CAUTION: Used to alert the user to the risk of injury or equipment damage should the unit be used
improperly.
IMPORTANT! Used to advise the user to carefully read and observe this unit though it may not cause damage. This
manual contains the installation and use of the Vertiv™ Liebert® APM2 lithium battery module. Vertiv recommends to
read this manual carefully before system installation and operation.
Liebert® APM2 lithium battery modules must be commissioned and maintained by Vertiv engineer or its agent. Failure to do
so may cause risk of personal safety and lead to equipment failure, and the resulting damage to the equipment is not covered
by the warranty.
Applicable standards
• This equipment complies with CE 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Safety), 2014/30/EU (EMC) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS),
as well as the following product standards:
*IEC62040-1 General Safety Requirements for Use of Operating Areas
*IEC62040-2 EMC, Class C2
• The equipment must be installed in accordance with the above requirements and using the accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
Battery safety instructions
• When installing and applying Liebert® APM2 lithium battery module products, refer to the user manual before
use.
• Check the orientation of the positive and negative terminals before installation and removal.
• Terminals or wires to the lithium battery module, use insulated tools, and pay attention to insulation protection
against short circuits.
• When not in use for a long period of time, the battery should be stored in a cool and dry place (≤35°C, 30% or
more SOC, and charge/discharge the whole machine every three months).
• Do not place the battery in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
• Do not wear metal jewelry (such as rings, watches, ornaments, and so on) when touching the lithium battery
module.
• Do not place the battery outside the operating temperature range specified in this manual.
Equipment maintenance
• All internal maintenance and servicing of the equipment requires the use of tools and should be carried out by
trained personnel. Devices behind protective covers that require the use of tools to open are not user
serviceable.
• The Liebert® APM2 lithium battery module fully meets the safety requirements for equipment in the area of use
and operation. The Liebert® APM2 lithium battery module carries hazardous voltages internally, but is not
accessible to non-maintenance personnel. There is no hazard in operating the equipment in compliance with
general specifications and following the steps recommended in this manual.
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