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Page 3 - Handling Safety; pluggable equipment; WARNING! Battery Safety; This equipment contains potentially hazardous voltages.; Replacement and Recycling of Batteries; User’s Manual

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 Smart UPS Safety Guide English This Safety Guide contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the APC equipment and batteries.It is intended for APC customers who setup, install, relocate, or maintain APC equipment. Handli...

Page 5 - Table of Contents

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 Table of Contents Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................1 Unpacking ..............................................................

Page 7 - Inspection

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 1 Introduction This Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is designed to prevent blackouts, brownouts, sags and surges from reachingyour computer and other valuable electronic equipment. This UPS also filters out small utility line fluctuations andisolates your equipment fro...

Page 8 - Installation; Position the UPS; Placement; APC Contact Information; must be put into position before the batteries are installed.

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 2 Installation Installing your UPS requires five steps: 1. Position the UPS in the desired location. For rack mount units this may include installing the rails into the rack. 2. Connect the batteries. All UPSs ship with the batteries disconnected. In 5000 VA units you mus...

Page 10 - Back; Load the UPS into the Rack; Rack Mount Options

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 4 3 Expand the rails so that it spans from the front rack post tothe back rack post. Replace the two screws (removed instep 1) that hold the rail sections together. 4 Back Attach the rail to the back rack post using the samehardware (10-32 flat head screws and conical was...

Page 11 - Connect the Batteries; UPS case so you must install the batteries before connecting them.; Grasp the top edge of the bottom front cover and; tilt

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 5 2. Connect the Batteries Note: All UPSs ship with the batteries disconnected. In addition, 5000 VA units have the batteries shipped outside the UPS case so you must install the batteries before connecting them. If you need to ship the UPS you must disconnect the batteri...

Page 13 - Connect Power and Equipment to the UPS; Use your equipment’s power cords to connect to the UPS.; Connect Power to the UPS and Accessories; Software Installation: Instruction Sheet; Initial Startup; Rear Views

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 7 3. Connect Power and Equipment to the UPS • Connect the UPS line cord (L6-30 plug) into the electrical outlet. • Use your equipment’s power cords to connect to the UPS. Caution: DO NOT use a standard serial interface cable to connect to the Computer Interface Port on th...

Page 14 - press the button. Press it once to set the UPS’s sensitivity to; reduced; . Press it again to set the sensitivity to; low; the button a third time to reset

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 8 Charge the battery The UPS charges its battery whenever it is connected to utility power. The battery will charge fully during the first fourhours of normal operation. Do not expect full runtime during this initial charge period. Connect Computer Interface Port (Optiona...

Page 15 - Operating Instructions; Switch On — Switch Off; immediately powered while the UPS beeps and performs a self-test.; On Battery; Replacing the Battery; Replace Battery

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 9 Operating Instructions Switch On — Switch Off With the UPS plugged in, press and release the large upper on/test button to supply power to the loads. The loads are immediately powered while the UPS beeps and performs a self-test. Press and release the small, lower off b...

Page 16 - Specifications; Cold start is not a normal condition.; Press and hold the on/test button until the UPS beeps.; voltage bar graph has a margin of error of

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 10 Load Bar Graph 85%67%50%33%17% The 5-LED display on the left of the front panel represents the power drawn from the UPS as a percentage of totalcapacity. For example, if three LEDs are lit, the load is drawing between 50% and 67% of the UPS’s capacity. Ifall five LEDs ...

Page 17 - Storage; Storage Conditions; Model Number

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 11 Storage Storage Conditions Store the UPS covered and upright in a cool, dry location, with its battery fully charged. Before storing, charge the UPSfor at least two hours. Remove any accessories in the accessory slot and disconnect any cables connected to the computeri...

Page 18 - Battery Replacement Procedure - Tower Units; Disconnect the front battery pack:; when removing the top set.

