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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ! Please read this manual before installing your MBK-E Series UPS, models MBK550E, MBK750E, as it provides important information that should be fol- lowed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries allowing you to correctly set up your system for the maximum safety and performance.
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2. Disconnect the UPS from the AC wall outlet. 3. To de-energize the UPS completely, disconnect the battery. This Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) contains potentially hazardous volt- ages. DO NOT attempt to disassemble the UPS. This UPS contains no user serviceable parts.
Receiving Inspection After removing your MINUTEMAN UPS from its carton, it should be inspected for damage that may have occurred in shipping. Immediately notify the carrier and place of purchase if any damage is found. Warranty claims for damage caused by the carrier will not be honored. The packing materials that your UPS was shipped in are carefully designed to minimize any shipping damage.
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Press and release the ON/OFF/Test Button after 1 beep to turn the UPS ON or OFF (see section 4). On-Line The On-Line/On-Battery and Boost (green) LED illuminates in a steady state when the UPS is on and supplying AC power to the load. The LED blinks and the audible alarm sounds, when supplying battery power to the load.
REAR PANEL 1. The Information/Rating Label. 2. The Battery Backup and Surge output power receptacles are NEMA 5-15R type. 3. The USB Communications Interface Port is for UPS monitoring and control. 4. The Surge ONLY output power receptacles are NEMA 5-15R type. 5.
INSTALLATION PLACEMENT The MBK-E series is intended to be install in a temperature controlled environ- ment that is free of conductive contaminants. Select a location which will pro- vide good air circulation for the UPS at all times. Avoid locations near heating devices, water or excessive humidity, or where the UPS is exposed to direct sunlight.
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Qualified Electrician correct the problem. CHARGING THE BATTERY The MBK-E Series UPS will charge the internal batteries whenever the UPS is connected to an AC source. It is recommended that the UPS's batteries be charged for a minimum of 4 hours before use. The UPS may be used immediately, however, the “ON Battery”...
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF ON / OFF / Test Button Press and release the ON/OFF/Test Button after one beep to turn the UPS ON and supply power to the load. The load is immediately powered while the UPS runs a two-second self test. Press and release the ON/OFF/Test Button after one beep to turn the UPS OFF.
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Fan lock Alarm. COMMUNICATIONS PORT The MBK-E series comes standard with a USB communication port. NOTE: See the SentryII CD for the Power Monitoring Software installation. See the USB Driver CD for the USB installation.
Symptom On/Off/Test button not UPS will not turn on pushed UPS operates in Input AC circuit breaker is battery mode only, tripped even though there is normal AC present Fault LED is UPS has detected an illuminated internal fault Incorrect service wiring Site Wiring Fault LED is illuminated The On-line/On-...
REPLACING THE BATTERY (AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY) The MBK-E Series UPS has an easy to replace hot-swappable batteries. Please read all of the WARNING and CAUTIONS before attempting to service the batteries. NOTE: If there is a power interruption while replacing the hot-swappable batteries, with the UPS on, the load will not be backed up.
CAUTION: Replace batteries with the same number and type as originally installed in the UPS. These batteries have pressure operated vents. These UPSs contain sealed non-spillable lead acid batteries. Model # Battery Model # Panasonic Part # Yuasa Part # BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE PLEASE READ THE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES...
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9. Disconnect the positive (red) wire from the battery positve terminal. 10. Disconnect the battery negative (black) wire from the battery negative terminal. NOTE: Use CAUTION, do not touch the battery positive wire to the battery negative wire. 11. Remove the battery bracket retaining screw and slide the battery bracket upwards.
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5. Mark the RMA # on the outside of all packages. The factory cannot accept any package without the RMA # marked on the outside. 6. Return the UPS by insured, prepaid carrier to: Para Systems Inc. MINUTEMAN UPS 1455 LeMay Drive Carrollton, TX 75007 ATTN: RMA # _______...
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MODEL NUMBER Acceptable Input voltage Input voltage (AC Mode) Output voltage (AC Mode) Nominal input frequency Input protection Frequency limits (AC Mode) Transfer time Maximum load On-battery output voltage On-battery frequency On-battery waveshape Protection Surge energy rating (one time, 10/1000 uS waveform) Surge current capability (one time, 8/20 uS waveform) Surge response time...
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(These items may require optional software or hardware) Factory Function Default MBK-E UPS ID Date of Battery manufacture install date Battery 1826 life in days Enable/ Enabled Disable auto restart Enabled audible alarm state 120VAC inverter output voltage User Choices Use this function to uniquely Up to 64 identify the UPS in your network...
Para Systems Inc. (Para Systems) warrants this equipment, when properly applied and operated within specified conditions, against faulty materials (ex- cluding batteries) or workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. Para Systems Inc. (Para Systems) warrants the batteries for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY (Continued) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL PARA SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUEN- TIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, Para Sys- tems is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equip- ment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, cost of substi- tutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s). Robert Calhoun (Name) Manager Engineering (Position) Place: Carrollton, Texas, USA Para Systems, Inc. (MINUTEMAN UPS) 1455 LeMay Drive Carrollton, Texas 75007 USA Robert Calhoun (Signature) Date: April 30, 2003...
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