SECTION III. SERVICE.
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
This pool pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.
Always disconnect power to the pool pump at the circuit breaker before servicing the pump. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool users or others due to electric shock.
Read all servicing instructions before working on the pump.
A. Pump Disassembly.
1.All moving parts are located in the rear
a.3/32 inch Allen head wrench.
b.½ inch open end wrench.
c.9/16 inch open end wrench.
d.Flat blade screwdriver.
2.To remove and repair the motor
a.Turn off the pump circuit breaker at the main panel.
b.Drain the pump by removing the drain plugs.
c.Remove the 6 bolts that hold the main pump body (strainer pot/volute) to the rear
d.GENTLY pull the two pump halves apart, removing the rear
e.Use a 3/32 inch Allen head wrench to loosen the two holding screws located on the diffuser.
CAUTION
Be sure not to scratch or mar the polished shaft seal faces; seal will leak if faces are damaged.
f.Hold the impeller securely in place and remove the impeller lock screw by using a flat blade screwdriver. The screw is a
g.Remove the shaft cap located at the back of the motor and hold the shaft secure with a ½ inch (Century) or 7/16 inch (Franklin)
h.To unscrew the impeller from the shaft, twist the impeller counterclock- wise.
i.Remove the four bolts from the seal plate to the motor, using a 9/16 inch wrench.
j.Place the seal plate face down on a flat surface and tap out the carbon/spring seat.
k.Clean the seal plate, seal housing, and the motor shaft.
Rev. D | 5 | P/N 071109 |
