APC BI800F - Manual

Section 1. Unpacking/Inspection (at reseller location) Main Housing Chassis and Inverter Inspect the shipping containers for signs of obvious damage. If damage to either shipping container is extensive, notify the carrierand return the unit to the factory. If there are no apparent signs of damage, c...

Figure 3. Battery Fill Cap Elements Check Battery Charge Level - After filling battery cells (if necessary), check the battery specific gravity using a hydrometer. The battery specific gravity should be between 1230 and 1250. If battery specific gravity is below 1230, charge the batteryusing a batte...

Battery Inspection Unpack Battery - Inspect the battery shipping container for signs of obvious damage. Carefully inspect the container for signs of damage due to a leaking battery. If the shipping container shows signs of leakage, the battery may be damaged. Contact thefactory for instructions to f...

Figure 4. Main Housing Chassis Rear Panel Removal Note: Access through the top of the Main Housing Chassis is provided for connecting and topping (filling) of the batteries only. Install a Battery - Raise the top lid of the Main Housing Chassis to provide visual access to the interior of the chassis...

Figure 5. Battery Installations and Connections Battery Connections - Note : The batteries are charged and produce electric current. Small sparks by be noted during the connection process. This is a normal condition and does not pose a threat of injury. Connect the red battery terminal lead (protrud...

Figure 6. Inverter Assembly Placement Remove power at the electricity board meter (circuit breaker panel) of the home. Figure 7 shows a diagram of a typical home wiring scenario. Figure 8 shows a typical home wiring scenario after installation of theInverter Assembly wiring. Note : The Power Inverte...

Figure 8. Typical Home Wiring After Inverter Installation Connect one end of the electrical cable from the double-pole switch lighting circuit in accordance with local electric codes andstandards. Connect the other end of the electrical cable to the provided IEC connector, and then to the rear panel...

Install Wiring Management Kit Installation of the Wiring Management Kit consists of unpacking and inspecting the kit for signs of obvious damage, and return orreplace as necessary, and placement of the unit on the Main Housing Chassis. Secure the kit to the chassis by placing the alignmentpins (Figu...

Figure 11. Power Inverter Front Panel Controls and Indicators Table 1. Power Inverter Indicators Mode On Mains (green) On Battery (yellow) Fault (red) INV Disable (red) 25% (green) 50% (green) 75% (green) 100% (green) Overload (red) Buzzer Description ON LINE On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off T...

NOTE : In the case of a sustained overload, the Inverter will be turned off automatically after one minute, and will wait in the fault state for a minute. After that, it will restart again. If the overloadstill persists, the Inverter will be turned off again after one minute, and will wait in fault ...

Section 5. Troubleshooting Note : If the Power Inverter causes interference with a television while ON-BATTERY , move the television at least 3 feet away from the Inverter. Use the information provided in Tables 1 and 2 to diagnos Power Inverter problems. If the problem cannot be resolved using the ...

Figure 12. Power Inverter Bypass Connection Preventative Maintenance - Preventative maintenance consists of inspecting the batteries for cracks and/or leakage, and checking battery fluid levels and filling the batteries (every 120 days), using the criteria and methods as defined earlier in this manu...

Specifications Table 3. APC Power Inverter Technical Specifications Page 14 Item Specification Input Characteristics Nominal Voltage 230 V Rated Voltage 230 V Frequency 47-53 Hz Nominal Rated Current 3.47 A Input Circuit Breaker Rating 10 A Input Voltage Window for Utility Operation 100 - 265 VAC Ou...

Warranty APC warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for 2 years for the Inverter, and 2 years for the Batteries to the original purchaser. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its sole option, any...