When we supply you with your new pump the wet end and motor are seperate. This page is a step by step guide on how to connect the wet end to the hot tub pump motor. If you have any concerns about this give us a call or for a nominal fee of £25 inc. VAT we will do it for you.
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With a screw driver undo the srews on the face plate of the pump wet end.
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This bit can be a little bit tricky as the plate is sealed to the wet end body. Carefully wedge a thin flat headed srew driver into the joint. It is easier to seperate the faceplate around one of the screw holes (as pictured) because less damage will be caused to the seal between the plate and wet end body. Move around the plate with the screwdriver, slowly levering it off. |
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Keeping all the of the bits together, take out the impellor unit. |
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Thread the wet end body over the motor spindle. |
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Make sure the bolts are fastened nice and tight. |
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Insert impellor and begin to screw it onto the spindle. |
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If the spindle has a square section that facilitates a spanner then tighten the impellor hand tight. Do not over tighten. |
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If the spindle is circular and cannot be tightened with a spanner. The tighten using a screw driver at the rear end of the motor. |
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Return the face plate to the impellor making sure it fits true. Reposition faceplate and retighten screws. |
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Before fitting the pump to the hot tub wrap a plastic bag to the intake hole with elastic bands and fill with warm water. This isn't fail safe as it will be under greater pressure when in operation,but it will indicate if there are any major leaks. |
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SWITCH OFF THE POWER AT THE RCD AND/OR THE MAIN PANEL CIRCUT BREAKER or FUSE BEFORE INSPECTING OR INSTALLING SPA PARTS. Do not attempt to install any powered spa part or undertake any electrical repairs unless you are qualified. If you have even the slightest doubt, call a spa technician or electrician before proceeding. |
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Certain spas have two gate valves installed at either side of the pump. If so, close these valves (Valve handle Up = Open, handle Down = Closed). If no valves are present, drain the spa.
Disconnect the pump's electrical plug from the side of the control box. Remove the mounting screws from the pump base bracket. Disconnect the two unions from the pump suction and discharge. There will be a little water spillage. Disconnect the bare copper wire from the pump's ground terminal. |
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Unscrew the top plate off the box, unclip the capacitors, then unscrew the whole plastic box.
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It is important that you note the wiring configuration on your old pump so it is exactly replicates that of your new pump. Note the wire colour and position. There are four wires on a two speed pump and three on a single speed pump.
Two speed 230V pumps have 4 wires: red, black, blue, and green. Red is normally low speed, and black high speed. The blue wire is neutral and the green is earth. |
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Reattach the bare copper bonding wire to the pump grounding terminal. Now place the pump in place, carefully aligning it to the union connections. Start the base mount screws, but do not tighten them yet. Hand tighten the unions. Do not use a wrench. Tighten the pump base screws.
The unions are compression fittings which should be correctly aligned with the male wet-end threads to allow the integral O-ring to seat properly. |
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After installation and wiring hookup, but prior to powering-on the spa, make certain to open the gate valves (if so equipped) to flood the pump and prevent an air lock. If you have drained the spa, refill it with fresh water. IMPORTANT: To release remaining air pockets by loosening the pump unions until all air has escaped (you will hear the air escape)-- then hand retighten. Do not run a pump dry as this will cause damage and void the warranty. |
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Inspect the installation to verify that everything is properly connected. Mop up any spilled water. Reconnect power source. Operate spa for a few minutes and observe for leaks or air locks. Replace equipment bay access door and you have just replaced your spa pump CONGRATULATIONS!!. |