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2 – Important Safety Instructions continued
• EvenaftertheACsupplycircuitisdisconnected,thereisariskofdangerouselectricalshockwhentheexternalbatterypackisconnectedtothe
UPSsystem.DisconnecttheexternalbatterypackbeforeservicingtheUPSsystem.
• 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significantly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.
• OutputProtection:AneasilyaccessibledisconnectswitchmustbeprovidedfortheACoutputcircuit(L21-N22).Toreducetheriskoffire,
connecttheoutputonlytoacircuitprovidedwith45amperesmaximumbranchcircuitovercurrentprotectioninaccordancewiththeNational
ElectricalCode(NEC),ANSI/NFPA70.
• InputProtection:Toreducetheriskoffire,connecttheinputonlytoacircuitprovidedwith65amperesmaximumbranchcircuitovercurrent
protectioninaccordancewiththeNationalElectricalCode(NEC),ANSI/NFPA70.
Wiring Warnings
• Refertoallapplicablelocal,stateandnationalcodes(includingNEC)forappropriatecablesizeandratings.
• TheUPSsystemcontainshazardoushighvoltagesthathavethepotentialtocausepersonalinjuryordeathfromelectricshock.
• The UPS system has its own energy source. The output terminals may be live even when the UPS system is not connected to a utility power source.
• TheUPSsystemmustbesuitablygroundedaccordingtoallapplicableelectricalwiringregulations.
• De-energizeallinputandoutputpowersourcesbeforeinstallingcablesormakingelectricalconnections.
• UseflexiblecableofsufficientlengthtopermitUPSsystemservicing.
• Use75°CminimumcopperwireforACinput/outputconnections.
• Tightenallconnectionswithatorqueofatleast2.60N•m(23in•lb).
• Confirmthatallcablesaremarkedcorrectlyaccordingtotheirpurpose,phase,polarityanddiameter.
• Observeproperpolaritybyconnectingnegativetonegativeandpositivetopositive.ObserveproperphasebyconnectingRtoR,StoS,TtoT
andNtoN.FailuretoobserveproperphaseorpolaritywilldamagetheUPSsystemandcreateariskofpersonalinjuryandpropertydamage.
• Wiringshouldbeperformedbytrained,qualifiedelectriciansonly.
Battery Warnings
• Allowbatteriestochargeuninterruptedfor12hoursafterinstallation.
• Therearenouser-serviceablepartsinsidetheUPSsystem.Batteryserviceorreplacementmustbeperformedorsupervisedbyqualified
service personnel familiar with batteries and the required precautions.
• Whenreplacingbatteries,replaceonlywiththesamequantity,typeandcapacity.
• DonotconnectordisconnectbatterieswhentheUPSsystemisoperatingfromthebatterysupply.Disconnectthechargingsourcepriorto
connection or disconnecting battery terminals.
• Batteriespresentariskofelectricalshockfromhighshort-circuitcurrent.Observetheseprecautionswhenworkingwithbatteries:Remove
watches,ringsorothermetalobjects.Usetoolswithinsulatedhandles.Wearrubberglovesandboots.Donotplacetoolsormetalpartson
batteries.Disconnectthechargingsourcepriortoconnectingordisconnectingbatteryterminals.Donotshortorbridgethebatteryterminals
with any object.
• Hazardousvoltagemayexistbetweenthebatteryterminalsandground–testbeforetouching.
• TurnoffandunplugtheUPSsystembeforeperformingbatteryreplacement.
• Donotopenormutilatebatteries.Releasedelectrolyteisharmfultotheskinandeyes.Itmaybetoxic
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinafire.Theymayexplode.
• Thebatteriesarerecyclable.Refertolocalcodesfordisposalrequirements.Donotdisposeofbatteriesexceptthroughapprovedchannelsin
accordance with all applicable local, state and national regulations.
• TrippLiteoffersacompletelineofUPSsystemReplacementBatteryCartridges(R.B.C.).ContactTrippLitetodeterminethespecific
replacement battery for the UPS system.
• IftheUPSsystemisunusedorplacedinstorageforanylengthoftime,followtherecharginginstructionsinSection 11 – Storage and Service
to avoid a permanent loss of battery capacity. Failure to recharge the batteries periodically may cause permanent battery damage. Battery
damage caused by failure to follow the recharging instructions will not be covered under warranty.
Note on Labeling
Thesesymbolsmayappearontheproductlabel:
V~ AC Voltage
V DC Voltage
Ø Phase
Refer to the product label for model numbers, voltage ratings and other important information.
Ground
+ Battery Positive
- Battery Negative