Connect the Battery, Overview | APC BE700G instruction

User Manual Back-UPS®BE550G/BE700G

Caution

• For safety, the Back-UPS ES is shipped with one b attery wire disconnected. Small sparks may occur during battery connection.

• Do not install the unit in direct sunlight, in ex cessive heat or humidity, or in contact with fluids.

• Connect the power cord directly to a wall outlet; not a surge protector or power strip. The outlet must be located near the equipment and easily accessible.

Connect the Battery

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Overview

1Master Outlet— Connect a master device, such as a computer. See

“Using the power-saving outlets” on page 2.

2Battery Backup and Surge Protection— These outlets receive power whenever the unit is ON. During a power outage or other

utility problems (brownouts, over-voltages), these outlets will
receive power from the unit for a limited time. Connect a computer,
monitor, and two other data-sensitive devices into these outlets.
Note that one of these outlets is the Master outlet. See “Using the
power-saving outlets” on page 2.	UK
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3Controlled Outlets— Connect peripheral devices. See “Using the

power-saving outlets” on page 2.

4 Surge Protection— These outlets provide full-time protection from surges even if the unit is OFF, but will only supply power when the unit is ON. Connect a printer, fax machine, scanner, or other peripherals that do not need battery power during power outages. Note that if the power-saving feature is enabled, three of these outlets are controlled by the Master outlet.

5 Data Port— Use the supplied RJ45/USB cable to connect the Back- UPS unit to a computer to install the software. See “Install the PowerChute® Personal Edition software” on page 2.

6 Circuit Breaker—Push to re-set the circuit breaker.

7 Modem/Phone/Fax—Connect a DSL or dial-up modem, phone, fax machine, or 10/100 Base-T ethernet equipment. Note: Do not connect the UPS telephone protection ports to both the telephone and network system cables at the same time.

8Wall outlet—Connect the unit to a data line wall outlet.

Turn on the Back-UPS

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Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the unit ON. A single short beep and the green “Power On” indicator co nfirms that Back-UPS ES is on and ready to provide protection. The UPS will automatically perform a self-test when power is applied to the unit, the green LED will flash during the self-test.

Note: Prior to first use, charge the Back-UPS for at least 16 hours to ensure sufficient runtime. The unit is charging whenever it is connected to utility power, whether the unit is turned ON or OFF.