/380 V 0.94 0.94 0.94
500-550 V D 5.34 5.34 5.34
Major/Sandy/Super stator No. 50306xx 220/380 V 0.80 0.80 0.80
500-550 V D 4.59 4.59 4.59
Master 220/380 V 0.51 0.51 0.51
380/660 V 1.67 1.67 1.67
500/550 V 2.89 2.89 2.89
Senior 220/380 V 1.21 1.21 1.21
500-550 V Y 2.20 2.20 2.20
(For other voltages see page 36).
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The terminal cables are marked as follows
1 and 4 (red and green) U1 U2 V1 V1 W1 W2 U5 V5 W5 U5 U6 W5 V5 V6 W5 W6
2 and 5 (brown and blue) 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 8 9 7 10 9 8 11 9 12
3 and 6 (white and black)
7 and 9 (red and white)
7 red
8 brown
9 white
10 green 6 and 9-leads stators 12-leads stator
11 blue
12 black U1 U2 V1 V2
� � � �
6-Lead Stator Y-star or 9-Lead Stator serial Y-star
-Delta connected. connected is the higher voltage
Y-star is the higher and 9-Lead Stator serial Y-star
-Delta is the lower voltage connected is the higher voltage
����� ����
��������������
Checking the contactor (3-phase)
Check the mechanical parts of the contactor. Check that the contactor contacts are not burnt.
Measure the resistance across the contactor contacts. The difference between contacts should
not exceed 5%.
Check that there is no break in the contactor coil (continuity test).
Checking the capacitors
Grindex single-phase pumps are equipped with two capacitors, one starting and one run
capacitor. The run capacitor is larger in size and has an external casing of metal.
The starting capacitor has an outer casing of plastic and is of electrolyte type.
Test: Charge the capacitor using a 1 kV megger for a short period (2 - 5 seconds). Then short-
circuit the capacitor leads. The capacitor will discharge its stored energy and a spark will be
generated.
If no spark is generated, the capacitor has not stored the energy, which is a sign that it is defective.

CAUTION
Do not touch the capacitor´s leads. The voltage may be dangerous whenever the capacitor is
charged.
Rear side of terminal board stator leads coming from motor winding.
Red 1
12-leads stator slim Brown 2
pump modells only Yellow 3
Brown 8
Red 7 Green 4
White Yellow 9 Blue 5
White t C° Black 6
Green 10
Blue 11
Black 12
Brown 2
1-phase 6-leads stator Brown 2 9-leads stator Green 4
Green 4 White 9
Brown 2
Blue 5
White 3
White 3 Blue 5
Blue 5 Brown 8
Red 1
Green 4 Red 1
White 13 Red 1 Black 6
C°
White 14 Black 6 Red 7
White 13 White 13
t C° t C°
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Checking the 3-phase motor protector SMART

L3
L2 V
L1

Check that main (line) voltage and

frequency agree with the specifications
on the pump data plate.
Permissible variations:
Voltage: ±5%
Frequency: ±3Hz

Checking the function of the motor protector:

1. Connect a voltmeter between the input phase (L3) and pin (A2) on the motor protector.
Beware! Hazardous situation, SMART is connected to line voltage.
2. Connect a switch between pins 13 and 14 on the motor protector.
3. Check that the voltage and frequency of the power supply is the same as that marked
on the motor protector. Then connect cables L1 (R), L2 (S) and L3 (T) from the motor
protector to the 3-phase power supply.
4. Now that power is connected to the cables L1, L2 and L3, the built-in relay should close
and the voltmeter indicates a reading. If this does not occur, interchange two phases.
5. Switch off the switch connected between pins 13 and 14 on the motor protector. The built-
in relay will open and no reading will be indicated by the voltmeter. Switch on the switch.
The voltmeter should indicate no reading. Disconnect the 3-phase power supply and then
reconnect it again The voltmeter should indicate a reading (voltage in power lines).

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Marking of stator leads

Three phase pumps Single phase pumps
1-4 (red - blue) 1 - 4 (red - blue) Aux. winding
2-5 (red - blue) 2 - 5 (red - blue) Main winding
3-6 (red - blue)
Thermal contacts
7-8-9 (red)
13 - 14 (yellow)

Stator specifications
Minex Senior
PH U Hz Coils Resistance Ohm PH U Hz Coils Resistance Ohm
1 110 50 1-4, 2-5 1.75 0.85 3 200/346 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 1.18
3 200/346 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 3.20 3 400/440 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 1.50
3 400/440 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 5.05 3 220/380 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.84
1 115 60 1-4, 2-5 1.33 0.61 3 230/460 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.60
1 230 60 1-4, 2-5 5.15 2.25 7-8, 7-9, 8-9 0.60
3 220/380 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 2 3 575 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 5.61
3 230/460 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 2.25
7-8, 7-9, 8-9 4.50 Major - Sandy - Super stator No. 50044xx
3 575 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 7.05 PH U Hz Coils Resistance Ohm
Minette - Salvador 3 200/346 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.76
3 400-440 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 3.35
PH U Hz Coils Resistance Ohm
3 220/380 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.65
3 400/440 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 3.70 3 230/460 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.611
1 230 60 1-4, 2-5 2.5 1.15 7-8, 7-9, 8-9 1.222
3 220/380 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 1.98 3 575 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 5.34
3 230/460 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 1.35
7-8, 7-9, 8-9 2.7 Major - Sandy - Super stator No. 50306xx
3 575 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 4.11 PH U Hz Coils Resistance Ohm
Minor 3 200/346 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.64
3 400-440 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 2.84
PH U Hz Coils Resistance Ohm
3 220/380 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.56
3 200/346 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 1.35 3 230/460 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.43
3 400-440 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 5.78 7-8, 7-9, 8-9 0.86
3 220/380 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 1.15 3 575 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 3.57
3 230/460 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.73
7-8, 7-9, 8-9 1.46 Master
3 575 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 7.36 PH U Hz Coils Resistance Ohm
3 200/346 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.42
3 400-440 50 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 1.75
3 220/380 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.35
3 230/460 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 0.25
7-8, 7-9, 8-9 0.51
3 575 60 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 2.2

