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Page 3 - Introduction; NSTALLATION; Unpack; Attention: The UPS comes with battery disconnected.; Position the UPS

1 Introduction The APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is designed to prevent blackouts, brownouts, sags, and surges from reaching your equipment. The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) filters small util-ity line fluctuations and isolates your equipment from large disturbances by internally disc...

Page 4 - Remove battery bracket screws, battery

2 Tower Configuration Note: Illustrations in this document may appear different than the actual hardware. Œ • Ž • Mount the UPS in a Two-Post Rack Œ • Remove battery bracket screws, battery bracket, and battery.

Page 6 - TART UP; Connect Equipment to the UPS; Rear Panels; Connect the UPS to the Network (if Applicable); Network Connectors; Serial Port; Use only interface kits approved by APC.

4 2: S TART UP Connect Equipment to the UPS Rear Panels 110/120 V: 230 V: • Note: A laser printer draws significantly more power than other types of equipment and may overload the UPS. Connect the UPS to the Network (if Applicable) Network Connectors Serial Port Modem/Telephone/Fax Ports Network Sur...

Page 7 - Start the UPS; site wiring fault

5 Start the UPS 1. Plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounded receptacle only. Avoid using extension cords. 110/120 V models : The power cord is attached to the UPS. The input plug is a NEMA 5- 15P. 230 V models: The power cord is supplied in the UPS literature kit. 2. 110/120 V models : Che...

Page 8 - PERATION; Front Display Panel; Troubleshooting

6 3: O PERATION Front Display Panel 110/120 V 230 V I NDICATOR D ESCRIPTION On Line The UPS is supplying utility power to the connected equipment. On Battery The UPS is supplying battery power to the connected equipment. Overload The connected loads are drawing more than the UPS power rating. Replac...

Page 11 - Storage; Contact Information; Moun t the UPS in a Rack.

9 5: S TORAGE AND M AINTENANCE Storage Store the UPS covered in a cool, dry location, with the battery fully charged. At -15 to +30 ° C (+5 to +86 ° F), charge the UPS battery every six months. At +30 to +45 ° C (+86 to +113 ° F), charge the UPS battery every three months. Battery Replacement The UP...

Page 12 - with complex UPS problems.; Ensure that the battery is properly connected.; UPS; replace battery; UPS

10 6: T ROUBLESHOOTING , S HIPPING , AND S ERVICE Use the chart below to solve minor UPS installation and operation problems. Refer to www.apc.com with complex UPS problems. P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUSE S OLUTION UPS WILL NOT TURN ON UPS not connected to utility power supply. Check that the po...

Page 13 - User Configurable Items

11 P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUSE S OLUTION THE OVERLOAD LED IS ILLUMINATED AND THE UPS EMITS A SUSTAINED ALARM TONE The UPS is overloaded. The connected equipment is draw-ing more VA than the UPS can sustain. The connected equipment exceeds the specified “maximum load.” The alarm remains on unt...

Page 14 - Shipping and Service; Prepare the UPS for shipping:; Support

12 Shipping and Service Prepare the UPS for shipping: Shutdown and disconnect any equipment attached to the UPS. Shut down the UPS, and disconnect the UPS from the utility power outlet. Disconnect the battery. If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer. Follow these steps: 1. Review ...

Page 16 - Limited Warranty

14 Limited Warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective prod...