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Sump Boss

Metropolitan Industries, Inc.

www.metropolitanind.com

OPERATION MANUAL

Dated: 9/17/09

Supersedes: None

Document No.: SBossO&M

Page 2 of 19

www.sumpro.com

SUMP BOSS

THE NEW STANDARD IN BATTERY

OPERATED PUMPS & CONTROLS

INTRODUCTION

The SUMP BOSS is a battery operated

sump pump that can be used as either

a primary or standby pump. In the

event of a power outage the pump will

switch to the battery as a power source.

When 115v power is again available the

“Smart Charger” will return to line power

automatically.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

–

THIS

MANUAL

CONTAINS

IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL BP 2000

BATTERY CHARGER.

!!!WARNING!!!

BEFORE USING BATTERY CHARGER

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND

CAUTIONARY MARKINGS ON BATTERY

CHARGER, BATTERY AND SUMP BOSS.

FAILURE

HEED

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

AND

WARNINGS

COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE.

Always disconnect batteries and discon-

nect SUMP BOSS from the AC power

source before storing, handling or making

any adjustments to the unit.

Use SUMP BOSS only as described in this

manual. Any other use not recommended

by the manufacturer may cause fire, elec-

tric shock or injury to persons.

Do not sit or stand on SUMP BOSS.

Keep children away.

Do not place objects on SUMP BOSS or

allow vents to become blocked.

The SUMP BOSS is designed to only

handle clear water. DO NOT use in septic

tanks to pump effluent or sewage pits to

pump sewage.

Do not smoke, use sparkable electrical de-

vices or open flame when working on this

unit.

Do not install SUMP BOSS in locations

classified as hazardous per N.E.C., ANSI/

NFPA 70-1984.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

This unit has not been evaluated for use

outdoors – Never operate SUMP BOSS

outdoors.

Never operate SUMP BOSS with battery

enclosure open.

Never operate SUMP BOSS in a wet loca-

tion.

Never operate SUMP BOSS in a location

where liquid or moisture will come in con-

tact with, splash on or drip on unit.

Summary of Contents for Sump Boss BP2000

Page 1: ...anind com OPERATION MANUAL Dated 9 17 09 Supersedes None Document No SBossO M Page 1 of 19 Register your product at www sumpro com SUMP BOSS MODEL BP2000 BATTERY OPERATED SUMP PUMP WITH THE SMART CHARGER ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER INSTALLATION SERVICE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...AND WARNINGS COULDRESULTININJURYORDAMAGE Always disconnect batteries and discon nect SUMP BOSS from the AC power source before storing handling or making any adjustments to the unit Use SUMP BOSS only as described in this manual Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire elec tric shock or injury to persons Do not sit or stand on SUMP BOSS Keep children away Do not place obje...

Page 3: ...MP BOSS only with adequate wiring that is up to code Connect to properly grounded outlets only The SUMP BOSS is capable of and in tended to generate electrical current when unplugged from the wall outlet or when the AC power is shut off Because the SUMP BOSS uses batter ies both the battery and the power cord must be disconnected to neutralize the SUMP BOSS Failure to disconnect both the battery a...

Page 4: ...iquid should be flushed with water and the area dried G CAUTION Lead acid batteries can present a risk of fire because they generate oxygen and hydrogen gas The following procedures should be followed 1 Do not smoke near batteries 2 Do not cause flame or spark in battery area 3 Discharge static electricity from body before touching batteries by first touching a grounded metal surface H See Battery...

Page 5: ...d the pump complete with the float rod and ball for the primary switch In a smaller box inside the tall carton you will find the auxiliary alarm pump switch The second is a short carton labeled Smart Charger This will contain the electronics unit which is attached to the battery enclosure Verify that all the components are included and that they do not appear to be damaged Remember you will also b...

Page 6: ...if it has one The cover will have to be modified after the installation is com plete 2 CAUTION Make sure that the motor remains dry at all times It is not meant to get wet or be submersed in water 3 Remove all debris from the sump pit 4 Set the pump in the pit making sure that it is on a flat surface A brick or similar material can be used if necessary 5 Make sure that there is no interference bet...

