GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS

GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L
Installation and operating instructions

ALPHA2 L ALPHA2 L
ALLPHA2
L 2
ALPHA2

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EC declaration of conformity
We, Grundfos, declare under our sole responsibility that the product
GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity
with these Council directives on the approximation of the laws of the EC
member states:
— Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).
Standard used: EN 60335-2-51:2003.
— EMC Directive (2004/108/EC).
Standards used: EN 55014-1:2006 and EN 55014-2:1997.
— Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC).
Circulators:
Commission Regulation Nos 641/2009 and 622/2012.
Standards used: EN 16297-1:2012 and EN 16297-2:2012.

Bjerringbro, 1st November 2012

Svend Aage Kaae

Technical Director
Grundfos Holding A/S
Poul Due Jensens Vej 7
8850 Bjerringbro, Denmark

Person authorised to compile technical file and

empowered to sign the EC declaration of conformity.

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CONTENTS
Page
1. Symbols used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5. Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6. Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7. Setting the pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8. Systems with bypass valve between flow and return pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9. Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
10. Pump settings and pump performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
11. Fault finding chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
12. Technical data and installation dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
13. Performance curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
14. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
15. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
16. Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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 Warning
Prior to installation, read these installation and operating
instructions. Installation and operation must comply with local
regulations and accepted codes of good practice.

Warning
The use of this product requires experience with and knowledge of
the product.
Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities must
not use this product, unless they are under supervision or have been
instructed in the use of the product by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children must not use or play with this product.

1. Symbols used in this document

Warning
If these safety instructions are not observed, it may result in
personal injury!

If these safety instructions are not observed, it may result in

Caution
malfunction or damage to the equipment!

Notes or instructions that make the job easier and ensure safe
Note
operation.

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2. General description
Contents:
2.1 The GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L circulator pump
2.2 Advantages of installing a GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L.

2.1 The GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L circulator pump

The GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L circulator pump is designed for the
circulation of water in heating systems.
Install the GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L in
• underfloor heating systems
• one-pipe systems
• two-pipe systems.
GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L incorporates a permanent-magnet motor and
differential-pressure control enabling continuous adjustment of the pump
performance to the actual system requirements.
GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L has a user-friendly front-mounted control panel.
See 6. Control panel and 14. Features.

2.2 Advantages of installing a GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L

The installation of a GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L means

easy installation and start-up

• GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L is easy to install.
With the factory setting, the pump can, in most cases, be started
without making any settings.

high degree of comfort

• Minimum noise from valves, etc.

low energy consumption

• Low energy consumption compared to conventional circulator pumps.

Energy efficiency index (EEI)

• The Ecodesign directive for energy-using (EuP) and energy-related
products (ErP) is EU legislation requiring manufacturers to reduce the
overall environmental impact of their products.
• Circulator pumps will be EuP-ready and comply with the requirements
as from 2015.
TM05 2085 4411

Fig. 1 EuP ready label

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3. Applications
Contents:
3.1 System types
3.2 Pumped liquids
3.3 System pressure
3.4 Relative air humidity (RH)
3.5 Enclosure class
3.6 Inlet pressure.

3.1 System types

ALPHA2 L ALPHA2 L

ALPHA22 Max. 1.0 MPa (10 bar) ALPHA22

AL

Max. 95% RH
IP 42

p H
[kPa] [m]
60 AL
6 PH
A2
LX
AL X-
PH 60
A2
LX
40 ALP X-
4 HA 50
2L
XX
-40
/A
LPH
A2L
XX
20 2 -45

0 0
0.0 0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 Q [m³/h]

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 Q [l/s]

Min. Min. Min.

TM05 1923 4512

0.005 MPa 0.028 MPa 0.108 MPa
0.05 bar 0.28 bar 1.08 bar

75 °C 90 °C 110 °C

Fig. 2 Pumped liquids and operating conditions

GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L is suitable for

• systems with constant or variable flows where it is desirable to
optimise the setting of the pump duty point
• systems with variable flow-pipe temperature.

