HP UPS R1500 GENERATION 2 manual Cleaning battery spills

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Cleaning battery spills

1.Put on acid-resistant boots, a chemical face shield, chemical splash goggles, and acid-resistant gloves.

WARNING: Battery acid can severely damage your eyes and skin.

2.Remove combustible materials and all sources of ignition.

3.Stop the flow of material and contain or absorb small spills with dry sand, earth, or vermiculite.

4.Neutralize spilled battery acid with the special solutions contained in a spill kit or with a solution of 1 lb baking soda to 1 gallon of water.

5.Be sure the mixture is neutral, then collect the residue and place the residue in a drum or other suitable container.

6.Properly dispose of hazardous waste.

WARNING: Do not allow discharge of unneutralized acid to reach the sewer.

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Contents HP UPS R1500 Generation 2 User Guide Part Number December 2009 Second EditionIntended audience Contents Ordering spares UPS spare parts list Hardware options Before you contact HP HP contact informationElectrostatic discharge UPS front panel Component identificationUPS R1500 G2 overview UPS front panel controls Description FunctionUPS front panel LED indicators UPS R1500 G2 NA/JPN/TWN rear panelUPS R1500 G2 Intl rear panel DescriptionInput power connector IEC-320-C14 power inlet Installation PrecautionsPreparing to install the hardware Tools requiredInstalling the mounting rails Readying the equipmentInstallation Installation Installation Installing the UPS Tighten the wing nuts or hex nutsConnecting the batteries Connect the battery lead to the battery terminal Attaching the UPS front bezelSelecting the UPS voltage configuration Connecting the host computerConnecting the USB communications port Connecting the Network Transient ProtectorsConnecting the serial communications port Connecting the UPS to utility power Connecting devices to the UPSPowering up the UPS Charging the UPS batteriesStandby mode Operate modeUPS operations Modes of operationSilencing an audible alarm Powering down the UPSBattery mode Initiating a self-testPower management Power management softwareMaintenance Removing the UPS front bezel Replacing the UPS option cardImportant battery safety information Battery care and storage guidelinesTo replace the component, reverse the removal procedure Replacing the batteriesUPS battery replacement procedure Replacing the UPS Testing the new battery moduleTo remove the UPS Power down all attached load devices Configuring a USB to serial converter Updating the UPS firmwareReassigning the USB COM ports Cleaning battery spills Red Silenced Yellow TroubleshootingLED and audible alarm troubleshooting UPS operates on battery only UPS frequently switches between utility and battery powerUPS does not provide the expected backup time UPS does not startUPS emits a slight clicking noise Site wiring conditionUPS cannot communicate with the host computer Specifications UPS physical specificationsUPS input specifications UPS output specificationsBattery specifications Power protection specificationsVoltage specifications Output tolerance specificationsSerial communications port pin assignment Battery runtimeEnvironmental specifications Pin Signal Function Direction from the UPS Number Name DSRUPS spare parts list SparesOrdering spares Hardware optionsHP contact information Technical supportBefore you contact HP Warranty information Limited warranty$250,000 Computer Load Protection Guarantee Pre-Failure Battery WarrantyRecommended duration of use Federal Communications Commission notice Regulatory compliance noticesRegulatory compliance identification numbers Modifications CablesCanadian notice Avis Canadien European Union regulatory noticeJapanese notice Class a equipment Class B equipment Battery replacement noticeBsmi notice Korean notice Power cord statement for Japan Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Electrostatic dischargePreventing electrostatic discharge Acronyms and abbreviations Index LEDs, troubleshooting USB connectors