APC VT manual How to store the battery modules, Replaceable parts only trained personnel

Maintenance – Parts Replacement

How to store the battery modules

The battery modules must be stored indoors and with their protective packaging still in place.

Ambient temperature:

-15° to 40°C/5°F to 104°F

Relative Humidity:

25-85% Non-condensing

Storage place free from vibration, dust, direct sunlight, and moisture.

Stored batteries should be recharged at regular intervals depending on the storage temperature:

Storage Temperature	Recharge interval
-15° to 20°C/5°F to 68°F	9 months
20° to 30°C/68°F to 86°F	6 months
30° to 40°C/86°F to 104°F	3 months

Caution: Do not store the batteries for more than 12 months.

Replaceable parts (only trained personnel).

Part	APC Part No.
Battery Module	SYBT4
Network Management Card with temperature sensor	AP9619

APC recommends that a whole battery module (four batteries) is replaced at the same time to ensure optimal runtime. However, it is only necessary to replace two batteries at the same time. See section How to replace and install a battery module, Directions for replacement.

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