Pre-Failure Battery Warranty - Compaq Pro UPS 500 Operation And Reference Manual

When to Replace the Battery
If the BATTERY LOW/REPLACE indicator (
the UPS may require service. The indicator will be accompanied by an audio
alarm.
Figure 5-1. BATTERY LOW/REPLACE indicator (
Verify that battery replacement is required by allowing the UPS to charge the
battery for 12 hours, then initiate a confirming self-test. For more information
on initiating a self-test, see Chapter 3, "Operation."
NOTE: Depending on usage and environmental conditions, the battery should last three to
six years.

Pre-Failure Battery Warranty

The Pre-Failure Battery Warranty, standard on all Compaq Uninterruptible
Power Systems (UPS), extends the advantage of a Compaq two-year limited
warranty by applying warranty coverage to the battery before the battery
actually fails. Specifically, the Pre-Failure Battery Warranty ensures that when
customers receive notification from Compaq Power Manager Pro UPS
software that the battery may fail, the unit is replaced free of charge under the
warranty.
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Battery Maintenance 5-3