Tripp Lite BP192V18-4U Owner's Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of this product. Failure to heed these

warnings will void your warranty and may lead to equipment damage, personal injury or death.

WARNING!

The included mounting shelves are not intended to support more than one battery pack. Do not attempt to stack multiple battery packs on a

single set of mounting shelves. Do not attempt to install the battery pack in a 2-post rack. Failure to follow these warnings will create a risk

of equipment damage and personal injury.

DANGER! LETHAL HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD!

Potentially lethal high voltage exists within the battery pack, even when it is not connected to a UPS system. Internal battery removal/

replacement should be performed by qualified electricians or service personnel only, following all the precautions listed in this manual and

adhering to local electrical codes.

Location Warnings

• Installthebatterypackindoors,awayfromexcessmoisture,humidity,temperatureextremes,conductivecontaminants,dustanddirectsunlight.

• Forbestperformance,keeptheindoortemperaturebetween32ºFand104ºF(0ºCand40ºC).

• Leaveadequatespacearoundallsidesofthebatterypackforproperventilation.

Installation Warnings

• Usecautionwhenattemptingtomoveorliftthebatterypack.Becauseoftheweightofthebatterypack,twoormorepeopleshouldassisteachotherinlifting

and installing it.

• Theweightofthe4Uexternalbatterypackrequirestheinternalbatteriestoberemovedbeforeinstallingthebatterypackina4-postrackorrackenclosure.

Read all installation instructions and warnings fully before proceeding with installation.

• The4Ubatterypackistooheavyfor2-postrackinstallation.Donotattempttoinstallthe4Ubatterypackina2-postrack.

• The4Ubatterypackshouldbemountedaslowintherackorrackenclosureaspossible.

• Donotattempttostackthe4UbatterypackontopoftheUPSpowermodule.

• Suggestedinstallationproceduresapplytomountingthebatterypackincommonrackandrackenclosuretypesandmaynotbeappropriateforallrack

configurations. The installer must determine the fitness of hardware and procedures before installation.

UPS Connection Warnings

• ConfirmthatthebatterypackandUPSsystemusethesameDCvoltagebeforeconnectingthemtogether.

• Donotattempttomodifythebatteryconnectorsorcables,anddonotattempttouseadaptersofanykind.

• DonotconnectordisconnectanexternalbatterypackwhiletheUPSsystemisoperatingonbatterypower,duetothepossibilityofdangerousarcing.

• WhenconnectingmultiplebatterypackstoasingleUPSsystem,thebatterypacksshouldbeapproximatelythesameage,withthesamelevelofwear.

• Smallsparksmaybeproducedwhenconnectingordisconnectingexternalbatterypacks.Thisisnormal.

• Always use the connector retention brackets to secure the battery pack connection. Do not attempt to operate the UPS system without the connector retention brackets.

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.

Battery Warnings

• Thebatterypackdoesnotrequireroutinemaintenance.Therearenouser-serviceablepartsinside.

• Duetotheriskofinjuryfromcontactwithpotentiallylethalhighvoltage,batteryremoval/replacementmustbeperformedbyqualifiedelectriciansorservice

personnel.

• Observeproperprecautionsduringbatteryremoval/replacement.UnplugthebatterypackfromtheUPSsystembeforeremoving/replacingbatteries.Donot

short or bridge battery terminals with any object. Use tools with insulated handles. Remove metal objects such as watches and rings before working with

batteries. Do not open batteries or remove plastic battery sleeves. Replace batteries only with sealed lead-acid batteries of the same number, type, voltage and

amp-hour capacity.

• Thebatteriesarerecyclable.Donotdisposeofthebatteriesinafire.Refertolocalcodesfordisposalrequirements,orintheUSAonly,refertothesesources

 forrecyclinginformation:800-SAV-LEAD(800-728-5323),800-8-BATTERY(800-822-8837)orwww.rbrc.com.

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Tripp Lite BP192V18-4U External 192V 4U Rack/Tower Battery Pack for Select UPS Systems

Owner's Manual - Page 2