Help! Can't get pump foot to attach to base

[Swimgram]

Upgrading pump and sand filter system. Pentair Sand Dollar. My problem is I don't understand the instructions or I am not strong enough or both...I am trying to attach the pump to the base. The instructions say to slide the pump foot between the claw fasteners and the release latch. Seat the pump by pushing down on it until the release latch clicks into place on the pump foot. Then put in the 2 small lag bolts. I have tried pushing on the pump but the plastic underneath does not give. Is the pump foot supposed to be on top of the release latch when you push down? I feel stupid this can't be as hard as it seems... Sally

 

[woodyp]

I don't know about the foot pump, latches and such with out pictures. BUT,,,,,,,if it's gonna be hard plumbed with PVC pipe, I wouldn't put those lag screws in.

 

[dobeluvr]

Should slide under the grooves, as far as it goes, then push down on the side with the latch.. (it goes between the filter and the part marked release. If I can figure pictures out, I will post both sides

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The lag screws are what hold the pump foot plate to the base. It is a special thread, so take care not to loose them.

I don't know about the foot pump, latches and such with out pictures. BUT,,,,,,,if it's gonna be hard plumbed with PVC pipe, I wouldn't put those lag screws in.

 

[dobeluvr]

Release Side Photo by dobelover | Photobucket
Filter Side Photo by dobelover | Photobucket

hopefully this works...one picture is showing the side closest to the filter, and the other is the side by the release tab.


edit..the release side photo also shows the lag bolts holding the pump base down onto the plastic base that also holds the sand filter.

 

[Swimgram]

Thanks for the pictures. So it just sits there right? What I don't get is where it says push down till it clicks. What clicks?

 

[zea3]

Can you do another photo of the whole thing?

 

[dobeluvr]

IMG_0784.jpg Photo by dobelover | Photobucket
IMG_0783.jpg Photo by dobelover | Photobucket
IMG_0781.jpg Photo by dobelover | Photobucket
IMG_0780.jpg Photo by dobelover | Photobucket

yes, it just sits there. The click come after you slide it into the grooves, it may be on the part that says release me by 1/4 inch. Then when you push down that plastic part will click. However i was just able to slide it under and it had no reason to click...If the base of the motor is flat on the plastic mounting base, and the holes in the motor base line up, put your lag bolts in and your golden.

 

[Swimgram]

No click for me but it is secure...thank you all for the help!

 

[pooldv]

If you copy the IMG code to the right of the pic and paste it in the post the pic will be displayed rather than a link.

 

[dobeluvr]

If you copy the IMG code to the right of the pic and paste it in the post the pic will be displayed rather than a link.

ok, did not know that, so I went and tested in the test section. Thank you