Rackmount Battery Replacement

CAUTION- A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current. The following precautions should be observed before replacing the batteries:

•Turn off and disconnect the UPS from utility power prior to opening the battery replacement door.

•Remove rings, watches, and other metal objects.

•Use a Phillips (cross head) screwdriver with insulated grips.

•Do not lay tools or other metal objects on top of the batteries.

•If the battery replacement kit is damaged in any way or shows signs of leakage, contact your dealer immediately.

•Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, the batteries may explode.

If you feel unqualified to replace the battery, do not open the battery door. Call Liebert Technical Support (LTS). World Wide Technical Support numbers are located at the end of this section.

1.Using a Phillips (cross head) screwdriver loosen the (4) screws around the battery door as in Figure 1. Carefully remove the battery door by pulling it forward. Lay the battery door and screws aside for reassembly.

2.Again using a Phillips (cross head) screwdriver loosen the (4) screws holding the battery retaining plate as in Figure 2. Carefully remove the battery retaining plate by pulling it forward. Lay the battery retaining plate and screws aside for reassembly.

3.700/1000/1400 VA models: Gently pull on the white tabs located on both sides of the battery until wiring is exposed (Figure 3). Disconnect red wire (+) (figure 4) and the black wire (-) (figure 5).

2200 VA model: Pull apart the Battery harness connector (Figure 6 & 7). Remove batteries.

4.Unpack new batteries taking care not to destroy the packing.

5.Slide new batteries into the cavity, noting the white pull-tabs are facing outward.

6.For 700/1000/1400 VA models: Connect the battery wires; first black to black,

then red to red. For 2200 VA models: Connect the battery harness connector. Push batteries back into cavity.

NOTE: There will be a small spark when connecting the Red to Red connectors on 700-1400 VA models, and on the 2200 VA model when connecting the battery harness connector. This is normal and will not harm you or the UPS.

7.Replace the Battery retaining plate by inserting the (4) screws into their associated holes. Tighten the (4) screws to secure the battery retaining plate in place.

8.Replace the Battery door by inserting the four (4) screws into their associated holes. Tighten the four (4) screws to secure the battery door in place.

9.Dispose of batteries in accordance with your local laws and regulations.