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: If you purchased an external battery cabinet, an electrician must wire the battery to the UPS as described in Chapter 7, “Battery Cabinet Installation.” : Continue to the startup section in the Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18kVA) User’s Guide. Hardwired Installation...
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: If you purchased an external battery cabinet, see Chapter 7, “Battery Cabinet Installation” for wiring connections. : Complete the phase check as described in Chapter 8, “Phase Check.” : Continue to the startup section in the Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18kVA) User’s Guide. Powerware ®...
UPS must not have an earth leakage current greater than 1.5 milliamperes. Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide ® D A N G E R W A R N I N G Rev A www.powerware.com...
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1,5 milliampere. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide C A U T I O N F A R E A D V A R S E L ! Rev A www.powerware.com...
UPS-laitteen ulostulokytkentöjen yhteinen maavuotovirta ei ylitä 1,5 milliampeeria (mA). Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide O P G E L E T V A A R A V A R O I T U S Rev A www.powerware.com...
Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide V A R O D A N G E R ! A V E R T I S S E M E N T ! Rev A www.powerware.com Safety Warnings...
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Erdschlußstrom von insgesamt 1,5 Milliampere nicht überschreiten. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide A T T E N T I O N ! W A R N U N G A C H T U N G Rev A www.powerware.com...
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(95% maks.). Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Safety Warnings A T T E N Z I O N E F A R L I G F A R L I G Rev A www.powerware.com...
Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide О С Т О Р О Ж Н О P E L I G R O A D V E R T E N C I A Rev A www.powerware.com...
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UPS-enheten och den anslutna utrustningen. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Safety Warnings P R E C A U C I Ó N F A R A V A R N I N G Rev A www.powerware.com...
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Följ tillämpliga anvisningar. Batterierna måste avyttras enligt anvisningarna i lokal lagstiftning. Använda batterier får aldrig brännas upp. De kan explodera. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide V I K T I G T Rev A www.powerware.com...
FERRUPS UPS. If the batteries will be further from the unit than the standard cables allow, contact your service representative or your local distributor for assistance. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Figure 4. Installation and Service Clearances Rev A www.powerware.com...
FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Store the batteries (in the UPS or external battery The UPS can operate from 0° to + 40°C ( + 32° to The maximum operating temperature drops 1°C Rev A www.powerware.com Setup...
NSTALLATION NOTE If you have a plug-receptacle unit, continue to “Battery Cabinet Installation” on page 53 to install optional battery cabinets or to the startup section in the Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide . Only qualified service personnel (such as a licensed electrician) should perform the hardwired installation.
Connects the load directly to AC input power and disconnects UPS output. AC input power is still connected to the UPS input. Disconnects the load from the UPS output power and AC input power. Connects the UPS output to the load. Rev A www.powerware.com...
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104A/300 Vac 120A/300 Vac Ratings (UL/CSA) Continuous Ratings (TÜV) Continuous 40A/300 Vac 46A/ 300 Vac 80A/ 300 Vac 104A/300 Vac Rev A www.powerware.com Electrical Installation Weight 8.25 lb/3.7 kg 19.75 lb/9 kg 30 lb/13.6 kg 32.75 lb/14.9 kg 50A/300 Vac...
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External Bypass Switch Bypass Building Load Disconnect Switch Line Service Distribution Panel Panel Connect to (DC) External Batteries Figure 5. Typical Hardwired Installation with External Bypass Switch Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Rev A www.powerware.com...
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Bypass Building Disconnect Switch Load Line Service Distribution Panel Panel Connect to (DC) if there are External Batteries Figure 6. Typical Hardwired Installation with Internal Bypass Switch Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Rev A www.powerware.com...
For 208V, use BBM only 120/240 MBB or BBM MBB or BBM 220, 230, 240 MBB or BBM Rev A www.powerware.com Wiring Diagram Figure 8 on page 36 Figure 9 on page 37 Figure 10 on page 38 Figure 8 on page 36...
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For 208V, use BBM only 120/240 MBB or BBM 220, 230, or 240 MBB or BBM Rev A www.powerware.com Wiring Diagram Figure 12 on page 40 Figure 13 on page 41 Figure 14 on page 42 Figure 15 on page 43...
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Follow local code requirements. 3. Mount the bypass switch within sight of the UPS. If you do not have a Powerware bypass switch with an AC disconnect switch or the fuse box or panel is out of sight, you must install a separate disconnect switch next to the UPS.
