How to Remove a Hayward Pump

Hayward offers dependable and simple pool pumps for your swimming pool. The pool pump is responsible for pumping water from the pool, through the filter and back into the pool. Your Hayward pool pump may need to be removed from the pools plumbing if the pump needs replacing or if you are closing your pool for the season. The Hayward pool pump offers a simple design, which makes it removable with a few twists.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdriver
• Wrench

1. Unplug the electrical cord on the Hayward pump from the electrical outlet.

2. Close the water valve on the pool skimmer and close the valve on the pool pump. This will stop any water from entering the pump and avoid unnecessary water loss.

3. Loosen the hose clamp on the hose that connects the pool skimmer to the pool pump using a screwdriver. Remove the hose from the pool pump once the hose clamp is loose enough to do so.

4. Determine the type of connection you have from the Hayward pump to the pool filter. If you have a pool hose, use a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp and remove the hose from the filter. If you have a connector unit on your Hayward pump connecting it to the pool filter, use a wrench to unscrew the connector from the pool filter.

5. Remove the pump by picking it up. If the pump is broken, dispose of it properly according to your county regulations for machinery. If you are closing your pool, be sure to store the pool pump in a safe place such as a basement, garage or shed.

References

• Hayward Pool Pump Manual
• Closing Your Pool
• Hayward Pool Pump Information