3.2 Pumped liquids

Clean, thin, non-aggressive and non-explosive liquids, not containing
solid particles, fibres or mineral oil. See fig. 2.
In heating systems, the water should meet the requirements of accepted
standards on water quality in heating systems, e.g. the German standard
VDI 2035.

Warning
The pump must not be used for the transfer of flammable liquids
such as diesel oil, petrol and similar liquids.

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3.3 System pressure
Maximum 1.0 MPa (10 bar). See fig. 2.

3.4 Relative air humidity (RH)

Maximum 95 %. See fig. 2.

3.5 Enclosure class

IP42. See fig. 2.

3.6 Inlet pressure

Minimum inlet pressure in relation to liquid temperature. See fig. 2.

Minimum inlet pressure

Liquid temperature
[MPa] [bar]
≤ 75 °C 0.005 0.05
90 °C 0.028 0.28
110 °C 0.108 1.08

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4. Installation
Contents:
4.1 Mounting
4.2 Control box positions
4.3 Changing the control box position
4.4 Insulation of pump housing.

4.1 Mounting

ALPHA2 L A B ALPHA2 L

ALPHA22 ALPHA22
AL

TM05 1924 4512

Fig. 3 Mounting the GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L

Arrows on the pump housing indicate the liquid flow direction through the
pump.
See 12.2 Installation dimensions, GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L XX-40, XX-45,
XX-50, XX-60.
1. Fit the two gaskets supplied when the pump is mounted in the pipe.
See fig. 3, pos. A.
2. Install the pump with the motor shaft horizontal. See fig. 3, pos. B.

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4.2 Control box positions

ALPHA2 L

ALPHA22
AL !
A

2 3

4 5

TM05 1925 4512

Fig. 4 Control box positions

Warning
The pumped liquid may be scalding hot and under high pressure!
Drain the system or close the isolating valves on either side of the
pump before the screws are removed.

When the position of the control box has been changed, fill the
Caution
system with the liquid to be pumped or open the isolating valves.

4.3 Changing the control box position

The control box can be rotated in steps of 90 °.
Possible/permissible positions and the procedure of changing the position
of the control box are illustrated in fig. 4, pos. A.
Procedure:
1. Slacken and remove the four hexagon-socket head screws holding the
pump head with a tee key (M4).
2. Turn the pump head to the desired position.
3. Insert and cross-tighten the screws.

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4.4 Insulation of pump housing

ALPHA2 L

ALPHA22
AL

TM05 1926 4512

Fig. 5 Insulation of pump housing

Note Limit the heat loss from the pump housing and pipework.

The heat loss from the pump and pipework can be reduced by insulating
the pump housing and the pipe. See fig. 5.
As an alternative, polystyrene insulation shells can be ordered from
Grundfos. See 15. Accessories.

Caution Do not insulate the control box or cover the control panel.

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5. Electrical connection

!
ALPHA2 L ALPHA2 L
+ 6%
ALPHA22
1 x 230V -10% ~, 50 Hz ALPHA22
AL

+§
0
8 1

Min. ø5 mm
Max. ø10 mm
Max. 1.5 mm2
7 mm
7 mm
12 mm 17 mm

Click

TM05 1927 4512

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fig. 6 Electrical connection

The electrical connections and protection must be carried out in

accordance with local regulations.

Warning
The pump must be connected to earth .
The pump must be connected to an external mains switch with a
minimum contact gap of 3 mm in all poles.
• The motor requires no external motor protection.
• Check that the supply voltage and frequency correspond to the values
stated on the pump. See 14.1 Nameplate.
• Connect the pump to the mains with the plug supplied with the pump
as shown in fig. 6, steps 1 to 8.
• Light in the control panel shows that the electricity supply has been
switched on.

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6. Control panel
Contents:
6.1 Elements on the control panel
6.2 "POWER ON" indicator light
6.3 Light fields indicating the pump setting
6.4 Push-button for selection of pump setting.

