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PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

SOLUTION

ALL LEDS ARE OFF AND THE UPS IS PLUGGED INTO A WALL OUTLET

The UPS is shut down and the battery

None. The UPS will return to normal operation when the power is

is discharged from an extended outage.

restored and the battery has a sufficient charge.

 

 

 

THE REPLACE BATTERY LED IS LIT

 

 

Weak battery.

Allow the battery to recharge for at least 24 hours. Then, perform a

 

self-test. If the problem persists after recharging, replace the bat-

 

tery.

 

Replace Battery LED flashes and

Check that the battery connectors are fully engaged.

short chirp is emitted every two sec-

 

 

onds to indicate the battery is discon-

 

 

nected.

 

 

Failure of a battery self-test.

The UPS emits short beeps for one minute and the replace bat-

 

tery LED illuminates. The UPS repeats the alarm every five

 

hours. Perform the self-test procedure after the battery has

 

charged for 24 hours to confirm the replace battery condition.

 

The alarm stops if the battery passes the self-test.

 

 

THE OVERLOAD LED IS LIT AND THE UPS EMITS A SUSTAINED ALARM TONE

The UPS is overloaded.

The connected equipment exceeds the specified “maximum

 

load” as defined in Specifications at the APC web site,

 

www.apc.com.

 

 

The alarm remains on until the overload is removed. Disconnect

 

nonessential equipment from the UPS to eliminate the overload.

 

The UPS continues to supply power as long as it is online and

 

the circuit breaker does not trip; the UPS will not provide power

 

from batteries in the event of a utility voltage interruption.

 

If a continuous overload occurs while the UPS is on battery, the

 

unit turns off output in order to protect the UPS from possible

 

damage.

 

 

 

 

THE SITE WIRING FAULT LED IS LIT

 

 

The site wiring LED is lit.

The UPS is plugged into an improperly wired utility power out-

 

let. Wiring faults detected include missing ground, hot-neutral

 

polarity reversal, and overloaded neutral circuit. Contact a

 

qualified electrician to correct the building wiring.

 

 

 

THERE IS NO UTILITY POWER AND THE UPS HAS BEEN TURNED OFF

 

When the UPS is off and there is no

230V/120V models Only:

 

utility power, use the cold start feature

 

 

to apply power to the connected equip-

Press and hold the

button, (for about 3 seconds). The unit

ment from the UPS battery. Cold start

is not a normal condition.

will beep, the LED lights will flash, and the unit will beep a second

 

time. Release the ON button during the second beep. This will sup-

 

ply immediate power to the UPS and the connected equipment.

 

Make sure connected equipment is switched to ON.

 

 

 

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Contents APC Smart-UPS Table of Contents Page Page Safety Information Deenergizing Safety Installation Stacking the UPS on a Battery Pack If you removed the battery before mounting the UPS Avoid using extension cords and adapter plugs Accessories Operation Online LED illuminates when the UPS is supplying utility High utility voltage 230V models 120V/100V models Voltage Sensitivity Low Battery Warning Level On Battery Operation User Configurable Items UPS ID Upsiden120V models Transporting Your SMART-UPS Storage and Maintenance Replacing the Battery Module Troubleshooting Qualified electrician to correct the building wiring Service Regulatory and Warranty Information Regulatory Agency Approvals and Radio Frequency WarningsDeclaration of Conformity Limited Warranty
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