Tripp Lite SmartPro SMART3000RM2UP - Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during the installation,
operation and storage of this product. Failure to heed these warnings may affect the warranty.
UPS Location Warnings
• UsecautionwhenliftingtheUPS.BecauseoftheconsiderableweightofallrackmountUPS
systems, at least two people should assist in lifting and installing them.
• InstalltheUPSindoors,awayfromexcessmoistureorheat,dustordirectsunlight.
• Forbestperformance,theambienttemperatureneartheUPSshouldbebetween0°Cand40°C
(between32°Fand104°F).
• LeaveadequatespacearoundallsidesoftheUPSforproperventilation.Donotobstructitsvents
or fan openings.
• WhenmountingtheUPSsysteminatowerorientation,makesuretheLCDScreenpanelisatthe
topoftheUPS,notatthebottom.
• Donotmount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
• TheUPScontainsitsownenergysource(battery).Theoutputterminalsmaybeliveevenwhen
theUPSisnotconnectedtoanACsupply.
• ConnecttheUPStoaproperlygroundedACpoweroutlet.DonotmodifytheUPS’spluginaway
thatwouldeliminatetheUPS’sconnectiontoground.Donotuseadaptersthateliminatethe
UPS’sconnectiontoground.
• DonotplugtheUPSintoitself;thiswilldamagetheUPSandvoidyourwarranty.
• IfyouareconnectingtheUPStoamotor-poweredACgenerator,thegeneratormustprovide
filtered,frequency-regulatedcomputer-gradeoutput.ConnectingtheUPStoageneratorwillvoid
itsUltimateLifetimeInsurance.
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theUPS.Thismight
damagetheUPSandmayaffectthesurgesuppressorandUPSwarranties.
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