Pentair High Performance Pump XFE-20

Turn off the pump circuit breaker at the main panel

Drain the pump by removing the drain plugs

Using a 9/16 inch open end wrench, remove the six nuts that secure the main pump body (strainer pot/volute) to the rear subassembly

Gently pull the two pump halves apart, removing the rear subassembly

Remove the three hex head screws holding the diffuser in position with a 9/64 inch Hex key wrench

Using a 3/8 inch socket wrench, hold the impeller securely in place and remove the impeller screw and lock washer. Note: The impeller screw is a left-handed thread and loosens in a clockwise direction

Remove the screw on the motor rear plastic cover and remove the rear plastic cover

Using an adjustable wrench to hold the motor shaft, twist the impeller counter-clockwise to remove it from the shaft

Remove the four nuts from the seal plate to the motor using a 9/16 inch wrench

Power to the pump disconnected at the circuit breaker

Pressure in the system relieved

Lid and locking ring turned counter-clockwise and removed from the pump

Debris removed and basket rinsed out

Basket placed into the strainer pot

Pump pot and volute filled up to the inlet port with water

Lid and locking ring, O-ring, and sealing surface of the pump pot cleaned

Note: It is important to keep the lid O-ring clean and well lubricated.