Storage

Storage, Maintenance, Transport, and Service

Store the UPS covered in a cool, dry location with the battery(s) fully charged.

At 5° to 113° F (–15° to 45° C), charge the UPS battery every six months.

To Install a Replacement Battery

This UPS has an easy-to-replace, hot-swappable battery module. Replacement is a safe procedure, iso- lated from electrical hazards. You may leave the UPS and connected equipment on during the replacement procedure.

Once the batteries are disconnected, the connected equipment is not protected from power outages.

Caution

Refer to the appropriate replacement battery user manual for battery module installation instructions. See your dealer or contact APC at www.apc.com for information on replacement battery modules.

Be sure to deliver the spent battery(s) to a recycling facility or ship it to APC in the replacement battery packing material.

Transporting the UPS to Another Location

Perform these steps before transporting the UPS to another location.

1.Shut down and disconnect any equipment attached to the UPS.

2.Shut down and disconnect the UPS from the utility or power supply.

3.Disconnect the battery.

a.Remove the front bezel .

b.Remove the battery cover .

c.Unsnap the battery connectors .

4.Place a protective sticker or packaging between the battery connectors to ensure that the connectors do not become re-engaged during transport.

5.Reinstall the battery cover .

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