Wiring for new Whisperflo dual speed motor

[troydarwin]

I'm replacing my old pentair whisperflo motor with a new one - 2 speed with a toggle switch. Like a dummy, I didn't take a picture of how the old motor was wired. I don't want to make a mistake and fry the new motor. 230, black/red/green wire from the panel. On the motor, the posts are marked (in order from the top) 1, 2, and 3 or 4. I've already attached the green to the ground. Any pros out there willing to help me out?

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Thanks!

 

[JasonLion]

There should be a metal plate on the side of the motor with a wiring diagram printed on it. If you can't figure it out from that, please post a picture of the diagram.

 

[jblizzle]

Where is your speed selection switch? If it is not on the motor, you will actually need another wire to the motor.

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[troydarwin]

The speed switch is directly on the motor.

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[troydarwin]

Here is a picture of the diagram.

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[jblizzle]

Red or black to the middle of the switch and the other to terminal 1. The yellow and white wire from the switch should already be attached to terminals 2 and 3.

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[troydarwin]

Thanks for the response, Jason. Wired it exactly as instructed (and as it shows on the diagram). Powered it up at the box, and I only have 1 speed - when toggle switch is up, motor turns off. Any ideas?

 

[jblizzle]

Hmm. There is not an "off" on the switch. Check that the yellow and white wires are connected well (they look like it in the picture).

Are you comfortable verifying 230 V between terminals 1 and 2 with the switch in one position and 1 and 3 with the switch in the other position?

You previous motor was 230V right?

 

[troydarwin]

Previous motor was 230V - same model just older. Yellow and white wires are connected well I believe. I'll check for 230V!

 

[jblizzle]

If you see 230V between 1 and 2 (and nothing between 1 and 3) and then flip the switch and see 230V between 1 and 3 (and nothing between 1 and 2), that would mean the switch is working, but the motor may be defective.

You could also try disconnecting the switch and wiring directly to 1 and 3 and then 1 and 2 to see if both speeds work separately ... of course PLEASE throw the breaker when changing the wires.