6.1 Elements on the control panel

1
ALPHA2 L 25-40 180

2
POWER
ON
3

TM04 2526 3912

Fig. 7 GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L control panel

The control panel on the GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L comprises:

Pos. Description
1 "POWER ON" indicator light
2 Seven light fields indicating the pump setting
3 Push-button for selection of pump setting

6.2 "POWER ON" indicator light

The "POWER ON" indicator light, see fig. 7, pos. 1, is on when the
electricity has been switched on.
When the "POWER ON" indicator light is on only, a fault preventing the
pump from operating properly (e.g. seizing-up) has occurred.
If a fault is indicated, correct the fault and reset the pump by switching the
electricity supply off and on.

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6.3 Light fields indicating the pump setting
GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L has seven optional settings which can be
selected with the push-button. See fig. 7, pos. 3.
The pump setting is indicated by seven different light fields. See fig. 8.

POWER
ON

TM04 2527 2608

CP1
PP2 CP2
III II I PP1

Fig. 8 Seven light fields

Button
Light field Description
presses
PP2
0 Highest proportional-pressure curve
(factory setting)
1 CP1 Lowest constant-pressure curve
2 CP2 Highest constant-pressure curve
3 III Constant speed, speed III
4 II Constant speed, speed II
5 I Constant speed, speed I
6 PP1 Lowest proportional-pressure curve
7 PP2 Highest proportional-pressure curve

See 10. Pump settings and pump performance for information about the
function of the settings.

6.4 Push-button for selection of pump setting

Every time the push-button is pressed, see fig. 7, pos. 3, the pump setting
is changed.
A cycle is seven button presses. See 6.3 Light fields indicating the pump
setting.

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7. Setting the pump
Contents:
7.1 Pump setting for system type
7.2 Pump control.

7.1 Pump setting for system type

ALPHA2 L

ALPHA22
III II I POWER
ON III II I POWER
ER
ON

OK (OK)

III II I POWER
ON III II I POWER
O ON
OWER
R

OK (OK)
III II I POWER
ON III II I POWER
ON

OK (OK)

III II I POWER
III II I POWER
D
ON
ON

TM05 1921 4512

OK (OK)

Fig. 9 Selection of pump setting for system type

Factory setting = Highest proportional-pressure curve (PP2).

Recommended and alternative pump settings according to fig. 9:

Pump setting
Pos. System type
Recommended Alternative
Lowest constant-pressure curve Highest constant-pressure curve
A Underfloor heating
(CP1)* (CP2)*
Highest proportional-pressure Lowest proportional-pressure
B Two-pipe systems
curve (PP2)* curve (PP1)*
Lowest proportional-pressure Highest proportional-pressure
C One-pipe systems
curve (PP1)* curve (PP2)*
D Domestic water Constant speed, speed I* Constant speed, speed II or III*
* See 13.1 Guide to performance curves.

Changing from recommended to alternative pump setting

Heating systems are "slow" systems that cannot be set to the optimum
operation within minutes or hours.
If the recommended pump setting does not give the desired distribution of
heat in the rooms of the house, change the pump setting to the shown
alternative.
Explanation to pump settings in relation to performance curves,
see 10. Pump settings and pump performance.

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7.2 Pump control
During operation, the pump head will be controlled according to the
principle "proportional-pressure control" (PP) or
"constant-pressure control" (CP).
In these control modes, the pump performance and consequently the
power consumption are adjusted according to the heat demand in the
system.

Proportional-pressure control
In this control mode, the differential pressure across the pump is
controlled according to the flow.
The proportional-pressure curves are indicated by PP1 and PP2 in the
Q/H diagrams. See 10. Pump settings and pump performance.

Constant-pressure control
In this control mode, a constant differential pressure across the pump is
maintained, irrespective of the flow.
The constant-pressure curves are indicated by CP1 and CP2 and are
the horizontal performance curves in the Q/H diagrams.
See 10. Pump settings and pump performance.

