Tripp Lite BP36V142U User Manual

Owner’s Manual

1111 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 USA

Customer Support: [phone] • www.tripplite.com

Introduction

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Important Safety Instructions

2

Installation

3

Maintenance

5

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BP36V142U • BP48V212U
BP48V242U • BP72V122U

External Battery Packs

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Warranty

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Introduction

Tripp Lite External Battery Packs have output voltages of either 36 volts (BP36V142U), 48 volts
(BP48V212U, BP48V242U) or 72 volts (BP72V122U) and are designed for use with various Tripp Lite
UPS systems equipped with external battery pack connectors. When used with the appropriate Tripp Lite
UPS, they meet UL standard 1778. The BP48V242U may also be suitable for use with 48V DC
input telecommunications equipment.

Packing List

• Battery Pack

• BP48V242U only: Alternate Front Panel

• 2 Mounting Ears

• 2 Mounting Shelves

• 2 Mounting Shelf Extensions

• Screws

• Locking Nuts

• Flat Washers

• Use caution when lifting Battery Packs. Because of the considerable weight of all
Rackmount Battery Packs, at least two people should assist in lifting and installing them.

• 36V and 72V Battery Packs and UPS systems use identical power cables and plugs;
make certain that your Battery Packs and UPS use the same DC voltage before
connecting them.

• Suggested mounting procedures are for common rack types and may not be appropriate for
all rack configurations. User must determine the fitness of rack- and wallmount hardware and
procedures before mounting.

• When connecting multiple Battery Packs to a single UPS, the Battery Packs should be
approximately the same age.

• It is normal for sparks to occur inside external battery connectors during final battery connection.

• Do not unplug external batteries from the UPS while the UPS is operating on battery power,
due to the possibility of dangerous arcing.

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Battery Packs. Do not open the Battery Packs
for any reason.

• Battery Replacement must be performed by factory authorized service personnel. Because
batteries present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit current, observe
proper precautions. Unplug the Battery Pack from the UPS before performing battery
replacement. Do not short or bridge battery terminals with any object. Use tools with insulated
handles. Remove metal objects such as watches and rings before working with batteries. Do
not open batteries. Replace batteries only with sealed lead-acid batteries of the same number,
type, voltage and amp hour capacity.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries are recyclable. Proper disposal of batteries
is required; refer to your local codes for disposal requirements. In the USA only, you may
call 1-800-SAV-LEAD (1-800-728-5323) for complete recycling information.

Important Safety Instructions—Save These Instructions

WARNING! The mounting shelves are not intended to support more than one

battery pack. Do not stack multiple battery packs on a single set of mounting
shelves. Failure to follow this warning may lead to product damage and/or a risk
of personal bodily harm.

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Installation

Color Selection (BP48V242U Only)

The BP48242U can be configured to match black or grey equipment. To match black equipment,
switch the grey front panel on the unit for the black front panel included.

Single Unit Installation

Connect the shelves to the shelf extensions (A) using
the included hardware (B). Leave the screws slightly
loose so that the shelves can be adjusted in the next step.

Adjust each shelf to fit your rack, then mount them in
the lowest available space of your rack with the hard­ware provided (C). Note that the support ledges should
face inward. Tighten the screws that connect the shelf
segments (B).

Attach mounting ears (D) to the front mounting holes
of your equipment (E) using the screws provided (F).
The ears should face forward.

Using an assistant if necessary, lift your equipment
and slide it onto the mounting shelves. Attach your
equipment to the rack by passing user-supplied hardware
(G) through its mounting ears and into the rack rails.

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2

3

A

B

1

C

B

2

E

D

F

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G

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Installation

2-Post (Telecom) Installation

Mount the shelved sections (A) of your kit on the back
side of your rack. Mount them in the lowest available
space of your rack with the hardware provided (B). Note
that the support ledges should face inward.

Attach mounting ears (C) to the front mounting holes of
your equipment (D) using the screws provided (E). The
ears should face backward.

Using an assistant if necessary, lift your equipment
and slide it onto the mounting shelves. Attach your
equipment to the rack by passing user-supplied hardware
(F) through its mounting ears and into the rack rails.

