Installation; Environmental Condition; Climatic Conditions; Biological Conditions - ABB DPA UPScale ST40 User Manual

5 Installation

5.1 Environmental condition

The UPS is designed for indoor location, in a restricted access location only and should be located as
follows:

5.1.1 Climatic conditions

Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
Conditions of condensation
Presence of wind-driven rain,
snow, hail, etc
Conditions of water from sources
other than rain
Icing conditions
The climate control system could be periodically switched on or off, but extremely high or low
temperatures should be avoided.

5.1.2 Biological conditions

Flora (presence of mould, fungus)
Fauna (presence of rodents and other animals)
The location should not have a particular risk of biological attacks.

5.1.3 Mechanical active substance

The UPS shall not be placed in proximity to a source of sand or dust.

5.1.4 Chemical active substance

The location can have a normal level of contaminants experienced in urban areas over the whole area.

5.1.5 Mechanical conditions

The UPS shall be placed in a location with no significant exposure to vibration and shock.

5.2 Enviromental condition for UPS with inside battery modules

As the battery life depends on the ambient temperature, for the UPS with internal battery modules it is
recommended to have a location with a climate-controlled system to maintain the conditions as
follows:
5.2.1 Climatic conditions
Ambient temperature
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