Storage And Operating Environment - Eaton Ferrups FX User Manual

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Storage Temperature
Store the batteries (in the UPS or external battery cabinet) at -–15° to 40°C (4° to 104°F). Batteries will have a
longer shelf life if they are kept below 25°C (77°F). The UPS or external battery cabinet without batteries may
be stored at -40° to 60°C ( –40° to 140° F).
Ventilation
The air around the UPS must be clean and free of dust, corrosive chemicals, and other contaminants. The air
must be free to circulate around the UPS and external battery cabinet(s).
NOTE
Operating Temperature
The UPS can operate from 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F). Do not operate near water or excessive humidity (95%
max non-condensing). For full battery life, keep the UPS at an ambient temperature of 25° C (77° F).
High Altitude Operation
The maximum operating ambient temperature decreases 1° C per 300 m above sea level (2° F per 1000 ft
above sea level). Maximum elevation is 10000 m (32,808 ft ).
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Contact your local recycling or hazardous waste center for information on proper disposal of the used battery or
UPS.
• Do not dispose of the battery or batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode. Proper disposal of batteries is
required. Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It
may also be toxic.
Do not discard the UPS or the UPS batteries in the trash. This product contains sealed lead acid batteries and
must be disposed of properly. For more information, contact your local recycling / reuse or hazardous waste
center.
Do not discard waste electrical or electronic equipment (WEEE) in the trash. For proper disposal, contact your
local recycling / reuse or harzerdous waste center.
Do not place UPS batteries in a sealed room or container.
Special Symbols
The following are examples of symbols used on the UPS or accessories to alert you to important
information:
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Eaton Ferrups FX UPS P-164000906 Eaton Ferrups FX User's Guide P-164000906—Rev 05

Storage and Operating Environment

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Observe the warning associated with the risk of
electric shock symbol.
CAUTION: REFER TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Refer to your operator's manual for
additional information, such as important operating and maintenance
instructions.
This symbol indicates that you should not discard the UPS or the UPS batteries
in the trash. This product contains sealed, lead acid batteries and must be
disposed of properly. For more information, contact your local recycling/reuse or
hazardous waste center.
This symbol indicates that you should not discard waste electrical or electronic
CAUTION
equipment (WEEE) in the trash. For proper disposal, contact your local
recycling/reuse or hazardous waste center.
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