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8. Systems with bypass valve between flow and return pipes
Contents:
8.1 Purpose of bypass valve
8.2 Manually operated bypass valve
8.3 Automatic bypass valve (thermostatically controlled).

8.1 Purpose of bypass valve

ALPHA2 L

ALPHA22

BYPASS
A
1

ALPHA2
Q min.
2

3 3

AUTO

TM05 1930 4512

Fig. 10 Systems with bypass valve

Bypass valve
The purpose of the bypass valve is to ensure that the heat from the boiler
can be distributed when all valves in the underfloor-heating circuits and/or
thermostatic radiator valves are closed.
System elements:
• bypass valve
• flowmeter, pos. A.
The minimum flow must be present when all valves are closed.
The pump setting depends on the type of bypass valve used, i.e. manually
operated or thermostatically controlled.

8.2 Manually operated bypass valve

Follow this procedure:
1. Adjust the bypass valve with the pump in setting I (speed I).
The minimum flow (Qmin.) for the system must always be observed.
Consult the manufacturer's instructions.
2. When the bypass valve has been adjusted, set the pump according to
7. Setting the pump.

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8.3 Automatic bypass valve (thermostatically controlled)
Follow this procedure:
1. Adjust the bypass valve with the pump in setting I (speed I).
The minimum flow (Qmin.) for the system must always be observed.
Consult the manufacturer's instructions.
2. When the bypass valve has been adjusted, set the pump to the lowest
or highest constant-pressure curve.
Explanation to pump settings in relation to performance curves, see
10. Pump settings and pump performance.

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9. Start-up
Contents:
9.1 Before start-up
9.2 Venting the pump
9.3 Venting of heating systems.

9.1 Before start-up

Do not start the pump until the system has been filled with liquid and
vented. The required minimum inlet pressure must be available at the
pump inlet. See 3. Applications and 12. Technical data and installation
dimensions.

9.2 Venting the pump

ALPHA2 L

ALPHA22

III II I POWER
ON

III I = 10 Min.

TM05 1931 4512

Fig. 11 Venting the pump

The pump is self-venting. It need not be vented before start-up.

Air in the pump may cause noise. This noise ceases after a few minutes
running.
Quick venting of the pump can be obtained by setting the pump to
speed III for a short period, depending on system size and design.
When the pump has been vented, i.e. when the noise has ceased, set the
pump according to the recommendations. See 7. Setting the pump.

Caution The pump must not run dry.

The system cannot be vented through the pump.

See 9.3 Venting of heating systems.

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9.3 Venting of heating systems

ALPHA2 L

ALPHA22

2 3
III I = 10 Min.

III II I POWER
ON

TM05 1932 4512

Fig. 12 Venting of heating systems

The heating system can be vented via an air escape valve installed above
the pump (1).
In heating systems that often contain much air, Grundfos recommends the
installation of pumps with pump housing with air separator, i.e.
ALPHA2 L pumps, type ALPHA2 L XX-XX A.
When the heating system has been filled with liquid, follow this procedure:
1. Open the air escape valve.
2. Set the pump to speed III.
3. Let the pump run for a short period, depending on system size and
design.
4. When the system has been vented, i.e. when the possible noise has
ceased, set the pump according to the recommendations.
See 7. Setting the pump.
Repeat the procedure, if necessary.

Caution The pump must not run dry.

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10. Pump settings and pump performance
Contents:
10.1 Relation between pump setting and pump performance.

10.1 Relation between pump setting and pump performance

Figure 13 shows the relation between pump setting and pump
performance by means of curves. See also 13. Performance curves.

