CONNECT THE EXTERNAL BATTERIES
Battery Safety
Read and adhere to the following warnings when installing or servicing the external batteries.
Failure to observe these warnings may result in serious injury, death or damage to the equipment.
WARNINGS | • Do not attempt to install or service external batteries alone. A qualified |
| electrician should perform the installation and servicing of external |
| batteries. |
•Disconnect charging source(s) BEFORE connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
•External batteries may retain lethal voltages after power has been disconnected and all switches are off.
•Use extreme caution when making terminal connections. Do not allow cables to touch anything except the intended terminal.
PRACTICES | Always wear: Goggles or face shields | |
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| Protective aprons |
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| Protective overshoes or rubber boots |
| Always Use: | Insulated tools |
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| Rubber mats to cover batteries during servicing |
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| Rubber mats or rubber stands on the floor |
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| Adequate lifting devices |
| Remove: | Watches, rings, and other metal objects from your body |
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PRECAUTIONS | • To avoid static | |
| contact prior working on batteries. | |
| • Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries. | |
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| Do not open, alter or mutilate batteries. Internal materials may be harmful | |
| to the skin and eyes. | |
| Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. There is danger of explosion. | |
| • Handle, transport and recycle batteries in accordance with local codes and | |
| regulations. | |
APC BATTERY SOLUTION
See the APC Web site www.apc.com, or contact your APC dealer for information regarding the APC external battery pack.
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