UPS general description & installation
OMX76013 REV. A
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 ENVIRONMENT
1.1.1 UPS treatment at the end of service life
The UPS manufacturer undertakes to recycle, by certified companies and in
compliance with all applicable regulations, all UPS products recovered at the end of
their service life (contact your branch office).
1.1.2 Packing
UPS packing materials must be recycled in compliance with all applicable
regulations.
1.1.3 Lead battery
This product contains lead-acid batteries. Lead is a dangerous substance for the
environment if it is not correctly recycled by specialised companies.
1.2 SAFETY RULES
1.2.1 Safety of persons
The UPS must be installed in a room with restricted access (qualified personnel only,
according to standard EN62040-1).
UPS power outlets may be energised even if the UPS is disconnected from the AC-
power source (because the UPS is connected to a battery).
Dangerous voltage levels are present within the UPS. It should be opened
exclusively by qualified service personnel.
Warning, after the UPS shut-down, a dangerous voltage will be present on the
battery selector BCB.
The UPS must be properly earthed.
The battery supplied with the UPS contains small amounts of toxic materials.
To avoid accidents, the directives listed below must be observed.
Never operate the UPS if the ambient temperature and relative humidity are
higher than the levels specified in the documentation.
Never burn the battery (risk of explosion).
Do not attempt to open the battery (the electrolyte is dangerous for the eyes
and skin).
Comply with all applicable regulations for the disposal of the battery.
1.2.2 Product safety
A protection circuit breaker must be installed upstream and be easily accessible.
Never install the UPS near liquids or in an excessively damp environment.
Never let a liquid or foreign body penetrate inside the UPS.
Never block the ventilation grates of the UPS.
Never expose the UPS to direct sunlight or a source of heat.
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