POWER
ON
AUTO
PP1 CP1
PP2 CP2

TM04 2532 2608

III
II

I
Q

Fig. 13 Pump setting in relation to pump performance

Setting Pump curve Function

The duty point of the pump will move up or down on the lowest
Lowest proportional-pressure curve, see fig. 13, depending on the heating
PP1 proportional- demand.
pressure curve The head (pressure) is reduced at falling heating demand and
increased at rising heating demand.
The duty point of the pump will move up or down on the highest
PP2 Highest proportional-pressure curve, see fig. 13, depending on the heating
(factory proportional- demand.
setting) pressure curve The head (pressure) is reduced at falling heating demand and
increased at rising heating demand.
The duty point of the pump will move out or in on the lowest
Lowest constant-pressure curve, see fig. 13, depending on the heating
CP1 constant- demand in the system.
pressure curve The head (pressure) is kept constant, irrespective of the heating
demand.
The duty point of the pump will move out or in on the highest
Highest constant-pressure curve, see fig. 13, depending on the heating
CP2 constant- demand in the system.
pressure curve The head (pressure) is kept constant, irrespective of the heating
demand.
ALPHA2 L runs at a constant speed and consequently on a
constant curve.
In speed III, the pump is set to run on the max. curve under all
III Speed III
operating conditions. See fig. 13.
Quick venting of the pump can be obtained by setting the pump to
speed III for a short period. See 9.2 Venting the pump.

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Setting Pump curve Function
ALPHA2 L runs at a constant speed and consequently on a
constant curve.
II Speed II
In speed II, the pump is set to run on the medium curve under all
operating conditions. See fig. 13.
ALPHA2 L runs at a constant speed and consequently on a
constant curve.
I Speed I
In speed I, the pump is set to run on the min. curve under all
operating conditions. See fig. 13.

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11. Fault finding chart
Warning
Before starting any work on the pump, make sure that the electricity
supply has been switched off and that it cannot be accidentally
switched on.

Control
Fault Cause Remedy
panel
1. The pump Light off. a) One fuse in the Replace the fuse.
does not run. installation is blown.
b) The current-operated or Cut in the circuit breaker.
voltage-operated circuit
breaker has tripped out.
c) The pump is defective. Replace the pump.
"POWER a) Electricity supply failure. Check that the electricity supply
ON" is on Might be too low. falls within the specified range.
only. b) The pump is blocked. Remove the impurities.
2. Noise in the "POWER a) Air in the system. Vent the system.
system. ON" and the See 9.3 Venting of heating
light field for systems.
pump setting b) The flow is too high. Reduce the suction head.
are on. See 10. Pump settings and
pump performance.
3. Noise in the "POWER a) Air in the pump. Let the pump run. It vents itself
pump. ON" and the over time.
light field for See 9.2 Venting the pump.
pump setting b) The inlet pressure is too Increase the inlet pressure or
are on. low. check the air volume in the
expansion tank, if installed.
4. Insufficient "POWER a) The pump performance Increase the suction head.
heat. ON" and the is too low. See 10. Pump settings and
light field for pump performance.
pump setting
are on.

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12. Technical data and installation dimensions
Contents:
12.1 Technical data
12.2 Installation dimensions, GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L XX-40, XX-45, XX-
50, XX-60.
12.3 Installation dimensions, GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L XX-40, XX-45, XX-
60
12.4 Installation dimensions, GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L XX-40, XX-45, XX-
60

12.1 Technical data

Supply voltage 1 x 230 V -10 %/+ 6 %, 50 Hz, PE
Motor protection The pump requires no external motor protection.
Enclosure class IP42
Insulation class F
Relative air humidity Maximum 95 %
System pressure Maximum 1.0 MPa, 10 bar, 102 m head
Inlet pressure Liquid temperature Minimum inlet pressure
≤ +75 °C 0.05 bar, 0.005 MPa, 0.5 m head
+90 °C 0.28 bar, 0.028 MPa, 2.8 m head
+110 °C 1.08 bar, 0.108 MPa, 10.8 m head
EMC EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3
Sound pressure level The sound pressure level of the pump is lower than 43 dB(A).
Ambient temperature 0 °C to +40 °C
Temperature class TF110 to CEN 335-2-51
Surface temperature The maximum surface temperature will not exceed +125 °C.
Liquid temperature +2 °C to +110 °C
To avoid condensation in the control box and stator, the liquid temperature
must always be higher than the ambient temperature.

