NOTE:
DO NOT wrap motor with plastic or other air tight materials. The motor
may be covered during a storm, for winter storage, etc., but NEVER when operating
or expecting operation.
WARNING
: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION.
This water
garden pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified water garden
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
damage to property. Always disconnect power to the water garden pump at the circuit breaker
before servicing the pump. Failure to do
so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, water garden users or others due to electric
shock.
WARNING
: DO NOT
open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime or if pump has been
operating without water in the strainer pot. Pumps operated in these circumstances may
experience a build up of vapor pressure and may contain scalding hot water. Opening the
pump may cause serious personal injury. In order to avoid the possibility of personal
injury, make sure the suction and discharge valves are open and strainer pot temperature is
cool to touch, then with extreme caution.
PUMP DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION
: Be sure not to scratch or mar the polished seal faces. Seal will leak if
faces are damaged.
All moving parts are located in rear sub-assembly of this pump.
Tools required:
1/2 inch open end wrench
9/16 inch open end wrench
Flat and Phillips head screwdrivers
To remove and repair the motor sub-assembly perform the following procedures.
1.
Turn off the pump circuit breaker at the main panel.
2.
Drain the pump by removing the drain plugs.
3.
Remove the 6 bolts that hold the main pump body (strainer pot/volute) to the rear sub-
assembly.
4.
GENTLY pull the two pump halves apart, removing the rear subassembly.
5.
Remove the diffuser.
6.
Remove the shaft cap located at the back of the motor and hold the shaft secure with a flat-
head screwdriver (Century) or 7/16 inch open-end wrench (Franklin) .
7.
To unscrew the impeller from the shaft, twist the impeller counter clockwise.
8.
Remove the four bolts from the seal plate to the motor, using a 9/16 inch wrench.
9.
Place the seal plate face down on a flat surface and tap out the carbon/spring seal.
10.
Clean the seal plate, seal housing, and motor shaft.