APC 990 5054 04 2011 user manual Installation, Inspection, Placement, Storage Conditions

Smart-UPS®External Battery Pack SUA24XLBP

990-5054 04/2011

Refer to the User Manual for basic information about the Smart-UPS and the Smart-UPS XL Supplement for additional information on extended run versions of the UPS. This supplement provides information on the battery packs.

Installation

Inspection

Inspect the battery pack upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage. The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly.

Placement

This figure shows the location of the battery pack connector.

The battery pack connector is color coded and keyed to prevent improper connection. Do not attempt to install battery packs with connectors that are a different color from the battery pack connector on the UPS.

Install up to 10 battery packs per XL model UPS following the instructions below.

1. Prepare the UPS to connect the battery pack(s). Note the holes used to attach the battery pack connector clamp (near the center of the connector opening). Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the battery pack connector clamp from the back of the UPS.

2. Turn the clamp over and loosely attach one end at the edge of the connector opening in the UPS.

3.Holding the clamp aside, insert the battery pack connector into the UPS.

4.Secure the connector clamp.

For additional battery packs, repeat this procedure using the battery pack connectors on the battery packs.

Note: Do not stack battery packs. Stacking results in a tipping hazard.

Storage

Storage Conditions

Store the battery pack covered and upright in a cool, dry location, with its batteries fully charged. Before storing, charge the battery pack for at least 4 hours.

Extended Storage

At -15 to +30 °C (+5 to +86 °F), charge the battery pack every 6 months At +30 to +45 °C (+86 to +113 °F), charge the battery pack every 3 months.