Eaton Tripp Lite Series Advanced User's Manual page 4

installation and maintenance (applicable to equipment and remote battery supplies not
having a grounded supply circuit).
P P r r o o d d u u c c t t S S a a f f e e t t y y
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance can
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
• To connect the UPS, the instructions and operations described in the manual must be followed in
the indicated order.
• Check that the indications on the rating plate correspond to your AC-powered system and to the
actual electrical consumption of all the equipment to be connected to the system.
• This type A uninterrupted power equipment with the battery already installed by the supplier can
be operated and installed by the end user.
• For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible.
• Never install the system near liquids or in an excessively damp environment. This equipment
should only be used in a dry, indoor environment.
• During the installation of this equipment, it should be assumed that the sum of the leakage
currents of the UPS and the connected loads does not exceed 3.5 mA.
• This unit is intended for installation in a controlled environment (temperature-controlled, indoor
area free of conductive contaminants). Avoid installing the UPS in locations with standing or
running water or excessive humidity.
• Connection to any other type of receptacle other than a two-pole, three-wire grounded receptacle
may result in shock hazards as well as violate local electrical codes.
• Ensure that the system is free of any contaminants, the surrounding area is free of debris, and
there are no foreign substances within the system.
• In the event of an emergency, press the "OFF" button and disconnect the power cord from the AC
power supply to properly disable the UPS.
• Never block the cooling vents of the system.
• Do not allow any liquids to enter the UPS. Do not place beverages or any other liquid-containing
vessels on or near the unit.
• Never expose the system to direct sunlight or to a heat source.
• Store the system in a dry place before installing, if storage is required.
• Do not plug the UPS input into its own output.
• Do not attach a power strip or surge suppressor to the UPS.
• Do not attach non-computer-related items, such as medical equipment, life-support equipment,
microwave ovens, or vacuum cleaners, to a UPS.
• Unplug the UPS prior to cleaning, and do not use liquid or spray detergent.
• To reduce the risk of overheating the UPS, do not cover the unit's cooling vents and avoid
exposing the UPS to direct sunlight or installing the unit near heat-emitting appliances such as
space heaters or furnaces.