American Power Conversion PX Battery Module Replacement, Installing the Replacement Module

Chapter 8 - Module Replacement

Battery Module Replacement

nThe battery module weighs approx. 60 lbs. When re- moving or installing a battery module, two people are required to lift the battery module.

1.Remove the appropriate grill cover. The battery module bays are labeled on the center spine behind the grill covers.

2.Battery modules are designed with a “drop lock” that holds them securely in the frame. Slightly lift the front handle of the battery module, and pull it forward to the safety stop.

3.With one person on either side of the battery module, lift and remove the battery module from the frame.

Note: The safety stop retaining flange passes through the notch in the frame as the battery module is removed. See figure 8-5.

Fig 8-5 Battery Module Retaining Flange

4.To dispose of the battery module, return it to the appro- priate service provider or directly to APC for recycyling. Note: The battery module contains sealed, non-spillable lead acid batteries. These must be recycled or disposed of properly.

Installing the Replacement Module

Refer to Chapter 5 for the battery module installation proce- dure.

Replacement Battery Module Verification

From the startup screen, press any key to open the top level menu screen. Follow the sequence in figure 8-6 to ensure that the new battery module is recognized by the Power Ar- ray system and is functioning properly. (Status: OK).

Fig 8-6 Replacement Battery Module Verification

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