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5.
Turn the backplate o-ring side up and insert the
new ceramic seal side into the backplate. Use
great care to press the seal in squarely with your
fingers. The ceramic is easily damaged and must
be pressed in using only your fingers or soft tools.
Do not use any lubricant other than water and soap
solution.
6.
Install the backplate following the steps in
Section 6.2.3, Impeller Replacement
.
7.
Install the motor following the steps in
Section
6.2.5, Motor Replacement
.
6.2.5 Motor Replacement
CAUTION
To ensure continued safety and reliable operation,
Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. requires that you replace
the motor with a motor that has the identical HP
rating and service factor (Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
approved only).
WARNING
To avoid the risk of property damage, severe personal
injury, or death, turn off the pump and switch off the
circuit breaker to the pump motor before beginning
this procedure.
1.
To disassemble the pump housing from the motor,
follow steps 1 through 8 in
Section 6.2.2, Impeller
Removal
.
2.
Remove the four (4) screws on the main cover and
remove the main cover.
3.
Place the backplate motor assembly o-ring side
down and unscrew the four (4) 9/16" screws and
remove the motor.
NOTE Before removing the backplate, note the
alignment of the backplate to the motor. See
Figure 14.
4.
If installing a new motor, remove the protective
plastic cap from the motor shaft. Place the motor
on the backplate so that the opening in the motor
faces the bottom of the backplate. The starting
capacitor on the motor should be at the
12 o’clock position.
5.
Replace the four (4) bolts and washers holding the
backplate to the motor.
6.
To reassemble the pump after replacing the
motor, follow steps 1 through 13 of
Section 6.2.3,
Impeller Replacement
.
NOTE Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. recommends
replacing the mechanical seal at the same time
that you replace the motor. See
Section 6.2.4,
Mechanical Seal Replacement,
for details.
Bolts and
Washers (4)
Backplate
Motor
Starting
Capacitor
Figure 14. Backplate Assembly
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