Introduction
Tripp Lite BP Series External Battery Packs are designed for use with various Tripp Lite UPS systems equipped with external battery pack connectors.
Important Safety Instructions—
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WARNING! The mounting shelves are not intended to support more than one battery pack. Do not stack multiple battery packs on a single set of mounting shelves. Failure to follow this warning may lead to product damage and/or a risk of personal bodily harm.
•Use caution when lifting battery packs. Because of the considerable weight of all battery packs, at least two people should assist in lifting and installing them.
•Make certain that your battery packs and UPS use the same DC voltage before connecting them.
•Suggested mounting procedures are for common rack types and may not be appropriate for all rack configurations. User must determine the fitness of rack and wallmount hardware and procedures before mounting.
•When connecting multiple battery packs to a single UPS, the battery packs should be approximately the same age.
•It is normal for sparks to occur when connecting external batteries.
•Do not unplug external batteries from the UPS while the UPS is operating on battery power, due to the possibility of dangerous arcing.
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•Battery replacement must be performed by factory authorized service personnel. Because batteries present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high
•Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The UPS batteries are recyclable. Refer to local codes for disposal requirements, or in the USA only, refer to these sources for recycling information:
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