Section 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Unscheduled Maintenance
2016 Bambi MAX Service Manual
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Models 1518-3542
(Version E)
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Unscheduled Maintenance
Unscheduled PowerFill Maintenance Procedures
Please follow the procedures described in this section for maintenance on the PowerFill Snorkel pump unit.
1.
Removal and installation of the discharge hose:
The discharge hose has to be stretched slightly
to fit over the discharge elbow and the pump housing. When removing or replacing the hose, undo
the hose clamps completely and work the hose from side to side while restraining the pump unit
and/or discharge elbow. When installing the hose, apply soapy water or a small amount of petro-
leum jelly to the inside lip of the hose to assist in getting the hose over the nipple. Use a round rod
or screwdriver to help pry the hose onto the nipple
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in a manner similar to changing a bicycle tire.
If you have a new piece of hose, cut a 1/8" (3 mm) chamfer on the inside edge of the hose before
installation.
2.
Two O-ring seals reside in the filter mount ring:
One seals the pump housing and one seals the
interface between the filter basket. Whenever the filter basket is removed, always check the con-
dition of the mating seal. If cut or broken, it should be replaced with a new seal. If disassembly of
the pump proceeds to the point where the pump housing is separated from the filter mount ring,
replace the mating seal.
3.
Conductor cable seal:
If removing the pump motor, impeller or impeller housing, you will need
to break the silicone RTV seal at the conductor cable through the point on the filter mount ring.
Upon reassembly, apply a small amount of silicone RTV sealant to re-seal the cable.
Important Note
A good seal at the filter mount ring will prevent pump cavitation in water less than 16" deep.
