Battery Replacement - Tripp Lite SmartPro SMX5000XLRT3U Owner's Manual

Battery Replacement

Battery replacement should be performed only by authorized service personnel using the same
number and type of batteries (sealed Lead-Acid). Under normal conditions, the original batteries
in your UPS will last many years. See Safety section before replacing batteries. The batteries are
designed for hot-swap replacement (i.e. leaving the UPS in ON mode), but some qualified service
personnel may wish to put the UPS in the OFF mode and disconnect equipment before
proceeding.
Procedure
1
Remove Front Panel and Battery Holding Plate
2
Disconnect Batteries
3
Remove/Dispose of Batteries
4
Add Batteries
5
Connect Batteries
Attach connectors: black-to-black and red-to-red.
6
Replace Front Panel
WARNING!
Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock
and burn from high short-circuit current result-
ing in serious injury or death. Battery terminals
are in close proximity to UPS cabinet and spe-
cial care must be taken to avoid shorting the
batteries including not touching metal
cabinet and battery terminals simultaneously.
UPS and Battery Recycling
Please recycle Tripp Lite Products. The batteries used in Tripp Lite products are sealed Lead-
Acid batteries. These batteries are highly recyclable. Please refer to your local codes for disposal
requirements.
You can call Tripp Lite for recycling info at 1-773-869-1234.
You can go to the Tripp Lite Website for up-to-date information on recycling the batteries or any
Tripp Lite product. Please follow this link: http://www.tripplite.com/support/recycling-program/
WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers (European Union)
Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing
regulations, when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Tripp Lite they are
entitled to:
• Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending on
the country)
• Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste
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