The Toshiba products listed in this document are intended for usage in general electronics applications
(computer, personal equipment, ofce equipment, measuring equipment, industrial robotics, domestic
appliances, etc.). These Toshiba products are neither intended nor warranted for usage in equipment
that requires extraordinarily high quality and/or reliability; nor are they intended to be used in equipment
that, if a malfunction or failure occurs, may result in loss of human life or bodily injury (collectively
referred to as “Unintended Usage”). Unintended Usage includes atomic energy control instruments,
airplane or spaceship instruments, transportation instruments, trafc signal instruments, combustion
control instruments, life support equipment, all types of safety devices, etc. Unintended Usage of Toshiba
products listed in this document shall be made at the customer’s own risk.
NOTICE
PLEASE INFORM TOSHIBA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION OR AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE IN CASE OF INCONSISTENCIES, OMISSIONS, OR QUESTIONS.
The instructions contained in this manual are not intended to cover all of the details or variations in
equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency concerning installation, operation, or maintenance.
Should further information be required or if problems arise which are not covered sufciently contact your
Toshiba sales ofce.
The contents of this instruction manual shall not become a part of or modify any prior or existing
agreement, commitment, or relationship. The sales contract contains the entire obligation of Toshiba
International Corporation’s UPS Division. The warranty contained in the contract between the parties
is the sole warranty of Toshiba International Corporation’s UPS Division and any statements contained
herein DO NOT create new warranties or modify the existing warranty.
Any electrical or mechanical modications to this equipment without prior written consent of Toshiba
International Corporation will void all warranties and may void the UL/CUL listing. Unauthorized
modications can also result in personal injury, death, or destruction of the equipment.
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY
Qualied Personnel is one that has the skills and knowledge relating to the construction,
installation, operation, and maintenance of the electrical equipment and has received safety
training on the hazards involved (Refer to the latest edition of NFPA 70E for additional safety
requirements).
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Please complete the following information and retain for your records.
Unless otherwise specied, the warranty period for the UPS or UPS part is 12 months from the shipment
date (see Toshiba International Corporation bill of lading).
Unless otherwise specied, the warranty period for a UPS battery is 36 months from the shipment date
(see Toshiba International Corporation Bill of Lading for shipping date).
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Purpose
This manual provides information on how to safely install and operate your Toshiba International
Corporation power electronics product. This manual includes a section of general safety instructions
that describes the warning labels and symbols that are used throughout the manual. Read the manual
completely before installing, operating, or performing maintenance on this equipment.
This manual and the accompanying drawings should be considered a permanent part of the equipment
and should be readily available for reference and review. Dimensions shown in the manual are in metric
and/or the English customary equivalent.
Toshiba International Corporation reserves the right, without prior notice, to update information, make
product changes, or discontinue any product or service identied in this publication.
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appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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resulting from the use of the information contained within this manual.
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the prior written consent of Toshiba International Corporation.
Contact the Toshiba Customer Support Center for assistance with application information or for any
problems that you may experience with your Uninterruptible Power System (UPS).
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This manual provides information on how to safely operate your G8000 Series Uninterruptible Power
System (UPS). This manual includes a section of general safety instructions that describes the warning
labels and symbols that are used throughout the manual. Read the manual completely before installing,
operating, or performing maintenance on this equipment.
Qualied personnel should read this manual carefully before transporting, installing and wiring the UPS.
In addition have a thorough understanding of the information provided in the chapters titled:
• General Safety Instructions
• Important Safety Instructions
• Safety Precautions
• Installation Precautions
Please read the G8000 Series Operation Manual for important instructions on operating the UPS. This
manual and the accompanying drawings should be considered a permanent part of the equipment and
should be readily available for reference and review. Dimensions shown in the manual are in metric and/
or the English customary equivalent.
Keep the Installation Manual and the Operation Manual near the UPS for necessary reference.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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2 General Safety Instructions
DO NOT attempt to transport, install, operate, maintain or dispose of this equipment until you have read
and understood all of the product safety information provided in this manual.
2.1 Symbols
The symbols listed below are used throughout this manual. When symbols are used in this manual they
will include important safety information that must be carefully followed.
Safety Alert Symbol indicates that a potential
personal injury hazard exists.
Prohibited Symbol indicates DO NOT take action.
Mandatory Symbol indicates that the following
instruction is required.
Ground Symbol indicates the location of the
equipment grounding conductor.
Electrical - Voltage & Shock Hazard Symbol
indicates parts inside may cause electric shock.
