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Eaton FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide  

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12.

Turn the bypass switch to the LINE position. Measure the voltage
to the protected equipment (at the load distribution panel or the
UPS-protected receptacles for your equipment) and verify that it is
correct.

13.

Turn the bypass switch to the UPS position and verify the voltage to
the protected equipment is still correct.

14.

Turn the bypass switch back to the LINE position.

15.

500 VA–3.1 kVA:

  Turn the UPS ON/OFF switch to the OFF

position.

4.3–18 kVA:

  Use the FERRUPS key to turn the UPS ON/OFF

switch to the OFF position.

16.

If your UPS has a DC switch, turn off the switch according to the
UPS model:

500 VA–3.1 kVA:

  If the external battery cabinet has a DC switch,

turn the switch to the OFF position.

4.3–7 kVA:

  If you have an external battery cabinet(s) with a DC

switch, turn the switch to the OFF position.

If you do not have an external battery cabinet(s):  unlock the UPS
front cover  using the FERRUPS key and remove the front cover.
Locate the DC switch behind the front cover. Turn the DC switch to
the OFF position and reinstall the UPS front cover .

10–18 kVA:

  If you have an external battery cabinet(s) with a DC

switch, turn the switch to the OFF position.

17.

Turn the AC disconnect switch to the OFF position.

18.

Reinstall the bypass switch and UPS front cover panels.

19.

If the UPS will not be operated immediately, leave the bypass
switch in the LINE position and turn on your protected equipment.

20.

The equipment will not be protected by the UPS until you start up
the UPS and turn the bypass switch to the UPS position. Refer to
the startup section in the 

Eaton FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS

(500 VA–18 kVA) User's Guide

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Page 1: ...Powerware Series Eaton FERRUPS FE QFE UPS Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...tem QFE 500 VA 700 VA 850 VA 1 15 kVA 1 4 kVA 1 8 kVA 2 1 kVA 3 1 kVA 4 3 kVA 5 3 kVA 7 kVA 10 kVA 12 5 kVA and 18 kVA complies with the RFI suppression requirements of Vfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The German Postal Service was notified that the equipment is being marketed The German Postal Service has the right to retest the equipment and verify compliance Hiermit wird bescheinigt daß die unterbr...

Page 3: ... 21 Storage and Operating Environment 21 4 Electrical Installation 23 Bypass Switches 24 5 External Bypass Switch Installation 29 Installation Wiring Diagrams for External Bypass Switches 34 6 Internal Bypass Switch Installation 45 Installation Wiring Diagrams for Internal Bypass Switches 48 7 External Battery Cabinet Installation 55 Before Installing the Batteries 56 Installing and Connecting the...

Page 4: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Eaton FERRUPS FE QFE UPS 500 VA 18 kVA Installation Guide S 164201403 Rev B www eaton com powerquality ii ...

Page 5: ...ety Warnings S Complete Chapter 3 Setup for sett up the location of the UPS S If you purchased an external battery cabinet an electrician must wire the battery to the UPS as described in Chapter 7 External Battery Cabinet Installation S Continue to the startup section in the Eaton FERRUPS FE QFE UPS 500 VA 18 kVA User s Guide Hardwired Installation Most of the sections in this manual are required ...

Page 6: ... com powerquality 2 S If you purchased an external battery cabinet see Chapter 7 External Battery Cabinet Installation for wiring connections S Complete the phase check as described in Chapter 8 Phase Check S Continue to the startup section in the Eaton FERRUPS FE QFE UPS 500 VA 18 kVA User s Guide ...

Page 7: ...e input cord when the UPS is turned on This removes the safety ground from the UPS and the equipment connected to the UPS S To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock install this UPS in a temperature and humidity controlled indoor environment free of conductive contaminants Ambient temperature must not exceed 40 C 104 F Do not operate near water or excessive humidity 95 max S To comply with int...

Page 8: ...rden fra UPS en og fra det udstyr der er sat til S Installér denne UPS i et temperatur og fugtighedskontrolleret indendørsmiljø frit for ledende forureningsstoffer for at formindske risikoen for brand og elektrisk stød Rumtemperaturen må ikke overstige 40 C UPS en bør ikke betjenes nær vand eller høj fugtighed maksimalt 95 S I overensstemmelse med internationale normer og bestemmelser for el insta...

Page 9: ...it terwijl de UPS aan staat Hierdoor zou de UPS en uw aangesloten apparatuur geen aardebeveiliging meer hebben S Teneinde de kans op brand of elektrische schok te verminderen dient deze UPS in een gebouw met temperatuur en vochtigheidregeling te worden geïnstalleerd waar geen geleidende verontreinigingen aanwezig zijn De omgevingstemperatuur mag 40 C niet overschrijden Niet gebruiken in de buurt v...

Page 10: ...toa kun UPS on kytkettynä Tämä poistaa turvamaadoituksen UPS laitteesta ja siihen liitetystä laitteistosta S Vähentääksesi tulipalon ja sähköiskun vaaraa asenna tämä UPS sisätiloihin joissa lämpötila ja kosteus on säädettävissä ja joissa ei ole virtaa johtavia epäpuhtauksia Ympäristön lämpötila ei saa ylittää 40 C Älä käytä lähellä vettä ja vältä kosteita tiloja 95 maksimi S Kansainväliset normit ...

