REPLACING THE MOTOR
The Vortex 360 motor can be replaced fairly easily. You will
need a 5/64" Allen key, needlenose pliers, small Phillips screw d ri ve r , a
s o l d e ring iron, and solder.
1) Open front cover of Vortex 360.
2 ) Use the soldering iron to disconnect the wires fo rm the motor.
3 ) Use the 5/64" Allen key to loosen the set screw on the dri ve
g e a r attached to the motor. If you cannot see the hole fo r
the set screw in the side of the gear, you may need to use
the screwdriver to rotate the gear.
4) Use the needle-nose pliers to loosen the motor attachment
standoffs (2x, one on each side of the motor with a hex head
at the top). Remove the standoffs, washer and “O” ring.
5 ) Lift the motor out and make sure not to lose the dri ve gear
or motor pad.
6) Place the new motor into the Vortex 360 in place of the o l d
o n e . M a ke sure that the motor pad is between the motor
and the metal. You will need to put the shaft of the new
motor through the drive gear as you do this.
7 ) Replace the motor attachment standoffs, “ O ” rings and
washers and tighten with the needle-nose pliers (do not
over-tighten).
8) Solder the motor wires onto the new motor.
9 ) Attach the power adapter and make sure the motor rotates
properly (the shaft can be seen through the rear plate).
The gears will p r o ba bly not rotate. Stop the motor when
the flat side of the shaft is fa cing the side of the unit.
1 0 ) Rotate the dri ve gear until the set scew is aligned with
the flat side of the motor shaft. Tighten down the set
s c r ew. D ri v e gear should no longer spin freely.
1 1 ) Test Vo rt ex 360 out of the fixture to make sure it is all
wo rking properl y.
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