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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite
UPS Systems. Failure to heed these warnings may affect your warranty.
UPS Location Warnings
•InstallyourUPSindoors,awayfromexcessmoistureorheat,conductivecontaminants,dustordirectsunlight.
•Forbestperformance,keeptheindoortemperaturebetween32ºFand104ºF(0ºCand40ºC).
•LeaveadequatespacearoundallsidesoftheUPSforproperventilation.
• Do not install unit with its front or rear panel facing down (at any angle). Mounting in this manner will seriously inhibit the
unit’s internal cooling, eventually causing product damage not covered under warranty.
UPS Connection Warnings
•ConnectyourUPSdirectlytoaproperlygroundedACpoweroutlet.DonotplugtheUPSintoitself;thiswilldamagetheUPS.
•DonotmodifytheUPS'splug,anddonotuseanadapterthatwouldeliminatetheUPS’sgroundconnection.
•DonotuseextensioncordstoconnecttheUPStoanACoutlet.
•IftheUPSreceivespowerfromamotor-poweredACgenerator,thegeneratormustprovideclean,filtered,computer-gradeoutput.
•ThemainssocketoutletthatsuppliestheUPSshouldbeneartheUPSandbeeasilyaccessible.
•ToremoveACvoltagefromtheUPS,pulltheplugfromthesocketoutlet.
Equipment Connection Warnings
•Useofthisequipmentinlifesupportapplicationswherefailureofthisequipmentcanreasonablybeexpectedtocausethefailureofthe
lifesupportequipmentortosignificantlyaffectitssafetyoreffectivenessisnotrecommended.Donotusethisequipmentinthepresence
of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
•DonotconnectsurgesuppressorsorextensioncordstotheoutputofyourUPS.ThismightdamagetheUPSandmayaffectthesurge
suppressor and UPS warranties.
•ConnecttheUPStoanoutletthatisadequatelyprotectedagainstexcesscurrents,shortcircuitsandearthfaults,aspartofthebuilding
installation. The outlet protection for the UPS should be in series with the mains input.
Battery Warnings
•Batteriescanpresentariskofelectricalshockandburnfromhighshort-circuitcurrent.Observeproperprecautions.Donotdisposeof
the batteries in a fire. Do not open the UPS or batteries. Do not short or bridge the battery terminals with any object. Unplug and turn
off the UPS before performing battery replacement. Use tools with insulated handles. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the UPS.
Battery replacement should be performed only by authorized service personnel using the same number and type of batteries (Sealed
Lead-Acid).Thebatteriesarerecyclable.Refertoyourlocalcodesfordisposalrequirementsorvisitwww.tripplite.com/UPSbatteryrecycling
forrecyclinginformation.TrippLiteoffersacompletelineofUPSSystemReplacementBatteryCartridges(R.B.C.).VisitTrippLiteonthe
Web at www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the specific replacement battery for your UPS.
Overview
EXTERNAL BATTERY CONFIGURATION NOTE
If external battery packs are to be used with this UPS, install them following the mounting/installation documentation included with each
batterypack.ExternalbatterypackinstallationrequirestheUPSbeconfiguredoneoftwoways:
1.ViatheUPSfrontpanelLCDinterface(limitedtotwoexternalBPconfigurations)
2.ViaTrippLite’sEXTERNALBATTERYCONFIGURATIONsoftware.Downloadablefromhttp://www.tripplite.com/bpconfig(forallexternal
runtime configurations)
This UPS is factory programmed with discharge curves and charging profiles for two basic external battery pack configurations accessible
using the UPS front panel LCD interface. Additional battery pack options using larger or multiple external battery packs are also supported,
but require configuration using Tripp Lite’s EXTERNAL BATTERY CONFIGURATION software and a serial port connection to the UPS.
See page 24 to determine which method applies to your external battery pack configuration.
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