® Back-UPS® ES 450/550G
User Guide
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Connect Battery |
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For safety, the Back-UPS ES is shipped with one battery wire disconnected. The UPS will not operate until the wire is connected to the touch-safe battery terminal. |
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NOTE: Small sparks may occur during battery connection. This is normal. |
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Turn the Back-UPS ES over and press in the |
Connect the battery wire firmly to the |
Insert the battery back into the compartment. |
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release tab. Slide the plastic battery cover off of the |
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Slide the plastic battery cover until the release tab |
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Back-UPS. |
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Connect Equipment
2 Battery Back-up + Surge Protection
These outlets are powered whenever the Back-UPS ES is switched ON. During a power outage or other utility problems (brownouts, over-voltages), these outlets will be powered for a limited time by the Back-UPS ES. Plug your computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices into the outlets.
Place the Back-UPS ES to avoid:
- Direct sunlight - Excessive heat - Excessive humidity or contact with fluids
Plug the Back-UPS ES power cord directly into a wall outlet; not into a surge protector or power strip.
Connect Computer Cable
The supplied cable and software provide automatic file saving and shutdown of the operating system in the case of a sustained power outage.
Connect the cable to the Data Port of the Back-UPS ES. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer. The software will automatically find the computer’s USB Port.
Connect Modem / Phone / DSL / Fax
The Back-UPS protects a single line (2-wire) phone (including Digital Subscriber Line - DSL), Home Phoneline Networking Association (HPNA) type equipment, modem, or fax machines from surges when connected through the UPS as shown in the drawing below.
Surge Protection
These outlets provide full-time protection from surges even if the Back-UPS ES is switched OFF. Plug your printer, fax machine, scanner, or other peripherals that do not need battery power into these outlets.
3Turn the Unit On
and Install the Software
Press the ON/OFF switch turn the unit ON.
A single short beep and the green “Power On” indicator confirms the Back-UPS ES is on and ready to provide protection.
The Back-UPS ES should charge for at least 16 hours to ensure sufficient runtime. The unit is being charged whenever it is connected to utility power, whether the unit is turned ON or OFF.
If the red Building Wiring Fault indicator (located on the end near the power cord) is lit, your building wiring presents a shock hazard that should be corrected by a qualified electrician.
Install the PowerChute Personal Edition software.
Place the PowerChute CD into the computer and following the installation instructions on the screen.
4Transfer Voltage and Sensitivity Adjustment
(Optional)
To adjust the transfer voltage:
1.Plug the Back-UPS into the utility power source. The Back-UPS will be in “Standby mode” (no indicators are lit).
2.Press the ON/OFF push button fully in for 10 seconds. The Online LED will begin glowing in a cyclical order: GREEN- AMBER-RED, indicating it is going into “Program mode”.
3.The Back-UPS will then indicate the current
sensitivity, as shown in the Transfer Voltage and Sensitivity Adjustment table below.
4.To select the LOW sensitivity setting, press the ON/OFF push button until the LED begins
flashing GREEN.
5.To select the MEDIUM sensitivity setting, press the ON/OFF push button until the LED begins flashing RED.
6.To select the HIGH sensitivity setting, press the ON/OFF push button until the LED begins
flashing AMBER.
7.To exit Programming mode, once sensitivity is set, wait approximately 5 seconds, and all of the LED indicators will be off (unlit).
Status Indicators
The Back-UPS ES indicates operating status using a combination of visual and audible indicators. Use the following table to identify the status of the Back-UPS ES.
