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Warren rupp model spa 1.5 hp porta-pump 12 v dc powered
WARREN RUPP MODEL spa 1.5 hp PORTA-PUMP. Works great, comes with metal carrying case. Be able to pump water by just hooking up to your truck battery. Has been tested and works great Specs below
WARREN RUPP, INC. A Unit of IDEX Corporation P.O. Box 1568 Mansfield, Ohio 44901-1568 USA (***) 524-8388 Fax (***) 522-7867
THE PUMP: This pump is a totally enclosed, submersible dewatering unit. It is
connection to any 12 volt vehicle battery.
SWITCHING: The on-off switch is located in the enclosed pump-motor assembly.
It is activated by a gentle tug of the power cord. It can be operated by a slight
upward tug anywhere along the cable, making it convenient for switching from
above ground or in a manhole. There is no external indication of whether the switch
is in the on or off position.
CONNECTING TO BATTERY: When connecting the clips to a battery, arcing is
eliminated by a relay in the Safety Interlock circuit.
Check vehicle Owner s Manual to determine if the vehicle has a negative
ground system or a positive ground system. Then:
1) Connect either cable from the pump to the positive (+) terminal on negative
ground systems or the negative (-) terminal on positive ground systems. Important:
make sure the vehicle and the pump are not in contact during connection.
2) Connect the other cable from the pump 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.
Make sure the vehicle and the pump are
not in contact during connection.
Do not run completely dry for extended
periods. Damage to shaft seal may
AS AN ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARD: The Safety Interlock circuit eliminates arcing
when the cable is connected to the battery. A relay will close the circuit only
after the switch goes through an off-on sequence, in that order. If the pull switch has
been left on the on position, because the pump was stopped after its last operation
by disconnecting the battery clips (without using the switch), the cable must be
pulled twice to start the pump. This moves the switch first to the off position and
then to the on position. The circuit closes and the pump starts. If the pump was
previously stopped correctly, only one pull is required to start it.
HOSE: Since the pump develops relatively low pressure, it is recommended that
non-collapsible hose be used for maximum pumping rates.
HOISTING & LOWERING: An eye at the top of the unit is provided for attaching
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
45 minutes 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 efficiency is lowered. Battery size (AMP-hour rating) and PortaPump is a registered tradename of Warren Rupp, Inc.
Model SPA1 -E Page 2 520-001-000 11/00
Make certain that wire leads are installed
per diagram below. Incorrect wiring can
ruin small switch in cover when
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
