Important Safety Instruction
UPS-Manual
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1. Important Safety Instruction
1.1. Documentation Notes
The audience for this guide is the technical
specialist familiar with the assembly, installation
and operation of the PMC12 UPS-System.
You should read this operating guide prior to
commissioning and store the guide so it is
readily accessible for subsequent use.
Rittal cannot accept any liability for damage
and operational malfunctions that result from
the non observance of this guide.
1.2. Retention of the Documents
This guide and all associated documents are
part of the product. They must be given to the
operator of the unit and must be stored so they
are available when needed.
1.3. Used Symbols
The following safety and other notes are used
in this guide:
Symbol for handling instructions:
•
This bullet point indicates that you should
perform an action.
Safety and other notes:
Danger!
Immediate danger to health and
life!
Warning!
Possible danger for the product
and the environment!
Note!
Useful information and special
features.
1.4. Safety Instructions
1. Assembly and installation of the UPS, in
particular for wiring the enclosures with
mains power, may be performed only by
a trained electrician. Other tasks asso-
ciated with the UPS, such as the as-
sembly and installation of system com-
ponents with tested standard connec-
tors, and the operation and configura-
tion of the PMC12 UPS-System may be
performed only by instructed personnel.
2. Observe the valid regulations for the
electrical installation for the country in
which the unit is installed and operated,
and the national regulations for accident
prevention. Also observe any company-
internal regulations (work, operating and
safety regulations).
3. Do not open the case, as there are no
serviceable parts inside. Your warranty
will be void.
4. Do not try to repair the unit yourself;
contact your local supplier or your war-
ranty will be void.
5. If liquids are spilt onto the UPS or for-
eign objects dropped into the unit, the
warranty will be null and void.
6. Do not install the UPS in an environ-
ment with sparks, smoke or gas.
7. The internal batteries of the ups can
have a strengthened gas emission of
hydrogen in case of a fire or technical
fault. Please make sure the batteries
have a sufficient ventilation.
8. This UPS is equipped with an EMI filter.
To prevent potential leakage current
hazard, ensure that the AC main supply
is securely grounded.
9. This UPS is designed to be installed
and commissioned in a sheltered, con-
trolled environment as follows:
- Operating temperature 0-40°C
and 30-90% non-condensing
humidity.
- Always avoid contact with direct
sunlight.
- Do not install the UPS in in-
flammable or hazardous envi-
ronment.
- Dusty, corrosive and salty envi-
ronments can do damage to any
UPS.
- Install the UPS indoors as it is
not designed for installation out-
doors.
10. To prevent any overheating of the UPS,
keep all ventilation openings free from
obstruction, and do not place anything
on top of the UPS. Keep the UPS rear
panel 20 cm away from the wall or other
obstructions.
11. The battery will discharge naturally if the
system is unused for any length of time.
12. Install the UPS away from objects that
give off excessive heat and areas that
are excessively wet.
