Battery Replacement - Powerware 9170 User Manual

Battery Replacement

The Powerware 9170
battery modules easily without disconnecting the load or damaging the
batteries.
NOTE
batteries, but will have limited (or no) battery backup capability. Backup
protection requires at least three battery strings for every four power
modules. The UPS may indicate an alarm with no batteries present.
Use the following procedure to replace battery modules in pairs.
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The Powerware 9170 UPS will operate with uncharged (or no)
Remove the front cover panel(s) from the battery modules you
need to replace.
The panels have spring latches on the left and right sides that
hold them in place.
Grasp the battery module handle and press down on the latch
release.
Pull the module out approximately 7I (17 cm) to the secondary
stop on top of the module.
Press down on the secondary stop release, pull the module out
further, and support the module weight with your second hand
as you remove the module from the cabinet. Remove the
battery module beside the first in a similar manner. Label the
original modules with masking tape or some other identifier.
After removing a pair (one string) of battery modules, install a
replacement pair. Replacements may be installed in empty
cabinet slots before removing original battery modules.
When all desired battery modules have been replaced, reinstall
the front cover panel(s).
If the batteries are not properly installed, the Open Cell alarm
activates. Check the batteries in the slot indicated on the alarm
screen.
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