Care And Storage Of Batteries; Disposing Of Used Batteries - Compaq Pro UPS 500 Operation And Reference Manual

5-4 Compaq Pro UPS 500 Operation and Reference Guide
Obtaining a New Battery

Care and Storage of Batteries

Disposing of Used Batteries

Compaq maintains the highest standards in the industry, as evidenced by the
Compaq Pre-Failure Battery Warranty. The Pre-Failure Battery Warranty is
beneficial in at least two significant ways:
Reduced total cost of ownership
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Reduced downtime
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Contact an authorized Compaq service provider when the BATTERY
LOW/REPLACE indicator (
indicating that a new battery will be required.
To maximize the life of the battery:
Minimize the amount of time the UPS is using battery power.
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Keep the area around the UPS clean and dust-free. If the environment is
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very dusty, clean the outside of the UPS regularly with a vacuum
cleaner.
Maintain the ambient temperature at 25
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If storing a UPS for an extended period, recharge the battery every six
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months:
Connect the UPS to utility power.
Allow the UPS to charge the battery for 12 hours.
Replacement equipment includes the instructions and packaging required to
return used batteries/units to the appropriate location for disposal.
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Do not dispose of used batteries with general office or household
waste. Return the used module for proper disposal to either:
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Compaq, authorized Compaq Partners, or their agents.
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A recycling center that meets all local environmental
standards.
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