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TotalPond Pond Pump O-ring Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, the reader will be taught how to remove the inlet screen, detach and remove the impeller housing, and remove the damaged O-ring.

  1. TotalPond Pond Pump O-ring Replacement, Inlet Screen Removal: step 1, image 1 of 3 TotalPond Pond Pump O-ring Replacement, Inlet Screen Removal: step 1, image 2 of 3 TotalPond Pond Pump O-ring Replacement, Inlet Screen Removal: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Hold the inlet screen and rotate it counterclockwise to unscrew it. It is helpful to remove the inlet screen so that it is not damaged during the replacement process.

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  2. TotalPond Pond Pump O-ring Replacement, Impeller Assembly Detachment: step 2, image 1 of 2 TotalPond Pond Pump O-ring Replacement, Impeller Assembly Detachment: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Firmly hold the pump block with one hand and the impeller housing with the other hand. Rotate impeller housing counterclockwise until it is released.

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  4. TotalPond Pond Pump O-ring Replacement, Impeller Assembly Removal: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully pull out the impeller. A magnetic pull should be felt.

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  5. TotalPond Pond Pump O-ring Replacement, O-Ring Removal: step 4, image 1 of 2 TotalPond Pond Pump O-ring Replacement, O-Ring Removal: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • While holding the pump with one hand, pinch the O-ring and slide it upward with your free hand so that a portion of the ring is lifted.

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  6. TotalPond Pond Pump O-ring Replacement, O-Ring Removal continued: step 5, image 1 of 2 TotalPond Pond Pump O-ring Replacement, O-Ring Removal continued: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • With one finger from the hand that is holding the pump, push the lifted portion of the ring forward until it is completely detached from the pump.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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