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Installation and Operation Manual
6.2.5 Motor Replacement
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).
CAUTION
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.
WARNING
1. Have a qualified service technician or electrician
properly disconnect the electrical wiring at the
pump motor.
2. To disassemble the pump volute from the motor,
follow steps 1 through 6 in
Section 6.2.2, Impeller
Removal
.
3. Remove the four (4) 9/16" screws and remove the
motor.
NOTE
Before removing the backplate, note the
alignment of the backplate to the motor. Label is
facing upward. See Figure 11.
4. If installing a new motor, remove the protective
plastic cap from the motor shaft. Place the motor
on the backplate. The label should be facing
upward. 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.
Bolts with
Washers
(Qty 4)
Motor Assembly
Backplate
Label Location
Impeller
Figure 10. Remove Back Plate
6. To reassemble the pump after replacing the motor,
follow steps 1 through 9 of
Section 6.2.3, Impeller
Replacement
.
7. Have a qualified service technician or electrician
properly connect the electrical wiring at the pump
motor.
NOTE
Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. recommends that
the mechanical seals be replaced at the same
time the motor is replaced. See
Section 6.2.4,
Mechanical Seal Replacement,
for details.