Liquid temperature
Ambient temperature
[°C] Min. Max.
[°C] [°C]
0 2 110
10 10 110
20 20 110
30 30 110
35 35 90
40 40 70

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12.2 Installation dimensions, GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L XX-40, XX-45, XX-50,
XX-60

TM04 2533 3912

Fig. 14 Dimensional sketches, ALPHA2 L XX-40, XX-45, XX-50,
XX-60

Dimensions
Pump type
L1 B1 B2 B3 B4 H1 H2 H3 G
ALPHA2 L 15-40 130 130 78 78 46 49 27 129 58 1
ALPHA2 L 20-40 130 130 78 78 46 49 27 129 58 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-40 130 130 78 78 46 49 27 129 58 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-40 180 180 78 78 47 48 26 127 58 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-40 A 180 180 63 93 32 65 50 135 82 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 32-40 180 180 78 78 47 48 26 127 58 2
ALPHA2 L 15-50 130 130 78 78 46 49 27 129 58 1
ALPHA2 L 15-50 130* 130 78 78 46 49 27 127 58 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 20-50 130 130 78 78 46 49 27 129 58 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-50 130 130 78 78 46 49 27 129 58 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-50 180 180 78 78 47 48 26 127 58 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 32-50 180 180 78 78 47 48 26 127 58 2
ALPHA2 L 15-60 130* 130 77 78 46 49 27 129 58 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 15-60 130 130 78 78 46 49 27 129 58 1
ALPHA2 L 20-60 130 130 78 78 46 49 27 129 58 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-60 130 130 78 78 46 49 27 129 58 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-60 180 180 78 78 47 48 26 127 58 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-60 A 180 180 63 93 32 65 50 135 82 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 32-60 180 180 78 77 47 48 26 127 58 2
ALPHA2 L 20-40 N 150 150 - - 49 49 28 127 - 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 20-45 N 150 150 - - 43 43 27 127 - 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-40 N 180 180 - - 47 48 26 127 - 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 20-50 N 150 150 - - 49 49 28 127 - 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-50 N 180 180 - - 47 48 26 127 - 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 20-60 N 150 150 - - 49 49 28 127 - 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-60 N 180 180 - - 47 48 26 127 - 1 1/2
* For the UK market only.

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12.3 Installation dimensions, GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L XX-40, XX-45, XX-60
For the German market

TM04 2533 3912

Fig. 15 Dimensional sketches, ALPHA2 L XX-40, XX-45, XX-60

Dimensions
Pump type
L1 B1 B2 B3 B4 H1 H2 H3 G
ALPHA2 L 15-40 130 DE 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1
ALPHA2 L 20-40 130 DE 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-40 130 DE 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-40 180 DE 180 54 54 47 48 26 127 30 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-40 A 180 DE 180 63 93 32 65 50 135 82 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 32-40 180 DE 180 54 54 47 48 26 127 30 2
ALPHA2 L 15-60 130 DE 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1
ALPHA2 L 20-60 130 DE 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-60 130 DE 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-60 180 DE 180 54 54 47 48 26 127 30 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-60 A 180 DE 180 63 93 32 65 50 135 82 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 32-60 180 DE 180 54 54 47 48 26 127 30 2
ALPHA2 L 20-40 N 150 DE 150 - - 49 49 28 127 - 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 20-45 N 150 DE 150 - - 43 43 27 127 - 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-40 N 180 DE 180 - - 47 48 26 127 - 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 20-60 N 150 DE 150 - - 49 49 28 127 - 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-60 N 180 DE 180 - - 47 48 26 127 - 1 1/2

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12.4 Installation dimensions, GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L XX-40, XX-45, XX-60
For the Austrian and Swiss markets

