Versa-Matic SPA15-BSP3 Porta-Matic - Manual (Page 2)

Model SPA15 and SPA15-BSP Design Level 3 Page 2 520-377-000 Rev C 8/02
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.
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.
IMPORTANT: Make certain that wire leads are installed per diagram below.
Install top cover as indicated by arrow and instruction on top of cover.
WARRANTY
This unit is guaranteed for a period of 5 years against defective material and
workmanship.
©2002 Versa-Matic Pump All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
Red Battery
Clamp
Switch
Aux Batt
Red
Motor
Black
Black Battery
Clamp
(Ground)
Circuit Breaker
510-003-000 Compression Lug
240-001-000 Twist Clamp
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.
IMPORTANT