Pump Disassembly/Removing Old Seal - Pentair Pool Products STA-RITE IntelliPro 4x160 Installation And User Manual

Four speed variable centrifugal pump with integral trap
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Pump Disassembly/Removing Old Seal

To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, switch OFF power to motor before
WARNING -
working on pump or motor.
Be sure gate valves on suction and return piping are closed and release all pressure by
CAUTION -
opening all vents before starting work.
Release all pressure by opening all vents before starting.
1. Drain the pump by removing the drain plugs on the bottom of the pump body and trap body.
2. Be sure there is no pressure in the trap body. Remove the cover (unscrew by turning the handle ring
counterclockwise).
3. Remove the clamp holding the pump halves together. The motor and seal plate assembly can now be
pulled away from the pump body.
4. Remove the five screws and washers holding the diffuser to the seal plate. Remove the diffuser.
5. Hold the shaft with a 7/16" open-ended wrench on the motor shaft flats.
6. Unscrew the impeller from the shaft (turn counterclockwise when facing it).
an impeller screw: Remove the impeller screw (left hand thread - turn clockwise) and gasket
before removing the impeller. Inspect the gasket for damage, cracks, etc. Replace if damaged.
7. Pull the rotating member of the seal off the impeller sleeve - Clean the sleeve.
8. Remove the four screws holding the seal plate to the motor.
9. Place the seal plate face down on flat surface and tap out the ceramic seat.
10. Clean the seal cavity in the seal plate and clean the motor shaft.
Motor Bolt (4x)
O-ring
Diffuser
O-ring
On models with
Note:
Impeller (not shown)
Impeller screw
Seal plate
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