Moisture; Power Source; Altitude; Mounting - A.O. Smith CENTURY CENTURION Installation Maintenance And Service Manual

M O I S T U R E
resistance to moisture, but you should avoid placing
the motor where it can be splashed. Avoid installing the
motor in low spots where it could collect water and be
flooded. In fact, it's probably a good idea to elevate the
motor at least two inches off the ground.
P O W E R S O U R C E
check to see that the line voltage, phase and frequency
match the specifications shown on the motor name-
plate. Current capacity must be adequate enough to
maintain rated voltage at the motor terminals under
all conditions. If it's too high, contact the local utility.
If it's too low check for overloaded circuits, loose
connections or wire of the wrong gauge (see wire
selection guide).
A L T I T U D E
altitudes. For installations more than 3,300 feet above sea
level, it's advisable to use a motor with the next
larger horsepower rating than the one recommended
for that application at sea level or use a A.O. Smith E-Plus
(High Efficiency) motor of the same rating when available.
M O U N T I N G
to a foundation or base will prevent vibration, loosening,
and future misalignment. Make sure that the motor and
pump assembly rotate freely before starting the motor.
Century and Neptune
motors have superior
Before you turn
the motor on,
Generally, motors will
run hotter with increasing
Fastening the pump and
motor assembly securely
14