Voltmaster TSP2, TSP4, TSP3 Owner's Manual

Voltmaster Trash Pumps

Model TSP2, TSP3 and TSP4

Owner’s Manual

July 2010

Voltmaster Trash Pumps

Table of Contents

1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Read before using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Where to obtain service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1 Operating safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.2 Engine safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2.1 Operator safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2.2 California Proposition 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2.3 Spark arresters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.3 Storage and maintenance safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.1 Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.1.2 Flow considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.1.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.2 Operating the pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.2.1 Priming time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.2.2 Flow control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.1 Common problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.2 Parts lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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List of Figures

Figure 4.1 Trash pump exploded view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

List of Tables

Table 4.1 Parts list for Model TSP2, 2-inch trash pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Table 4.2 Parts list for Model TSP3, 3-inch trash pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Table 4.3 Parts list for Model TSP4, 4-inch trash pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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1 Introduction

1.1 Read before using

This is a gas engine powered, industrial strength trash pump. The gas engine and the pump are
both potentially hazardous and could cause physical injury or even death if improperly used.
Before attempting to operate this unit:

■ Check to ensure no damage has occurred in transit

■ Read this manual thoroughly

■ Follow all instructions carefully

■ Read the engine manufacturer's instructions

By following these instructions, you will enjoy safe and trouble-free operation of your trash
pump.

Voltmaster Trash Pumps

1.2 Where to obtain service

Before calling for service, please have the unit’s model number and serial number ready. This
information is displayed on the serial number tag, which is adhered to the trash pump.

Contact our service department using the following information:

Voltmaster by Wanco
Wanco Inc.

5870 Tennyson Street
Arvada, Colorado 80003

800-730-3927
fax [phone]

www.voltmaster.com
[e-mail]

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