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Zodiac FloPro
™
E3 3-Speed Variable Pump
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Installation & Operation Manual
7.
Hold the motor shaft with a ¼” hex allen
wrench while unscrewing the impeller from
the motor shaft with your hand. Turn the
impeller counter-clockwise to unscrew it. See
Figure 15.
8.
Inspect the impeller and diffuser for signs of
rubbing and/or damage.
6.3.2.1
Impeller Reassembly
1.
Press the new carbon face seal half (see
Figures 16 and 17) on the impeller shaft using
a twisting motion. Make sure the carbon
surface is facing toward the ceramic ring in
the backplate.
CAUTION
Very Important!
To prevent damage to the seal,
grasp the lower portion of the seal (opposite the
carbon face) when installing it.
Fan Cover
Bolts (6)
Motor
Backplate
Pump
Body
Figure 13. Remove the Pump Housing
Backplate
Diffuser
Screws (2)
O-ring
Figure 14. Remove the Diffuser
Figure 15. Remove the Impeller
Backplate
Mechanical
Seal
Impeller
with
Sleeve
Bolts (8)
Washers (8)
Backplate O-ring
Mechanical Seal
Impeller
Diffuser
Diffuser
Screws (2)
Diffuser
O-ring
Impeller
Sleeve
Figure 16. Diffuser and Impeller Exploded View
Figure 17. Mechanical Seal
Carbon Seal Surface
•
Ceramic Face Seal
•
Backplate Seal
•
Carbon Face/ Spring
Side of Seal
•
Impeller Side of
Mechanical Seal