American Power Conversion 5000VA user manual Connect Equipment and Power to the UPS, Rear Panels

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Connect Equipment and Power to the UPS

1.The UPS features a chassis ground connection screw located on the rear panel, for connecting the ground leads on transient voltage devices.

Prior to connecting the grounding wire, ensure that the UPS is NOT connected to utility or battery power.

2.Connect equipment to the UPS.

3.208 V models: Plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounded receptacle only. Avoid using extension cords.

230 V models: Refer to the Input Hardwire section in this manual.

4.To use the UPS as a master on/off switch be sure all connected equipment is switched on.

Rear Panels

208 V models

230 V models

Start the UPS

1.Press the button on the front panel to start the UPS.

–The battery charges to 90% capacity during the first four hours of normal operation. Do not expect full battery run capability during this initial charge period.

–Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for battery runtimes.

2.For optimal computer system security, install PowerChute Smart-UPS monitoring software.

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