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Introduction
Tripp Lite BP Series External Battery Packs are designed for use with various Tripp Lite UPS
systems equipped with external battery pack connectors.
Important Safety Instructions—
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WARNING!
The mounting shelves are not intended to support more
than one battery pack. Do not stack multiple battery packs on a single
set of mounting shelves. Failure to follow this warning may lead to
product damage and/or a risk of personal bodily harm.
• Use caution when lifting battery packs. Because of the considerable weight of all battery
packs, at least two people should assist in lifting and installing them.
• Make certain that your battery packs and UPS use the same DC voltage before
connecting them.
• Suggested mounting procedures are for common rack types and may not be appropriate for
all rack configurations. User must determine the fitness of rack and wallmount hardware
and procedures before mounting.
• When connecting multiple battery packs to a single UPS, the battery packs should be
approximately the same age.
• It is normal for sparks to occur when connecting external batteries.
• Do not unplug external batteries from the UPS while the UPS is operating on battery
power, due to the possibility of dangerous arcing.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the battery packs. Do not open the battery packs
for any reason.
• Battery replacement must be performed by factory authorized service personnel. Because
batteries present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit current, observe
proper precautions. Unplug the battery pack from the UPS before performing battery
replacement. Do not short or bridge battery terminals with any object. Use tools with
insulated handles. Remove metal objects such as watches and rings before working with
batteries. Do not open batteries. Replace batteries only with sealed lead-acid batteries of
the same number, type, voltage and amp-hour capacity.
• Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The UPS batteries are recyclable. Refer to local
codes for disposal requirements, or in the USA only, refer to these sources for recycling
information: 1-800-SAV-LEAD (1-800-728-5323), 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-8-228-8379),
or www.rbrc.com.
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