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OPERATION

The FALCON®ED unit is very simple to use.
1. Verify the unit is connected to the correct voltage power source.
2. Activate the power switch to the "ON" position.
3. The green AC LED illuminates.
4. The green INV LED illuminates.
5. For frequency conversion models, verify the output frequency is
set to the desired frequency using a frequency meter. Disregard
the following steps 6-11.
6. For models supplied with optional battery banks, leave the power
switch "ON" and open the input circuit breaker at the utility panel,
This will simulate a power loss & test battery operation.
7. The green AC LED will shut off.
8. An intermittent audible alarm will sound.
The system will continue to operate. If this were to continue long
enough, the red LOW BATTERY light would illuminate, indicating that
battery back-up time is ending and system shutdown is imminent. The
intermittent alarm will become continuous at this point. The ED unit will
automatically shut itself off to avoid excessive battery discharge. When
power returns, normal operation of the UPS resumes without any
operator adjustment.
The duration of actual battery back-up time and the low battery condition
varies depending on the amount of load, charge on the battery, and
condition of the battery. Refer to the ED SPECIFICATIONS for
approximate hold-up times at 100% and 50% loads.
9. Reset the input circuit breaker and turn the power switch "OFF".
10. Turn off the devices you wish to plug into the ED. Plug them into
the outlets located on the rear of the ED.
11. Activate the ED unit power switch to the "ON" position.
12. Turn "ON" each of your devices.
13. Some of the LOAD indicators may illuminate. The amount of load
determines the actual number of indicators lit.
The bottom green L.E.D. signifies approximately 50% of load
capacity. The second green L.E.D. represents approximately 75%
of load capacity. If the yellow L.E.D. illuminates, full load has been
achieved. If the red light illuminates, an OVERLOAD condition is
present. If this situation continues for about 15 seconds, the unit
will automatically shut off.
If the system overheats or the Inverter should fail, the unit
automatically shuts off and sounds a continuous alarm and the red
ALM light will illuminate.
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