Motor Replacement - Jandy ePump Series Installation And Operation Manual

6.2.5 Motor Replacement

WARNING
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.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Turn off all switches and the main breaker in
the ePump electrical circuit before starting the
procedure. Wait five (5) minutes after power is
disconnected before opening motor.
until the LED on top of the Drive Electronics Unit is
completely off. Failure to comply may cause a shock
hazard, resulting in severe personal injury or death.
2. To detach the pump housing from the motor,
follow Steps 1 through 10 in Section 6.2.2,
Impeller Removal and Replacement.
3 Remove the four (4) screws on the main cover and
remove the main cover. See Figure 14.
4. Note the alignment of the backplate to the motor,
as shown in Figure 16. Place the backplate motor
assembly o-ring side down, unscrew the four 9/16"
screws, and remove the motor.
5. 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 electronics
controller on the motor should be at the 12 o'clock
position.
6. Replace the four (4) bolts and washers holding the
backplate to the motor.
7. To reassemble the backplate assembly to the
housing, follow Steps 2 through 9 of Section
6.2.2.1, Impeller Reassembly.
8. If the pump is located above the water level of the
pool, remove the lid and fill the basket with water
before starting the pump.
9. To help prevent an air leak into the system, remove
any debris around the lid seal seat.
10. Hand-tighten the lid to make an air tight seal. Do
not use any tools to tighten the lid.
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Backplate
Motor
Figure 16. Backplate Assembly
11. Open the pressure release valve on the filter and
make sure it is clean and ready for operation.
12. Have a qualified service technician or electrician
properly connect the electrical wiring at the pump
motor.
13. Turn on the electrical power to the pump motor
using your controller and check the system for
normal operation.
NOTE For instructions on operating the controller, refer
to the appropriate manual for your controller:
the ePump Controller Owner's Manual,
H0311200, the AquaLink
6593. or the AquaLink
H0572300C.
14. Once all the air has left the filter, close the
pressure relief valve.
NOTE Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. recommends that
the mechanical seals be replaced at the same
time the motor is replaced. See Section 6.2.3,
Mechanical Seal Replacement, for details.
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