Everbilt SPP15002, Use And Care Manual

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Pump Disassembly/Removing Old Seal
Before disassembly, disconnect power to pump motor. Be sure gate valves on suction and return piping are closed. Release all pressure by opening
all vents.
1. Drain pump by removing drain plugs on bottom of pump body and trap body.
2. Be sure there is no pressure in trap body; remove cover (unscrew by turning counterclockwise).
3. Remove eight bolts, lock washers and flat washers holding seal plate to pump body. Pull seal plate and motor away from pump body. You may
have to CAREFULLY use a screw driver to separate body from seal plate.
4. Remove two screws holding diffuser to seal plate. Remove diffuser.
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Hazardous voltage. Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge motor capacitor, hold insulated handle screw driver BY THE
HANDLE and short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screw driver blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
5. Remove motor end cover. Being careful not to touch capacitor terminals, loosen capacitor clamp and move capacitor to one side.
6. Hold shaft with 7/16 in. open-end wrench on motor shaft flats.
7. Unscrew impeller from shaft (turn counterclockwise when facing it).
8. Remove four screws holding seal plate to motor.
9. Place seal plate face down on flat surface and tap out ceramic seat.
10. Clean seal cavity in seal plate and clean motor shaft.
Pump Reassembly/Installing New Seal
1. 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.
2.
If ceramic seat will not locate properly, remove it, place face up on bench and reclean cavity.
Ceramic seat should now locate.
Mechanical seal
ceramic seat