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Installation and Operation Manual
6.2.4 Mechanical Seal Replacement
NOTE
This is a two-part replacement process.
The
mechanical seal must be replaced as a set.
NOTE
Refer to Figure 9 for the location of the mechanical
seal and impeller.
WARNING
Do not damage the ceramic or carbon surfaces of the
seals. If surfaces are damaged, leaks will occur.
1.
To access the mechanical seal, comply with the
warning and follow steps 1 through 8 of
Section
6.2.2, Impeller Removal
.
2.
Remove the carbon face seal half from the
motor shaft, see Figure 8. This is a spring-loaded
seal. Grasp the portion of the seal closest to
the impeller body and pull the seal off using a
twisting motion.
3.
Remove the motor from the backplate by
complying with the caution and following steps 1
through 3 in
Section 6.2.5
.
4.
Place the backplate o-ring side down and force
the ceramic seal out using a screwdriver or drift.
5.
Turn the backplate o-ring side up and insert the
new ceramic seal side into the backplate. Use
great care to press the seal in squarely with your
fingers. The ceramic is easily damaged and must
be pressed in using only your fingers or soft
tools. Do not use any lubricant other than water
and soap solution.
6.
Install the motor by complying with the caution
and following the steps in
Section 6.2.5, Motor
Replacement
.
7.
Install the backplate by complying with the
caution and following the steps in
Section 6.2.3,
Impeller Replacement
.
6.2.5 Motor Replacement
CAUTION
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).
1.
Have a qualified service technician or electrician
properly disconnect the electrical wiring at the
pump motor.
2.
To disassemble the pump housing from the
motor, comply with the warning and follow steps
1 through 8 in
Section 6.2.2, Impeller Removal
.
3.
Place the backplate motor assembly o-ring side
down and unscrew the four (4) 9/16" screws and
remove the motor.
NOTE
Before removing the backplate, note the alignment of
the backplate to the motor. See Figure 10.
4.
If installing a new motor, remove the protective
plastic cap from the motor shaft. Place the motor
on the backplate so that the opening in the motor
faces the bottom of the backplate. 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.
6.
To reassemble the pump after replacing the
motor, comply with the caution and follow
steps 1 through 13 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 replacing the
mechanical seal at the same time that you replace
the motor. See
Section 6.2.4, Mechanical Seal
Replacement,
for details.
Figure 10. Backplate Assembly
Bolts and
Washers (4)
Backplate
Motor
Starting
Capacitor
