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OMNIPOWER® UPS System
Owner’s Manual
Model: PRO550
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Important Safety Instructions
Installation
Basic Operation
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Storage and Service
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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation,
operation and storage of this product. Failure to heed these warnings will void your warranty.
UPS Location Warnings
• Install the UPS indoors, away from excess moisture, temperature extremes, conductive contaminants,
dust and direct sunlight.
• For best performance, keep the indoor temperature between 32º F and 104º F (0º C and 40º C).
• Leave adequate space around all sides of the UPS for proper ventilation.
• Do not mount the unit with its front or rear panel facing down (at any angle). Mounting in this
manner will seriously inhibit the unit’s internal cooling, eventually causing product damage
not covered under warranty.
UPS Connection Warnings
• Connect the UPS to a properly grounded AC power outlet. Do not plug the UPS into itself; this will
damage the UPS.
• Do not modify the UPS input connector, and do not use an adapter that would eliminate the ground
connection of the UPS.
• Do not use extension cords to connect the UPS to an AC outlet.
• If the UPS receives power from a motor-powered AC generator, the generator must provide clean,
ltered, computer-grade output.
Equipment Connection Warnings
• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably
be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to signicantly affect its safety
or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a ammable
anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Do not connect surge suppressors to the output of the UPS. This might damage the UPS and will
void the surge suppressor and UPS warranties.
Battery Warnings
• The UPS does not require routine maintenance. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not
open the UPS for any reason.
• Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit current. Observe
proper precautions. Do not dispose of the batteries in a re. Do not open the UPS or batteries. Do not
short or bridge the battery terminals with any object. Unplug and turn off the UPS before performing
battery replacement. Use tools with insulated handles. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the
UPS. Battery replacement should be performed only by authorized service personnel using the same
number and type of batteries (Sealed Lead-Acid). The batteries are recyclable. Refer to your local
codes for disposal requirements or in the USA only call 1-800-SAV-LEAD or 1-800-8-BATTERY (1800-822-8837) or visit www.rbrc.com for recycling information. Tripp Lite offers a complete line of
UPS System Replacement Battery Cartridges (R.B.C.).Visit Tripp Lite on the Web at www.tripplite.
com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the specic replacement battery for your UPS.
• Do not operate the UPS without batteries. Do not attempt to add external batteries to the UPS.
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Installation
Input Connection
Connect the UPS to a grounded 120V AC
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outlet. Ensure that the outlet does not share
a circuit with a heavy electrical load (e.g. air
conditioner or refrigerator).
Power On
Press the ON/OFF/TEST/MUTE button A
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for 1 second (the UPS will beep) to turn the
UPS system on. The green ON/OFF light
will illuminate when the UPS system is on.
Note: The UPS system will not begin to charge its battery
until it has been turned on. Connected equipment will not
be supported adequately during a power failure until the
internal battery has charged for 4-6 hours. It will take up
to 8 hours for the battery to charge completely.
Output Connections
Plug your equipment into the UPS outlets.
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Note: Laser printers, large household appliances or other
equipment with very high power requirements should not
be connected to the UPS. The UPS will become overloaded
if the combined power requirement for all connected
equipment exceeds the total output capacity of the UPS
(550VA). The VA rating for each piece of equipment can
be found by consulting the equipment’s documentation
and/or nameplate. If amps are shown, multiply by 120V to
determine VA (Volts x Amps = VA).
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A
B
B
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Basic Operation
A B C
Power ON/OFF
• ON: When the UPS system is OFF, press the ON/OFF/TEST/MUTE button A for 1 second (the
UPS will beep when 1 second has elapsed) to turn the UPS system ON. The green “ON/OFF” light
B
will illuminate when the UPS system is ON.
• OFF: When the UPS system is ON, press the ON/OFF/TEST/MUTE button A for 1 second (the
UPS will beep when 1 second has elapsed) to turn the UPS system OFF. The green “ON/OFF” light
B
will cease to illuminate when the UPS system is OFF. The UPS system’s outlets and connected
equipment will cease to receive AC power and the battery will cease to charge.
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
• When the UPS detects that input voltage is below the acceptable range, it will automatically adjust
the voltage to a safe level. This is an automatic function of the UPS system and does not require user
intervention.
• Faint clicking sounds may be emitted by the UPS system during automatic voltage regulation. This is
normal.
• If the input voltage is extremely far above or below the acceptable range, the UPS system will switch
to On Battery mode (see “On Battery / Low Battery / Overload” section below) in order to adjust the
voltage to a safe level.
On Battery / Low Battery / Overload
• During a utility power failure (or extreme voltage uctuation), the UPS system will switch to On
Battery mode. When the UPS switches to On Battery mode, stored battery power supports the
uninterrupted operation of connected equipment until utility power is restored or battery reserves are
depleted.
• After the UPS system switches to On Battery mode, the alarm will emit 4 beeps every 7 seconds.
The alarm may be muted by pressing the ON/OFF/TEST/MUTE button A for 2 seconds.
• If the UPS detects a Low Battery condition after switching to On Battery mode, the frequency of the
audible alarm will increase to 4 beeps every 2 seconds and the red “Overload / Check Battery” light
C
will blink.
• If the UPS detects an Overload condition after switching to On Battery mode, the audible alarm will
sound continuously and the red “Overload / Check Battery” light C will illuminate continuously. In
order to correct an overload, turn the UPS OFF and remove some of the attached equipment.
Note: If the overload exceeds 150% of the UPS system’s capacity, the UPS system will automatically shut down.
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