Alpha Technologies XM3-HP Series - Technical Manual - Manual (Page 9)

Safety Notes
Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are any questions regarding
the safe installation or operation of the system, contact Alpha Technologies or the nearest Alpha representative. Save this
document for future reference.
To reduce the risk of injury or death and to ensure the continued safe operation of this product, the following symbols have
been placed throughout this manual. Where these symbols appear, use extra care and attention.
The use of ATTENTION indicates specific regulatory/code requirements that may affect the placement of equipment
and/or installation procedures.
ATTENTION:
A NOTE provides additional information to help complete a specific task or procedure.
NOTE:
WARNING presents safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to the technician or
user.
WARNING!
The use of CAUTION indicates safety information intended to PREVENT DAMAGE to material or
equipment.
CAUTION!
Safety Precautions
• Only qualified personnel should service the Power Supply.
• Verify the voltage requirements of the equipment to be protected (load), the AC input voltage to the Power Supply
(line) and the output voltage of the system prior to installation.
• Equip the utility service panel with a properly rated circuit breaker for use with this Power Supply.
• When connecting the load, DO NOT exceed the output rating of the Power Supply.
• Always use proper lifting techniques whenever handling units, modules or batteries.
• The Power Supply contains more than one live circuit! Even though AC voltage is not present at the input, voltage
may still be present at the output.
• The battery string, which provides backup power, contains dangerous voltages. Only qualified personnel should
inspect or replace batteries.
• In the event of a short-circuit, batteries present a risk of electrical shock and burns from high current. Observe
proper safety precautions.
• Do not allow live battery wires to contact the enclosure chassis. Shorting battery wires can result in a fire or
possible explosion.
• This Power Supply has been investigated by regulatory authorities for use in various Alpha enclosures. If you
are using a non-Alpha enclosure, it is your responsibility to ensure your combination conforms to your local
regulatory requirements and the Power Supply remains within its environmental specifications.
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