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Sea Eagle Boats Inc.
19 N. Columbia Street, Ste1, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 • 1-800-748-8066 • [email protected]
BP12 Single Stage Electric Pump
| PRO TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING
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 difficult 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 off 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 fill two or
more inflatables.
Pump will work with charged battery, it will not work off
charger alone.
Taking Care of the Sea Eagle Battery
The battery is a lead dry-cell battery. Fully charge before first
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.
Troubleshooting
Problem:
Pump does not shut off when inflating.
Remove hose. Connect pump to power source. Turn on and
cover red (out) port to block airflow. If pump shuts off, it is in
working condition. If pump does not shut off, call Sea Eagle
Customer Service, replacement is needed.
Problem:
Pump smells like it is burning.
Turn pump off 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 mechinism has broken, call Sea Eagle Customer
Service.
Problem:
Battery Charger Light flashes red.
A red flashing 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.
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
Charge occasionally during a long storage period.
Do not run the battery all the way down, doing so will
shorten battery life.
