Installation Guide Smart-UPS™ X 2000/2200/3000 XL Tower/Rack-Mount 4U

Important Safety Messages

Read the instructions carefully to become familiar with the equipment before trying to install, operate,
service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this manual or on the
equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifi es a
procedure.
The addition of this symbol to a Caution product safety label indicates that a hazard exists that can result in
injury and product damage if the instructions are not followed.
The following safety messages may appear throughout this manual to warn of potential hazards.

Safety and General Information

Inspect the package cont ents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is any

damage.

Read the Safety G uide supplied with this unit before ins talling the UPS.

• Adhere to all local and national electrical codes.
• This UPS is intended for indoor use only.
• Do not operate this UPS in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or
humidity.
• Be sure the air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow adequate space for proper ventilation.
• The battery typically lasts for two to five years. Environmental factors impact battery life. Ele vated
ambient temperatures, poor quality utility power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten
battery life.
• Connect the UPS power cable directly to a wall outlet. Do not use su rge protectors or extension cords.
• The batteries are heavy. Remove the batteries prior to installing the UPS in a rack.
• Always install external battery packs (XLBPs) at the bottom of the rack. The UPS must be installed
above the XLBPs.
• The UPS display interface will recognize as many as 10 external battery packs conne cted to the UPS.
However there is no limit to the number of XLBPs that can be used with the UPS.
• Refer to Specifications in the Operation manual for UPS and battery weight.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage and minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potential ly hazardous situ ation which, if not a voided, can resu lt in equipment damage.