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Important Safety Instructions
Equipment Connection Warnings
• 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 suppressors or extension cords to the output of the UPS. This might
damage the UPS and may affect the surge suppressor and UPS warranties.
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 authorized service
personnel using the same number and type of batteries (Sealed Lead-Acid). Tripp Lite offers a
complete line of UPS System Replacement Battery Cartridges (R.B.C.).Visit Tripp Lite on the Web
at tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the specific replacement battery for your UPS.
The RBC Type can also be found on the label affixed to the Battery Retention Plate.
• During hot-swap battery replacement, the UPS will not provide backup power in the event of a
blackout or other power interruptions.
• Do not operate the UPS without batteries.
External Battery Connection Warnings
• When adding external battery packs to select models with external battery pack connectors,
connect only Tripp Lite-recommended battery packs of the correct voltage and type. Do not
connect or disconnect battery packs when the UPS is operating on battery power.
Visit tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the supported battery type(s) for your UPS.
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 your local codes for
disposal requirements.
Call Tripp Lite for recycling info at 773.869.1234. Or go to the Tripp Lite website for
up-to-date information on recycling the batteries or any Tripp Lite product:
tripplite.com/support/recycling-program/
