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 IMPORTANT
powered by a 1/3 HP, 12 volt DC 30 AMP motor. Battery clips on the power cord allow Read these safety warnings
easy connection to any 12 volt vehicle battery. and instructions in this
SWITCHING: The on-off switch is located on the power cord. manual completely, before
CONNECTING TO BATTERY: When connecting the clips to a battery, arcing is installation and start-up of the pump. It is
the responsibility of the purchaser to retain
eliminated by keeping the on-off switch in the “off” position. Connect the red battery this manual for reference. Failure to comply
clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal. Connect the black battery clamp to ground: with the recommendations stated in this
preferably on the vehicle’s engine to a solid, metallic, stationary point. The connection manual will damage the pump, and void
should be at least 18 inches (480mm) from the battery. 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
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.

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 efficiency 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 • Mansfield, OH 44902 USA • (419) 524-8388 Fax (419) 522-7867

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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. Insufficient 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 flats on the rear of the motor for use when the impeller is difficult 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 sufficiently 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.

510-003-000 Compression Lug

Aux Batt Red Battery
Clamp

Circuit Breaker Switch

Red
Motor

Black Battery
Black
Clamp
(Ground)
240-001-000 Twist Clamp

WARRANTY
This unit is guaranteed for a period of 5 years against defective material
and workmanship.

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 SERVICE AND OPERATING MANUAL
PortaPump® Model SPA 1½-E
Model SPA40-E
Design Level 3
ITEM TOTAL
NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION RQD.
1 710-004-330 Screw, Self‑Tapping 2 Repair Parts shown in bold face (darker)
2 258-017‑157 Cover, Motor 1 type are more likely to need replacement
after extended periods of normal use.
3 545‑005‑330 Hex Nut 1 They are readily available from most War‑
4 405-009‑000 Handle 1 ren Rupp distributors. The pump owner
5 543‑001‑162 Nut, Gland 2 may prefer to maintain a limited inventory
6 770‑007‑162 Spacer, Gland 2 of these parts in his own stock to reduce
repair downtime to a minimum.
7 675‑016‑360 Ring, Sealing 2
8 545‑004‑330 Hex Nut 4 IMPORTANT: When ordering repair parts
always furnish pump model number, serial
9 900‑004‑330 Lock Washer 4 number and type number.
10 807‑011‑330** Stud 4
11 270‑001‑000 Circuit Breaker 1 MATERIAL CODES
12 170‑028‑330 Capscrew, Hex Head 1/4-20 X .875 4 The Last 3 Digits of Part Number
000…Assembly, sub-assembly; and some purchased
13 900‑001‑330 Lock Washer 8 Items
14 360‑001-440 Gasket, Casing 1 010…Cast Iron
012…Powered Metal
15 170‑003‑115 Capscrew, Hex Head 1/4-20 X 2.75 4 015…Ductile Iron
020…Ferritic Malleable Iron
16 444-001‑010 Impeller 1 025…Music Wire
080…CarbonSteel AISI B-1112
17 740-001‑115 Shim As. Req.* 100…Alloy 20
18 258‑001‑157 Cover, Suction 1 110…Alloy Type 316 Stainless Steel
111…Alloy Type 316 Stainless Steel (Electro Polished)
19 612‑001‑156 Plate, Strainer 1 112…Alloy “C”
113…Alloy Type 316 Stainless Steel (Hand Polished)
20 700‑001‑330 Screen, Strainer 1 114…303 Stainless Steel
21 181‑001‑155 Casing, Volute, 1½ NPT 1 115…302/304 Stainless Steel
117…440-C Stainless Steel (Martensitic)
120…416 Stainless Steel (Wrought Martensitic)
123…410 Stainless Steel (Wrought Martensitic)
148…Hardcoat Anodized Aluminum
149…2024-T4 Aluminum
181‑001‑155E Casing, Volute, 1½ BSPT (tapered) 1 150…6061-T6 Aluminum
151…6063-T6 Aluminum
22 560‑022‑360 O‑Ring 2 152…2024-T4 Aluminum (2023-T351)
154…Almag 35 Aluminum
23 720-005-000 Seal 1 155 or 156…356-T6 Aluminum
24 860‑011‑150** Tube, Casing 1 157…Die Cast Aluminum Alloy #380
158…Aluminum Alloy SR-319
25 525‑005‑000 Motor 1 159…Anodized Aluminum
162…Brass, Yellow, Screw Machine Stock
26 200‑003‑000 Clamp, Cable 1 165…Cast Bronze, 85-5-5-5
166…Bronze SAE 660
27 706‑007‑330 Screw, Machine 1 170…Bronze, Bearing Type, Oil Impregnated
28 150‑036‑000 Power Cable Assembly Complete 1 180…Copper Alloy
310…Kynar Coated
29 900-002-330 Washer, Lock 1 330…Zinc Plated Steel
331…Chrome Plated Steel
30 510-003-000 Lug, Compression 1 332…Electroless Nickel Plated
31 240-001-000 Nut, Insulated Wire 1 335…Galvanized Steel
336…Zinc Plated Yellow Brass
For Models SPA153F, 12DC3 and SPA15BSP3F, 12DC3: (Not Shown) 337…Silver Plated Steel
340…Nickel Plated
10 807-011-330 Stud 2 342…Filled Nylon
354…Injection Molded #203-40 Santoprene
807-012-330 Stud (replaces 2 807-011-330) 2 - Duro 40D ± 5; Color: RED
355…Thermoplastic Elastomer
325-001-330 Foot, Mounting 2 356…Hytrel
547-001-330 Stop Nut 5/16-18Vac 2 357…Rupplon (Urethane Rubber) Color coded:PURPLE
358…Rupplon (Urethane Rubber)
904-001-330 Washer 2 Color coded:PURPLE
(Some Applications, Compression Mold)
Service Items: (Not Shown) 359…Urethane Rubber
475-220-000 Design Level 2 to Design Level 3 360…Buna-N Rubber Color coded: RED
361…Buna-N
Conversion Kit 363…Viton (Fluorel) Color coded: YELLOW
364…E.P.D.M. Rubber Color coded: BLUE
Parts underlined are only available for sale in kits 365…Neoprene Rubber Color coded: GREEN
366…Nitrile, USDA Approved
Parts that are boxed are not available for sale 368…EPDM, USDA Approved
List continued next page
* Typically 1
** Items 10 & 24 available as a kit #475-132-000

