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

 

 

Acid-resistant, insulated gloves

 

 

Protective aprons

 

 

Protective overshoes or rubber boots

 

Always Use:

Insulated tools

 

 

Rubber mats to cover batteries during servicing

 

 

Rubber mats or rubber stands on the floor

 

 

Adequate lifting devices

 

Remove:

Watches, rings, and other metal objects from your body

 

 

PRECAUTIONS

• To avoid static build-up, service personnel should establish a grounding

 

contact prior working on batteries.

 

• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.

 

Lead-acid batteries contain hazardous, toxic materials.

 

ƒ Do not open, alter or mutilate batteries. Internal materials may be harmful

 

to the skin and eyes.

 

ƒ 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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