Battery Warnings - Tripp-Lite OMNIVSX850 El Manual Del Propietario

Important Safety Instructions

Battery Warnings

• Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit current. Observe
proper precautions. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. Do not open the UPS or batteries.
Do not short or bridge the battery terminals with any object. Unplug and turn off the UPS before
performing battery replacement. Use tools with insulated handles. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside the UPS. Battery replacement should be performed only by authorized service
personnel using the same number and type of batteries (Sealed Lead-Acid).
The batteries are recyclable. Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements or visit
http://www.tripplite.com/support/recycling-program for recycling information. Tripp Lite offers a
complete line of UPS System Replacement Battery Cartridges (R.B.C.).Visit Tripp Lite on the
Web at http://www.tripplite.com/products/battery-finder/ to locate the specific replacement
battery for your UPS.
CAUTION: A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit
current. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock.
The following precautions should be observed when working on batteries:
• Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
• Use tools with insulated handles.
• Wear rubber gloves and boots.
• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
• Disconnect the charging source and load prior to installing or maintaining the battery.
• Remove battery grounds during installation and maintenance to reduce likelihood of
shock.
• Remove the connection from ground if any part of the battery is determined to be
grounded.
• Unplug the UPS from the AC mains receptacle. Disconnect all cables, including the
equipment plugged into the UPS.
• Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable
about batteries and required precautions.
• When replacing batteries, replace with the same type and number of batteries or battery
packs.
• CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.
• CAUTION: Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin
and eyes. It may be toxic.
UPS and Battery Recycling
Tripp Lite products use sealed lead-acid batteries, which are highly recyclable.
Call Tripp Lite at 1.773.869.1234 or visit www.tripplite.com/support/recycling-program for
more information on recycling the batteries or any other Tripp Lite product. Please refer to
local codes for disposal requirements.
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