Alpha Technologies BSM-3 Battery Side Module Enclosure - Manual (Page 6)

Preface
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General Safety Precautions
A “Warning” identifies conditions and actions that pose a hazard to the user.
A “Caution” identifies conditions and actions that may damage the power supply or
associated equipment.
Warnings
NOTE: This enclosure and its associated hardware (power supply, batteries, cabling)
may contain equipment, batteries or parts which have accessible hazardous
voltage or currents.
To avoid injury:
• This enclosure and its associated hardware must be serviced by authorized personnel only.
• Enclosure must remain locked at all times, except when authorized service personnel are
present.
• Remove all conductive jewelry or personal equipment prior to servicing equipment, parts,
connectors, wiring, or batteries.
• Read and follow all installation, equipment grounding, usage, and service instructions included in
this manual.
• Use proper lifting techniques whenever handling enclosure, equipment, parts, or batteries.
• Batteries contain dangerous voltages, currents and corrosive material. Battery installation,
maintenance, service and replacement must be performed by authorized personnel only.
• Never use uninsulated tools or other conductive materials when installing, maintaining, servicing
or replacing batteries.
• Use special caution when connecting or adjusting battery cabling. An improperly connected
battery cable or an unconnected battery cable can result in arcing, a fire, or possible explosion.
• A battery that shows signs of cracking, leaking or swelling must be replaced immediately by
authorized personnel using a battery of identical type and rating.
• Avoid any contact with gelled or liquid emissions from a valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery.
Emissions contain dilute sulfuric acid which is harmful to the skin and eyes. Emissions are
electrolytic, which are electrically conductive and are corrosive. Follow the Chemical Hazards
notes if contact occurs.
• Do not smoke or introduce sparks in the vicinity of a battery.
• Under certain overcharging conditions, lead-acid batteries can vent a mixture of hydrogen gas
which isexplosive. Proper venting of the enclosure is
required.
• Follow the battery manufacturer’s approved transportation and storage instructions.