4. 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.
The UPS should be charged once every 4 to 6 months if it has not been used for a
long time.
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.
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.
Replace batteries with the same number and same type of batteries.
Do not replace the battery individually. All the batteries should be replaced at the
same time following the instructions of the battery supplier.
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.
