GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 l

The Grundfos ALPHA2 L domestic circulator is one of the most advanced energy efficient
domestic circulators of its kind on the market today. It is the ideal choice for a variety of
domestic circulation heating systems, having both variable speed pressure controlled
operation, and standard selectable three speed operation.

The ALPHA2 L is an ‘A’ Rated Energy labelled product, achieving the highest possible
energy savings under the current energy labelling scheme. The reduction in power
consumption has been achieved by using the latest permanent magnet motor
technology. Using pressure controlled operation power consumption can be
reduced to as low as 5 watts.

The variable speed modulating modes allow the pump to match its performance
to the system requirements, helping to reduce noise when thermostatic valves are
closing down.

The ALPHA2 L models are simple to install as new or replacement pumps, and are 130mm between ports.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS TECHNICAL DATA

Liquid Temperature: +2°C @ 110°C
• ‘A’ Rated energy label – lowest power consumption
Maximum Ambient: 37°C @ 82°C Flow
• Energy efficient pump - significant energy savings
Min Inlet Pressure: 1.3m @ 82°C Flow
• Variable and fixed speed operation – one pump for all jobs Maximum System Pressure: 10 Bar
• Plug and Pump – no need to open terminal box Mean Sound Pressure Level: <43 dB(A)

p H 77 78
[kPa] [m]
46 49 79 1½BSPM
50
5
ALPHA2 L 15-50
CP2 CP1 PP2 1 x 230v 50Hz
40 4
PP1
30 3 130

20 2

10 1 II III
I
0 0 27 129
OPTIONAL INSULATION SHELL
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] Part No:505821
Weight kg: Net 1.9, Gross 2.1
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 Q [l/s]
PUMP SPEED MODE INPUT FLC
p H SETTING PI (W) (A)
[kPa] [m]
60 ALPHA2 L 15-60 I 8 0.07
6 CP2 CP1 1 x 230v 50Hz ALPHA2 L
II FIXED 24 0.21
50 PP2
5 15-50
PP1 III 32 0.27
40 4
MIN MOD 5 0.05
30 3
MAX MOD 32 0.27
20 2
III I 8 0.07
10 1 II ALPHA2 L FIXED
I
II 31 0.27
0 0
15-60
2.8 Q
III 45 0.38
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 [m³/h]
MIN MOD 5 0.05
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 Q [l/s]
MAX MOD 45 0.38
CP=Constant Pressure PP=Proportional Pressure
 GRUNDFOS ALPHA2 l

Control of heating systems

The heat requirements of a building vary greatly and today thermostatic radiator valves efficiently control the system
output. This can lead to excessive pump pressure and valve noise. ALPHA2 L can not only adapt to these variable
conditions but reduce electrical energy consumption.

FIXED SPEED PUMP MODE PRESSURE CONTROLLED MODE

With a fixed speed pump, as the radiator TRV’s close,
the system resistance increases (A1 to A2) causing an
increase in pump pressure (∆H1) which can lead to
TRV valve noise.
As the radiator TRV’s close (A1 to A2) the pump pressure
is controlled according to the selected mode (A1 to A3).
At the reduced pressure the TRV’s then re-adjust to
maintain the required radiator output. The pump pressure
reduces radiator valve noise and power consumption.

FIXED SPEED CONSTANT PRESSURE PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE

(l, ll, lll) (CP1, CP2) (PP1, PP2)
H H H
2

A2 1 A2 1 A2 1
∆H1 ∆H2
A1 A1 ∆H2 A1
A3
A3

Q2 Q1 Q2 Q1 Q2 Q1
Q Q Q

ALPHA2 L FUNCTIONALITY AND SETTINGS

SETTING PUMP CURVE TYPICAL

APPLICATION
I, II, III Fixed Speed System without
operation TRVs

CP1 Lower (CP1) & Underfloor systems.

CP2 higher (CP2) TRV systems with
ILLUMINATED constant pressure ABV installed
POWER OPERATING MODE
ON
AUTO
DISPLAY PP1 Lower (PP1) & TRV systems with
PP1 CP1 PP2 higher (PP2) no mininum flow
PP2 CP2
FIXED SPEED PRESSURE CONTROLLED proportional requirement*
SETTINGS SETTINGS pressure
H

ABV = Automatic Bypass Valve TRV = Thermostatic Radiator Valve

CP2

CP1
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
PP2 GUIDANCE
PP1 III When installing the ALPHA2 L, please refer to
II
the Installation and Operating Instructions,
I
Q if using pump in either constant pressure or
proportional pressure mode.
*Please refer to the boiler manufacturers
minimum flow rate requirements when
setting bypass valves.

GB/ALPHA2L/DBS/0908