Important Safety Instructions - Tripp Lite PDUMH15HVAT Owner's Manual

1. Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed
during the installation, operation and storage of this product. Failure to
heed these instructions and warnings may affect the product warranty.
• Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a
residential environment, this equipment may cause radio interference.
• The PDU provides the convenience of multiple outlets, but DOES NOT provide surge or line noise
protection for connected equipment.
• The PDU is designed for indoor use only, in a controlled environment, away from excess
moisture, temperature extremes, conductive contaminants, dust or direct sunlight.
• Keep indoor ambient temperature between 0°C and 50°C (32°F and 122°F).
• The PDU must be installed by a qualified technician only.
• Do not attempt to mount the PDU to an insecure or unstable surface.
• Install in accordance with National Electrical Code standards ANSI/NFPA 70 and Canadian
Electrical Code, Part I, C22.1. Be sure to use the proper overcurrent protection for the
installation, in accordance with the plug/equipment rating.
• Connect the PDU to an outlet that is in accordance with your local building codes and that is
adequately protected against excess currents, short circuits and earth faults.
• The electrical outlets supplying power to the equipment should be installed near the equipment
and easily accessible.
• Do not connect the PDU to an ungrounded outlet or to extension cords or adapters that
eliminate the connection to ground.
• Be sure to provide a local disconnect device on any models that are permanently installed
without a plug that is easily accessible.
• Never attempt to install electrical equipment during a thunderstorm.
• Individual equipment connected to the PDU should not draw more current than the individual
PDU's outlet's rating.
• The total load connected to the PDU must not exceed the maximum load rating for the PDU.
• Do not attempt to modify the PDU, input plugs or power cables.
• Do not drill into or attempt to open any part of the PDU housing. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside.
• Do not attempt to use the PDU if any part of it becomes damaged.
• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably
be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety
or effectiveness is not recommended.
• The AC Mains tolerance of this equipment is +6/-10%
• Short-circuit backup protection and overcurrent protection is provided by the building installation.
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided branch circuit overcurrent protection
in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and the Canadian Electrical
Code, Part I, C22.1. Be sure to use maximum 20A overcurrent protection in accordance with
the plug/equipment rating, for the installation.
• The plugs on the power supply cords and appliance inlet serve as the disconnect devices. Make
sure the socket-outlets providing power to the PDU are easily accessible.
• This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
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