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 12 Battery Replacement Procedure - Tower Units 5000 VA 1. Grasp the top edge of the bottom front cover and tilt it out. For the 5000 VA unit: Remove the front bezel by grasping the finger clips on the side of thebezel and carefully loosening the four (4) snaps. Skip to st...

Page 19 - Battery Replacement Procedure - 3U Rack Mount Units; Grasp the tab and gently pull the battery out of the UPS.; Be careful removing the batteries - they are heavy.

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 13 Battery Replacement Procedure - 3U Rack Mount Units 1. Reach into the finger pull and open the front cover. Swing the cover open as shown. 2. Unhook the side of the cover from the chassis and lift it away to expose the battery door. 3. Use a flat-blade or Phillips scre...

Page 20 - Battery Replacement Procedure - 5U Rack Mount Units; Pull the front battery out of the UPS by pulling on the clear label,; The 5000 VA model has four sets of batteries

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 14 Battery Replacement Procedure - 5U Rack Mount Units 5000 VA 1. Reach into the finger pull and open the front cover. Swing the cover open as shown. For 5000 VA units: Remove the front bezel by grasping the finger clips on the side of thebezel and carefully loosening the...

Page 21 - User Configuration Items; How to Determine On-Battery Run Time; UPS battery life differs based on usage and environment.

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 15 User Configuration Items Note: Setting these items requires optional software or hardware. Function Factory Default User Selectable Choices Description Automatic Self-Test Every 14 days(336 hours) Every 7 days (168 hours), OnStartup Only, No Self-Test Sets the interval...

Page 23 - U Units

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 17 Specifications 1400 VA 2200 VA 3000 VA 5000 VA Acceptable input voltage 0 - 325 VAC Input voltage (on-line operation)* 160 - 253 VAC 208 volt output range* 177 - 229 VAC 120 volt output range * with 400 VA loadwith no load 95 - 130 VAC 100 - 135 VAC Nominal input frequ...

Page 24 - Troubleshooting; for a location near you.; Voltage

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 18 Troubleshooting Use the chart below to solve minor UPS installation problems. Contact APC Technical Support Staff for assistance with complex UPSproblems. See APC Contact Information , page 19 , for a location near you. Problem and Possible Cause Solution UPS will not ...

Page 25 - If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer!; Review the problems discussed in; in transit is not covered under warranty.; Mark the RMA# on the outside of the package.; North America; Limited Warranty; Service

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 19 Service If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer! Follow these steps: 1. Review the problems discussed in Troubleshooting , page 18, to eliminate common problems. 2. Verify that no circuit breakers are tripped. A tripped circuit breaker is the most co...

Page 26 - Appendix A: XL Information; XL Installation; This UPS; Secure the connector clamp.; Do not stack battery packs. Stacking results in a tipping hazard.

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 20 Appendix A: XL Information When used with external battery packs, the extended run (XL) UPS offers longer run times than a standard UPS and extraload protection during battery replacement. When replacing the batteries either in the UPS or battery pack(s), the UPS canst...

Page 27 - Smart-UPS Battery Protocol; Use PowerChute®; plus

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 21 Smart-UPS Battery Protocol Smart-UPS XL models are not designed to know how many external battery packs are connected to them. You mustprogram the Smart-UPS XL with the appropriate number of external batteries in one of four ways. Note: It is important to follow these ...

Page 29 - Remove batteries to reduce UPS weight.

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 23 Appendix B: Types of Racks and Mounting Hardware This appendix describes the hardware required for the different types of racks and describes the type of racks that may beused in your industry. All APC rack mount units are shipped ready for 19-inch wide EIA/IEC rack ca...

Page 30 - requires; remain in the UPS they do not have to be removed.; Graphics are not drawn to scale. They are shown for reference only.

990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99 24 Appendix C: Transporting Your Smart-UPS Follow these guidelines if you need to ship the UPS to another location. These guidelines apply whether you aretransporting the UPS alone, rack mounted in an equipment cabinet, or installed in a system. Caution: Always DISCONNECT...