Service Bulletin: How to Replace A Blower Motor On An FWE Top Mount System

A Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing an FWE Top Mount Blower Motor.

Priority Service Notes:

1. Note where the wires connect to the terminal block.
2. Make sure no insulation gets into the unit’s cavity during replacement.
3. Make sure the blower motor is seated correctly before tightening down the nuts.

Tools Used in this Tutorial

• Replacement Blower Fan: View Parts
• Driver Drill with #2 Phillips Bit
• Wire Cutters/Strippers
• 5/16″ Nut Driver

Detailed Installation Instructions

1. Power the unit off and unplug it from the outlet.
2. Remove the top from the unit.
3. Locate the blower motor wire connection on the terminal block.
   • Take note of the location on the terminal block.
4. Remove the wires from the terminal block.
5. Disconnect the wires from the snap disc on the blower motor.
6. Locate the mounting nuts that hold the blower motor in place and remove them.
7. Carefully remove the blower motor from the unit.
   • Take extra care not to get any insulation into the unit cavity.
8. Once removed, inspect the blower motor mounts to ensure they are in good working order.
9. Install the new blower motor onto the mounting bolts.
   • Take care to align everything correctly.
10. Using the nuts removed in step 6, mount the blower motor to the unit.
11. Connect the wires that were removed from the snap disc in step 5.
12. Route blower motor power wires to the terminal block.
    • Connect wires in the same locations as removed in step 4.
13. Secure any loose wires and replace all safety covers.
14. Plug the unit in and check the blower motor operation.
15. Once the unit passes all tests, turn the unit off and remove all testing equipment.
16. Replace the top cover and return the unit to normal operation.

Need Assistance?

If you need further guidance or replacement parts, contact FWE’s support team at 800-222-4393 or [email protected] for personalized help. Your success is our priority, and we’re just a call or email away.