ECM Mechanika V Slim: Pump Replacement

A pump that makes a low humming sound without building pressure or moving water has reached the end of its service life and will need to be replaced. The following article demonstrates how to replace the vibratory pump on your Mechanika V Slim.

Tools Required:

3mm Allen key

13mm wrench

12mm wrench

Thin flat blade

Teflon Tape

New Pump

1. You'll begin by unplugging the machine, letting it cool and 

2. Remove the two connectors from the vibratory pump

3. Remove the silicone tube from the inlet of the pump. Sometimes using a thin flat blade plus pulling with your fingers can help to remove the tubing easier.

4. Remove the pump bracket with a 3mm Allen Key

5. Remove the vibratory pump from the rubber dampener

6. Remove the braided line with a 13mm Wrench

7. Remove the vibratory pump

8. Slide the capacitor out of its slot

9. Use a 13mm wrench on the brass fitting for the vibratory pump and a 12mm or adjustable wrench to remove the elbow fitting

10. Before installing the new pump add Teflon tape to the elbow fitting and braided line connection.