Explosion Hazard Symbol indicates parts may
explode.
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2.2 Signal Words
The signal words listed below are used throughout this manual. When the words DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and ATTENTION are used in this manual they will include important safety information that
must be carefully followed.
The word DANGER in capital letters preceded by
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
the safety alert symbol indicates that an imminently
hazardous situation exists, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury to personnel.
The word WARNING in capital letters preceded by
the safety alert symbol indicates that a potentially
hazardous situation exists, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury to personnel.
The word CAUTION in capital letters preceded by
the safety alert symbol indicates that a potentially
hazardous situation exists, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
The word CAUTION in capital letters without
the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation exists, if not avoided, may
result in equipment and property damage.
The word ATTENTION in capital letters without
ATTENTION
the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation exists, if not avoided, may
result in equipment and property damage.
2.3 Qualied Personnel
Installation, operation, and maintenance shall be performed by Qualied Personnel Only. A Qualied
Person is one that has the skills and knowledge relating to the construction, installation, operation,
and maintenance of the electrical equipment and has received safety training on the hazards involved
(Refer to the latest edition of NFPA 70E for additional safety requirements).
Qualied Personnel shall:
•Have read the entire operation manual.
•Be familiar with the construction and function of the UPS, the equipment being driven, and the
hazards involved.
•Able to recognize and properly address hazards associated with the application of motor-driven
equipment.
•Be trained and authorized to safely energize, de-energize, ground, lockout/tagout circuits and
equipment, and clear faults in accordance with established safety practices.
•Be trained in the proper care and use of protective equipment such as safety shoes, rubber gloves,
hard hats, safety glasses, face shields, ash clothing, etc., in accordance with established safety
practices.
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•Be trained in rendering rst aid.
For further information on workplace safety visit www.osha.gov.
2.4 Factory Authorized Personnel
Factory authorized personnel have been factory trained and certied to install, service, and repair the
UPS. Contact the Toshiba Customer Support Center for assistance in locating the factory authorized
personnel nearest you.
3 Important Safety Instructions
The following contains important instructions that should be followed during the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the G8000 Series UPS.
Please refer to the battery manufacturer’s instructions for details on operating, maintaining and/or
replacing the batteries for each system. Keep unauthorized personnel from batteries. Only a certied
service representative with battery experience should perform service on batteries.
CAUTION
Misuse of this equipment could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
In no event will Toshiba Corporation be responsible or liable for either indirect or
consequential damage or injury that may come from the use of this equipment.
The UPS system input and output is NOT equipped with an over-current protection device, or an
output disconnection at the AC output. The user should provide circuit breakers between the UPS AC
input (or Bypass input) and the power sources and between the UPS output and the critical load input.
The minimum device ratings are listed in Table 3.1.
The maximum operating ambient temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) at 1.0 PF, and 104 °F (40 °C) at 0.8 PF.
If the UPS is exposed to the same ambient temperature as the battery system, the maximum operating
ambient temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) at 1.0 PF, 90 °F (32 °C) at 0.8 PF. Table 3.2 lists the nominal battery
voltage.
100 kVA480 V/277 V480 V-200 A480 V-150 A
150 kVA480 V/277 V480 V-300 A480 V-225 A
225 kVA480 V/277 V480 V-450 A480 V-350 A
300 kVA480 V/277 V480 V-500 A480 V-450 A
TABLE 3.2 UPS NOMINAL BATTERY VOLTAGE
CapaCityNomiNal VoltageFloat Voltage
100 kVA360 Vdc405 V
150 kVA360 Vdc405 V
225 kVA360 Vdc405 V
300 kVA360 Vdc405 V
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4 Safety Precautions
The Toshiba products listed in this document are intended for usage in general electronics applications
(computer, personal equipment, ofce equipment, measuring equipment, industrial robotics, domestic
appliances, etc.). These Toshiba products are neither intended nor warranted for use in equipment that,
if a malfunction or failure occurs, may result in loss of human life or bodily injury (collectively referred
to as “Unintended Usage”). Unintended Usage includes atomic energy control instruments, airplane
or spaceship instruments, transportation instruments, trafc signal instruments, combustion control
instruments, medical operating room or life support equipment, all types of safety devices, etc. Unintended
Usage of Toshiba products listed in this document shall be made at the customer’s own risk.
The application of the UPS without special consideration for equipment that supports human safety and/
or maintain public services may cause serious accidents.
