American Power Conversion S15BLK owner manual Installing the Unit

Installing the Unit

The S10 and S15 may be installed on a flat, solid surface or rack-mounted.

Warning: The S10 and S15 weigh approximately 60 pounds each, and we recommend that two people lift the unit. If you remove the battery, as described above, it will make lifting and positioning the unit much easier. Lift the unit carefully by firmly grasping both sides of the unit in the middle. Failure to comply may result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.

Proper placement of the S10 or S15 should be accomplished in accordance with the following procedures:

Installing on a flat surface - Place the unit on a solid, flat surface that is capable of supporting at least 60 lbs.

Note: Avoid placing other components directly on top of or behind the unit. Leave at least one inch of space on all sides to allow for proper air ventilation. Do not block the fan.

Rack mounting- If the S Type unit is to be rack-mounted, please follow these four basic steps:

Note: The rack-mounting hardware that is shipped with the unit is designed for 19-inch wide racks only.

1.Install the rack-mount rails. (See the installation sheet located in the box containing the rack-mount rails.)

2.Install the rail cleats. (See the installation sheet located with the cleats in the box marked “Accessories.”)

3.Install rack-mount ears. (Optional — See the installation sheet located with the cleats in the box marked “Accessories.”)

Note: Rack-mount ears are required only if you desire to lock the unit to the front of the rack to prevent movement from front to rear.

Caution: Rack-mount ears should not be used alone to support the unit. Rack-mount rails should always be used to support the unit’s weight when it is mounted in a rack.

4.Slide the unit into the rack so that the cleats mounted on the side of the unit fit within the track of the rack-mount rails. If the ears were mounted, screw the mounted ears into the rack to lock unit into position. (See the installation sheet located in the box marked, “Accessories.”)

Note: Avoid placing other components directly on top of or behind the unit. Leave at least one inch of space on all sides to allow for proper air ventilation. Do not block the vents or fan.

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