Everbilt PCP10001-VSP, Use And Care Manual

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Pump Reassembly/Installing New Seal
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Ceramic seat must be clean and free of dirt, grease, dust, etc. Wet outer edge with small amount of liquid detergent; press ceramic seat into
seal plate cavity firmly and squarely with finger pressure.
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If ceramic seat will not locate properly, remove it, place face up on bench and reclean cavity. Ceramic seat should now locate.
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If seat still will not locate properly, place a cardboard washer over the polished face and use a piece of 3/4 in. (19 mm) standard pipe for
pressing purposes.
NOTICE
:
Do not scratch or mar polished surface or seal will leak.
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Remount seal plate on motor. Tighten bolts to 60-80 lb/in. (69-92 kg/cm) torque.
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Apply a small amount of liquid detergent to inside diameter of rotating half of seal.
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Slide rotating seal member, polished carbon face out, over impeller sleeve until rubber drive ring hits back of impeller.
NOTICE
:
Do not nick or scratch polished seal face; seal will leak if face is damaged.
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Screw impeller onto shaft (clockwise); this will automatically locate seal in seal plate.
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Mount diffuser on seal plate.
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Assemble motor and seal plate to pump body with nuts, flat washers and lock washers. Torque nuts to 120-130 lb/in. (138-150kg/cm).
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Prime pump according to instructions in Priming Pump.