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Storage & Service
Before storing your UPS,disconnect all equipment to avoid battery drain, then place the UPS in
the OFF mode by putting it in STANDBY mode,then disconnecting it from utility power (see
Basic Operation). Press the POWER button. The alarm sounds one short beep. The UPS system will
not be active until the UPSis turned ON. If you store your UPS for an extended period of time,
recharge the UPS batteriesonce every three months by following Steps 1 and 2 in the Connection
section and allowingthe UPS to charge its batteries for 4-6 hours before placing it back in storage.
If you leave your UPS batteries discharged for an extended period of time,they will suffer a permanent
loss of capacity.
If returning your UPS for service,contact your local Tripp Lite dealer or distributor. They will
refer you to a service center. Please carefully pack the UPS using the ORIGINAL PACKING
MATERIAL that came with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of the problem.
If the UPS is within the 2 year warranty period,enclose a copy of your sales receipt.
Model: OM500RMX
Output Capacity (VA/Watts): 500/300
Battery Runtime in Minutes (Half Load/Full Load): 17/5
Battery Recharge Time: 2-4 hrs.
Approvals: FCCPart 15 Class A
Input Voltage (120V);Input Frequency (60 Hz); Online Input Voltage Range (79-147 volts);Voltage-Regulated
Output Voltage Range (120 ±9%);On-Battery Output Voltage Range (115 ±5%);Output Waveform Line Mode
(filtered sinewave);Output Waveform Battery Mode (PWM sine wave);AC Surge Suppression (exceeds IEEE
587 Cat.A & B standards); AC Noise Attenuation (>40 dB); AC Surge Protection Modes (H to N, H to G, N to G).
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement.Specifications are subject to change.
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