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ventilation condition.
5) The information (battery capacity, quantity) of external battery pack
if the UPS is
"XL" model.
6) Other information for complete description of the problem.
8. Battery Maintenance
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This series UPS only requires minimal maintenance. The battery used for
standard models are value regulated sealed lead-acid maintenance free battery.
These models require minimal repairs. The only requirement is to charge the
UPS regularly in order to maximize the expected life of the battery. When being
connected to the utility power, whether the UPS is turned on or not, the UPS
keeps charging the batteries and also offers the protective function of
overcharging and over-discharging.
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The UPS should be charged once every 4 to 6 months if it has not been used for
a long time.
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In the regions of hot climates, the battery should be charged and discharged
every 2 months. The standard charging time should be at least 12 hours.
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Under normal conditions, the battery life lasts 3 to 5 years. In case if the battery
is found not in good condition, earlier replacement should be made. Battery
replacement should be performed by qualified personnel.
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Replace batteries with the same number and same type of batteries.
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Do not replace the battery individually. All the batteries should be replaced at the
same time following the instructions of the battery supplier.
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Normally, the batteries should be charged and discharged once every 4 to 6
months. Charging should begin after the UPS shuts down automatically in the
course of discharging, the standard charging time for the standard UPS should
be at least 12 hours.
8.1. Replacement and Disposal of Batteries
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Before disposing of batteries, remove conductive jewelry such as necklace, wrist
watches and rings.
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If it is necessary to replace any connection cables, please purchase the original
Battery replacement should be performed by qualified personnel.
