American Power Conversion 8000 VA - Manual (Page 7)

5
C ONNECT THE E XTERNAL B ATTERIES
Battery Safety
Read and adhere to the following warnings when installing or servicing the external batteries.
Failure to observe these warnings may result in serious injury, death or damage to the
equipment.
W
ARNINGS • Do not attempt to install or service external batteries alone. A qualified
electrician should perform the installation and servicing of external
batteries.
• Disconnect charging source(s) BEFORE connecting or disconnecting battery
terminals.
• External batteries may retain lethal voltages after power has been disconnected
and all switches are off.
• Use extreme caution when making terminal connections. Do not allow cables
to touch anything except the intended terminal.
P RACTICES Always wear: Goggles or face shields
Acid-resistant, insulated gloves
Protective aprons
Protective overshoes or rubber boots
Always Use: Insulated tools
Rubber mats to cover batteries during servicing
Rubber mats or rubber stands on the floor
Adequate lifting devices
Remove: Watches, rings, and other metal objects from your body
P RECAUTIONS • To avoid static build-up, service personnel should establish a grounding
contact prior working on batteries.
• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
• Lead-acid batteries contain hazardous, toxic materials.
ƒ Do not open, alter or mutilate batteries. Internal materials may be harmful
to the skin and eyes.
ƒ Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. There is danger of explosion.
• Handle, transport and recycle batteries in accordance with local codes and
regulations.
APC B ATTERY S OLUTION
See the APC Web site www.apc.com , or contact your APC dealer for information regarding the APC
external battery pack.