Alpha Technologies FXM350_Micro350 UPS - Manual (Page 11)

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CAUTION!
Never open, damage or mutilate batteries. Released Electrolyte is harmful to the skin
and eyes. It may be toxic and hazardous to the environment.
• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and
check with your local jurisdictions for safe battery disposal.
• If electrolyte splashes on your skin, immediately wash the affected area with water. If electrolyte gets into
your eyes, wash them for at least 10 minutes with clean running water or special neutralizing eye wash
solution. Seek medical attention at once.
• Neutralize spilled electrolyte with special neutralizing solution and a “spill kit” or solution of 1 lbs
(0.45KG) of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) in 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water.
CAUTION!
A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit current. The fol-
lowing precautions should be observed when working on batteries:
a. Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
b. Use tools with insulated handles.
c. Wear rubber gloves and boots.
d. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
e. Disconnect the charging source before connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
f. Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove the source from
the ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The likelihood
of such shock can be reduced if the grounds are removed during installation and maintenance
(applicable to equipment and remote battery supplies not having a grounded supply circuit).Never
let live battery wires touch the Alpha FXM350/ Micro350, the enclosure or any other metal objects.
This can cause a fire or explosion.
• Do not smoke or introduce sparks in the vicinity of a battery.
• If the batteries have been in storage for more than 3 months, recharge them for at least 24 hours and
then test them with a load before installation.
• Each AlphaCellTM battery has a date code found on the warning label which must be recorded in the
maintenance log. If non-Alpha batteries are used, see the manufacturer’s documentation for date code
type and placement.
1.4 Work Environment Safety
• Do not work alone under hazardous conditions.
• Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after the installation.
• Keep tools away from walk areas where you or others could fall over them.
• Wear safety glasses when working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
• Do not work on the unit or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.