TM04 2533 3912

Fig. 16 Dimensional sketches, ALPHA2 L XX-40, XX-45, XX-60

Dimensions
Pump type
L1 B1 B2 B3 B4 H1 H2 H3 G
ALPHA2 L 15-40 130 AT/CH 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1
ALPHA2 L 20-40 130 AT/CH 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-40 130 AT/CH 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-40 180 AT/CH 180 54 54 47 48 26 127 30 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-40 A 180 AT/CH 180 63 93 32 65 50 135 82 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 32-40 180 AT/CH 180 54 54 47 48 26 127 30 2
ALPHA2 L 15-60 130 AT/CH 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1
ALPHA2 L 20-60 130 AT/CH 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-60 130 AT/CH 130 54 54 46 49 27 129 30 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-60 180 AT/CH 180 54 54 47 48 26 127 30 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 25-60 A 180 AT/CH 180 63 93 32 65 50 135 82 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 32-60 180 AT/CH 180 54 54 47 48 26 127 30 2
ALPHA2 L 20-40 N 150 AT/CH 150 - - 49 49 28 127 - 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 20-45 N 150 AT/CH 150 - - 43 43 27 127 - 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-40 N 180 AT/CH 180 - - 47 48 26 127 - 1 1/2
ALPHA2 L 20-60 N 150 AT/CH 150 - - 49 49 28 127 - 1 1/4
ALPHA2 L 25-60 N 180 AT/CH 180 - - 47 48 26 127 - 1 1/2

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13. Performance curves
Contents:
13.1 Guide to performance curves
13.2 Curve conditions
13.3 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L XX-40
13.4 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L 20-45 N 150
13.5 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L XX-50
13.6 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L XX-60.

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13.1 Guide to performance curves
Each pump setting has its own performance curve (Q/H curve).
A power curve (P1 curve) belongs to each Q/H curve. The power curve
shows the pump power consumption (P1) in Watt at a given Q/H curve.
The P1 value corresponds to the value that can be read from the pump
display. See fig. 17:

AUTO
POWER
ON
ADAPT

PP1 CP1
PP2 CP2

III
II
I
Q

P1

III

II

TM04 2534 2608

I

Fig. 17 Performance curves in relation to pump setting

Setting Pump curve

PP1 Lowest proportional-pressure curve
PP2
Highest proportional-pressure curve
(factory setting)
CP1 Lowest constant-pressure curve
CP2 Highest constant-pressure curve
III Constant speed, speed III
II Constant speed, speed II
I Constant speed, speed I

For further information about pump settings, see

6.3 Light fields indicating the pump setting
7. Setting the pump
10. Pump settings and pump performance.

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13.2 Curve conditions
The guidelines below apply to the curves on the next pages:
• Test liquid: Airless water.
• The curves apply to a density of ρ = 983.2 kg/m3 and a liquid
temperature of +60 °C.
• All curves show average values and should not be used as guarantee
curves. If a specific minimum performance is required, individual
measurements must be made.
• The curves for speeds I, II and III are marked.
• The curves apply to a kinematic viscosity of υ = 0.474 mm2/s
(0.474 cSt).

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13.3 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L XX-40

pp HH
[kPa] [m]
[kP a] [m]
4040
44

3030 33

2020 22

1010 11
II II IIIIII
I I
00 00
0.0
0.0 0.2
0.2 0.4
0.4 0.6
0.6 0.8
0.8 1.0
1.0 1.2
1.2 1.4
1.4 1.6
1.6 1.8
1.8 2.0
2.0 2.2
2.2 QQ[m³/h]
[m³/h]

0.0
0.0 0.1
0.1 0.2
0.2 0.3
0.3 0.4
0.4 0.5
0.5 0.6
0.6 QQ[l/s]
[l/s]
P P1
1
[W[W]
]
2525
IIIIII
2020
II II
1515

