Tripp Lite BP48V60RT3U User Manual

Owner's Manual

BP48V60RT3U

1111 W. 35th Street

Chicago, IL 60609 USA

Customer Support: (773) 869-1234

www.tripplite.com

Español: p. 5

Français: p. 9

This manual contains important information regarding the safe installation and operation of the BP48V60RT3U Battery Pack. Please read this manual and save it for later reference.

INTRODUCTION

The Tripp Lite BP48V60RT3U External Battery Pack has an output voltage of 48 VDC and is designed for use with various Tripp Lite UPS systems equipped with 48 VDC external battery pack connectors. When used with appropriate Tripp Lite UPS systems, this Battery Pack meets UL standard 1778. The BP48V60RT3U may also be suitable for use with 48V DC input telecommunications equipment.

PACKING LIST

• Battery Pack • Screws

• 2 Mounting Ears • Wing Bolts

• 2 Adjustable Side Supports • Locking Nuts

• 2 Support Brackets • Flat Washers

48 Volt DC Input/Output

External Battery Pack

Rack/Stack/Tower Mount

SAFETY

• Use caution when lifting Battery Pack. Because of the Battery Pack’s considerable weight, at least two people should assist in lifting and installing it. If rackmounting the Battery Pack, mount it in the lowest rack space possible.

• Suggested mounting procedures are for common rack types and may not be appropriate for all rack configurations. User must determine the fitness of mounting 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 Pack. Do not open the Battery Pack for any reason.

• Do not attempt to replace internal batteries.

COLOR SELECTION

The BP48V60RT3U is shipped with matching grey front panel and grey mounting ears. If you would like your Battery Pack to match black equipment, you may request the alternate (black) front panel for 3U battery packs(Tripp Lite part #AC4134) by calling (773) 869-1234.

SUGGESTED RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION FOR 4-POST ENCLOSURES

1) Loosen the wingnuts (A) on each of the two

adjustable side supports (B); adjust the length of the supports to match the depth of your rack; tighten wingnuts. Mount both side supports in the lowest space of your rack on the inside surfaces of the rails with user-supplied #10-32 rack bolts and washers (C). Note: Both support

ledges should face inward. The side supports' front and back holes are threaded and do not require nuts to secure the rack bolts.

2) Attach mounting ears (D) to the front mounting

holes of the Battery Pack (E) using the screws and washers provided (F). Do not attach the mounting ears to the Battery Pack's middle holes.

3) Using an assistant if necessary, lift the Battery

Pack and slide it onto the side supports within your rack. Mount the battery pack by screwing user-supplied rack bolts (G) through its mounting ears, through the rack rails and through the side supports.

Figure 1 (4-Post)

Figure 2 (4-Post)

Figure 3 (4-Post)

SUGGESTED RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION FOR 2-POST ENCLOSURES

1) Attach the support brackets (A) to both rack posts (B) with user-supplied rack bolts (C).

2) Attach mounting ears (D) to the mounting holes on the middle of the Battery Pack's sides (E), using the screws and washers provided (F). Do not attach the mounting ears to the Battery Pack's front mounting holes.

3) Have one or more assistants lift the Battery Pack and hold it in position until this step is complete. Insert the UPS into its intended rack space until the mounting surfaces of its ears meet the back of the rack's rails. Connect the mounting ears to the rails with two user-supplied screws and flat washers on each side (G).

Figure 2 (2-Post)

Figure 1 (2-Post)

BATTERY PACK CONNECTION

To connect a single Battery Pack to a UPS: Insert the Battery Pack's power cable (A) into the external battery connector of your UPS. (See your UPS owner's manual for external battery connector description and location.)

To connect multiple Battery Packs to a UPS: For greatly increased runtime, connect the power cable of one Battery Pack to the UPS's external battery connector as outlined above, then "daisy chain" more Battery Packs onto the first. Connect the power cable of the second Battery Pack to the first Battery Pack's external battery connector (B), the cable on third to the connector on the second and so on. Note that multiple Battery Pack arrays will provide longer runtimes, but will also require longer recharge times.

Figure 3 (2-Post)

Battery Connection

TROUBLESHOOTING

There is a fuse array inside each Battery Pack. 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 at (773) 869-1234 for additional information.

MAINTENANCE

BP48V60RT3U Battery Packs require no maintenance but should be kept dry at all times. Avoid installation in locations with high heat and/or humidity. 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.

INTERNAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT

The batteries in your Battery Pack 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 enabling them to 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 (773) 869-1234.

STORAGE

Disconnect your Battery Pack from your UPS and other Battery Packs 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 the ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of your problem. If the Battery Pack is within the 2-year warranty period, enclose a copy of your sales receipt.

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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, at the Seller's 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 (773) 869-1234 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 CompuSupport Mexico, shipping address Avenida Coyoacan No. 931, Col. Del Valle, Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100—call CompuSupport at (5) 5593022 before sending any equipment back for repair. Customers elsewhere in Mexico may visit Tripp Lite's 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 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).

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.

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

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