Clipper Vac® Motor Change
Procedure
For Metal Units
(Continued)
Step 12:
Insert New Motor.
Insert the new motor up through the motor ring.
Note: For Tote models you must insert the motor
without the filter connected.
Step 13:
Hold Motor In Place.
Use a book, block, box, etc., to hold the motor high
enough so you can fold down the rubber boot.
Step 14:
Fold Rubber Boot.
Using your fingers gently fold the rubber boot over
the motor ring.
Step 15:
Install Motor Clamp Cardboard.
Reinstall the Motor Clamp. Make sure the cardboard is
inserted between the rubber boot and the clamp. It is very important that
this step is correct. The cardboard is to insure that the clamp does not
split the rubber boot.
Step 16:
Tighten Clamp.
Using your 5/16 ratchet, tighten the motor clamp.
Be Careful not to over tighten.
Step 17:
Plug-In Motor Wire #1.
Locate the white wire with the blue wire end.
Gently plug-in the wire
Step 18:
Plug-In Motor Wire #2.
Locate the black wire with the brass wire end.
Gently plug-in the wire
Step 19:
Strip Unit Ground Wire.
Using your wire strippers, strip the ground wire still
connected to your unit.
Step 20:
Connect Ground Wires.
Twist together the ground wire from your unit with the
new motor ground wire.
Insert twisted wires into the yellow wire cap.
Turn wire cap until snug
Wire cap correctly connected.
Step 21:
Move Wires Away From Motor.
Tuck all loose wires into the foam to make sure they do not
get into the motor.
Step 22:
Test Run
Make sure to plug in your unit and test run the motor before
replacing the lid.
Step 23:
Replace Foam
Gently replace foam to its
original position.
Step 24:
Seal Unit With Silicone Caulking
Note: If your unit is a TOTE, MODEL
1 or MODEL 1A, you do not need to reseal the lid. Skip steps
26 & 27.
Remove old excess silicone caulking from lid and unit with
a utility knife.
Seal all around the top of the unit with new
silicone.
Step 25:
Replace Lid & Screws
Replace the lid. Silicone may squeeze out, this is normal.
Start each screw, do not tighten until all screws are
started. If not, you will not be able to get
the last couple of screws in.
Step 26:
Let Silicone Dry
It is important that you
allow your unit to sit overnight so that the silicone can dry. If silicone is not allowed to dry properly, the lid
may leak.
Step 27:
Cut Away Excess Silicone
Using your utility knife
cut away the excess silicone.