Use and Care Manual
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and
storage of this product. Failure to heed these warnings may affect the warranty.
UPS Location Warnings
• InstallyourUPSindoors,awayfromexcessmoistureorheat,conductivecontaminants,dustordirectsunlight.
• Forbestperformance,keeptheindoortemperaturebetween32ºFand104ºF(0ºCand40ºC).
• LeaveadequatespacearoundallsidesoftheUPSforproperventilation.
• OnlysettheUPSuprightonasturdyatsurface.Donotblockfansorventilationholes,asthiswillseriouslyinhibittheunit'sinternal
cooling and cause product damage not covered under warranty.
UPS Connection Warnings
• ConnectyourUPSdirectlytoaproperlygroundedACpoweroutlet.DonotplugtheUPSintoitself;thiswilldamagetheUPS.
• DonotmodifytheUPS’splug,anddonotuseanadapterthatwouldeliminatetheUPS’sgroundconnection.
• DonotuseextensioncordstoconnecttheUPStoanACoutlet.
• IftheUPSreceivespowerfromamotor-poweredACgenerator,thegeneratormustprovideclean,ltered,computer-gradeoutput.
• ThemainssocketoutletthatsuppliestheUPSshouldbeeasilyaccessibleandlocatedneartheUPS.
Equipment Connection Warnings
• Useofthisequipmentinlifesupportapplicationswherefailureofthisequipmentcanreasonablybeexpectedtocausethefailureof
thelifesupportequipmentortosignicantlyaffectitssafetyoreffectivenessisnotrecommended.Donotusethisequipmentinthe
presenceofaammableanestheticmixturewithair,oxygenornitrousoxide.
• DonotconnectsurgesuppressorsorextensioncordstotheoutputofyourUPS.ThismightdamagetheUPSandmayaffectthesurge
suppressor and UPS warranties.
• ConnecttheUPStoanoutletthatisadequatelyprotectedagainstexcesscurrents,shortcircuitsandearthfaultsaspartofthe
building installation.
Battery Warnings
• Batteriescanpresentariskofelectricalshockandburnfromhighshort-circuitcurrent.Observeproperprecautions.Thereareno
user-serviceablepartsinsidetheUPS.DonotopentheUPSexcepttoperformbatteryreplacement.Donotopenbatteries.Donot
short or bridge the battery terminals with any object. Unplug and turn off the UPS before performing battery replacement. Use tools
withinsulatedhandles.Batteryreplacementshouldbeperformedonlybyauthorizedservicepersonnelusingthesamenumberand
typeofbatteries(SealedLead-Acid).Donotdisposeofthebatteriesinare.Thebatteriesarerecyclable.Refertoyourlocalcodes
fordisposalrequirementsorintheUSAonlycall1-800-SAV-LEADor1-800-8-BATTERY(1-800-822-8837)orvisitwww.rbrc.com
forrecyclinginformation.TrippLiteoffersacompletelineofUPSSystemReplacementBatteryCartridges(R.B.C.).VisitTrippLiteon
theWebatwww.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfmtolocatethespecicreplacementbatteryforyourUPS.
Important Safety Instructions
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