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Workshop Manual 1-phase, 6, 9 and 12-stators

Marking of stator leads phase conductors

1-phase stator
Code by number Code by colour Corresponds with
1 Red (U1)
2 Brown (V1)
4 Green (U2)
5 Blue (V2)

Marking of stator leads phase conductors

6- leads stator
Code by number Code by colour Corresponds with
1 Red (U1)
2 Brown (V1)
3 Yellow or White (W1)
4 Green (U2)
5 Blue (V2)
6 Black (W2)

Marking of stator leads phase conductors

9 and 12-leads stator
Code by number Code by colour Corresponds with
1 Red (U1)
2 Brown (V1)
3 Yellow or White (W1)
4 Green (U2)
5 Blue (V2)
6 Black (W2)
7 Red (U3)
8 Brown (V3)
9 White (W3)
10 Green (U6)
11 Blue (V6)
12 Black (W6)

Marking of stator leads thermal contacts conductors

Code by number Code by colour Corresponds with

13 and 14 White or other

1-phase thermal contacts circuit

t C t C
13 14
3-phase thermal contacts circuit

t C t C t C
13 14

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 Workshop Manual Check list for repair of GRINDEX pumps

The following recommendations should be carefully observed.

• All metal parts must be properly connected to protective earth ground terminal.
• Check that there are no lead conductors squeezed or flatten.
• Check that there are no O-rings squeezed /flatten or out of position. Apply grease to keep O-rings
in position. On sliding O-rings surfaces use oil only!
• For the assembly of bearings use support tool so that there are no forces applied on the balls in
the bearing.
• Tighten studs, screws and nuts to recommended torque.
• If replacement of stator is considered an insulation test should be conducted.
• Check that stator coils resistance values are in accordance with specification.
• Check that all sliding seal surfaces are clean. Before assembly of the seal unit, apply clean oil on
seal surfaces.
• When repair/replacement of motor unit is considered conduct a tightness check.
• After final wiring check that all electrical connections are tight and connected to correct terminals
according to the wiring diagram.
• Check the continuity of protective ground /earth conductor and that it is secured in the ground
terminal.
• All pumps must be performance tested after completed repair.
• If rotating wear parts have not been changed the performance of pump should reach 80% of the
published data, if no other agreement with customer has been made.
• If the impeller has been replaced the performance data should reach 90% of published data.
• If all diffusers and impeller have been replaced pump must perform according to published data
and according to the permissible limitations in ISO 2548 standard.
• Upon adjustment of diffuser against impeller must clearance be 0,3 mm (0,012”) for polyurethane and
0,1 mm (0,004”) for rubber diffuser. Impeller should be easy to turn by hand after adjustment.
• All test instruments and measuring devices must be calibrated according to current instructions before
use.
• All chemicals and solutions used at repair of pumps must be marked and accepted according to
the current regulations and instruction.
• Rubber seals for cables should be tightened so that cable is secured in position and sealed between
glands in cable entry.
• Secure clamp for cable should be tighten by hand so that cable is secured but not flatten or
damaged.
• All scrap waste material and replaced parts to be sorted and separated according to the current
instruction.
• Following oils are recommended: White oil, viscosity ISO VG 15. BP ENERGOL WM2, BP ENERPAR
M006, Mobile White Rex 309 or equivalent. Standard Engine oil SAE 10W-30 may be used.
• Recommended torque tightening for standard threaded lubricated assemblies. Following values
are shown in Nm and FtLb units. Screw: M4 2,0/1,5, M5 4,1/ 3,0, M6 7,0/5,2, M8 17,0/12,5, M10
33,0/24,5, M12 57/42, M16 140/103, M20 273/201. Exceptions: Nuts for strainer bottoms M8 8-
13/5,9-9,6, M10 15-24 / 11,0-17,7. Matador impeller nut 65 Nm (48 LbFt). Screws for terminal board
4,0/3,0, nuts for wire terminals 2,0/1,5. For Oil screws except of Maxi /Magnum pumps 10-20/7,4
- 14,7. Screws for cable rubber seal should be tighten up just so the rubber seal swells up slightly
and hold cable in secured position. Note! Use proper lubricant grease to protect assemblies from
corrosion and seizing. Threaded assemblies can be tightened by hand. Do not over tighten any
threaded assemblies. Be careful if power tools are being used. Permitted spread of tightening
torque on the tools is +/-15%.
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Workshop Manual Tools

Insulation meter, 1KV Megger

Tong ammeter, 600 V AC, 0-50 A
Universal meter, 100 V AC, 600 V max

Foot repair bracket

Lifting eye bolt M10

133 114
Pressure gauge
114 422

Impeller tool
all models, Feeler gauge
114 386

Upper seal assembling

tool all models, 114 720

Adapter
114 652
Slide hammer
all models
114 645

Bearing support tool

all models, 114 713
Drift upper bearing
others,114 383

Bearing holder Drift upper bearing

support tool, all Minette-Salvador,
models 114 714 114 384

Drift upper bearing

Minex,114 385

Drift lower bearing

others, 114 311
Centring tool for upper
Lower bearing diffuser, all models
Drift lower bearing removing 114 719
Minex, 114 359 39 tool, 114 310