Ups Maintenance; Ups And Battery Care; Storing The Ups And Batteries; When To Replace Batteries - Powerware 9125 User Manual

C H A P T E R 7
UPS M
AINTENANCE
This section explains how to:
: Care for the UPS and batteries
: Replace the batteries
: Test new batteries
: Recycle used batteries

UPS and Battery Care

For the best preventive maintenance, keep the area around the UPS
clean and dust-free. If the atmosphere is very dusty, clean the outside of
the system with a vacuum cleaner.
For full battery life, keep the UPS at an ambient temperature of
25°C (77°F).

Storing the UPS and Batteries

If you store the UPS for a long period, recharge the battery every
12 months by plugging the UPS into a power outlet. The batteries
charge to 90% capacity in approximately 3 hours. However, it is
recommended that the batteries charge for 24 hours after long-term
storage.
Check the battery recharge date on the shipping carton label. If the date
has expired and the batteries were never recharged, do not use the UPS.
Contact your service representative.

When to Replace Batteries

When the
Conduct a self-test by pressing and holding the
seconds. After the five-second test is complete, the
turn off (it may take a few seconds to turn off). If the
on, contact your service representative to order new batteries.
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