4.1 Disclaimer
IN NO EVENT WILL TOSHIBA CORPORATION BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR EITHER
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR INJURY THAT MAY COME FROM THE USE OF THIS
EQUIPMENT. ANY MODIFICATIONS WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION BY TOSHIBA COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH OR DESTRUCTION OF THE UPS.
TOSHIBA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE TO ANY
PRODUCTS HEREIN TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY, FUNCTION OR DESIGN. TOSHIBA DOES NOT
ASSUME ANY LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE APPLICATION OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT OR UPS
DESCRIBED HEREIN; NEITHER DOES IT CONVEY ANY LICENSE UNDER ITS PATENT RIGHTS,
NOR THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS.
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4.2 General Maintenance
DO NOT remove the rear/side panels, or any sheet metla not
designed to be removed.
Removing rear/side panels may result in electric shock, burns,
personal injuries or UPS failure.
Keep the area arround the UPS clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the UPS.
Only factory authorized personnel sould perform internal general
maintenance on the UPS.
Contact the authorized Toshiba Customer Support Center or
an authorized Toshiba representative for informaton on proper
disposal of UPS components.
It is illegal to dispose of certain components without conforming to
environmental regulations for indusrial/commercial waste.
WARNING
4.3 Transporting/Unpacking
When transporting the UPS by crane, follow the SPECIFIED WORK PROCEDURE.
The suspension wire angle should be less than 60°.
The UPS falling or overturning may cause crushing, trapping or other personal
injuries.
See Installation Manual: Chapter 8 - Transporting
DO NOT tilt the UPS more than 10° from upright position.
Tilting the UPS more than 10° may cause crushing, trapping or other
personal injuries.
WARNING
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CAUTION
DO NOT transport, move, store, or place the UPS on its side.
Forces due to heavy components inside may damage the UPS.
Avoid vibration or shock exceeding 0.5G.
Failing to observe this precaution may cause damage to the UPS.
DO NOT allow the UPS to suffer shock or impact when
unpacking.
Tools used to remove packaging materials may cause damage to the
UPS.
DO NOT push or pull on the sides of the packaging.or the
UPS to move it. Always use a crane, forklift, or pallet jack for
transporting and positioning the UPS.
Pushing/pulling on the sides of the unit to move it may result in damage
to the UPS. See Figure 4.1 Exterior Handling label.
Upon receipt of the UPS, an inspection for shipping damage should be performed. Use caution when
removing the unit from the pallet. Refer to labels or documentation attached to packing material.
Unpacking
Check the unit for loose, broken, bent or otherwise damaged parts. If damage has occurred during shipping,
keep all original crating and packing materials for return to the shipping agent.
NOTE: The factory warranty does not apply to damage incurred during shipping!
Ensure that the rated capacity and the model number specied on the nameplate conform to the order
specications.
Storage
During periods of non-use, the following guidelines are recommended for storage.
Storage Preparation
1) Power up the UPS and allow it to operate with no load for 24 hours to fully charge
the batteries.
2) Stop the unit.
3) Place the Main Circuit Breaker switch in the “OFF” position.
Storage Conditions
• For best results, store the UPS in the original shipping container and place on a wood
or metal pallet
• Storage temperature range: -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C)
• The optimum storage temperature is 70 °F (21 °C). A higher ambient temperature will
require recharging more frequently during storage
Avoid the following storage locations:
• Locations that are subject to extreme temperature changes or high humidity
• Locations that are subject to high levels of dust or metal particles
• Locations that are subject to excessive vibration
• Inclined oor surfaces
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5 Installation Precautions
Install the UPS in a controlled environment.
Improper storage and installation environment may deteriorate
insulation, shorten component life and cause malfunctions.
See Table 5.1 - UPS Installation Environment Standards
DO NOT tilt the UPS more than 10° from upright position.
Tilting the UPS more than 10° may cause crushing, trapping or other
personal injuries and cause physical damage to internal components.
CAUTION
WARNING
Keep the SPECIFIED CLEARANCE around the UPS.
Inadequate space around the UPS makes it difcult to perform
maintenance/inspections, will lead to insufcient ventilation, and/or
cause malfunctions.
Install anchor bolts to secure the UPS to the installation oor.
The UPS may fall during an earthquake if the anchor bolts are not
installed and secured.
Only factory authorized personnel should relocate, modify, or
replace parts in the UPS after initial installation.
