Important Safety Instructions
Battery Warnings
• B atteries 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.
• D uring hot-swap battery replacement, the UPS will not provide backup power in the event of a
blackout or other power interruptions.
• D o not operate the UPS without batteries.
External Battery Connection Warnings
• W hen adding external battery packs to select models with external battery pack connectors,
connect only Tripp Lite-recommended battery packs of the correct voltage and type. Do
not connect or disconnect battery packs when the UPS is operating on battery power.
Visit www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the supported battery type(s) for your UPS.
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