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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite UPS systems. Failure to follow these warnings will void your warranty.
UPS Location Warnings
•Install your UPS indoors, away from excess moisture or heat, conductive contaminants, dust or direct sunlight.
•For best performance, keep the indoor temperature between 32° F and 104° F (between 0° C and 40° C).
•Leave adequate space around all sides of the UPS for proper ventilation.
UPS Connection Warnings
•Connect your UPS directly to a properly grounded AC power outlet. Do not plug the UPS into itself; this will damage the UPS.
•Do not modify the UPS’s plug, and do not use an adapter that would eliminate the UPS’s ground connection.
•Do not use extension cords between the UPS and outlet. Your warranty will be voided if anything other than Tripp Lite surge suppressors are used to connect your UPS to an outlet.
•If the UPS receives power from a
Equipment Connection Warning
•Do not use Tripp Lite UPS Systems for life support appliances in which a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite UPS System could cause failure or significantly alter the performance of a
•Do not connect surge suppressors or extension cords to the output of your UPS. This might damage your UPS and will void both the surge suppressor and UPS warranties.
Battery Warnings
•Your UPS does not require routine maintenance. Do not open your UPS except to replace batteries. There are no
•Battery replacement should be performed by qualified service personnel. Because the batteries present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high
•The UPS batteries are recyclable. Refer to local codes for disposal require- ments or in the USA only call
•The UPS contains its own energy source (battery). The output terminals may be live even when the UPS is not connected to an AC supply.
•Only connect Tripp Lite battery packs of the correct voltage to your UPS’s external battery connectors.
•Do not connect or disconnect external battery packs while the UPS is operating from battery.
•Do not operate your UPS without batteries.