Read the instructions carefully to become familiar with the equipment before attempting to install, operate,
service or maintain the UPS. The following special messages may appear throughout this manual 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 a Danger or Warning product safety label indicates that an electrical
hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
The addition of this symbol to a Warning or Caution product safety label indicates that a hazard
exists that can result in injury and product damage if the instructions are not followed.
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
Safety and General Information
• 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 could void the warranty.
• This UPS is intended for indoor use only.
• Do not operate this UPS 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 battery typically lasts for five to eight years. Environmental factors impact battery life. Elevated ambient
temperatures, poor quality mains power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery life.
• Replace the battery immediately when the UPS indicates battery replacement is necessary.
• The equipment is heavy. Always practice safe lifting techniques adequate for the weight of the equipment.
• Always install XLBPs at the bottom in rack-mount configurations. The UPS must be installed above the XLBPs.
• Always install peripheral equipment above the UPS in rack-mount configurations.
• Additional safety information can be found in the Safety Guide supplied with this unit.
Deenergizing safety
Battery packs connected to the UPS may present a shock hazard even when disconnected from the branch circuit (mains).
Before installing or servicing the equipment verify the following:
• Mains circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The UPS is disconnected from mains or wall outlet.
• Battery packs are disconnected.
Electrical safety
• 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 and with or without a yellow stripe.
• 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.
Battery safety
• Schneider Electric uses Lithium Ion (NMC) batteries. Under normal use and handling, there is no contact with
the internal components of the battery.
• 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 battery pack enclosure. Doing so will expose the cell terminals which pose an
energy hazard.
General information
• The UPS will recognize as many as 5 battery packs connected to the UPS.
Note: For each battery pack added, increased recharge time will be required.
• 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.