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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5. If the above items have been thoroughly checked
and your pump will still not run when plugged into
the Unit, remove the battery from the battery box
as described in the assembly instructions and re-
turn the Unit to the place of purchase for repair or
replacement.
1. Servicing of batteries should be performed or
supervised by personnel knowledgeable of
batteries and the required precautions.
2. When replacing the battery, use the same type
of battery: (see battery requirements for ordering
information)
3. CAUTION-Do not dispose of battery in a fire. The
battery may explode.
4. CAUTION-Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and
eyes. It may be toxic.
5. CAUTION-A battery can present a risk of severe
burn and injury from high short circuit current.
The following precautions should be observed
when working on batteries.
6. Use tools with insulated handles.
7. Do not lay tools or metal objects on top of
batteries.
8. CAUTION-The electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric
acid that is harmful to the skin and eyes. It
is electrically conductive and corrosive. The
following procedures should be observed:
a. Wear full eye protection and clothing.
b. If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off
immediately.
c. If electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly
and immediately with water. Seek medical attention.
d. Spilled electrolyte should be washed down with a
suitable acid neutralizing agent. A common practice
is to use a solution of approximately one pound (500
grams) bicarbonate of soda to approximately one
gallon (4 liters) of water. The bicarbonate of soda
solution be added until the evidence of
reaction (foaming) has ceased. The resulting liquid
should be flushed with water and the area dried.
e. CAUTION- Lead acid batteries can present a risk
of fire because they generate hydrogen gas. The
following procedures should be
followed:
f. DO NOT SMOKE when near batteries.
g. DO NOT cause flame or spark in battery area.
h. Discharge static electricity from body before
touching batteries by first touching a grounded metal
surface.
9. See battery manufacturers installation manual for
additional battery installation and maintenance
instructions. You’re Unit has been designed to be
virtually maintenance free. Just make sure it is
kept clean and dry and that the Unit is periodically
tested.
1. Power cord has been cut or the grounding prong
has been removed.
2. Unit has been used in an outdoor application.
3. Batteries not meeting the above specifications
have been used.
4. Unit has been submerged in water.
5. Unit has been tampered with in any manor not
described in the above instructions.
6. Unit has been disassembled by customer.
7. Unit has been applied to products exceeding the
maximum capacity of the Unit.
8. Unit has been applied to the wrong voltage.
9. The StormPro Back-Up System is used with any
other pump than the StormPro BA-33V 1/3hp
pump.
Battery Maintenance
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