Status |
Visual Indications |
Audible Indication |
Alarm Terminates When |
(Power On - Green) |
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Red) |
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Power On - UPS is supplying |
Power On pushbutton |
None |
Not applicable. |
conditioned utility power to the load. |
- ON (lit) |
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On Battery - UPS is supplying |
Power On pushbutton |
Beeping 4 times every |
UPS transfers back to |
battery power to the load connected |
- ON (off during beep) |
30 seconds |
Power On operation, or |
to the Battery outlets. |
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when UPS is turned off. |
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Low Battery Warning - UPS is |
Power On indicator is |
Rapid beeping (every |
UPS transfers back to |
supplying battery power to the load |
flashing |
1/2 second) |
normal operation, or when |
connected to the battery outlets, and |
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UPS is turned off. |
the battery is near exhaustion. |
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Replace Battery - The battery is |
Replace Battery |
Constant tone |
UPS is turned off with the |
disconnected. |
indicator is Flashing |
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power switch. |
The battery is in need of charging, or |
Power On and |
Constant tone |
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is at the end of its usual life and must |
Replace Battery |
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be replaced. |
indicators - flashing |
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(alternating) |
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Overload Shutdown - During On |
None |
Constant tone |
UPS is turned off with the |
Battery operation a battery power |
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power switch. |
supplied outlet overload was |
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detected. |
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Sleep Mode - During On Battery |
None |
Beeping once every 4 |
Utility power is restored, |
operation the battery power has |
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or if utility power is not |
been completely exhausted and the |
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restored within 32 |
UPS is waiting for utility power to |
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seconds, or the UPS is |
return to normal. |
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turned off. |
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Building Wiring Fault - Your |
Building Wiring Fault |
None |
UPS is unplugged, or |
building wiring presents a shock |
LED (red) - ON |
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UPS is plugged into a |
hazard that should be corrected by a |
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properly wired outlet. |
licensed electrician. |
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Indicators |
Sensitivity Setting |
Input Voltage Range |
When to Use |
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Flashing |
(For Utility Operation) |
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Green |
LOW |
88-142 |
Input voltage is extremely low or |
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Flashing |
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high. |
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Not recommended for computer |
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loads. |
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Red Flashing |
MEDIUM |
92-139 |
Back-UPS frequently goes on |
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battery. |
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Amber |
HIGH |
96-136 |
Connected equipment is |
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Flashing |
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sensitive to voltage |
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fluctuations. |
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Problem |
Probable Cause |
Solution |
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Back-UPS ES will not turn |
The battery is disconnected, and either power is |
Connect the battery (see Connect Battery) and ensure power is available at the wall outlet. If |
on. |
unavailable at the wall outlet, or utility power is |
battery is connected and power is unavailable, the unit can be “cold started” (operated on |
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having a “brownout” or an “over voltage” |
battery power) by holding the power button down until two beeps are heard. |
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condition. |
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No power available at the |
Surge Protection outlets were overloaded. |
Reduce the amount of equipment plugged into the Surge Protection outlets. |
Surge Protection outlets. |
Utility power not available at the wall outlet. |
Ensure the fuse or circuit breaker for the outlet is not tripped, and that the wall switch |
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controlling the outlet (if any) is in the ON position. |
Back-UPS is on, but |
Battery is disconnected. |
Connect the battery (see Connect Battery diagram). |
Replace Battery indicator |
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flashes, and unit emits a |
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constant tone. |
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Connected equipment |
Equipment is connected to the “Surge Protection” |
Ensure the equipment you want to stay powered during a power failure is plugged into the |
loses power. |
outlets. |
“Battery Backup plus Surge Protection” outlets and NOT the “Surge Protection Only” outlets. |
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The Back-UPS ES is overloaded. |
Make sure the equipment plugged into the outlets of the unit are not overloading its capacity. Try |
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removing some of the equipment and see if the problem continues. |
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PowerChute Personal Edition software has |
The Back-UPS ES is operating normally. |
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performed a shutdown due to a power failure. |
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The Back-UPS ES has exhausted its available |
The Back-UPS ES can only operate on battery power for a limited amount of time. The unit |
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battery power. |
will eventually turn off when the available battery power has been used. Allow the unit to |
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recharge for 16 hours before expecting maximum runtime. |
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Connected equipment does not accept the step- |
The output waveform is designed for computers and computer-related equipment. It is not |
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approximated sine waveform from the Back-UPS |
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designed for use with motor-type equipment. |
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ES. |
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The Back-UPS ES may require service. |
Contact APC Technical Support for further troubleshooting. |
The Power On indicator is |
The Back-UPS ES is On Battery. |
The Back-UPS ES is operating normally, and using battery power. Once On Battery, you may |
lit and the Back-UPS ES |
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want to save your current work, power down your equipment, and turn the unit OFF. Once |
beeps four times every 30 |
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normal power is restored, you may turn the unit back ON, and power your equipment. |
seconds. |
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The Power On indicator |
Battery capacity is low (about 2 minutes of use |
The Back-UPS ES is about to shut off due to a low battery charge condition! When the unit |
flashes and the Back-UPS |
remaining). |
beeps twice every second, the battery has about 2 minutes of power remaining. Immediately |