Page 7: ...nd put it around the discharge pipe Tighten it only to a loose fit at this time 2 Adjust the auxiliary float height so that the float will not turn on this switch until the water level has surpassed the on level of the main SUMP BOSS float switch which can be adjusted by sliding the lower rubber stop up or down on the float rod This switch in turn should be adjusted to turn on at a higher level th...

Page 8: ...he battery as far from the detector as possible or provide a means for the gases to escape outdoors Read the instructions that came with your detector This situation may be covered in the literature Always follow the advice of the detector instructions first If the CO detector alarm sounds do not assume that it is caused by the back up pump s battery You may have a real presence of CO Take all ste...

Page 9: ...isplays is normal See the following pages for system operation and display modes 1 Find a suitable place to set your Smart Charger control unit It is preferred that the unit either be put up on blocks or on a shelf designed to handle the weight of the unit and battery Figure E 2 Once the unit is in place run the pump cord and the Auxiliary alarm pump switch cord to the left side of the Smart Charg...

Page 10: ...UMP BOSS primary float switch is set to go on at a higher level than the primary pump switch and that the auxiliary float switch is set to go on slightly above the SUMP BOSS switch FIGURE D Make sure the pump and auxiliary switch cords are plugged into their designated sockets properly FIGURES E F Make sure that the battery leads are wired and tightened down properly and that the battery cover is ...

Page 11: ... as during DC operation 1 Unplug your primary pump and fill the pit with water until the SUMP BOSS starts pumping 2 Check to make sure that the pump turns on and off at the desired levels If it does not adjust the rubber stops on the float rod by sliding them up or down to achieve the desired level Figure G 3 Manually lift the float on the Auxiliaryalarm pump switch to make sure it is properly set...

Page 12: ...ds It will remain on for five seconds before alternating back to Screen Three These screens will only appear when the pump is actually running off of the battery This screen will tell you the percent of battery life left in the DC mode under true pump load within the actual useable battery voltage range The reason this screen does not appear when the pump is idle is that you will not get a true re...

Page 13: ... that either the battery is in need of replacement it is low on water or the battery terminals have excessive corrosion on them In rare cases this may also mean that the Smart Charger is damaged for some reason This scenario will sound a continuous beeping alarm Screen Seven This is the same scenario as mentioned on Screen Six Refer to above paragraph CONTINUOUS BEEPING CONTINUOUS BEEPING WARNING ...

Page 14: ...en Four This screen will appear after Screen Three has been on for three seconds It will remain on for five seconds before alternating back to Screen Three These screens will only appear when the pump is actually running off of the battery This screen will tell you the percent of battery life left in the DC mode under true pump load within the actual useable battery voltage range The reason this s...

Page 15: ... Screen Seven This means that the auxiliary alarm pump switch has activated When this occurs one of two things is happening 1 The main pump switch has failed 2 The water is coming into the basin faster than the pump can pump it out This scenario will sound a continuous beeping alarm This may also be caused by a depleted battery in the DC mode Turn on the pump and check of battery life left CONTINU...

Page 16: ...mp always shut off the main power breaker and unplug the control unit Make sure you are not standing in water and are wearing insulated protective soled shoes Under flooded conditions contact your electric company or a qualified licensed electrician for disconnecting electrical service prior to pump removal BRUSH REPLACEMENT CAUTION Disconnect 115V line power and disconnect battery before servicin...

Page 17: ...o lightning or conditions beyond the control of Metropolitan is NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The warranty does not cover any unit which has been damaged either in transit or by misuse accident or negligence THIS WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY 1 To defects or malfunctions resulting from failure to properly install operate or maintain the unit in accordance with printed instructions provided 2 To failures ...

Page 18: ...e liable for any injury loss or damage direct incidental or consequential damages for lost profits lost sales injury to person or property or any other incidental or consequential loss arising out of the use or the inability to use the product and the user agrees that no other remedy shall be available to it Before using the user shall determine the suitability of the product for his intended use ...

Page 19: ...Metropolitan to correct a defect in a product shall extend the Warranty beyond the period set forth above Metropolitan shall not be obligated to remedy any defect where otherwise required pursuant to the Warranty unless and until Buyer notifies Metropolitan in writing of the defect and then only if such notification is made prior to the expiration of the period set forth above 3 Process of Claims ...

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