Liebert 600TTM installation manual Battery Safety Precautions, Battery Installation

6.0BATTERY INSTALLATION

6.1Battery Safety Precautions

Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.

When replacing batteries, use the same number and type of batteries.

CAUTION

Lead-acid batteries contain hazardous materials. Batteries must be handled, transported, and recycled or discarded in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Because lead is a toxic substance, lead-acid batteries should be recycled rather than discarded.

Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic. Do not dispose of battery or batteries in a fire. The battery may explode.

A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current. The following precautions should be observed when working on batteries:

!	1.	Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
	2.	Use tools with insulated handles.
	3.	Wear rubber gloves and boots.
	4.	Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
	5.	Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or
		disconnecting battery terminals.
	6.	Determine if battery is inadvertently grounded. If
		inadvertently grounded, remove source of ground. Contact
		with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical
		shock. The likelihood of such shock will be reduced if such
		grounds are removed during installation and maintenance.
	Lead-acid batteries can present a risk of fire because they
	generate hydrogen gas. The following procedures should be
	followed:
	1.	DO NOT SMOKE when near batteries.
	2.	DO NOT cause flame or spark in battery area.
	3.	Discharge static electricity from body before touching
		batteries by first touching a grounded metal surface.

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