Metropolitan Industries, Inc.
www.metropolitanind.com
StormPro
OPERATION MANUAL
Battery Back-Up Power Supply
Dated: 03/15/10
Supersedes: 08/31/09
Document No.: SP-OM
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Before Operation
Warning
Installation Instructions
with the StormPro Pump supplied with the Unit.
Using anything other than the Pump supplied with the
system will cause damage to the Unit and void the
warranty.
TOOLS NEEDED:
A pipe wrench, pliers, adjustable wrench, and
screwdriver will be needed.
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS:
Your Unit operates on 12VDC battery power when
in the power fail mode, a UL. recognized deep cycle
marine battery should be used.
We recommend:
Metropolitan Industries
Power + Battery
Model# 27-AGM
Factory Tel: 800-323-1665
General Information
Thank you for purchasing your StormPro product. To
help insure years of trouble free operation, please
read the following manual carefully.
Reasonable care and safe methods should be
practiced. Check local codes and requirements
before installation. This manual contains
important information for the safe use of this product.
Read this manual completely before using
this product and refer to it often for continued safe
product use.
DO NOT THROW AWAY OR
LOSE THIS MANUAL.
Keep it in a safe place so that
you may refer to it when needed.
Always disconnect the Unit from the receptacle
power source and battery before handling or making
any adjustments to the system.
Battery Backup Warning:
1. Risk of electrical shock this Unit has not been
investigated for use in outdoor areas.
2. Risk of electrical shock connect only to a
properly grounded, three pronged grounding
type receptacle. Under any circumstances do
not remove the grounding prong from the power
cord.
3. Do not smoke, use sparkable electrical devices
or open flame when working on this Unit!
4. Do not install Unit in locations classified as
hazardous per N.E.C., ANSI/NFPA 70 - 1999.
FAILURE TO HEED ABOVE CAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
ATTENTION
:
The StormPro Back Up System is only to be used
1. Open the lid on the battery enclosure and place
the lower half of the battery enclosure with the
Unit in a suitable place were a 120V three prong
outlet is within reach of the receptacle power
cord, and were water will not drip or splash on
the Unit. It is also important to make sure that
the fan inlets on each side of the battery back-
up enclosure are free from obstructions. It is also
recommended that the Unit be placed on a board
or cinder block to keep it off the moist floor and
free from debris.
2. After the battery box has been put in a suitable
location the battery can be installed.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
A battery can present a risk of severe burns and injury
from high short circuit current. The following precau-
tions should be observed when working on
batteries.
1. Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
2. Use tools with insulated handles.
3. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
