Manual

mps03dl3sm-rev1110 Model MPS03 Page 1
MARATHON
®
•WarrenRupp,Inc.•AUnitofIDEXCorporation•800N.MainSt.,Manseld,Ohio44902USA
Telephone(419)524-8388•Fax(419)522-7867•www.warrenrupp.com
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 SAFETY
INFORMATION
Turnoffbeforeconnectingbattery
clampstobattery.Arcingcouldresult.
DANGER
IMPORTANT
Read these safety warnings
and instr u ctions in t h is
manual completely, before
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.
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.
1. M ake sur e th e ve hic le a nd t he
pump are not in contact during
connection.
2. Do not use power cable for handling
unit.
3. Do not run completely dry for
extended periods. Damage to shaft
seal may 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.
Handi-Pump
Model MPS03
SERVICE & OPERATING MANUAL
Original Instructions