Safety Warnings - Eaton BladeUPS User Manual

Chapter 2

Safety Warnings

This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and
maintenance of the UPS and batteries. Read all instructions before operating the equipment and
save this manual for future reference.
This UPS contains LETHAL VOLTAGES. All repairs and service should be performed by
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside
the UPS.
This UPS contains its own energy source (batteries). The UPS output may carry live voltage
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even when the UPS is not connected to an AC supply.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install this UPS in a temperature and humidity
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controlled, indoor environment, free of conductive contaminants. Ambient temperature must
not exceed 40°C (104°C). Do not operate near water or excessive humidity (95% maximum).
To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with branch circuit overcurrent
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protection in accordance with the National Electrical Code
(standalone UPS) or page 75 (parallel system).
Output overcurrent protection and disconnect switch must be provided by others.
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To comply with international standards and wiring regulations, the sum of the leakage current of
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the UPS and the total equipment connected to the output of this UPS must not have an earth
leakage current greater than 3.5 milliamperes.
Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock or burn from high short-circuit current. Observe
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proper precautions. Servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel
knowledgeable of batteries and required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from
batteries.
Proper disposal of batteries is required. Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements.
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Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode when exposed to flame.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Eaton BladeUPS 5.1 kVA to 60 kVA (N+1) User's Guide 164201649—Rev 9 www.eaton.com/powerquality
DANGER
WARNING
(NEC ), ANSI/NFPA 70. See page 72
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