APC SCL500RM1UC, SCL500RM1UNC Operation Manual

Operation Manual

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Smart-UPS

Uninterruptible Power Supply

500 VA

Short-depth Rack-Mount

with Lithium-ion batteries

120 Vac

This manual provides critical product, safety and installation information for the SCL500RM1UC and
SCL500RM1UNC. The only difference between these two models is in their monitoring and manage­ment options. The SCL500RM1UC has the “SmartConnect” port, which allows the product to be mon­itored remotely. Learn more about the APCTM SmartConnect feature on www.smartconnect.apc.com.
The SCL500RM1UNC can be managed via traditional methods and APC softwares, it has an embedded
network management card, the AP9537SUM.

Important Safety Messages

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during
installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries.

Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to
install, operate, service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on
the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

The addition of this symbol to either a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical
hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Product Handling Guidelines

<18 kg
<40 lb

18-32 kg
40-70 lb

32-55 kg
70-120 lb

>55 kg
>120 lb

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Safety and General Information

Inspect the package contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is any damage.

General safety

• Adhere to all national and local electrical codes.

• All wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician.

• Changes and modifications to this unit not expressly approved by APC by Schneider Electric could
void the warranty.

• This UPS is intended for indoor use only.

• Do not operate this unit in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or
humidity.

• Be sure the air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow adequate space for proper ventilation.

• For a UPS with a factory installed power cord, connect the UPS power cable directly to a wall outlet. Do not
use surge protectors or extension cords.

• The equipment is heavy. Always practice safe lifting techniques adequate for the weight of the equipment.

Deenergizing safety

The UPS contains internal batteries and may present a shock hazard even when disconnected from the branch
circuit (mains). Before installing or servicing the equipment check that the:

• Input circuit breaker is in the OFF position.

• Internal UPS batteries are removed.

Electrical safety

• Use tools with insulated handles.

• Do not handle any metallic connector before power has been disconnected.

• For models with a hardwired input, the connection to the branch circuit (mains) must be performed by a
qualified electrician.

• 230 V models only: In order to maintain compliance with the EMC directive for products sold in Europe,
output cords attached to the UPS must not exceed 10 meters in length.

• The protective earth conductor for the UPS carries the leakage current from the load devices (computer
equipment). An insulated ground conductor is to be installed as part of the branch circuit that supplies the
UPS. The conductor must have the same size and insulation material as the grounded and ungrounded
branch circuit supply conductors. The conductor will typically be green, with or without a yellow stripe.

• Leakage current for a pluggable, Type A UPS may exceed 3.5 mA when a separate ground terminal is used.

• The UPS input ground conductor must be properly bonded to protective earth at the service panel.

• If the UPS input power is supplied by a separately derived system, the ground conductor must be properly
bonded at the supply transformer or motor generator set.

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Battery safety

WARNING

RISK OF CHEMICAL HAZARD AND EXCESSIVE HEAT

• Recycle the UPS when the UPS battery error is detected at the end of its service life. Power off the UPS
and unplug it from the AC input.

• The battery is not user replaceable. Contact APC by Schneider Electric Worldwide Customer Support if
there are defects in the product and the product is within warranty.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.

• The batteries typically last for 10 years and operate between 0 and 40 °C. Environmental factors impact
battery life. Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality utility power, and frequent short duration
discharges will shorten battery life. Batteries should be replaced before end of life. Due to the long life of
the batteries, we recommend replacing the unit entirely. For longest battery performance, the ambient
temperature should be maintained between 68° and 77°F (20° and 25°C).

• This unit uses Lithium Ion (LFP) batteries. Under normal use and handling, there is no contact with the
internal components of the battery.

• Servicing of user replaceable batteries should to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable
about batteries and required precautions. In this case, batteries are not user replaceable.

• Disconnect the charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.

• CAUTION: Before installing or replacing the batteries, remove conductive jewelry such as chains, wrist
watches and rings. High energy through conductive materials could cause severe burns.

• CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.

• CAUTION: Do not open the plastic case of the batteries. Doing so will expose the cell terminals which pose
an energy hazard

• CAUTION: Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and
eyes. It may be toxic.

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• CAUTION: Failed batteries can reach temperatures that exceed the burn thresholds for touchable surfaces

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General information

• The model and serial numbers are located on a small, rear panel label. For some models, an additional label
is located on the chassis under the front bezel.

• Always recycle used batteries.

• Recycle the package materials or save them for reuse.

FCC Class A radio frequency warning

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 intended 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.

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