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Chapter 4: Service
This chapter provides the qualified technician with the replacement and troubleshooting procedures
necessary to service the Pitco filter system.
4.1
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
These procedures are provided to the qualified technician as a guide to removal and replacement of
various filter system components. If a test is required to verify component operation after installation,
it will be referenced.
4.1.1 Pump/Motor Removal
1. Remove the screws to the motor cover. (10 total)
2. Remove the cover from the unit.
3. Loosen both unions on each side of the pump head.
4. Remove the hex nuts and washers from the motor base (4 total).
5. Cut and remove the white electrical tape that holds the heat tape to the pump head. (Heater
Option Only)
6. Remove the orange heat tape wrapped around the pump head. (Heater Option Only)
7. Remove the motor electrical door at the rear of the motor.
8. Remove all wirenuts leading to the motor.
9. Remove valve handle by removing the nut on the valve.
10. The pump/motor can be removed by raising the pump/motor straight up over the studs and
twisting out.
11. Replace by reversing above procedures.