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Sea
Eagle
Boats
Inc.
19 N. Columbia Street, Ste1, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 • 1-800-748-8066 • [email protected]BTP12 Two Stage Electric Pump | PRO TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING
PSI Settings for Sea Eagle Boats:
3.2 PSI for: FastTracks, Explorers, PaddleSki, 285fpb, STS10,
FoldCat & Sport Runabouts
10 PSI for: Travel Canoe, RazorLites
5-10 PSI for: RescueBoard
12-14.5 PSI for: SUPs, FishSkiff & FastCat
Automobile Battery Accessibility
Some autos, like Jeep Grand Cherokee, have convenient
positive and negative studs so it is not necessary to clamp onto
the battery. On other autos, like Ford Escape, the negative
terminal is inaccessible so the negative clamp must be
attached to a steel body component like the nearby strut tower
nut. Some auto batteries are dicult to access; the Toyota Prius’
battery is in the trunk, and some imports have the battery
under the rear seat.
Dedicated Battery
A 12 volt, 7 amp hour battery used in some home alarm
systems and emergency lighting systems will work well as a
battery for the pump. These may be available to buy locally or
online. If you purchase a battery and charger, the power wire
with clamps must be used. The battery terminal tabs may have
to be bent upward on the battery for the clamps to work.
An o the shelf battery & charger may be inexpensive
compared to Sea Eagle’s battery and charger but they are less
convenient.
Additional Info: Sea Eagle Battery Kit
Read the manufacturer’s Operating Instructions for the
Battery Charger which are including the battery shipping box.
When tested with a voltmeter, a properly working charger will
show 14.7v output until a resistance is placed against it.
Unplug charger from wall when not connected to a battery.
There is enough capacity in a charged battery to ll two or
more inatables.
Pump will work with charged battery, it will not work o
charger alone.
Taking Care of the Sea Eagle Battery
The battery is a lead dry-cell battery. Fully charge before rst
use. Regular discharge and recharge is good for the battery.
Recharge the battery as soon as practical after each use.
Leaving the battery drained causes permanent damage.
Charge occasionally during a long storage period.
Do not run the battery all the way down, doing so will
shorten battery life.
Troubleshooting
Problem: Pump does not shut o when inating.
Remove hose. Connect pump to power source. Turn on and
cover red (out) port to block airow. If pump shuts o, it is in
working condition. If pump does not shut o, call Sea Eagle
Customer Service, replacment is needed.
Problem: Pump starts o smoothly, then makes rattling noise.
First stage sounds like a vacuum cleaner, second stage is a
small piston pump. If pump progress from fan to piston, it is
working correctly.
Problem: Indicator needle does not move for a long time.
The pump runs for a period without the needle moving.
Needle only begins to moves when the chamber is full enough
to provide back pressure.
Problem: Pump smells like it is burning.
Turn pump o and do not try to restart. Unplug from power
supply. Call Sea Eagle Customer Service.
Problem: Pump no longer pumps air and is making unusual noise.
Pumping mechanism is broken, call Sea Eagle Customer
Service.
Problem: Friction Adapter Does not stay in opening.
Holds better as valve opening gets roughed up from use.
Problem: Battery Charger Light ashes red.
A red ashing light usually means a problem with the battery.
Leave it plugged in for a while to see if it will accept a charge.
Flashing light may also mean that something minor is wrong
with the LED but the charger works. Call Sea Eagle if it does not
accept a charge.
Problem: Battery Charger Light Stays Red
If the charger and battery have been plugged into a wall outlet
for a period time, but the light stays red, unplug and replug the
charger wire. If the light changes to green and stays green, the
charge is complete. No action is needed.
When calling Sea Eagle Customer Service, please have
pump, hose, adapter and power supply available for
testing and troubleshooting.