Electrical shock, injury or UPS failure may occur if non-authorized
technicians attempt to modify or relocate the UPS.
Please contact Toshiba Customer Support Center if you plan to move
or make modications to the UPS
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DO NOT block air vents.
Blocking the vents will increase the internal temperatures and may
result in UPS failure or re.
DO NOT install the UPS where water may fall on it.
Water may cause electrical shock, personal injury or UPS failure.
DO NOT use oor wax that contains silicon in the UPS storage
area and/or nearby rooms.
Floor wax that contains silicon may cause static electricity.
WARNING
The UPS should be installed per local and/or national electric codes
by qualied personnel.
Faults or improper operation may occur if the UPS is not installed
properly.
When an external maintenance bypass is installed for the UPS,
before switching to external bypass, ensure that the UPS unit is
switched to AC Bypass mode and the UPS control panel display
veries the unit is Bypass mode.
Switching to the external bypass while the unit is in UPS mode may
damage the UPS.
Maximum operating temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) at 1.0 PF (UPS with/without
battery system).
Ambient
Temperature
Maximum operating temperature: 90 °F (32 °C) at 0.8 PF (UPS with battery
system).
Maximum operating temperature: 104 °F (40 °C) at 0.8 PF (UPS only).
Average 24-hour operating temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) at 1.0 PF and 41 – 95 °F
(5 – 35 °C) at 0.8 PF.
Relative Humidity
The relative humidity must be between 30 and 90% noncondensing due to
temperature changes.
These specications are for altitudes up to 3240 ft. (1000 m) above sea level.
Altitude
Consult with the factory to determine the derating factor for installations above
3240 ft. (1000 m).
Installation environment must not have vibration frequencies 10 Hz – 20 Hz.
Vibration and
Mechanical Shock
The acceleration due to vibrations less than 10 Hz must not exceed 0.5 G.
The acceleration due to vibrations 20 Hz – 50 Hz must not exceed 0.5 G.
The total amplitude due to vibrations 50 Hz – 100 Hz must not exceed 0.1 mm.
Dust
Dust must not exceed normal atmospheric levels and must not include conductive
particles, silicone or oils.
No ammable and/or explosive gas.
Hydrogen sulde (H2S)Less than or equal to 0.0001 PPM
Sulfurous acid gas (SO2)Less than or equal to 0.05 PPM
Chlorine gas (Cl2)Less than or equal to 0.002 PPM
Flammable Gas
Ammonia gas (NH3)Less than or equal to 0.1 PPM
Nitrous acid gas (NO2)Less than or equal to 0.02 PPM
Nitrous oxides (NOx)Less than or equal to 0.02 PPM
Ozone (O3)Less than or equal to 0.002 PPM
Hydrochloric acid mist (HCl)Less than or equal to 0.1 mg/m
Installation Precautions
1) Install the unit in a stable, level and upright position that is free of excessive
vibration.
2) Install the unit where the ambient temperature is within the specied range.
3) DO NOT install the UPS in areas that are subject to high humidity.
4) DO NOT install the UPS in areas that allow exposure to direct sunlight.
5) DO NOT install the UPS in areas that allow exposure to high levels of airborne dust,
metal particles, or ammable gases.
6) DO NOT install the UPS in areas near sources of electrical noise. Ensuring a proper
earth ground will reduce the effects of electrical noise and will reduce the potential for
electrical shock.
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7) The UPS generates and can radiate radio-frequency energy during operation. Although
RFI noise lters are installed inside of the unit, there is no guarantee that the UPS will
not inuence some sensitive devices that are operating near by. If such interference
is experienced, the UPS should be installed further away from the affected equipment
and/or powered from a different source than that of the installed equipment.
8) The user should provide over-current protection for hardwired UPS systems between
the UPS output and the load input.
9) After ensuring that all power sources are turned “OFF” and isolated in accordance with
established lockout/tagout procedures, connect the power source wiring of the correct
voltage to the input terminals of the UPS.
NOTE: Ensure the input phasing is connected in clockwise rotation (CW). UPS
internal circuitry is designed to disable further UPS operation if the input
phasing is installed in counter-clockwise rotation (CCW).
10) Connect the output terminals of the UPS to the load (refer to NEC Article 300 - Wiring
Methods and Article 310 - Conductors For General Wiring). Size the branch circuit
conductors in accordance with NEC Table 310.16 as published 9/2007.
WARNING
METAL CONDUIT IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE GROUND.
Conductor Routing and Grounding
1) Use separate metal conduits for routing the input power, output power, and control
circuits.
