Obtaining New Batteries; Ups Battery Replacement Procedure - HPE R/T3000 G2 User Manual

Obtaining new batteries

New batteries might be required within 30 to 60 days when the Battery Fault LED illuminates. Obtain
spare batteries for the UPS when this occurs.
Spare battery modules are available for this UPS. The UPS spare battery kit part number is 517703-001.
CAUTION: Because of the short shelf life of the batteries, avoid storing a battery spare as a
backup. Do not maintain an inventory of spare batteries on site unless a procedure to keep
these batteries charged while in storage is implemented.

UPS battery replacement procedure

WARNING: To prevent personal injury from electric shock or damage to the equipment,
remove the battery lead labels, and verify that the ERM circuit breakers are in the Off position.
This component is hot-swappable and can be replaced without powering down the UPS.
(optional) To replace the component with the UPS powered down, refer to "Powering down the UPS
1.
(on page 44)."
CAUTION: When hot-swapping batteries, the UPS is not protected in the event of a utility
power failure.
Remove the UPS front bezel
2.
Disconnect the battery leads.
3.
Remove the UPS battery bracket.
4.
Remove the UPS battery modules.
5.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull the battery leads when removing or installing the batteries.
("Removing the UPS front bezel" on page 45).
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