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VI.
VI.
Component Access/Replacement
Component Access/Replacement
Circulation Pumps
Circulation Pumps
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Disassembly
Disassembly
To remove motor to access impeller or change complete pump
To remove motor to access impeller or change complete pump
:
:
Disconnect wire harness from motor after carefully noting
connections
(1)
.
For UC/11 & later models with softer bearing, lift up rubber straps
from both sides of motor
(2)
. For older models, lift motor up from
base.
To release plastic latch on pump/motor housing, carefully push onto
latch with screwdriver
(3)
.
To release motor from pump housing, twist motor to the right
(clockwise). Some force may be required. Capacitor should be ~
11:00 position
(4)
. Pull motor out from pump housing.
1
2
3
Latch
4
HINT:
When replacing complete circulation pumps for
softer bearing models (UC/11 & later), reusing existing
front pump housings (& discarding replacement
housings) can save time by not having to change hose
clamps. If desired, order #
172272
hose clamps &
replace entire pumps.
CAUTION:
Don’t grab
motor next to capacitor to
avoid jamming your hand
on the capacitor.
