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1.4 Battery
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Do not operate your UPS without connecting it to an external battery module.
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Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable about
batteries and the required precautions.
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Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit current. Observe
proper precautions.
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Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
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Use tools with insulated handles.
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Wear rubber gloves and boots.
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Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
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Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
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Determine if battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove source from
ground.
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Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock.
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The batteries are recyclable. The batteries must be deposed of correctly according to local
regulation.
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Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
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Do not short or bridge the battery terminals with any object.
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Unplug and turn off the UPS before performing battery replacement.
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Battery replacement should be performed only by authorized service personnel using the same
number and type of batteries (Sealed Lead-Acid). Use tools with insulated handles.
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Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes and
may be toxic.
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Do not connect or disconnect battery module(s) while the UPS is operating from the battery
supply.
