APC BC300 Series manual Installation, Requirements on Site

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Installation

3.0Installation

3.1Requirements on Site

A 3-foot free space on all sides should be allowed during installation. Place the UPS in a clean, dust-free environment, free of contaminants. Allow air circulation around the UPS cabinet and any battery cabinets or racks.

•Ambient temperature range: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C).

Ideal temperature: 77° F (25° C)

NOTE: At 92° F (33° C), battery life would be approx. 50% compared to storage at a normal temperature of 77° F (25° C). At 113° F (45° C). Battery life will be reduced to some 25%. Make sure that the floor can support the weight of the UPS, external batteries, and any other necessary equipment.

•Never install systems in direct sunlight or near heat sources.

•Service access from front and top of unit. Cable entry from bottom of unit.

•Do not operate the UPS or batteries in a sealed room or container.

NOTICE!

Allow a minimum clearance of 3 foot (914mm) for service in front of and above the UPS and 6 inches (152mm) at the back.

NOTICE!

Do not stand on the UPS. Keep the UPS cabinet surface free of objects.

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Contents APC BC300 Series 40kW 208/450/480V Installation Guide Copyright 2002 APC Denmark ApSInstallation Guide APC BC300 Series 40kW 208/450/480V UPS Safety Symbols used in this manualThank You Contents Tools and Equipment Needed IntroductionIntroduction Insulated Tools and Other Equipment NeededReceiving, Unpacking and Moving to Site Please RecycleInstallation InstallationRequirements on Site Installing the Conduit Connection Kit UPS Footprint measurements in inches & mm FootprintInsulated and other tools required Conduit Connection Kit Contents Installing PedestalsInstalling Conduit Box and Base Covers Installing the Maintenance Bypass Panel and UPS SBP Electrical Schematic Component Overview door open Component OverviewWire Terminals Wire TerminalsWiring Diagram for BC300 Utility inputSingle Line Diagram for BC300 Single Line DiagramSingle Line Diagram 40kW 69A UPS Model Input Output Recom DC Voltage DC Current Mended MIBExternal Connection Board External Connection BoardCommunication Interface Board Option Communication Interface BoardSmart Slot and Connection of Triple Chassis Communication InterfaceProduct Description Safety WarningsAPC BC300 Triple Chassis Monitoring PortInstalling Management Cards Power InputInstalling Management Products To UPS PortPower Considerations Cascading setup of the APC BC300 Triple ChassisPowering the APC BC300 Triple Chassis Power AdaptersTroubleshooting Triple Chassis Power ConsiderationsDetermining Power Requirements Problem Possible Cause SolutionProduct Specifications Monitoring Port Pin Assignments Monitoring Port Pin Assignment Battery Installation Installation of External Batteries and Battery BreakerPower, Physical, and Environmental Specifications PhysicalBattery Installation Guidelines Do not connect the negative cables to the UPS yet Battery Replacement Initial Start-up and Phase Check Initial Start-up and Phase CheckInitial Start-up and Phase Check External Batteries Clearing the Events Log Clearing the Events LogStart-up from Maintenance Bypass Start-up and Shutdown ProcedureStart-up and Shutdown Procedure Shutdown ProcedureIf you have shut the loads down Move on to step Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsAPC BC300 Series 40 kW Technical Data Battery Specifications Dimensions/WeightAPC Corporate How to Contact APCHow to Contact APC Fairgrounds Road West Kingston, RIHow to Contact APC