C H A P T E R 3

INSTALLATION

The following sections describe UPS storage requirements and the installation and startup of the UPS.

Unpacking and Inspection

Carefully unpack the UPS and optional battery cabinets, making sure to retain the packaging materials. Examine each unit carefully for any signs of damage and immediately notify your distributor if damage is present.

UPS and Battery Cabinet Storage

If you plan to store the UPS or battery cabinets prior to use, store them in a cool, dry environment. Storage temperature should not exceed

35C (95F) in order to preserve battery life. For longer term storage, energize the UPS and battery cabinet for approximately 8 hours every 90 days in order to maintain battery charge.

Whenever the units are not energized, verify the circuit breaker on all battery cabinets is returned to the OFF (O) position (see Figure 4 on page 31).

UPS and Battery Cabinet Installation

Use the following procedure to install the UPS and optional battery cabinets:

1.Place the UPS near the equipment to be protected. The UPS should be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight or other heat source.

Steps 2 through 7 are for battery installation. If you do not have optional battery cabinets, skip to “UPS Startup for 120V Models” on page 31 or “UPS Startup for 208V-240V Models” on page 32.

You can install additional battery cabinets while the UPS is operating, but confirm the UPS is not in Battery mode (see page 37).

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