User manual APC 500

[. . . ] Connect the battery wire solidly to the socket on the battery. 5. Re-insert the battery (left side first) into the battery compartment. 6. Slide the plastic cover to the left until the locking tabs lock in place. 3 Check Building 4 Connect Equipment to UPS Battery Power Supplied Outlets These three outlets are powered whenever the UPS is switched On. During power outage or other utility problems (brownouts, over-voltages), these outlets will be powered for a limited time by the battery in the UPS. [. . . ] Switch Off the UPS to maintain battery capacity. Note: This procedure needs to be completed before the battery is fully discharged. Loss of data or corruption of the operating system is possible if this procedure is not completed before the battery is fully discharged. · · APC and Back-UPS Office are registered trademarks of American Power Conversion. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Wall Mounting of UPS The UPS can be mounted vertically or horizontally to a wall surface. Use the template below to position the securing fasteners (not supplied) . Note: Position the On/Off switch to the right for horizontal mounting, to the top for vertical. Horizontal and Vertical Mounting Vertical Mounting Only Horizontal Mounting Only 1. Hold this page against the wall with the appropriate edge parallel to the floor. Use thumbtacks to hold this page in place. Make sure the template circles line up where you want the mounting fasteners to be installed. Use a sharp nail or pin to puncture the center of each appropriate template circle to mark the wall. Install fasteners at the marked locations. Leave the head of both fasteners 5/16" (8 mm) out from the surface of the wall. Fasteners must be able to support 15 lb (6. 8 kg). 4. Mount the UPS by positioning the key-hole slots over the fastener heads. For vertical mounting, slide the unit down into place. For horizontal mounting, turn it slightly counterclockwise until it is securely in place. Order Replacement Battery Replacement batteries can be ordered from local retailers, APC, or the APC website. Troubleshooting Symptom Replace Battery indicator is lit. Possible Cause The battery wire is not connected Battery has reduced capacity due to frequent or long outages or needs replacing. Solution Connect the battery wire as shown in Step 1 of the Installation section (front page). Next day, switch the UPS Off and then On. If the Replace Battery indicator is still lit, the battery needs to be replaced. If the UPS is under warranty, contact APC Technical Support. If the UPS is not under warranty see Order Replacement Battery section. UPS Model BF350 BF500 Replacement Battery Part # RBC10 RBC21 Battery Replacement Battery replacement is a safe procedure, isolated from electrical hazards. Do not replace the battery when the UPS is On-Battery. Please refer to the diagrams in the "Connect Battery Wire" section during this procedure. [. . . ] Before contacting APC, please be sure to record the date purchased, UPS model, and serial number (on bottom of UPS). Be prepared to troubleshoot the problem over the telephone with a Technical Support Representative. If this is not successful, the Technical Support Representative will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) and a shipping address. If the original packing is not available, ask APC Technical Support about obtaining a new set. [. . . ]