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Battery Replacement for Ellipse Model 1200
CAUTION: Read and follow safety instructions before removing batteries. This
must be done by a qualified technician due to risk of high voltage and high energy.
• Switch off the UPS (on/off switch) and disconnect it from utility power and critical loads.
• Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
• Use tools with insulated handles.
1. In accordance with local regulations and proper disposal of Ellipse battery(s), it is necessary
to remove them from UPS chassis. This requires removing the top half of the UPS.
2. Observe and note battery connections prior to removal. Follow operations pictured, to take
off the feet (A), remove the 4 screws and top with a phillips screwdriver (B), remove, and
unplug the batteries for recycling (C). Install new batteries and observe polarity (red to "+"
terminal, black to "-" terminal). Be sure to first reconnect the jumper cables between the "+"
of battery one to the "-" of the second and third batteries (see diagram above). It is normal
for a small spark to occur upon connection. Replace top, screws, and feet. Reconnect input
cord and critical loads.Restart UPS.
Battery Replacement
Model 1200
Getting Maximum Battery Life
1. Prior to use, charge the Ellipse battery
for 8 hours by connecting to utility power.
This conditions the battery for long life.
2. After an outage, a few hours are required
to reach a full recharge.
Notes:
1. Ellipse is equipped with a lead-acid
battery(s), which must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations. MGE
will accept UPS and/or batteries for
recycling free of charge. Contact us at
the phone number shown in the recycling
section of this manual.
2. Battery life is cut in half for every 15
degrees above 75°F. Plug in and
recharge the UPS at least every six
months if the UPS is taken out of service.
Battery Replacement for
300/500/650/800 Models
CAUTION: Read and follow safety
instructions before removing batteries.
This must be done by qualified
personnel due to risk of high energy.
• Switch off the UPS (on/off switch) and
disconnect it from utility power and critical
loads.
• Remove watches, rings or other metal
objects.
• Use tools with insulated handles.
1. In accordance with local regulations and
proper disposal of Ellipse battery(s), it is
necessary to remove them
from UPS chassis.
This requires
opening the
trap door
located on
the side of
the UPS (except
Ellipse 1200).
2. Observe and note battery connections
prior to removal. Follow operations
pictured, take off the foot (A), open the
door (B), remove and unplug the battery
for recycling (C). Install new battery,
reattach wires observing polarity (red to
"+" terminal, black to "-" terminal). For
Models 650/800, be sure to reconnect
the jumper cable between the "+" of
battery one to the "-" of the second
battery. It is normal for a small spark
to occur upon connection. Close door
and reinstall foot. Reconnect input cord
and critical loads.Restart UPS.
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