Forza ST Series - Important Safety Instructions

USER MANUAL
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CAUTION
Please strictly comply with all warnings and operating instructions in this manual.
Do not install and operate this unit before carefully reading through all safety
information and operating instructions. Save this manual for future references.
• Caution -risk of electric shock. The battery circuit is not isolated from the input
voltage. Hazardous voltages may occur between the battery terminals and the
ground. Before touching, please verify that no voltage is present.
• Remove the connection from ground if any part of the battery is determined to be
grounded.
• When changing batteries, install the same number and same type of batteries.
• Do not attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them. This could cause battery
explosion.
• Do not open or destroy batteries. Escaping electrolyte can cause injury to the skin
and eyes. It may be toxic.
• Please replace the fuse or circuit breaker only with the same type and amperage to
avoid re hazards.
• Do not dismantle the UPS system; this can only be done by specialized technical
personnel.
• This unit is intended for installation in a controlled environment (controlled
temperature, indoor area free of conductive contaminants). Avoid installing the
UPS in locations where there is standing or running water, or excessive humidity.
• Do not plug the UPS input into its own output.
• Do not attach a power strip or surge suppressor to the UPS.
• Do not plug non-computer-related items to the UPS, such as medical equipment,
life-support equipment, microwave ovens, or vacuum cleaners.
• NOTE: This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• WARNING: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could rescind the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a re as they may explode.
• Batteries may cause electric shock and have a high short-circuit current. Please take
the precautionary measures specied below and any other measures necessary
when working with batteries:
1) Remove wristwatches, rings, and other metal objects.
2) Use only tools with insulated grips and handles.
3) Wear rubber gloves and boots.
4) Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
5) Disconnect charging source and load prior to installing or maintaining the battery.
6) Remove battery grounds during installation and maintenance to reduce likelihood
of shock.
• The internal battery voltage is 12VDC. It is a sealed, lead-acid, 6-cell battery.
• Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by specialized personnel.
Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to
the skin and eyes. It may be toxic.
• Attention, potential hazard through electric shock. Even when disconnected from
the mains, hazardous voltage still may be present in the unit through supply from
battery. The battery supply should be therefore disconnected in the plus and minus
pole at the connectors of the battery when maintenance or service work inside the
UPS is necessary.
• To reduce the risk of overheating the UPS, do not cover the UPS' cooling vents and
avoid exposing the unit to direct sunlight or installing the unit near heat emitting
appliances such as heaters or furnaces.
• Unplug the UPS prior to cleaning and do not use liquid or spray detergent.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
• Caution - Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to the instructions.
Important safety instructions