SANDPIPER SPA40-E User Manual

SERVICE AND OPERATING MANUAL

PortaPump® Model SPA 1½-E

Model SPA40-E

Design Level 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

THE PUMP: This pump is a totally enclosed, submersible dewatering unit. It is

powered by a 1/3 HP, 12 volt DC 30 AMP motor. Battery clips on the power cord allow
easy connection to any 12 volt vehicle battery.

SWITCHING: The on-off switch is located on the power cord.
CONNECTING TO BATTERY: When connecting the clips to a battery, arcing is

eliminated by keeping the on-off switch in the “off” position. Connect the red battery
clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal. Connect the black battery clamp to ground:
preferably on the vehicle’s engine to a solid, metallic, stationary point. The connection
should be at least 18 inches (480mm) from the battery.

IMPORTANT

Read these safety warnings
and instructions in this

manual comple tely, befo re
installation and start-up of the pump. It is
the responsibility of the purchaser to retain
this manual for reference. Failure to comply
with the recommendations stated in this
manual will damage the pump, and void
factory warranty.

DANGER

Turn off before connecting
battery clamps to battery.
Arcing could result.

DANGER

DANGER: Not for use with fluids

that have a flash point below 100°
F (38° C) [examples: gasoline, alcohol.]
Sparking could result in death.

IMPORTANT

HOSE: Since the pump develops relatively low pressure, it is recommended that

non-collapsible hose be used for maximum pumping rates.

HOISTING & LOWERING: Attach a line to the metal handle on the top of the

pump for hoisting or lowering the unit. Do not use power cable for handling unit.

TO OPERATE: Lower unit into liquid to be pumped and activate switch. Pump

can be run for a few minutes without liquid, however, do not run completely dry for

extended periods. Damage to shaft seal may result.

RUNNING TIME: This unit draws about 30 amperes and can be operated

about 1hour on a fully charged 55 AMP-hour battery and still permit starting of
vehicle under normal conditions. Caution should be used when running time
exceeds 30 or 40 minutes without engine running to recharge battery, particularly

in cold weather when battery efciency is lowered. Battery size (AMP-hour rating)

and the use of other accessories such as lights and radios, etc., must be taken into
consideration for practical running periods without engine running.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION is provided by means of a 40 amp automatic reset

circuit breaker, located under top cover.

WARREN RUPP, INC., A unit of IDEX Corporation • 800 N. Main Street • Manseld, OH 44902 USA • [phone] Fax [phone]

Should unit not operate,

always check freeness
of rotation of impeller by inserting
screwdriver through hole in base
plate into slot in end of shaft.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: Most common cause of failure to run is due to hardened mud and sand at

impeller. Remove strainer to check.

MOTOR WILL NOT RUN:

1. Poor connection at battery.

2. Impeller locked with foreign material.

3. Insufcient impeller clearance.

4. Damaged power cable or loose connection internally in motor assembly.

5. Bad switch or circuit breaker. Connect power leads direct to motor leads to check.

6. Worn motor brushes or out of position to make contact with armature.

PERFORMANCE LOW:

1. Strainer screen partially plugged.

2. Impeller rubbing. Check freeness of rotation with screwdriver inserted through hole
in base plated into slotted end of shaft.

3. Battery not fully charged.

4. Discharge restriction such as kinked hose or excessive discharge head.

Motor runs backwards:

1. Check wiring for correct polarity.

SERVICE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTION

DISASSEMBLY: Impeller and shaft seal can be inspected and serviced

from lower end of pump by removal of 4 capscrews securing base plate, strainer
screen, and suction cover. Screwdriver slot is provided in end of motor shaft to turn
shaft while holding impeller for removal. This permits removal of impeller without
disassembly of upper motor housing to hold motor shaft. Alternately, there is a shaft

extension with two ats on the rear of the motor for use when the impeller is difcult to

remove. The upper motor cover must be removed to expose this shaft extension.

To service motor remove 4 hex nuts and bump top cover free from housing tube.

Raise sufciently to disconnect power cable connections. Slide housing tube up from

pump casing and motor will be exposed for service or removal.

When servicing the PortaPump and replacing the impeller (part number

444.001.010.) or suction cover (part number 258.001.157.) follow these instructions:The
impeller has been revised to typically require 1 shim (previously 7). The suction cover
has been revised to require 1 gasket (previously 5).

IMPORTANT: Make certain that wire leads are installed per diagram below.

Install top cover as indicated by arrow and instruction on top of cover. Make sure wires

do not contact motor shaft when installing motor cover.

Aux Batt

Circuit Breaker

Switch

Red

Motor

510-003-000 Compression Lug

Black

Black Battery

Clamp

(Ground)

240-001-000 Twist Clamp

WARRANTY

This unit is guaranteed for a period of 5 years against defective material

and workmanship.

Red Battery

Clamp

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