Installation Guide
Important Safety Messages
Read the instructions carefully to become familiar with the equipment before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this manual or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
The addition of this symbol to a Caution product safety label indicates that a hazard exists that can result in injury and product damage if the instructions are not followed.
The following safety messages may appear throughout this manual to warn of potential hazards.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage and minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage.
Safety and General Information
Inspect the package contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is any damage.
Read the Safety Guide supplied with this unit before installing the UPS.
•Adhere to all local and national electrical codes.
•This UPS is intended for indoor use only.
•Do not operate this UPS in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or humidity.
•Be sure the air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow adequate space for proper ventilation.
•The battery typically lasts for two to five years. Environmental factors impact battery life. Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality utility power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery life.
•Connect the UPS power cable directly to a wall outlet. Do not use surge protectors or extension cords.
•The batteries are heavy. Remove the batteries prior to installing the UPS in a rack.
•Always install external battery packs (XLBPs) at the bottom of the rack. The UPS must be installed above the XLBPs.
•The UPS display interface will recognize as many as 10 external battery packs connected to the UPS. However there is no limit to the number of XLBPs that can be used with the UPS.
•Refer to Specifications in the Operation manual for UPS and battery weight.