Tower Mounting

Order optional adjustable tower stands, sold separately
(Tripp Lite model: 3-9USTAND) to tower mount UPS system
and battery pack.

Battery Pack Connection

BP48V242U Battery Packs have a blue 175-amp
polarized plug (A) on an output cord permanently
connected to the rear panel. Simply plug the output
cord directly into the external battery connector of
your UPS. (See your UPS manual for external battery
connector description and location.) Note that only
one of these Battery Packs is generally connected to a
UPS at one time. For longer runtime, you may connect
two to a single UPS using a 48V Y-Adapter Cable sold
separately by Tripp Lite, or use one or more BP48V60RT3U
Tripp Lite Battery Packs with daisy-chain capability.

BP48V212U, BP36V142U or BP72V122U Battery
Packs feature dual input/output receptacles on their
rear panels (B) . To connect to a UPS, insert one end
of the detachable power cable (C) into either plug on
the rear of the Battery Pack and the cable's other end
into the external battery connector of your UPS. (See
your UPS manual for external battery connector
description and location.) To connect multiple Battery
Packs to a single UPS for greatly increased runtime,
connect the output of the first Battery Pack to the
UPS’s external battery connector, then “daisy chain”
the others: connect an input/output plug on the second
Battery Pack to an input/output plug on the first, a plug
on third to a plug on the second and so on. Note that
multiple Battery Pack arrays will provide longer runtimes,
but will also require longer recharge times.

1

2

3

A

B

1

D

C

E

2

F

3

1

2

A

1

B

2

C

BP48V242U

BP48V212U, BP36V142U or BP72V122U

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Maintenance

Rackmount Battery Packs require no maintenance but should be kept dry at all times. Avoid installation
in locations with high heat and/or humidity. The Battery Packs should be kept fully charged by being
connected to an active UPS system, not left in a depleted condition. Batteries left in a discharged
state will suffer a permanent loss of capacity.

Troubleshooting

There is a fuse array inside the Battery Packs. If a heavy overload or short circuit is encountered, a fuse
will open (blow). A Battery Pack with a blown fuse will deliver no output voltage at any load. A qualified
technician must replace the fuses. Contact Tripp Lite Customer Support for additional information.

Internal Battery Replacement

The batteries in the Battery Packs will eventually wear out and be unable to provide adequate backup
times. The batteries should only be replaced by factory authorized service personnel. Tripp Lite
offers an exchange program for North American customers wherein they may exchange worn-out
Battery Packs for new ones at a price comparable to the cost of individual battery replacement. For
more details, call Tripp Lite at [phone].

Storage

Disconnect your Battery Pack’s power cable before storing. If you plan to store your Battery Pack
for an extended period of time, fully recharge its batteries every three months by connecting it to a
UPS that is connected to AC input for 4-6 hours.

Service

If returning your Battery Pack to Tripp Lite for service, please pack it carefully in its ORIGINAL
PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of your
problem. If the UPS is within the 2-year warranty period, enclose a copy of your sales receipt.

Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2
years from the date of initial purchase. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product,
in its sole discretion.

Customers in the United States may obtain service under this Warranty only by delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to:
Tripp Lite, 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609. Seller will pay return shipping charges. Call Tripp Lite at [phone] before sending any equipment back
for repair.

Customers in Mexico may obtain service under this Warranty only by delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to an authorized
service center. In Mexico City, the authorized service center is CompuSuppor t Mexico, shipping address Roberto Gayol 29, Col. de Valle, Mexico City—call
CompuSupport at (5) 559-3022 before sending any equipment back for repair.Customers elsewhere in Mexico may visit Tripp Lite's PowerZone web page (www.tripplite.com)
to find the address and telephone number of the nearest authorized service center.

Customers in Canada may obtain service under this Warranty only by delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to an authorized
service center. Canadian customers may visit Tripp Lite's PowerZone web page (www.tripplite.com) to find the address and telephone number of the nearest authorized
service center.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES
NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction).

Tripp Lite; 1111 W. 35th Street; Chicago, IL 60609

WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual

applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific
application.

Tripp Lite’s policy is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

2-Year Limited Warrany

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