Vertiv Liebert APM2 UPS UL EBC VRLA 208 V Quick Installation Manual

Vertiv™ Liebert® APM2 UPS UL
EBC VRLA 208/480 V
Quick Installation Guide
IMPORTANT: Before installing,
connecting to supply or operating your
Vertiv™ Liebert® APM2 UL External
Battery Cabinet (EBC) VRLA, refer the
Safety and Regulatory Statements
sheet. For detailed installation,
operation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting information, visit the
Vertiv™ Liebert® APM2 UPS product
page for the SL-71958 Vertiv™ Liebert®
APM2 UL EBC User Manual available at
www. V ertiv.com or
use the QR code
below.
Mechanical Installation
Inspecting the Liebert® APM2 UL
EBC VRLA
Inspect the Liebert® APM2 UL EBC
VRLA for damage. If you find any
damage, document and photograph all
damage and notify your local Vertiv
representative.
Choosing the Location
There are four types of Liebert® APM2
UPS UL EBC VRLA.
• 208 V and 600 mm,
23.952 in. x 40.133 in. x 78.75 in.
(608.4 mm x 1019.4 mm x 2000 mm).
• 208 V and 880 mm,
34.976 in. x 40.149 in. x 78.75 in.
(888.4 mm x 1019.8 mm x 2000 mm).
• 480 V and 880 mm,
34.976 in. x 40.149 in. x 78.75 in.
(888.4 mm x 1019.8 mm x 2000 mm).
• 480 V and 1200 mm, 47.381 in. x
40.177 in. x 78.75 in.
(1203.5 mm x 1020.5 mm x 2000 mm).
Each UL EBC can be equipped with
different types of batteries. Install the
UPS in a clean, well-ventilated
environment with the ambient
temperature range of 32 °F to 104 °F
(0 °C to 40 °C). For installation and
maintenance, 3 ft. (914 mm) clearance
is required in the front of the unit. For
standard UPS unit configuration with
top fans, rear clearance is not required.
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If the following options are selected, the
rear clearance is modified by the higher
the two values.
• Seismic anchoring: selection: Up to 5 in.
(127 mm) may be required in the rear
of the UPS.
• UPS Front to rear airflow option
configuration selection: At least 20 in.
(500 mm) in the rear.
NOTE: For UPS front to rear airflow
configuration, to permit proper air flow
and prevent overheating, do not block
or cover the ventilation openings
(perforated panels) or blow air down
onto the unit.
Handling and Unpacking the Unit
Each Liebert® APM2 UL EBC VRLA
weighs differently because of its size
and built-in battery type. The weight of
Liebert® APM2 UL EBC VRLA is
approximately between 1398 lbs and
5432 Ibs (634 kg and 2464 kg).
The UPS is shipped on a pallet and
Liebert® APM2 UL EBC VRLA is
shipped with full batteries, Liebert®
APM2 UL EBC VRLA needs to be lifted
from the pallet by a crane during
installation.
Figure 1. Removing the Packaging Material from Liebert® APM2 UL EBC VRLA
Item Description
1 Top cover
2 Honeycomb board
Use a forklift or pallet jack to move the
palleted Liebert® APM2 UL EBC VRLA
as close as possible to the installation
location before removing packing
material or loosening shipping brackets.
For removing packaging materials,
follow the below procedure:
1. Remove the protective
packaging, shown in Figure 1.
Locate the accessories package on top
of the UPS and set aside.
2. Use a 5/8 in. (16 mm) wrench or
socket to remove the shipping
brackets from the pallet.
3. Remove the shipping brackets
from the front and rear of the
UPS.
4. Ensure that the leveling feet
are raised to prevent
interference when rolling the
unit on the casters.
5. Roll the unit down the ramp to
the installation location then
lower the leveling feet to fix the
Liebert® APM2 UL EBC VRLA
at the installation location.
Item Description
3 Corner Guard
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