Battery Safety; Environmental Considerations - Chloride Power Protection ACTIVE Manuel Utilisateur

the rack.
- This unit is equipped with a safety-inspected mains line and must only be connected to a grounded earthing-
contact socket.
- Make certain that the socket on the unit or the earthing contact socket of the house installation is freely
accessible.
- This is a category C2 UPS product. In a residential environment, this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take additional measures.

1.4 Battery Safety

WARNING: The batteries installed in the UPS and within the battery packs contain electrolyte. Under normal
conditions the containers are dry. A damaged battery may leak electrolyte that can be dangerous in contact
with the skin and cause irritation to the eyes. Should this happen, wash the affected part with copious amounts
of water and seek immediate medical advice.
- Voltage is always present on the battery terminals.
- Even when discharged, a battery has the capacity to supply a high short circuit current, which, in addition to
causing damage to the battery itself and to associated cables, may expose the operator to the risk of burns.
- Batteries should not be kept in storage for periods exceeding 6 months at 25ºC without being recharged
(having been charged to 100% at the beginning of any such period). If these conditions are not respected
the performance of the battery can no longer be guaranteed. It is advisable to recharge the batteries at least
once every 4 months.
- Since new batteries often do not provide full capacity after an initial charge it may be necessary to carry out
a number of discharge/recharge cycles before optimum performance is achieved.
- In order to protect the environment, batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations governing
disposal/recycling of toxic and harmful waste.
For replacement of batteries located in a service access area:
- Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable about batteries and
the required precautions.
- When replacing batteries, replace with the same type and number of batteries or battery packs.
- Do not dispose of batteries in a fi re. The batteries may explode.
- Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic
- A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit current. The following precautions should
be observed when working on batteries:
·Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
·Use tools with insulated handles.
·Wear rubber gloves and boots.
·Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries
·Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
·Determine if battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove source from
ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The likelihood
of such shock can be reduced if such grounds are removed during installation and maintenance
(applicable to equipment and remote battery supplies not having a grounded supply circuit).

1.5 Environmental Considerations

This unit contains batteries. Their disposal should be made in accordance with the applicable legislation in
your country.
The lead and acid contained by the batteries can be harmful for the environment.
The units should be disposed of at the end of their lifetime in accordance with the applicable legislation in
your country.
We take into consideration environmental aspects as a part of the design of our units, trying to minimize their
environmental impact. This implies using those technological advantages that allow reduction of the use of
hazardous substances and the generation of toxic and dangerous residues.
This manual includes recommendations created to optimize the operation of the unit and its components.
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