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: Remove the #1 Phillips grounding screw on top of the UPS. : Remove and save the sticker in the lower right corner of the UPS front cover panel with the Powerware logo. : Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen (but not remove) the screw.
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Good ground connections are necessary to reduce electrical noise and ensure safe operation of the UPS and the load. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide External Bypass Switch Installation Figure 7. External Bypass Switch Terminal Strip Labels Rev A www.powerware.com...
250-66. If the UPS input circuit conductors are larger than #8 AWG (8.36 mm Powerware requires the grounding electrode conductor to be the same size (ampacity) as the largest UPS input circuit conductor. Refer to NEC Section 110-3(b). Conduit is not considered an acceptable grounding electrode conductor.
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NOTE 12 For 120/208/240 models, connect X1 on the UPS to L1 on the bypass switch; for 208 Vac, connect the bypass switch L2 to the UPS XT1; for 240 Vac, connect the bypass switch L2 to the UPS XT2. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Rev A www.powerware.com...
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FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide 1.15 kVA 1.4 kVA 1.8 kVA 850 VA 1.15 kVA 1.4 kVA 1.8 kVA 7.0A 8.4A 1.4 kVA 1.8 kVA 2.1 kVA 5.8A 7.8A 9.4A Rev A www.powerware.com 2.1 kVA 3.1 kVA 2.1 kVA 3.1 kVA 3.1 kVA...
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Charger 500 VA –1.4 kVA 1.8 kVA 2.1 kVA Standard Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide External Bypass Switch Installation 240 Vac 3.1 kVA 500 VA –1.4 kVA 1.8 kVA Rev A www.powerware.com 2.1 kVA 3.1 kVA...
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Figure 10. FE 500 VA–3.1 kVA UPS with External Bypass Switch Table 15. Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 240 Vac Charger 500 VA–1.4 kVA Standard Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide 1.8 kVA 2.1 kVA Rev A www.powerware.com 3.1 kVA...
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External Bypass Switch Installation 850 VA 1.15 kVA 1.4 kVA 1.8 kVA 4.4A 4.9A 5.7A 7.9A 6.5A 7.0A 7.8A 4.2A 4.6A 5.4A 7.5A 6.3A 6.7A 7.5A 4.0A 4.4A 5.2A 7.2A 6.2A 6.6A 7.4A Rev A www.powerware.com 2.1 kVA 3.1 kVA 8.2A 7.8A 7.4A...
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Figure 12. FE 4.3–7 kVA UPS with External Bypass Switch Table 17. Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 120 Vac Charger 4.3 kVA Standard Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide 5.3 kVA 7 kVA Rev A www.powerware.com...
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Figure 13. FE 4.3–18 kVA UPS with External Bypass Switch Table 18. Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 208 Vac or 240 Vac 208 Vac Charger Standard Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide External Bypass Switch Installation 240 Vac 12.5 Rev A www.powerware.com 12.5...
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Figure 14. FE 4.3–18 kVA UPS with External Bypass Switch Table 19. Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 240 Vac Charger 4.3 kVA 5.3 kVA Standard Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide 7 kVA 10 kVA 12.5 kVA Rev A www.powerware.com 18 kVA...
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50 Hz Standard 230 V 230 Vac 50 Hz Standard 240 Vac 240 V Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide External Bypass Switch Installation 5.3 kVA 7 kVA 10 kVA Rev A www.powerware.com 12.5 kVA 18 kVA...
For 208V, use BBM only 120/240 MBB or BBM 220, 230, or 240 MBB or BBM Rev A www.powerware.com Wiring Diagram Figure 17 on page 49 Figure 18 on page 50 Figure 19 on page 51 Figure 20 on page 52...
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75°C Copper Wire Size 12 AWG (3.3 mm 10 AWG (5.3 mm 8 AWG (8.4 mm 6 AWG (13.3 mm 4 AWG (21.2 mm 3 AWG (26.7 mm 2 AWG (33.6 mm 1 AWG (42.1 mm 1/0 AWG (53.5 mm Rev A www.powerware.com...
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If your UPS has an external battery cabinet(s), continue to “Battery Cabinet Installation” on page 53. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Internal Bypass Switch Installation C A U T I O N Rev A www.powerware.com...
250-66. If the UPS input circuit conductors are larger than #8 AWG (8.36 mm Powerware requires the grounding electrode conductor to be the same size (ampacity) as the largest UPS input circuit conductor. Refer to NEC Section 110-3(b). Conduit is not considered an acceptable grounding electrode conductor.
