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PUMP SERVICE
Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel.
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, disconnect power
to motor before working on pump or motor!
No lubrication or regular maintenance are needed.
If shaft seal is damaged, repair as follows:
Removing Old Seal:
1. Disconnect power to pump motor.
2. Drain tub and pump; disconnect unions to allow access to pump.
3. Remove six bolts holding front plate to seal plate; remove front plate.
4. Remove shaft cover or motor canopy; using screwdriver in slot on motor
end of shaft or wrench on flats of shaft extension, hold pump shaft and un-
screw impeller from shaft (turn counterclockwise). Rotating half of seal will
come off with impeller.
NOTICE: Pump may have spacing shims inside impeller sleeve (against
shaft shoulder). Do not lose or damage shims! If impeller needs replace-
ment or if shims are lost, see authorized service representative.
5. Carefully remove rotating part of seal from impeller sleeve by pulling and
turning on sealing washer and spring (Figure 2). Do not damage impeller
surface where drive ring seats and seals.
6. Carefully remove four motor throughbolts from seal plate (Figure 3); remove
seal plate and use a screwdriver to tap ceramic seat out from the rear
(Figure 4). Do not damage seal cavity in seal plate.
7. Clean cavity from which seal was removed and clean motor shaft.
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
Disconnect power
before working
on pump or motor.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
