UPS Operation

Battery Start

NOTE Before using this feature, the UPS must have been powered by utility power at least once.

This feature allows you to start the UPS without utility power. After utility power has been unavailable for one minute, press and hold the Output On button until the alarm beeps.

The UPS supplies power to your equipment and goes into Battery mode.

The indicator remains lit and the front panel displays the percentage of battery capacity remaining to the UPS. This process should take about 15 seconds.

UPS Shutdown

Performing a UPS shutdown turns off the power to your protected equipment. Confirm the equipment is prepared for a power-off before shutting down the UPS. To perform a UPS shutdown:

1.Press and hold the Output Off button until the long beep ceases (approximately three seconds).

The •indicator remains lit indicating Normal mode, load offline.

2.Unplug the UPS.

The UPS enters Battery mode for several seconds. The

•indicator turns off and the UPS shuts down.

Changing the Output Voltage

To change the operating voltage of the UPS (208V - 240V units only):

1.Perform a UPS shutdown as described in the previous section.

2.Follow the instructions in “UPS Startup for 208V - 240V Models” on page 32.

Powerware® 9 Prestige Series User’s Guide (600 VA - 1800 VA) : www.powerware.com

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