MAINTENANCE
Clean strainer basket regularly. Do not strike basket to
clean. Inspect strainer cover O-ring regularly and
replace as necessary.
Hayward pumps have self-lubricating motor bearings
and shaft seals. No lubrication is necessary.
Keep motor clean. Insure air vents are free from
obstruction.
Occasionally, shaft seals become damaged or worn and
must be replaced. See instructions.
REMOVING THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the six (6) 3/8”x 2”hex head bolts which
hold the motor assembly to the pump/strainer housing.
Slide the motor assembly out of the pump/strainer
housing, exposing the diffuser. Pull the diffuser off of
the seal plate, exposing the impeller. (The diffuser may
remain in the pump/strainer housing. To remove, pull it
straight out of the strainer housing.)
REMOVING THE IMPELLER (see note)
Remove the motor end cover by removing the 2
screws.*
To prevent motor shaft from turning, carefully slide a
7/16” wrench between the capacitor and the protector
switch and rotate the impeller so the wrench fits over
the 2 flats on the motor shaft.
Rotate the impeller counterclockwise and remove. The
spring portion of the seal assembly is now exposed.
Note carefully the position of the spring seal, and
remove it.
NOTE: Replace motor cover to protect delicate motor
parts.
REMOVING THE CERAMIC SEAT
Remove the seal plate. Note the notch on the top of the
plate and the mating lug on the top of the motor
mounting bracket.
Press the ceramic seat with O-ring out of the seal plate.
If tight, use a small screwdriver to tap seat out.
STOP—Clean all recesses and parts to be reassembled.
Inspect gaskets and replace if necessary.
STORAGE/WINTERIZING
Drain pump by removing drain plug(s) and store in
strainer basket.
Disconnect electrical wires and pipe connections, and
store pump in dry, well-ventilated room. Or:
Disconnect electrical wires. Remove six (6) bolts
holding bracket and motor assembly to strainer
housing and store assembly in a dry, well-ventilated
room. Protect remaining strainer housing assembly
from the elements by covering.
NOTE: Before reactivating pump, thoroughly clean and
remove scale, dirt, etc.
SEAL INSTALLATION
Clean and lightly lubricate the impeller hub and seal
recess in the seal plate with a dilute solution of
non-granulated liquid-type soap.
Gently wipe the black, polished surface of the spring
seal assembly with a clean, soft, cotton cloth. Press
the spring seal assembly onto the impeller hub—black
polished surface facing away from the impeller.
Gently wipe the polished face of the ceramic seat with
a soft, cotton cloth. Lubricate the O-ring on the
ceramic seat and press it firmly and evenly into the
recess of the seal plate—polished side facing out.
Place the seal plate onto the motor mounting bracket
aligning the positioning lug and guide.
REPLACING THE IMPELLER AND DIFFUSER
Screw the impeller onto the motor shaft in a clockwise
direction. Tighten snugly by holding motor shaft with
wrench.
Place the diffuser over the impeller onto the seal plate,
fitting positioning lug between the two guides.
REPLACING THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Slide the motor assembly, with the diffuser in place,
into pump/strainer housing, being careful not to
dislodge the diffuser.
Fasten assembly to housing using the six (6) 3/8”x 2”
bolts. (Be sure housing gasket is in place.) Tighten
alternately and evenly.
SEAL CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS
SP3000 SERIES
GENERAL
Exercise extreme care in handling and installing the new seal and ceramic seat assembly.
The lapped and polished surfaces may easily be damaged by dirt or scratching.
For safety, all service must be performed with all power shut off.
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For motors without removable end cover - pry off cap at rear center of motor. Place large screwdriver in slot end of shaft to keep shaft from turning.
NOTE: For models equipped with Impeller Ring - remove impeller ring from front hub of impeller. When reassembling, be sure to replace it on
impeller hub, larger end facing diffuser, before placing diffuser over the impeller.
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