HP r1500 xr Installation Instructions Manual

hp uninterruptible

power system

R1500 xr models

installation instructions

Overview

These instructions show how to install an uninterruptible power
system (UPS). For detailed information about the UPS, refer to the
UPS user guide on the Power Products Documentation CD.

Important Safety Information

Before installing this product, read the Important Safety
Information document provided.

WARNING: To prevent personal injury from electric shock and
hazardous energy levels, the installation of options and routine
maintenance and service of this product must be performed by
individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures,
precautions, and hazards associated with AC power products.

WARNING: To prevent personal injury from earth conductor
leakage current:

• Do not operate a UPS that is disconnected from the utility
power source.

• Disconnect protected devices from the UPS before
disconnecting the UPS from utility power.

• Use the Test/Alarm Reset button to test the batteries rather
than unplugging the UPS. Refer to the UPS user guide for
more information on the operation of the UPS.

Read Instructions Completely
Before Beginning Installation Procedures

Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or
omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is”
without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties
for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements
accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty.

HP Uninterruptible Power System R1500 XR Models Installation Instructions

Second Edition (August 2002)
Part Number 215859-022

Regulatory Compliance
Identification Numbers

For regulatory compliance certifications and identification
purposes, the UPS models are assigned a series number, also
identified on the Regulatory Compliance label located on the
side of the UPS. For certification information, always refer to
the series number:

• R1500 XR NA series number: EO3008

• R1500 XR JPN series number: EO3008j

• R1500 XR H INT’L series number: EO3008i

NOTE: The rating label on the device provides the class (A or B) of the
equipment. Class B devices have a Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) logo or FCC ID on the label. Class A devices do not have an FCC logo
or FCC ID on the label. After you determine the class of the device, refer to
the UPS user guide for complete regulatory compliance notices.

Weight

WARNING: The UPS weighs 24 kg (52 lb) when fully

24 kg

52 lb

assembled. To prevent personal injury or damage to
the equipment:

• Observe local occupational health and safety
requirements and guidelines for manual material
handling.

• Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the
product during installation or removal. The UPS is
unstable when not fastened to the rails.

• Remove the battery pack to reduce the overall
weight of the product.

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Position

WARNING: To prevent personal injury or damage to the
equipment, take the following precautions when installing the
equipment:

• The UPS must be installed at the bottom of the rack. If
placed in the rack with existing equipment, the rack must be
reconfigured to allow installation of the UPS at the bottom of
the rack.

• The UPS must be mounted on the rails included in the UPS
kit. Use the rack template tool included in the kit to align the
rails.

Checking the Battery
Recharge Date

Before unpacking the UPS, check the battery recharge date
specified on the battery recharge date label that is affixed to the
shipping carton.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the battery if the recharge date has passed. If the
date on the battery recharge date label has passed without the battery being
recharged, contact an HP authorized service representative for directions.

NOTE: The following label is only an example date. The date on your carton
may be different.

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
A NONSPILLABLE BATTERY

Next Recharge Date:

14-DEC-04

Please refer to Maintenance Section

of Owner's Manual enclosed inside

UPS

• UPS chassis

• Front bezel

• Rear stabilization brackets (2)

• Remote Emergency Power Off (REPO) port and

connector block

• Battery pack (1)

Additional Hardware

The following items are supplied for shipping a rack with a
UPS installed:

• M6 nuts (4)

• M6 flat washers (4)

• M6 split washers (4)

Cables

• The R1500 XR NA model ships with a non-detachable input
power cord with a NEMA 5-15 plug and a 3.66-meter (12-foot)
UPS/computer interface cable (201092-002).

• The R1500 XR JPN model ships with a non-detachable input
power cord with a NEMA 5-20 plug and a 3.66-meter (12-foot)
UPS/computer interface cable (201092-002).

• The R1500 XR H INT’L model ships with:

 Two 10 A, 2.44-meter (8-foot) IEC-to-IEC power cords

(142263-002)

 Two 10 A, 3.05-meter (10-foot) IEC-to-IEC power cords

(142263-003), for load equipment power

 A 3.66-meter (12-foot) UPS/computer interface cable

(201092-002)

Use the jumper cord supplied with the UPS to attach your
equipment to the output of the UPS. Use the equipment power cord
to attach the UPS to utility power using the IEC-320-C14 inlet on
the rear of the unit.

NOTE: All models ship with a computer interface cable. The computer
interface cable is not needed for normal operation. To administer the UPS
with power management software, connect the interface cable between the
UPS communications port and the serial port on the host computer.

Kit Contents

Documentation

• International Regulatory Compliance guide

• Important Safety Information guide

• Power Products Documentation CD

• Rack and Power Management Pack CD

• This document

Rails

• Rails, with mounting hardware

• Rack template tool 2U (295523-023)

Tools and Materials Required

The following tools are required:

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

The following items are supplied with the rack:

• Screws

• Cage nuts

• Cage nut-fitting tool

Electrical Requirements

All UPS models require a dedicated (unshared) branch circuit,
suitably rated for your specific UPS model as follows:

• 20 A for low-voltage R1500 XR JPN

• 15 A for low-voltage R1500 XR NA

• 10 A for high-voltage R1500 XR H INT’L

WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock, install the UPS in a
temperature- and humidity-controlled indoor environment, free

IMPORTANT: If the UPS does not include a suitable power cord, contact an

HP authorized service representative to obtain the appropriate power cord.

of conductive contaminants.

WARNING: Risk of personal injury from electric shock. The UPS
R1500 XR H INT’L model is not suitable for installation where
the total earth (ground) conductor leakage current for all
connected devices exceeds 3.5 mA. You may use RackBuilder
Pro (obtainable from www.hp.com) to find the total system
leakage current.

Preparing for Installation

Unpacking the UPS

Transport the packaged UPS to its installation location. Unpack the
UPS near the rack where it will be assembled. Follow the
unpacking instructions on the carton.

To mount the rails:

1. Loosen the wing nuts (1) and extend the brackets to the desired
length (2). Tighten the wing nuts slightly to stabilize
the bracket.

1

2

2. Use the rack template tool to measure and mark the screw
locations on the front and rear of the rack.

Mounting the Rails

The UPS must be mounted on the fixed rails supplied with the
UPS. Before beginning this installation process, review and adhere
to the following precautions.

WARNING: To prevent personal injury, verify that the rack
containing the UPS is stable. The following conditions must be
met:

• The leveling feet are extended to the floor.

• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling feet.

• The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a

single-rack installation.

• The racks are coupled together if it is a multi-rack
installation.

• Only one component should be extended at a time. A rack
may become unstable if more than one component is

IMPORTANT: Power down the UPS to safely perform the following tasks.

extended for any reason.

3. Use the cage nut tool to install the cage nuts in the rear
rack-mounting rails.