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3. Safety Information
Information presented here is vital to all personnel and please also read the UPS safety
manual.
Storage and Transportation
Please handle with extreme caution since a high amount of energy is contained with the
batteries. Always keep the unit in position as marked on the packaging and never drop the
unit.
Installation
If flammable substances such as gases or fumes are present or if the room is airtight, a
safety hazard situation exists, in which no electrical equipment should be operated.
The instructions in this manual explain how to install the UPS safely. Not acknowledging
such electrical hazards may be fatal, so keep this manual for all future reference.
WARNING!
It is strongly advisable not to open the UPS cabinet as the components have very
high voltage and touching them may be fatal. Only a technician from the
manufacturer or an authorized agent may service the unit.
This UPS unit’s output receptacles carry live voltage even when not connected to a
power supply as it has its own energy source
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User’s operations
The only operations that users are permitted to do are:
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Turning the UPS unit on and off
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Operating the users interface
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Connecting data interface cables
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Changing the batteries
All such operations are to be performed exactly as instructed in this manual. The greatest
care possible must be taken for any of these operations and any change thereof may prove
very hazardous to the operator.
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4. Storage
Please adhere to the following instructions if the UPS is not installed immediately:
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Store the equipment as is in its original packing and shipping carton
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Do not store in temperatures outside the range of +15°C to +25°C.
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Ensure that the equipment is fully protected from wet or damp areas and from moist air.
In order to maintain the vitality of the batteries, ensure that the UPS is recharged every 6
months for at least 8 hours.
5. Installation
5.1 Environment
Ensure that all environmental concerns and requirements are met according to these
technical specifications, otherwise the safety of installation personnel cannot be
guaranteed and the unit may malfunction.
Ensure that you remember the following when locating the UPS system and battery options:
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Avoid extremes of temperature and humidity. Maximal battery life can be attained with a
recommended temperature range of 15 °C to 25 °C.
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Provide protection for the equipment from moisture.
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Space and ventilation requirements must be met. Ensure there is 100mm behind and
50mm on the sides of the UPS for ventilation.
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Ensure that the front of the UPS remains clear for user operation.
The External Battery Cabinets has to be installed next to the UPS or under the UPS.
