Eaton E Series DX - Electric Safety; Battery Safety

Electric Safety
1. Before applying power to the UPS, ensure that the UPS is properly earthed and
check all input & output connections and check battery polarity.
2. Battery bank must be protected by a suitably rated circuit breaker.
3. If the UPS is relocated or re-wring is necessary, AC input power and battery
should be switched off and UPS should be completely turned off to avoid risk of
electric shock.
4. Please use Eaton specied accessories
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Battery Safety
1. Battery service lifetime will be shortened as ambient temperature rises. Replace
batteries periodically to guarantee normal UPS performance and sufcient back-
up time.
2. Only personnel with proper expertise can carry out battery maintenance.
Replacement of batteries requires a match of same type and model with equal
quantity.
3. As batteries are a potential electric shock and short-circuit current danger,
to avoid accidents the following warnings should be observed during battery
replacement:
4. Do not expose battery in fire in order to avoid possible explosion that might
endanger physical safety.
5. Non-professionals are not allowed to open or destroy batteries as electrolytes
in batteries contain strong acid and other dangerous substances which will cause
damage to both human skin and eyes. Should any electrolyte come into contact
with skin, rinse with clean water and seek medical advice.
A
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Do not wear watches, rings or similar metallic items;
B
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Use insulated tools;
C
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Put on rubber shoes and gloves;
D
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Do not place metallic tools or similar metallic parts on the batteries;
E
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Switch off load connected to the batteries before loosening battery
connection terminals.
6. Do not cause a battery positive and negative polarity short circuit otherwise
electric shock or inammation may occur.