beeps twice per second at |
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power down your computer ,and turn the unit OFF. When normal power returns, the unit will |
the same time. |
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recharge the battery. |
Building Wiring Fault |
Your building wiring presents a shock hazard. |
Call a qualified electrician for service. |
indicator is lit. |
Using the Back-UPS with this condition will void |
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the warranty. |
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Inadequate runtime. |
The battery is not fully charged. |
Allow the unit to charge by leaving it plugged into the wall at least 16 hours. |
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Battery is near the end of useful life. |
As a battery ages, the amount of runtime available will decrease. You can replace the battery |
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by ordering one at www.apc.com. Batteries also age prematurely if the Back-UPS ES is |
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placed near excessive heat. |
No phone/fax/DSL signal |
Data line from the ISP or wall outlet is connected |
Make sure the data line from the wall outlet is connected to the jack labeled “Wall Outlet”. |
from the Back-UPS. |
to the wrong jack on the Back-UPS. |
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Internet connection lost |
Modem lost AC power. |
Plug the modem’s AC power cord into one of the “Battery Back-up Plus Surge Protection |
during power outage. |
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Model BE450/550G
Input |
Voltage |
120 Vrms nominal |
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Frequency |
60 Hz + 3 |
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Brownout Transfer |
92 Vrms, typical |
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Over-voltage Transfer |
139 Vrms, typical |
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Output |
UPS Capacity (4 outlets) |
450 VA/550 VA ; 257 W/330 W |
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Total Amperage (8 outlets) |
12 Amps (including UPS output) |
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Voltage - On Battery |
115 Vrms + 8% (step-approximated sine wave) |
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Frequency - On Battery |
60 Hz + 1 Hz |
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Transfer Time |
6 ms typical, 10 ms maximum |
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Protection and |
AC Surge Protection |
Full time, 340 joules |
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Filter |
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Phone/fax/DSL Surge |
Single line (2-wire) |
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Protection |
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EMI/RFI Filter |
Full time |
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AC Input |
Resettable circuit breaker |
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Battery |
Type |
Sealed, maintenance-free lead acid |
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Average Life |
3 - 5 years depending on the number of discharge cycles |
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and environmental temperature |
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Physical |
Net Weight |
Back-UPS 450: 10 lb ( 4.5 kg) |
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Back-UPS 550: 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) |
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Size |
11.2 in (H) x 7.1 in (W) x 3.4 in (D) |
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(28.2 cm x 18 cm x 8.7cm) |
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Operating Temperature |
+32oF to 104oF (0oC to 40oC) |
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Storage Temperature |
+5oF to 113oF (-15oC to 45oC) |
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Operating Relative Humidity |
0 to 95% non-condensing |
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Operating Elevation |
0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3,000m) |
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Safety and |
Safety Approvals |
TUV C-US certified; UL 1778 standard per CSA |
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FCC part 15 Class B, NOM certified |
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EMC Compliance |
Notice: This device complies with part 68 and part 15 of |
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the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two |
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conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful |
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interference, and (2) This device must accept any |
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interference received, including interference that may |
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cause undesired operation. |
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“On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, |
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among other information, the FCC registration number |
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and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. |
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If requested, this information must be provided to the |
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telephone company.” |
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990-3313A Copyright © 2008 American Power Conversion Corp.
APC, Back-UPS and PowerChute are registered trademarks of American Power Conversion Corp. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Order Replacement Battery
Replace with an APC qualified battery. Replacement batteries can be ordered from www.apc.com (valid credit card required). The replacement battery part number for this Back-UPS 450 is RBC 114, and for Back-UPS 550 is RBC 110.
Warranty
The standard warranty is 3 years from the date of purchase. APC’s standard procedure is to replace the original unit with a factory reconditioned unit. Customers who must have the original unit back due to assigned asset tags and set depreciation schedules must declare such a need at first contact with APC Technical Support. APC will ship the replacement unit once the defective unit is received by the repair department or cross-ship upon the provision of a valid credit card number. The customer pays for shipping to APC, and APC pays ground freight transportation costs back to the customer.
Service
Please DO NOT RETURN Back-UPS ES to the place of purchase under any circumstances.
1.Consult the Troubleshooting section to eliminate common problems.
2.Verify the battery is connected (see Connect Battery) and that the Circuit Breaker is not tripped (see Troubleshooting section).
If you still have problems or questions, please contact APC via the internet or at one of the phone numbers listed below.
3.Before contacting APC, please be sure to record the date purchased, UPS model, and serial number (on bottom of unit).
4.Be prepared to troubleshoot the problem over the telephone with a Technical Support Representative. If this is not successful, the representative will issue a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA#) and a shipping address.
5.Pack the unit in its original packaging. If the original packaging is not available, ask APC Technical Support about obtaining a new set. Pack the unit properly to avoid damage in transit. Never use foam beads for packaging. Damage sustained in transit is not covered under warranty (insuring the package for full value is recommended).
6.Write the RMA# on the outside of the package.
7.Return the unit by insured carrier to the address given to you by APC Technical Support.
APC Contact Information
Online Technical Support: |
http://support.apc.com |
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http://www.apc.com/support |
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esupport@apcc.com |
Web Site: |
www.apc.com |
USA/Canada: |
1.800.800.4272 |
Mexico: |
+52.292.0253 / 52.292.0255 |
Brazil: |
+0800.12.72.1 |
Worldwide: |
+1.401.789.5735 |