Introduction
This guide will show the procedure for removing each segment of the pump rod. It can be used to replace the entire rod, or just to replace a single pump rod segment.
What you need
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Assemble the required tools, including the Afridev tool and crescent wrenches.
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Perform a water test on the pump, by raising and lowering the handle a full 40 strokes. A properly performing pump will yield greater than 10 liters.
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Loosen the bolt on front of the face plate with the Afridev tool.
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Remove the plate from the pump by lifting it straight up.
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Insert the T-handle into the top cylinder of the exposed pump rod.
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Loosen the 2 bolts on either side of the head to remove the handle from the pump rod.
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While one person lifts up on the T-handle, remove the bolt and connection pieces.
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Grab firmly on the T-handle and lift the pump rod straight up.
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Expose the first connection of the pump rod, and support the portion below the connection.
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While holding the pump rod below the first connection tightly, lower the first portion of the rod to a horizontal position.
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Unhook the first connection by pushing it out and down, then pulling it away from the rest of the rod.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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