OPTI-UPS ES550C User Manual page 8

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CAUTION:
THE UPS CONTAINS VOLTAGES WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS.
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE UPS HAS ITS OWN INTERNAL ENERGY SOURCE (BATTERY).
THE OUTPUT RECEPTACLES MAY BE ALIVE EVEN WHEN THE UPS
IS NOT CONNECTED TO AN AC SUPPLY.
Safe and continuous operation of the UPS depends partially on the care taken
by users. Please observe the following precautions.
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Do not disassemble the UPS.
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Do not attempt to power the UPS from any receptacle except a 2-pole
3-wire grounded receptacle.
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Do not place the UPS near water or in environments of excessive humility.
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Do not allow liquid or any foreign objects to get inside the UPS.
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Do not block air vents on the side of the UPS.
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Do not plug appliances, such as hair dryers, into the UPS receptacles.
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Do not place the UPS under direct sunshine or close to heat-emitting
sources.
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This UPS is intended for installation in a temperature controlled, indoor
area free of conductive contaminants.
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The socket-outlet shall be installed near the UPS and easily accessible.
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With the installation of the UPS it should be prevented, that the sum of the
leakage current of the UPS and the connected consumer exceeds 3.5mA.
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The battery supply should be disconnected in the plus and minus pole at
the quick connectors of the battery when maintenance or service work
inside the UPS is necessary.
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Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The battery may explode.
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Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries, released electrolyte is
harmful to the skin and eyes.
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A battery can present a risk of electric shock and high short circuit current.
The following precaution should be observed when working on batteries
* Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
* Use tools with insulated handles.
To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with 20
amperes maximum branch circuit overcurrent protection in accordance
with the National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA 70.
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