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 Repair Parts shown in bold face (darker)
type are more likely to need replacement
after extended periods of normal use.
They are readily available from most War‑
ren Rupp distributors. The pump owner
may prefer to maintain a limited inventory
of these parts in his own stock to reduce
repair downtime to a minimum.
IMPORTANT: When ordering repair parts
always furnish pump model number, serial
number and type number.

MATERIAL CODES
The Last 3 Digits of Part Number
Continued from previous page
370…Butyl Rubber Color coded: BROWN
371…Philthane (Tuftane)
375…Fluorinated Nitrile
378…High density Polypropylene
405…Cellulose Fibre
408…Cork and Neoprene
425…Compressed Fibre
426…Blue Gard
440…Vegetable Fibre
465…Fibre
500…Delrin 500
501…Delrin 570
505…Acrylic Resin Plastic
520…Injection Molded PVDF Natural Color
540…Nylon
541…Nylon
542…Nylon
544…Nylon Injection Molded
550…Polyethylene
551…Polypropylene
552…Unfilled Polypropylene
553…Unfilled Polypropylene
555…Polyvinyl Chloride
570…Rulon II
580…Ryton
590…Valox
591…Nylatron G-S
592…Nylatron NSB
600…Virgin PTFE Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE)
601…Virgin PTFE (Bronze and moly filled)
602…Filled Virgin PTFE
603…Blue Gylon
604…Virgin PTFE
606…Virgin PTFE
610…Virgin PTFE Encapsulated Silicon
611…Virgin PTFE Encapsulated Viton
Torque: 70 In-lbs Delrin, Viton and Hytrel are registered tradenames of E.I.
DuPont.
Gylon is a registered tradename of Garlock. Inc.
Nylatron is a registered tradename of Polymer Corp.
Rulon II is a registered tradename of Dixion Industries
Corporation.
Hastelloy-C is a registered tradename of Cabot Corp.
Ryton is a registered tradename of Phillips Chemical
Company.
Valox is a registered tradename of General Electric
Company.
Rupplon, SandPIPER, PortaPump, Tranquilizer,
SludgeMaster and Warren Rupp are tradenames of
Warren Rupp, Inc.

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLE CONVERSION

405-009-000 Handle (1)

545-005-330 Hex Nut (1) 46-3

24

Remove Eye Bolt And Nut And Install 405-009-000 49

Metal Handle. Lock In Place With 545-005-330 43
57
Hex Nut (Included In Kit).
25 22 48

26
47
27 28
21

45

29

18

43

56 19 55
15
20 16 34
53 33
51
31
52 54
42

44
170-032-330Capscrews (2) 38
30
37
900-001-300 Lock Washers (2)
46-4 46 35

46-1
Remove Plastic Handle And Install New 2 46-5
39
Hardware Directly To Bracket Assembly.
4
41
3
5 46-7
6 46-6
8 34
7 46-8
9 36
1
11 40
12 46-2
13
10 14

46-9

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