Tripp Lite BP48V212U User Manual

Owner’s Manual

1111 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 USA

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Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

Installation

Maintenance

Warranty

BP36V142U • BP48V212U BP48V242U • BP72V122U

External Battery Packs

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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

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.

• 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.

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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.

Installation

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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-amppolarized 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.

BP48V242U

BP48V212U, BP36V142U OR BP72V122U

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