Alpha Technologies PWE-6FT - Manual (Page 7)

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Alpha Technologies’ products are subject to change through continual improvement processes. Therefore,
specifications and/or design layouts may vary slightly from descriptions included in this manual. Updates
to the manual will be issued when changes affect form, fit or function.
General Safety Precautions
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 only by authorized personnel.
• 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 is explosive. Proper venting of the enclosure is required.
• Follow the battery manufacturer’s approved transportation and storage instructions.