1010
I I

TM04 2110 2008

55

00
0.0
0.0 0.2
0.2 0.4
0.4 0.6
0.6 0.8
0.8 1.0
1.0 1.2
1.2 1.4
1.4 1.6
1.6 1.8
1.8 2.0
2.0 2.2
2.2 QQ[m³/h]
[m³/h]

Fig. 18 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L XX-40

13.4 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L 20-45 N 150

p H
[kPa] [m]
4.5
40
4.0
3.5
30 3.0
2.5
20 2.0
1.5
10 1.0
II III
0.5
I
0 0.0
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 Q [m³/h]

P1 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 Q [l/s]

[W]
50
III
40

30 II
20
TM05 2213 4611

10
I
0
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 Q [m³/h]

Fig. 19 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L 20-45

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13.5 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L XX-50
p H
[kPa] [m]
50
5

40 4

30 3

20 2

10 1 II III
I
0 0
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 Q [m³/h]

P1 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 Q [l/s]

[W]
35
III
30
25 II
20
15
10
I

TM04 2109 2008

5
0
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 Q [m³/h]
Fig. 20 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L XX-50

13.6 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L XX-60

p H
[kPa] [m]
60
6

50 5

40 4

30 3

20 2
III
10 1 II
I
0 0
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 Q [m³/h]

P1 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 Q [l/s]
[W]
50
III
40

30 II
20
TM04 2108 2008

10
I
0
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 Q [m³/h]
Fig. 21 Performance curves, ALPHA2 L XX-60

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14. Features
Contents:
14.1 Nameplate
14.2 Type key.

14.1 Nameplate

1 ALPHA2L 25-40 180

ALPHA2 ALPHA2 L 25-40 180
25-40 180

A W
POWER
AUTO
ADAPT ON

9
10
2 11
3 Prod. No. 95047562 I1/1(A) P1(W) MPa
4 Serial No. 00000001 12
Min. 0.05 5
KM07183
5

TM05 5925 4212

PC 0833 TF110
IP 42 230V ~ 50Hz Max. 0.19 22 1.0
8
0.23 - Part 2 MADE IN DENMARK
6 13
7 14
Fig. 22 Example of nameplate

Pos. Description Pos. Description

1 Pump type 8 Energy efficiency index (EEI)
Full-load current [A]:
2 Product number 9 • Min.: Minimum current [A]
• Max.: Maximum current [A]
Input power P1 [W]:
3 Serial number 10 • Min.: Minimum input power P1 [W]
• Max.: Maximum input power P1 [W]
Production code:
4 • 1st and 2nd digits = year 11 Maximum system pressure [MPa]
• 3rd and 4th digits = week
5 Enclosure class 12 CE mark and approvals
6 Voltage [V] 13 Country of origin
7 Frequency [Hz] 14 Temperature class

14.2 Type key

Example ALPHA2 L 25 -40 180
Pump type
Nominal diameter (DN) of suction and discharge ports [mm]
Max. head [dm]
: Cast iron pump housing
N: Stainless steel pump housing
A: Pump with pump housing with air separator
Port-to-port length [mm]

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15. Accessories
Product numberr

20 - XX N 3/4" 529932 ALPHA2 L

ALPHA22
AL

25 - XX 3/4" 529921
25 - XX A 1" 529922
3/4" 519805
1" 519806

25 - XX N 3/4" 529971
1" 529972

3/4" 519805
1" 519806

32 - XX 1" 509921
1 1/4" 509922

15 - XX 505821
25 - XX
32 - XX

505822
15 - XX A

TM05 1933 4512

25 - XX A

595562

Fig. 23 Accessories

Accessories for GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 L. See fig. 23.

Accessories include
• fittings (unions and valves)
• insulation kits (insulation shells)
• plug.

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16. Disposal
This product or parts of it must be disposed of in an environmentally
sound way:
1. Use the public or private waste collection service.
2. If this is not possible, contact the nearest Grundfos company or
service workshop.

Subject to alterations.
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