EATONPowerware®5130 Rack/Tower UPS (1250–3000 VA) User’s Guide S164201730Rev 2
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Chapter 6 UPS Maintenance
This section explains how to:
SCare for the UPS and batteries
STransport the UPS
SStore the UPS and batteries
SReplace the batteries
STest new batteries
SRecycle used batteries or UPS

UPS and Battery Care

For the best preventive maintenance, keep the area around the UPS
clean and dust-free. If the atmosphere is very dusty, clean the outside of
the system with a vacuum cleaner.
For full battery life, keep the UPS at an ambient temperature of
25°C (77°F).
NOTE Thebatteries in the UPS are rated for a 3–5 year service life. The length of service
lifevaries, depending on the frequency of usage and ambient temperature. Batteries used
beyondexpected service life will often have severely reduced runtimes. Replace batteries at
leastevery 5 years to keep units running at peak efficiency.

Transporting the UPS

NOTE Theinternal UPS batteries MUST be disconnected.
If the UPS requires any type of transportation:
1. Verify that the UPS is unplugged and turned off.
2. Disconnect the UPS internal battery connector using the steps in
“Connecting the UPS Internal Battery” on page 22 in reverse order.