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TYPE KPIKPV/KPE
DOUBLE SUCTION SPIIT CASE PUMPS
Horizonta I ly a nd Vertica I ly Mou nted

I N NOVATIVE TECH NOTOGI E5
The Grundfos philosophy is that only long-term
savings are true savings, and PACO products are
designed with this in mind.
The innovative hydraulic design, ease of main-
tenance, low life-cycle costs, and energy efficiency
of PACO products assure maximum benefits for
the user.
Grundfos understands custom applications and
takes the customer's desire for minimal installa-
tion and operating costs into account when
developing products that significantly reduce the
tota I cost of ownership over its lifetime.
KP/KPV pumps are reliable, field-tested, and can
be configured to meet the specific requirements
for a va riety of com mercia I bu i ld i n g a ppl ications.
HORIZONTAL SPIIT CASE
- RELIABILITY BUILT IN
Grundfos humble, unstoppable workhorse - the
KP - is always hard at work behind the scenes. KP
double suction split case pumps are an engineer's
first choice for demanding applications where
onlythe most reliable pumps gothe distance.
The split-case design offers easy serviceability and
better efficiency and operating performance com-
pared to other designs. You get energy savings,
lower life cycle costs, and peace of mind from day
one.
The KP range features double volute construction,
self-contained bearing housing, Francis Vane
impeller design, and choice of application-specific
materials of construction. Engineers have always
favored KP pumps because of their reliability and
q ua lity.
With so many configurations possible, you can be
sure to find the perfect solution with a customized
KP pump.
2 | lnnovation, Reliabilitn and Space Savings
The KP is designed to last. Afew of the innovations
which contributes to its solid performance
include:
> A unique, self-contained bearing housing/seal
chamber that allows for ease of maintenance
and simple inspection of seals, sleeves, and
bearings - without the removal of the top half
ofthe casing.
>A hydraulically balanced double suction
impeller and balanced radial loads, which
provide quiet operation, minimum vibration,
a nd red uced operating costs.
The KP has a proven track record and is field tested
in accordance with current Hydraulic lnstitute
standards, soyou can count on its reliability before
you purchase and putthe pumptowork.
A VERTICAT OPTION FOR
SPACE SAVINGS
The KPV offersthe same great design as the Kl but
it is vertically mounted for a space-saving con-
figuration orwhen space is at a premium.
The KPV features an accurately machined rabbet
fit and locating pins, which permanently align the
vertically mounted motor and pump, thus re-
moving the need for alignrnent.The lower bearing
is designed with a protective moisture seal and
water slinger to reduce the possibility of bearing
damage caused by liquid present external to the
pump.
FEATURESAND BENEFITS:
ACIOSER LOOK
What nnakes the KP/KPV pumps so special? Let's
take a closer look at the innovative designs and
technologies beneath the blue paint.
BEAR!&IC5
. Bearings are selected in conjunction with short
bearing span and large diameter shaft to pno-
vide a long lite (minimum 50,000 hours)
BEART!{6 t{OUStNG
. Unique bearing housing design cornbines seal
and bea ring chambers for ease of maintenance
. A,liows for seal, sleeve, and bearing inspection
withoutthe need to removethetop half of the
casing.
. Cornpact, robust housing construction has a
360-degree machined register fit and limits
shaft deflection and optirnizes alignnnent
CASEWEARRINGS
. wear rings protect the pump
RepNaceable case
casing from wear and tear and permit simple
and easy rnaintenance of proper running
clea ra nces
. Case wear rings reduce nraintenance costs and
hel p nnai ntain high operating efficiencies
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. Suction and dischangeflanges are integrallycast
into the lower easing hali which allows for
rernoval of the rotating assembly withourt
distu rbing con nected piping
. Casing isfoot mounted to reducevibration
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. Engineened "closed" (double shrouded) im-
pellers with Francis Vane design ir"nproves the
purnp's efflciency
. Extended vanes and enlarged eye contribute to
a reduction in vibration and noise as well as
red u ced ove ra I I f\rl F5 F'{ req u i
.lrn,pellers are statically and dynamically
balanced to 150'1940-C3, decreasing noise and
vibration
. Hydraulically balanced impellers reduce radial
loads, prolonging sealand bearing life
. Additional surface finish and impeller pre-
pa ration hel p i m prove overa I I efficiency
. Multiple material selections allow for cus-
tomized solutions to meet specific application
requirements.
RECIRCULATION
. Recirculation lines allow for external lubri-
cation or abrasive separation and are available
when required
SHAFT and SHAFT StEEVES
Large Diameter precision-ground shaft
minimizes shaft deflection and vibration
Shaft sleeves are available in a wide variety of
metallurgies, such as steel, bronze, etc.
Sleeve protects the shaft from corrosion and
wear, extendingthe overall life of the shaft and
usable life of the pump
SHAFTSEALIN6
. Pumps can be customized with any
combination of mechanical seals or packing
configurations specifically selected to meet
the application's req uirements
SUCT'ON BAFFLES
lntegrally cast suction baffles direct flow from
the suction into the eye of the impeller for a
more even flow d istri bution
lnsures Ness suction recirculation losses and
promotes a rnore quiet, vibration-free operation
5[JCTIOIU CFIAMBERS
. Suction inlet configtrration increases hydraulic
efficiency and lowers net positive suction head
requirements
VOTUTE
. Compensated double volute design virtually
eliminates radial forces caused by a hydraulic
red fo r t hese pum ps imbalance inherent in pump volutes
. Double volute design extends seal and bearing
life, mininnizing noise and vibration, and
i m provi ng operati n g efficiency
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An lnside Look at the KP
Single Stage Double Suction Split Case Pump

DOUBLE VOTUTE

SHAFT SEAtIilC

SHAFT SLEEVES

CASE WEAR RINGS

SUCTIOTII CHAMBERS

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 Markets
KP/KPV . HVAC
Double Suction Split Case PumPs . Recreation
TechnicalData
. Waterworks
Flow Q : 60 to 15,000 gpm
. lrrigation/Agriculture
Head, H : i5 to 700 feet
. General lndustry (Steel Mills, Power Plants)
Fluid temperature : -2A'to275"F
. OEM

Working pressure ; max 400 Psi Standard Features

HP range : % to 2000 . Wide hydraulic range
Discharge sizes : 2" to 2A" . Multiple material constructions and
lmpellers i 7" to24" sealing arrangements
Applications
. Self-contained bearing housing
. Chilled water . Compensated dualvolute design
. Condensate water . Vertical or horizontal mount for space savings
. Commercial pools and water Parks . Wear rings
. Direct and indirect cooling water . Sleeve bearing design
. Service water Optional Features
. Water distribution sYstems . Bearing lubrication option
. lmpeller wear rings
. Various materials of construction
. Various seal materials and configurations,
including cartridge (available in some models)
and split seals
. N5F/ANSI-50 or NSF/ANSI-61 certifications
(available upon request)

KP/KPV
Materials of Construction

6 I Technical Specifications
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capacity (m3lh)

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