Effekta PEGASUS II 10 KVA, Operating Manual

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Installation and start-up of UPS PEGASUS II
10-40 kVA
Rev.A 15/05/2012 35
4.3 BATTERY
Batteries installation
For battery installation please respect the prescriptions of the EN62040-1 standard,
paragraph 4.5.
To obtain the battery life indicated by the battery manufacturer, the operating
temperature must remain between 0 and 25 °C. However, although the battery can
operate up to 40 °C , there will be a significant reduction of the battery life.
To avoid the formation of any kind of potentially explosive hydrogen and oxygen
mixture, suitable ventilation must be provided where the battery are installed (see
EN62040-1 annex N).
The batteries can be internal or external, however, it is recommended to install them when the
UPS is capable of charging them. Please remember that, if the battery is not charged for
periods over 2-3 months they can be subject to irreparable damage.
Internal batteries
The PEGASUS II 3/1 and 3/3 from 10 kVA to 20 kVA, have internal batteries.
Servicing of batteries should performed by qualified personnel only.
Replace the batteries with the same number of block and capacity.
Replace only with original type.
CAUTION: do not dispose of batteries in fire. The battery may explode.
CAUTION: do not open or mutilate batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the
skin and eyes.It may be toxic.
CAUTION: do not dump the exausted batteries in the environment.