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DANGER
Before carrying out any operation, it is necessary to read the entire manual carefully, especially this chapter.
Consult it repeatedly during installation and maintenance by a skilled technician.
2.1 General notes
The equipment has been made for the applications given in the manual. It may not be used for purposes other than those
for which it has been designed, or differently from those specified in this manual.
The various operations must be carried out according to the criteria and the chronology described in this manual.
2.2 Definition of “Skilled Technician”
The figure that will carry out the installation is called “Skilled Technician”.
This definition refers to people who have specific technical qualification which enables them to operate according to
safety standards in relation to the dangers linked to the presence of electric current.
They are aware of the method of installing, assembling, repairing and using the equipment safely.
The Skilled Technician is qualified according to national safety standards to work under dangerous electrical voltage
and uses the personal protective equipment required by national safety standards for all the operations indicated in this
manual (see the examples listed in paragraph 2.3).
2.3 Personal Protective Equipment
DANGER
The installation of batteries in a UPS poses a considerable risk of electric shocks and a high short circuit current. During
installation, use and maintenance operations, the equipment mentioned in this section must be used.
People responsible for operating this equipment and/or passing close to it must not wear garments with flowing sleeves,
nor may laces, belts, bracelets or other metal pieces that might cause a danger.
The following list sum up the minimum Personal Protective Equipment to wear always. Additional requirements may be
needed according to national safety standards.
Anti-accident and non-sparking shoes
with rubber sole and reinforced toe
Protective gloves for handling operations
Isolated rubber gloves for operations of connection
and work under hazardous voltage
Protective garments for electrical work
Protective face and head shield
Isolated tools
INDICATION
The skilled technician must work on electrical insulated carpet and he must not wear any kind of metal objects like
watches, bracelets, etc.
2. Safety regulations