Installation
Installing your UPS requires five steps:
1.Position and install the UPS in the rack. This step includes installing the rails into the rack.
2.Install and connect the batteries.
3.Connect equipment to the UPS.
4.Power up the UPS.
5.Install PowerChute® UPS monitoring software and accessories.
Each step is covered in a following section.
1.Position the UPS
Placement
Install the UPS in a protected area that is free of excessive dust and has adequate air flow. Do not operate the UPS where the temperature and humidity are outside the specified limits.
Warning!
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the warranty.
Installing the SU5000RMB
The rack mount UPS comes with standard
Caution:
Two or more people are required to install the 5000 VA model due to its weight.
Mount the UPS in the rack before installing the batteries.
Installing the UPS in a rack involves a
1.Determine the location of the UPS in the rack.
2.Install the mounting rails in the rack.
3.Load the UPS into the rack.
4.Attach the mounting brackets to the rack. This section describes each step in detail.
Determine the Location of the UPS in the Rack
•UPSs are heavy. Select a rack location sturdy enough to handle the weight. Mount the UPS at or near the bottom of the rack.
•Select a rack location with adequate air flow that is free from excessive dust. Ensure that any air vents on the sides of the UPS are not blocked.
•Do not operate the UPS where temperature or humidity are outside the limits listed under Specifications, page 13.
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