Introduction; Important Safety Instructions - Tripp-Lite BP Serie Manual Del Propietário

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Introduction

Tripp Lite BP Series External Battery Packs are designed for use with various Tripp Lite UPS
systems equipped with external battery pack connectors.

Important Safety Instructions—

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WARNING! The mounting shelves are not intended to support more
than one battery pack. Do not stack multiple battery packs on a single
set of mounting shelves. Failure to follow this warning may lead to
product damage and/or a risk of personal bodily harm.
• Use caution when lifting battery packs. Because of the considerable weight of all battery
packs, at least two people should assist in lifting and installing them.
• Make certain that your battery packs and UPS use the same DC voltage before
connecting them.
• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can
reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to signifi-
cantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment
in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Suggested mounting procedures are for common rack types and may not be appropriate for
all rack configurations. User must determine the fitness of rack and wallmount hardware
and procedures before mounting.
• When connecting multiple battery packs to a single UPS, the battery packs should be
approximately the same age.
• It is normal for sparks to occur when connecting external batteries.
• Do not unplug external batteries from the UPS while the UPS is operating on battery
power, due to the possibility of dangerous arcing.
• Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit current.
Observe proper precautions. Do not dispose of the battery packs in a fire. Do not open the
battery packs; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not short or bridge the battery
terminals with any object. Unplug and turn off the UPS before performing battery pack
replacement. Use tools with insulated handles. The battery packs are recyclable. Refer to
your local codes for disposal requirements or in the USA only call 1-800-SAV-LEAD or
1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837) or visit www.rbrc.com for recycling information.
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