Service
If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer. Follow these steps:
1.Review the problems discussed in the Troubleshooting section of this manual to eliminate common problems.
2.If the problem persists, contact APC Customer Support through the APC Web site, www.apc.com.
•Note the model number of the UPS, the serial number located on the back of the unit, and the date purchased. If you call APC Customer Support, a technician will ask you to describe the problem and attempt to solve it over the phone. If this is not possible, the technician will issue a Returned Material Authorization Number (RMA#).
•If the UPS is under warranty, repairs are free.
•Procedures for servicing or returning products may vary internationally. Refer to the APC Web site for country specific instructions.
3.Pack the UPS in its original packaging.
•If the original packing is not available, refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for information about obtaining a new set.
•Pack the UPS properly to avoid damage in transit. Never use Styrofoam beads for packaging. Damage sustained in transit is not covered under warranty.
Always DISCONNECT THE BATTERY(S) before shipping in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and IATA regulations.
The battery(s) may remain in the UPS.
4.Mark the RMA# on the outside of the package.
5.Return the UPS by insured, prepaid carrier to the address given to you by Customer Support.
Limited Warranty
American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective products. To obtain service under warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from customer support. Products must be returned with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been damaged by accident, negligence, or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of purchase.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL APC BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, APC is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.
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