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Figure 17. FE 4.3–7 kVA UPS with Internal Bypass Switch Table 23. Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 120 Vac Charger 4.3 kVA Standard Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Internal Bypass Switch Installation 5.3 kVA 7 kVA Rev A www.powerware.com...
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Figure 18. FE 4.3–18 kVA UPS with Internal Bypass Switch Table 24. Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 208 Vac or 240 Vac 208 Vac Charger Standard Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide 240 Vac 12.5 Rev A www.powerware.com 12.5...
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Table 25. Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 240 Vac Charger 4.3 kVA 5.3 kVA Standard Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Internal Bypass Switch Installation 7 kVA 10 kVA 12.5 kVA Rev A www.powerware.com 18 kVA...
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220 Vac 220 V 50 Hz Standard 230 V 230 Vac 50 Hz Standard 240 V 240 Vac Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide 5.3 kVA 7 kVA 10 kVA Rev A www.powerware.com 12.5 kVA 18 kVA...
UL 924. Cabinets are designed to be used with, and batteries must be replaced with, Powerware battery number BAT-XXXX or equivalent. The electrician must take these precautions: Wear protective clothing and eye wear. For 120V battery systems, wear rubber gloves and boots.
ANSI/NFPA 70-1993. If you are replacing batteries or repairing battery connections, follow the procedure in the Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18kVA) User’s Guide to shut off your UPS and remove both AC and DC input power. Before Installing the Batteries The following items are required for battery installation.
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DC switch. FE/QFE 4.3–18 kVA models also have a DC switch behind the front cover panel. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Battery Cabinet Installation Nominal Battery Voltage 12 Vdc 24 Vdc 48 Vdc 120 Vdc ) for all ) battery cables. Rev A www.powerware.com...
Ensure that the floor is level and can support the weight of the batteries, the cabinet or rack, and any other necessary equipment. Your Powerware sales coordinator can tell you the size and weight of external batteries.
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FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Battery Cabinet Installation At the UPS, connect the ground wire to CABINET GROUND Figure 21. Ground Label At the UPS, find the green/yellow terminal Figure 22. Ground Symbol C A U T I O N Rev A www.powerware.com...
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Pull the cables through the conduit that you installed between the cabinets. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide C A U T I O N Rev A www.powerware.com...
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Torque to 65 in lb (7.3 Nm) Torque to 65 in lb (7.3 Nm) Torque to 75 in lb (8.4 Nm) Torque to 40 in lb (4.5 Nm) Torque to 40 in lb (4.5 Nm) Torque to 65 in lb (7.3 Nm) Rev A www.powerware.com...
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You should connect the cables to the batteries first. Refer to the battery installation diagram as you follow the steps below. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Torque Screw Posts: Torque to 85 in lb or 9.6 Nm. (BAT-0071) – Rev A www.powerware.com ) battery...
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!) terminal on the UPS terminal strip; then, connect ) cable to the positive ( ) terminal on the UPS ) terminal at the back of the battery – ) cable to the negative Rev A www.powerware.com ) cable – ) battery cable to – !) and –...
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OFF position. 13. Complete the phase check beginning on page 8. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Nominal Battery Voltage 12 Vdc 24 Vdc 48 Vdc 120 Vdc Rev A www.powerware.com...
For more information, contact your local recycling or hazardous waste center. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide W A R N I N G C A U T I O N Rev A www.powerware.com...
FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide ® C A U T I O N Most units do not have a DC switch on the UPS If you have an external battery cabinet(s) with a DC Rev A www.powerware.com...
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FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide If you have an external battery cabinet(s) with a DC C A U T I O N Measurement AC Line Input L1 to L2 N to L1 N to L1 Rev A www.powerware.com Measurement...
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FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide BPE-01 Measurement AC Line Input Measurement 8 to 9 BPE-02, BPE-04, or BPE-05 Measurement AC Line Input Measurement 11 to 12 10 to 11 10 to 12 Rev A www.powerware.com Phase Check...
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13. Turn the bypass switch back to the LINE position. 14. Reinstall the bypass switch and UPS front cover panels. 15. Turn the UPS ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide Rev A www.powerware.com...
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20. The equipment will not be protected by the UPS until you start up the UPS and turn the bypass switch to the UPS position. Refer to the startup section in the Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Powerware ®...
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