APC SURTA48XLBPJ User Manual
APC Smart-UPS® RT SURTA48XLBP/SURTA48XLBPJ
External Battery Pack User Manual
Introduction/Before Installation
About this Manual
The APC Smart-UPS® RT external battery pack (SURTA48XLBP or SURTA48XLBPJ) connects to
the APC Smart-UPS RT uninterruptible power supply (SURTA1500XL and SURTA2000XL, or
SURTA1500XLJ). Together these units provide extended protection against blackouts, brownouts,
sags and surges reaching your computers, servers, and other sensitive electronic equipment.
Illustrations are representative. Your configuration, including components and optional APC equipment, may be different from the models shown in this manual. The user manual is accessible from the
supplied CD and the APC Web site, www.apc.com.
Contact Information
Refer to www.apc.com to contact APC or for additional information about this product.
Safety Information
Read the Safety Guide before you begin the installation, operate the battery pack,
or perform equipment maintenance. Failure to comply with safety instructions
could result in bodily injury or equipment damage.
Warning
Unpacking and Equipment Placement
To lighten the load, remove battery modules before installing equipment, or when
transporting the equipment to another location.
The equipment is heavy. Two people are required to lift the UPS or battery pack.
Select a location sturdy enough to handle the weight of the equipment.
Heavy
The battery pack is shipped with the battery modules installed. Battery modules are
shipped DISCONNECTED to be in compliance with U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Note
1. Unpack the equipment. The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly.
2. Inspect the equipment upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage.
3. Check the package contents:
– the battery pack and front bezel
– a literature kit containing user manual, two clips, two stabilizing foot extensions with
hardware, product documentation, warranty documentation, and safety information.
Pre-installation Procedure
4. Place the battery pack where it will be used.
– Ensure that air vents on the front and rear of the unit are not blocked.
– Do not operate the battery pack where there is excessive dust or the temperature or humidity
are outside the specified limits.
2.5
cm
2.5
cm
40°C
104°F
95%
0%
Pre-installation Procedure
1. Once the battery pack is at the installation site, remove the top cover and battery modules
to lighten the load and prepare the battery pack to be installed in a tower or rack-mount
configuration.
2. To disengage the battery from the chassis, push the battery tabs inward.
3. Go to the installation procedures to install the UPS and battery pack as a tower (page 3) or in a
rack-mount (page 5) configuration.
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Tower Installation
When installing the UPS and battery pack(s) as a tower configuration, they must
be joined together with stabilizing feet and clips. Failure to comply to this
Caution
instruction may result in bodily injury or equipment damage.
When installing the UPS and battery pack(s) as a tower configuration, battery pack(s)
must be installed to the right of the UPS when facing the front of the UPS. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in cabling shortage.
Note
1. Complete this step if this is a new installation of the UPS with battery pack(s).
a. Place the UPS on its side to remove the battery. To remove the battery, refer to the “Battery
Replacement Instructions” procedure in the UPS user manual.
b. Remove the stabilizing feet and top cover . Retain removed components for reuse.
Tower Installation
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c. Join the equipment together as shown.
• Assemble the stabilizing feet and foot extensions .
• Place the UPS on top of the battery pack.
• Attach the stabilizing feet , clips , and top covers .
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x2
x2
d. Place the equipment in an upright position.
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Tower Installation
2. Complete this step if adding battery pack(s) to an existing tower system.
a. Turn Off the UPS and disconnect all equipment. Refer to the UPS user manual for instructions.
b. Remove bezels, battery covers, and battery modules from all previously installed equipment.
For additional instructions, refer to the UPS user manual and “Transporting the Battery Pack to
Another Location” on page 10.
c. Remove the feet from the last battery pack .
d. Attach and mount the feet to the new battery pack(s) as shown.
e. Attach new battery pack(s) to the existing assembly by joining the two assemblies and
securing screws in the foot extensions .
f. Remove the top covers as shown. Install clips between the chassis, then install the top
covers.
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x2
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x2
3. Go to “Battery Pack and UPS Connection Procedure” on page 7 to:
– Connect the TVSS ground wire.
– Connect the UPS to the battery pack.
– Connect battery packs to one another.
4. To complete the installation:
a. Install and connect the UPS battery module.
b. Install the UPS battery cover and bezel .
x2
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