Pentair WhisperFlo Pool Pump WF-2

Inspect all covers for the following issues

Is any cover loose, cracked, damaged, broken or missing?

Replace any loose, cracked, damaged, broken or missing cover with an appropriate certified cover

Replace drain covers as necessary due to deterioration from sunlight and weather

Ensure the pump has not been operating without water in the strainer pot.

Verify the pump has successfully primed before opening the strainer pot.

Confirm the strainer pot temperature is cool to touch before opening.

Ensure suction and discharge valves are open before opening the pump.

Inspect the pump strainer basket through the 'See Through Lid' for the following:

Is the basket clean of leaves and debris?

Clean the pump strainer basket if necessary.

Disconnect power to the pump at the circuit breaker

Disconnect the communication cable

Ensure suction and discharge valves are open

Ensure strainer pot temperature is cool to touch

Ensure any enclosure is well ventilated

Provide ample cross ventilation

Turn off the pump at the circuit breaker

Relieve pressure in the system by allowing the water to cool

Gently tap the clamp in a counter-clockwise direction to remove the clamp and lid

Remove debris and rinse out the basket. Replace the basket if it is cracked

Put the basket back into the housing, aligning the notch with the rib in the bottom of the volute

Fill the pump pot and volute up to the inlet port with water

Turn off the pump circuit breaker at the main panel.

Drain the pump by removing the drain plugs.

Remove the 6 bolts that hold the main pump body to the rear sub-assembly.

Gently pull the two pump halves apart, removing the rear sub-assembly.

Loosen the two holding screws located on the diffuser using a 3/32 inch Allen head wrench.

Hold the impeller securely and remove the impeller lock screw using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

Remove the shaft cap at the back of the motor and hold the shaft secure with a ½ inch open-end wrench.

Unscrew the impeller from the shaft by twisting it counterclockwise.