SECTION III
Operation
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3.1 General
This section contains safety considerations, UPS operational procedures,
and an overview of the monitoring panel and operating controls for the system.
Prior to operation, ensure that the UPS has been installed correctly as outlined in
Section II of this manual. Ensure that correct input/output phase rotation and
battery polarities have been observed.
Failure to do so can result in damage to
the UPS and/or injury to personnel.
Operators should be thoroughly familiar
with the contents of this manual and with the location and function of all system
controls and indicators.
3.2 Safety Considerations
Safety considerations are divided into several areas which are discussed
below. Refer also to Section IV of this manual,
Maintenance
, for safety precautions
to be taken whenever operating or working on the UPS.
3.2.1 Cleanliness
Litter or trash of any sort should not be allowed to accumulate in or around
the UPS. Liquid spills or metal objects carelessly dropped or placed can cause
shorts and damage to the system as well as possible injury to personnel. Dirt and
dust accumulating in the UPS air filters can impede air flow, thereby decreasing
the cooling effectiveness of the blowers and possibly resulting in an overtempera-
ture shutdown of the system.
3.2.2 Fire
In order to minimize the possibility of a fire and to reduce the extent of any
damage resulting from such an incident, the walls, ceiling and floor of the UPS
room should be constructed of noncombustible materials. A portable carbon
dioxide extinguisher should be located in the UPS room. Personnel involved in
operating and/or maintaining the UPS should be familiar with Class C hazard
fires.
