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Important Safety Instructions
Equipment Connection Warnings
Short-circuit backup protection and overcurrent protection is provided by the building installation.
To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided branch circuit overcurrent protection. The
plug on the power supply cord is intended to serve as the disconnect device. Be sure the socket-outlet
is installed near the equipment and is made easily accessible.
• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the
failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended.
• Do not connect surge protectors or extension cords to the output of your UPS. This might damage the UPS and may affect
the surge protector and UPS warranties.
• Connect the UPS to an outlet that is adequately protected against excess currents, short circuits and earth faults as part of
the building installation.
Battery Warnings
• Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit current. Observe proper precautions. Do not
dispose of the batteries in a fire. Do not open the UPS or batteries. Do not short or bridge the battery terminals with any
object. Unplug and turn off the UPS before performing battery replacement. Use tools with insulated handles. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside the UPS. Battery replacement should be performed only by authorised service personnel using
the same number and type of batteries (sealed lead-acid).
The batteries are recyclable. Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements or visit tripplite.com/support/recycling-
program for recycling information. Tripp Lite offers a complete line of UPS System Replacement Battery Cartridges
(R.B.C.).Visit Tripp Lite on the Web at tripplite.com/products/battery-finder/ to locate the specific replacement battery for your UPS.
CAUTION: A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit current. Contact with any
part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The following precautions should be observed
when working on batteries:
• Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
• Use tools with insulated handles.
• Wear rubber gloves and boots.
• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
• Disconnect the charging source and load prior to installing or maintaining the battery.
• Remove battery grounds during installation and maintenance to reduce likelihood of shock.
• Remove the connection from ground if any part of the battery is determined to be grounded.
• Unplug the UPS from the AC mains receptacle. Disconnect all cables, including the equipment plugged into the UPS.
• Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable about batteries and required
precautions.
• When replacing batteries, replace with the same type and number of batteries or battery packs.
• CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.
• CAUTION: Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic.
UPS and Battery Recycling
Tripp Lite products use sealed lead-acid batteries, which are highly recyclable.
Call Tripp Lite at +1.773.869.1234 or visit tripplite.com/support/recycling-program for more information on recycling
the batteries or any other Tripp Lite product. Please refer to local codes for disposal requirements.
