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 www.tripplite.com/
UPSbatteryrecycling 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 www.tripplite.com/support/
battery/index.cfm to locate the specific replacement battery for your UPS. The RBC Type can also
be found on the label affixed to the Battery Retention Plate.
• During hot-swap battery replacement, the UPS will not provide backup power in the event of a
blackout or other power interruptions.
• Do not operate the UPS without batteries.
• 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.
• CAUTION: A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit current. The
following precautions should be observed when working on batteries:
o Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
o Use tools with insulated handles.
o Wear rubber gloves and boots.
o Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
o Determine if battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove source from
ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electric shock. The likelihood of
such shock can be reduced if such grounds are removed during the installation and maintenance
(applicable to equipment and remote battery supplies not having a grounded supply circuit).
• For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
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