HP Uninterruaptible Power System R1500 XR Models 217823-002 manual Care and Storage of Batteries

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Battery Maintenance

Care and Storage of Batteries

To maximize the life of batteries:

•Minimize the amount of time the UPS uses battery power by matching the UPS configuration with the utility voltage. For more information, refer to Chapter 3, “Configuration.”

•Keep the area around the UPS clean and dust-free. If the environment is very dusty, clean the outside of the UPS regularly with a vacuum cleaner.

•Maintain the ambient temperature at 25oC (77oF).

•If storing a UPS for an extended period, recharge the batteries every six months:

a.Connect the UPS to utility power.

b.Allow the UPS to remain in Standby mode.

c.Allow the UPS to charge the batteries for 24 hours.

d.Update the battery recharge date label.

Pre-Failure Battery Warranty

The Pre-Failure Battery Warranty, standard on all HP UPS units, extends the advantage of an HP three-year limited warranty by applying it to the battery before it actually fails. Specifically, the Pre-Failure Battery Warranty ensures that when customers receive notification from HP power management software that the battery may fail, the battery is replaced free of charge under the warranty.

HP maintains the highest standards in the industry, as evidenced by the HP Pre-Failure Battery Warranty. This warranty is beneficial in at least two significant ways:

•Reduced total cost of ownership

•Reduced downtime

A Pre-Failure Battery warning is given 30 days before a battery failure. The warning is indicated in one or both of the following ways:

•An LED showing the battery is low

•Notification from HP power management software

This warning provides ample time to order a spare battery. You can order a spare at www.hp.com.

The battery warranty coverage is three years for parts. The warranty for the first year of ownership includes parts and labor. If battery spares are not available for a particular HP UPS model, then the entire UPS, including its battery, is replaced.

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Contents HP Uninterruptible Power System R1500 XR Models User Guide Page Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Page Audience Assumptions Important Safety InformationSymbols on Equipment About This GuideRelated Documents Symbols in TextRack Stability HP Website Authorized Reseller Getting HelpReader’s Comments Technical SupportCommunications Port Standard UPS FeaturesOverview UPS R1500 XR Models UPS R1500 XR ModelsNetwork Transient Protector Overcurrent ProtectionFront Panel Front panel configurationRear panel of R1500 XR NA Rear PanelsRear panel of R1500 XR JPN Rear panel of R1500 XR H INT’L Option Part Number Power Management SoftwareUPS Hardware Options Hardware OptionsWarranties Remote Emergency Power Off Port$25,000 Computer Load Protection Guarantee Pre-Failure Battery Warranty Description Meaning/Function Front Panel Controls and LED IndicatorsOperation LED Modes of OperationCharging the Batteries Placing the UPS in Operate ModePlacing the UPS in Standby mode Returning to Standby ModeInitiating a Self-Test Test/Alarm Reset buttonShutting Down the System Audible AlarmsSilencing an Audible Alarm Placing the UPS in Configure Mode ConfigurationParameter LED Parameter Name Explanation when illuminated Configuration ParametersConfiguration Parameters Available Voltage Settings Changing Configuration ParametersConfiguration Charging Batteries Battery MaintenancePrecautions Obtaining New Batteries Determining When to Replace BatteriesPreparing the UPS Removing the Battery PackReplacing Batteries Remove the two screws to obtain access to the battery pack Disconnecting the battery cable from the circuit board Disposing of Used Batteries Installing a New Battery PackTesting the New Battery Pack Care and Storage of Batteries Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Repairing the UPS Class a Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesRegulatory Compliance Identification Numbers Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Class B EquipmentCables Canadian Notice Avis CanadienEuropean Union Notice Japanese Notice China Taiwan Notice Battery Replacement Notice Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargeFeature Metric SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Table C-1 Physical SpecificationsTable C-2 Input Specifications Input SpecificationsTable C-4 Output Specifications Output SpecificationsTable C-3 Output Specifications Table C-6 Environmental Specifications Battery SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Table C-5 Battery SpecificationsIndex Index-2 Index-3