How To Replace A Waterway SMF Pump Motor

In this video, Hector walks through the steps of replacing the motor on a Waterway SMF pool pump. The steps in this video are similar to a Pentair Whisperflo motor replacement.

How To Replace A Waterway SMF Pump Motor

1. Turn Power Off
2. Remove Seal Plate Bolts
3. Slide Motor Back
4. Remove Bonding Wire
5. Remove Back Cover
6. Disconnect Wires
7. Pull Wires
8. Remove Conduit Adapter
9. Remove Diffuser Screws
10. Remove Diffuser
11. Check for Impeller Screw
12. Stabilize Shaft
13. Loosen Impeller Lock Screw
14. Remove Impeller
15. Remove Seal Plate Bolts
16. Remove Seal Plate
17. Remove Old Seal From Seal Plate
18. Remove Old Seal From Impeller
19. RTV Silicone
20. Install Spring Seal Into Seal Plate
21. Install Ceramic Seal (Saltwater Seal) Into Impeller
22. Install Seal Plate
23. Secure Seal Plate
24. Remove End Cap
25. Stabilize the Shaft of Motor
26. Install Impeller
27. Install Impeller Lock Screw
28. Install Diffuser
29. Install Conduit Adapter
30. Feed Wires Into Motor
31. Connect Wires to Terminal Board
32. Install Motor Cap
33. Connect Bonding Wire
34. Install Diffuser O-ring
35. Install Housing Gasket
36. Slide Motor Into Housing
37. Install Seal Plate Bolts
38. Prime Pump
39. Turn On Pump