Fortress Technologies LI 660 Replacing Manual

Replacing the batteries

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Replacing the Batteries in the Fortress LI 660
This FTS describes how to replace the batteries in Fortress LI 660 units.
Batteries should be replaced by a qualified technician. If you have any questions or problems,
please call Powerware Global Services at 800-356-5737. (Outside of the U.S. and Canada, call
your local Powerware office.)
To replace the batteries, you will need the following:
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Black Electrical Tape
• Phillips Screwdriver - 6" long below handle*
*Note: The screwdriver should be six inches long below the handle so you can
replace the inside screws easily. Using a magnetic screwdriver makes removing and
replacing the screws easier.
Before you go on to Section 1, read the important safety warnings on the next page.
1. Removing the Fortress' Cover ......... ............ ............ ........................ ............ ............ ............ 2
2. Removing the Batteries ....... ............ ............ ............ ........................ ............ ............ ............ 3
3. Replacing the Batteries ....... ............ ............ ............ ........................ ............ ............ ............ 5
4. Replacing the Fortress' Cover ......... ............ ............ ........................ ............ ............ ............ 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This publication contains important instructions that should be followed during battery
replacement.
The batteries used in this system are capable of producing dangerous voltages and high
currents. They may cause severe injury if terminals are shorted together or to ground
(earth). Extreme care must be taken to avoid electrical shock and burns from contacting
battery terminals or shorting terminals during battery replacement.
Powerware's batteries come with a one-year warranty. Using batteries not supplied by
Powerware invalidates any BEST/Powerware service agreement.
Contents Index
WARNING
FTS 609
November 17, 1993

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  • Page 1 November 17, 1993 Replacing the Batteries in the Fortress LI 660 This FTS describes how to replace the batteries in Fortress LI 660 units. Batteries should be replaced by a qualified technician. If you have any questions or problems, please call Powerware Global Services at 800-356-5737. (Outside of the U.S. and Canada, call your local Powerware office.)
  • Page 2 A qualified technician who is familiar with the Fortress should replace the batteries. The technician must take these precautions: Protective clothing and eye wear must be worn. Batteries contain caustic acids and toxic materials and can rupture or leak if mistreated. Remove rings and metal wristwatches or other jewelry.
  • Page 3 4. Stand the Fortress on its feet again. 5. Slide the UPS cover back until it comes off. Section 2: Removing the Batteries The figures on the next page show the batteries and battery connections. If the two battery brackets in your Fortress are fastened together with two Phillips screws, use Figure 2. If the two battery brackets in your Fortress are attached together with a tab and slot, use Figure 3.
  • Page 4 Figure 3 Check the figure for your UPS and continue with step 6. 6. Using the needle nose pliers, disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery by gently pulling the connector down, away from the battery terminal. (See the figure that shows your UPS for terminal locations.) Note: The gray cable attached to the negative cable is not connected.
  • Page 5 If your UPS looks like Figure 2: If your UPS looks like Figure 3: a. To reduce the chance of shorting across the battery To reduce the chance of shorting across the battery terminals, put a piece of electrical tape over one terminal on put a piece of electrical tape over one terminal on each each battery battery...
  • Page 6 should be arranged and where the battery terminals should If you do not have an L-shaped bracket, put the NOTE: top bracket back in. To do this, put the tab in the top bracket in the slot in the front of the UPS. Grasp both batteries firmly.
  • Page 7 21. Turn the Fortress On/Off switch on (to 1). To make sure the UPS’ battery is fully charged, let the UPS charge the battery for at least 6.5 hours. (The battery charges automatically whenever the “Line” light is on.) 22. To finish the procedure, follow these three steps: •...

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