Installation manual

031-171-C0-003 Rev. C 9
Battery Safety Notes
Lead-acid batteries contain dangerous voltages, currents and corrosive material. Battery installation,
maintenance, service and replacement must be performed only by authorized personnel.
Chemical Hazards
Any gelled or liquid emissions from a valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery contain dilute sulfuric acid,
which is harmful to the skin and eyes. Emissions are electrolytic, which are electrically conductive and
corrosive.
To avoid injury:
• Servicing and connection of batteries shall be performed by, or under the direct supervision of, personnel
knowledgeable of batteries and the required safety precautions.
• Always wear eye protection, rubber gloves, and a protective vest when working near batteries. Remove all
metallic objects from hands and neck.
• Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep all open flames and sparks away from batteries.
• Use tools with insulated handles, do not rest any tools on top of batteries.
• Batteries contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Battery post terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling. (California Proposition 65)
• Wear protective clothing (insulated gloves, eye protection, etc.) whenever installing, maintaining, servicing,
or replacing batteries. If any battery emission contacts the skin, wash immediately and thoroughly with
water. Follow your company’s approved chemical exposure procedures.
Enclosure, equipment or parts may be damaged or cause damage if used or installed improperly.
To avoid damage:
• Prior to installation, verify that the AC input voltage to the enclosure and its equipment match with respect
to voltage and frequency.
• Prior to installation, verify that the output voltage from the enclosure or its equipment match the voltage
requirements of the connected equipment (load).
• Prior to installation, verify that the enclosure’s utility service panel is equipped with a properly rated circuit
breaker for use with the equipment inside. Refer to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Review and upgrade utility service panel circuit breaker requirements whenever the equipment within the
enclosure is changed.
• Prior to installation, contact local utilities, local building maintenance departments, and cable/
piping locator services to ensure that installation does not interfere with existing utility or building cables/
piping.
• Do not exceed the output rating of equipment. Verify load requirements prior and during connection
process.
• Prior to handling the batteries, touch a grounded metal object to dissipate any static charge that may have
developed in your body.