Mount the UPS in the Rack

Select a location with adequate air flow that is free from excessive dust. Ensure that the air vents on the front and rear of the UPS are not blocked. Allow at least 2.54 cm (1 inch) of space on both sides.

The UPS requires two people to install due to its weight.

To lighten the UPS, you may remove the batteries while you mount the unit in the rack. Refer to Replacing the Battery, page 15, for instructions on removing the batteries.

The UPS comes with standard 46.5-cm (19-inch) rack mount brackets (ears) and cleats installed and mounting rails for rack mounting included. The rails support the UPS and allow adequate air flow. There are two steps to install the UPS in a rack. This section describes each in detail.

1.Install the mounting rails in the rack (required for four-post racks only).

2.Load the UPS into the rack.

Check the rack to make sure it will not tip after moving the mounting brackets.

Install the Mounting Rails in the Rack (Four-Post Rack Installation Only)

Install the mounting rails in the rack. Directions are included with the rail kit.

Load the UPS into the Rack

Due to the weight of the UPS, two people are required to install it in the rack. To lighten the UPS, you may remove the batteries while you mount it in the rack. Refer to Replacing the Battery, page 16, for instructions on how to remove the batteries.

Four-Post Racks

1. Supporting the UPS from both sides, carefully align the unit with the rails.

2. Each side of the UPS has a cleat Πthat must slide into the groove on the rail. Insert each cleat into its groove and slide the UPS into position.

3. Insert the four (4) ornamental screws

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supplied with the UPS through the

 

 

mounting brackets and into the top

 

and bottom holes in the U-space.

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100 VAC specifications

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