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Important Safety Instructions
Battery Warnings
• Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit current. Observe proper precautions. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside the UPS. Do not open the UPS except to perform battery replacement. Do not open or mutilate batteries. Do not
short or bridge the battery terminals with any object. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, the batteries may explode. Released electrolyte is
harmful to the skin and eyes and may be toxic. Unplug and turn off the UPS before performing battery replacement. Use tools with insulated
handles. 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 www.rbrc.com 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 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
Please recycle Tripp Lite Products. The batteries used in Tripp Lite products are sealed lead acid batteries. These batteries are highly
recyclable. Please refer to local codes for disposal requirements.
Call Tripp Lite for recycling info at +1.773.869.1234.
Go to the Tripp Lite Website for up-to-date information on recycling the batteries or any Tripp Lite product.
Please follow this link: tripplite.com/support/recycling-program/
