Part # 5283AX
Manufacturer Code B985
Dimensions 14.5" L x 9" W x 6.5" D
A.O. Smith Centurion replacement motor for Pentair WhisperFlo full rated, dual speed pumps. Specifications: HP = 2, RPM = 3450/1725, Voltage = 230, Amps = 10.0/3.5, Service Factor = 1.10, Frame = 56Y, Shaft = Threaded.
NOTE THIS MOTOR IS SHIPPED LESS HI-LO SWITCH. YOU MAY PURCHASE THE HI-LO SWITCH SEPARATELY BY ORDERING PART # 17590450.
Note: NOT California Title 20 Compliant.
California Title 20 Compliant Option: EVQ225
What is Service Factor?
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Service Factor(SF) is a multiplier that when multiplied by the horsepower of the motor indicates the total permissible horsepower loading that may be carried when the motor is operating at rated voltage and frequency. The most important thing to remember when replacing a motor is that the replacement motor's horsepower times its service factor must be equal to or greater than the original motor's horsepower times its service factor. The Service Factor rating can be found on the motor label. See Step 4 of our How to Read a Pool Motor Label guide.
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Why do I need to purchase a new shaft seal?
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We strongly recommend replacing the shaft seal. The purpose of a shaft seal is to prevent water from running down the shaft of the motor and into the motor housing. Water will damage the bearings and cause the motor to fail. A new shaft seal should be installed whenever a motor is replaced. The motor manufacturer can deny the warranty if the motor fails to due to water damage from a faulty shaft seal. To find your shaft seal you will need to visit our Pool Pump Parts Page or the Spa Pump Parts Page and select your make and model.
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Why should I purchase a Tune Up Kit?
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A Tune Up Kit includes all of the essential replacement seals and gaskets for the pump. The seals and gaskets should be replaced when installing a new motor on your pump. New seals will prevent the pump from leaking water or losing the prime. A Tune Up Kit will protect your motor and ensure that the pump is working efficiently.
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I'm trying to replace the motor on my pool pump but all these numbers and abbreviations on the motor label are really confusing me. What do they mean?
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Replacing a pool pump motor is not as difficult as it seems. You can try looking here. If you need help figuring out what the information on your label means. If you are still having difficulty figuring it out you can call us at our toll free number or you can send us a photo of your motor label here.
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If this motor is installed without the two speed switch, and hooked up to an existing single speed timer will it function as a single speed motor?
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Yes, without the switch it will stay at high speed the whole time.
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1 to 2 hrs
Screwdriver, Pliers, Adjustable Wrench, Epoxy appliance paint. Masking tape. Pvc cement. Hand saw.
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect cable and ground lug.
3 cut or uncouple pvc pipes. Depending on your setup
4. Remove silver metal band.
5. Pull motor off
6. Get go kit for ceramic bearing and seals ultra flow or whisper
7. Check impeller for cracks on the edges. Pop off back plastic shaft cover on the back. Us 9/16 or cresent wrench to hold shaft. Take off impeller. Remove center bolt from impeller if you have one. Bearing is on the back of impeller.
8.flip face down to remove 4 nuts on the back. The fiberglass collar will be free now.
9. At this point your parts are going to be 10 to 15 years old. Clean fiber galss parts and get appliance epoxy paint. Roll of painter masking tape. Mask any part that touches any o ring/ gasket. Plug holes with paper towel. And paint outside weather exposed areas only. 2 coats. Needs to last 10 to 15 years.
10. New motor bolt back in. Add new bearings from go kit. Put impeller back on. Hold shaft with cresent.
11. Add high low switch on back if you have it.
12 plumb pvc. Make sure ports are clean and you use pipe dope to make certian no leaks. 2 inch adpater.
Test. High and low make sure drain plugs are in.
The Most Helpful Review
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(4 out of 5 stars) Great replacement motor
Reviewed By: JTM1 from Houston, TX ()
Pros: Price, availability
Cons: packaging, limited knowledge of customer service
Had my motor go out on me recently-called over to Warehouse Pool Supply (now taken over by Leslie's). First they told me they didnt sell the motor I needed (even though I had purchased one from Warehouse 3 years prior). They were generally unhelpful and their price would have been $330 higher (plus tax) over Inyopools price. They were only interested in trying to sell me a new variable speed pump and chemicals that I didn't need. Inyopools had the exact motor I was replacing, it was in stock and 3 day ground shipping was free. I was able to manage my pool without the main filter pump to allow me to wait to install it. It arrived just as promised and was an exact fit up..My pool was back up and running perfectly a couple hours later.
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(5 out of 5 stars) 2.20 hp 13 years before it died. Well made.
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Heavy industrial made motor.
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(5 out of 5 stars)
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Had to replace my pump and this one is so much quieter!
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(5 out of 5 stars) This Is What I Replaced
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Fast shipping. Product is working great. Price was right.
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