2) Follow the wire size and tightening torque specications.
3) Always ground the unit to reduce the potential for electrical shock and to help reduce
electrical noise.
4) A separate ground cable should be run inside the conduit with the input power, output
power, and control circuits.
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5.1 Wiring/Connection
Perform wiring and connections with correct polarity.
Be careful when connecting the UPS to the battery system. A wrong
connection may cause damage to the UPS, battery, or charger.
Connect ONLY one (1) ground wire to the earth ground terminal.
A missing ground wire may cause an electrical shock hazard.
Connecting to more than one ground may cause a ground loop.
See Chapter 8 - UPS Wiring
DO NOT force, bend, or pull wires.
DO NOT damage wire insulation.
DO NOT place heavy objects on top of UPS.
Observe the above precautions when making wire connections or
handling the wires. Failing to observe these precautions may damage
the insulation of the wires or may cause a re or an electric shock
hazard.
WARNING
Follow the torque criteria for tightening screws.
Loose connections may cause re due to heating.
See Chapter 11 - UPS Wiring
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6 Warning Labels
Below are representative warning labels and their location on the UPS. Exterior Handling labels shown
in section 4.3, Transporting/Unpacking, are in the manual packet, and attached to the UPS shipping
covering and shipping pallet.
ATTENTION
Make sure all the warning labels are installed in the appropriate locations.
If a label is missing or illegible, contact Toshiba Customer Support Center or an
authorized representative.
(B) 40308(A) 48082
DANGER
AC VOLTAGE
This UPS receives power from more
than one source. Disconnect all AC
sources before per forming any service
or testing inside this uni t
48082
(C) 56875 FOR 100, 150, 225KVA
REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR WIRE SIZE AND TIGHTENING TORQUE
2V3W4
1
U
480V
AC INPUT
(C) 58708 FOR 300KVA
REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR WIRE SIZE AND TIGHTENING TORQUE
1
U
AC INPUT
58708
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY!
5V6W7N8U9V10W11
U
480V
BYPASS INPUT
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY !
2V3
480V
4
W
-
400V
BATTERY
12
N
480V
AC OUTPUT
6
5
+
7V8W9N10U11V12
U
480V
BYPASS INPUT
-
400V
BATTERY
W
480V
AC OUTPUT
DANGER
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES
Hazardous voltages are used in the operation
of this equipment and could cause severe personal
injury or loss of life.
The following precautions should be observed to
reduce the risk of injury or death.
Only qualified technicians familiar with this equipment and the
information supplied with it should be permitted to install and
operate this equipment.
Installation of electrical equipment must be done in
accordance with National Electrical Code and any other state
or local codes. Proper grounding and conductor sizing mu st
be installed for safe operation.
During operation, keep all covers in place and cabinet
doors shut.
When performing visual inspections and maintenance, if
possible, be sure the UPS is turned off and the incoming
AC feed is turned off and locked out.
The UPS and Battery Cabinet will have hazardous
voltages present even after the AC feed is turned off.
If i t is ne ces sar y to ma ke me asu remen ts with t he p ower
on, do not touch any electrical connection points. Rem ov e
all j ewelry from wrists and finge rs. Make s ure test equipment
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is in good, safe operating condition.
While servicing, stand on some type of insulation, and be
sure not to be grounded.
Follow the safety instructions given in the equipment manual
carefully and observe all danger, warning and caution notices.
4030 8
(D) 40830
WARNING
CRITICAL FUSE S IZING
Incorrect fuse replacement size
may res ul t in fire or ina dequate
equ ipmen t pr otec tion.
Replace only with same type
and rating of fuse.
PN 40830
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DANGER
Hazardousvoltagesare used intheoperationofthisequipmentandcould cause severe personalinjuryorlossoflife.The following precautionsshouldbe observedtoreduce theriskofinjuryordeath.
HAZARDOUSVOLTAGES
Onlyqualified techniciansfamiliarwiththisequipmentandthe information suppliedwithitshould be permitted to installand operate thisequipment.
Installation ofelectricalequipmentmustbedone inaccordance withNationalElectricalCode and anyotherstateorlocalcodes.Propergroundingand conductorsizingmustbe installedforsafeoperation.
Duringoperation,keep allcoversin place andcabinetdoorsshut.
When performing visualinspectionsand maintenance,if possible,be sure the UPSisturnedoffandtheincomingACfeed isturnedoffandlocked out.