A.O. Smith ST1302 Manual page 11

Pump Motors
Pool sweep pumps may use motors with special
flanges and shaft extensions. These are specifi-
cally identified in motor manufacturers' catalogs.
Running a pump dry does not harm the motor
which is actually operating at a very light load.
However, if the seal is damaged by the dry oper-
ating condition, it will leak and probably allow
moisture into the motor bearing.
It is not recommended that a jet pump motor
be used as a replacement for a pool pump motor
even though horsepower and mountings may be
equivalent. The pool motor will have a ground
bonding lug, different ventilation standards for
safety, possibly larger bearings, and a higher
ambient temperature rating.
Specifics of motor construction, operation,
nameplate information, and servicing are covered
in other modules. Following are points which are
important to reemphasize in relation to pump
motor applications.
Level 2
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SPS1052
POOL SWEEP MOTOR
RPS1052
POOL SWEEPMOTOR
PL1072
POOL SWEEP MOTOR
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