Page 11: ...à la terre de l onduleur et du matériel connecté S Pour réduire les risques d incendie et de décharge électrique installer l onduleur uniquement à l intérieur dans un lieu dépourvu de matériaux conducteurs où la température et l humidité ambiantes sont contrôlées La température ambiante ne doit pas dépasser 40 C Ne pas utiliser à proximité d eau ou dans une atmosphère excessivement humide 95 maxim...

Page 12: ...heitserdung von der USV und den daran angeschlossenen Geräten entfernt wird S Um die Brand oder Elektroschockgefahr zu verringern diese USV nur in Gebäuden mit kontrollierter Temperatur und Luftfeuchtigkeit installieren in denen keine leitenden Schmutzstoffen vorhanden sind Die Umgebungstemperatur darf 40 C nicht übersteigen Die USV nicht in der Nähe von Wasser oder in extrem hoher Luftfeuchtigkei...

Page 13: ...3 Rev B www eaton com powerquality 9 S 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 5 1 0 6 0 1 1 1 0 0 70 2894 S 6 1 1 3 5 0 1 1 0 0 S 0 1 6 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 1 5 6 AB C9 0 6 20 0 D EFG4 S 0 3 0 1 0 7 31 3 70 1 5 0 7 1 1 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 7 H F I8 S 3 0 5 0 J 70 0 K 0 6 6 65 S 3 1 6 3 3 7 0 7 7 1 6 S 0 6 3 3 6 0 7 ...

Page 14: ...poichè in tal modo si disattiverebbe il collegamento a terra di sicurezza del gruppo statico di continuità e dell apparecchiatura ad esso collegata S Per ridurre il rischio di incendio o di scossa elettrica installare il gruppo statico di continuità in un ambiente interno a temperatura ed umidità controllata privo di agenti contaminanti conduttivi La temperatura ambiente non deve superare i 40 C N...

Page 15: ...ndet med den S For å redusere fare for brann eller elektriske støt bør denne UPS en installeres i et innendørs miljø med kontrollert temperatur og luftfuktighet som er fritt for ledende forurensende stoffer Romtemperaturen må ikke overskride 40 C Den må ikke brukes i nærheten av vann eller ved meget høy luftfuktighet 95 maks S Alt utstyr som er forbundet med utgangen av denne UPS en må ikke ha en ...

Page 16: ... a UPS estiver ligada Isto removerá o aterramento de segurança da UPS e do equipamento conectado S Para reduzir o risco de incêndios ou choques elétricos instale a UPS em ambiente interno com temperatura e umidade controladas e livres de contaminadores condutíveis A temperatura ambiente não deve exceder 40 C Não opere próximo a água ou em umidade excessiva máx 95 S Para estar de acordo com os padr...

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Page 18: ... Esto suprime la descarga a tierra de seguridad del SIE y de los equipos conectados al SIE S Para reducir el riesgo de incendio o de choque eléctrico instale este SIE en un lugar cubierto con temperatura y humedad controladas libre de contaminantes conductores La temperatura ambiente no debe exceder los 40 C No trabaje cerca del agua o con humedad excesiva 95 máximo S Para cumplir con los estándar...

Page 19: ...nheten är påslagen Detta tar bort skyddsjordningen från både UPS enheten och den anslutna utrustningen S Minska risken för brand eller elektriska stötar genom att installera denna UPS enhet inomhus där temperatur och luftfuktighet är kontrollerade och där inga ledande föroreningar förekommer Omgivande temperatur får ej överstiga 40 C Använd inte utrustningen nära vatten eller vid hög luftfuktighet...

Page 20: ...SAFETY WARNINGS Eaton FERRUPS FE QFE UPS 500 VA 18 kVA Installation Guide S 164201403 Rev B www eaton com powerquality 16 ...

Page 21: ...ions S Equipment clearances S Location requirements S Storage and operating environment Dimensions Table 1 FERRUPS FE QFE 500 VA 3 1 kVA Dimensions UPS Model Dimensions See Figure 1 Height A Width B Depth C 500 VA 700 VA and 850 VA 12I 30 5 cm 10I 25 5 cm 21 25I 54 0 cm 1 15 kVA and 1 4 kVA 15 1I 38 5 cm 15 2I 39 0 cm 20 2I 51 5 cm 1 8 kVA 2 1 kVA and 3 1 kVA 21 2I 54 0 cm 15 25I 39 0 cm 22 9I 58 ...

Page 22: ...nd 5 3 kVA 29 5I 75 0 cm 15 5I 39 5 cm 25I 63 5 cm 33I 84 0 cm 7 kVA 10 kVA 12 5 kVA and 18 kVA 36 5I 93 0 cm 19I 48 5 cm 32I 81 5 cm 40I 102 0 cm Table 3 External Battery Cabinet Dimensions Model Dimensions See Figure 2 Height Width Depth ASY 0468 12 25I 31 5 cm 15 75I 40 0 cm 28 5I 72 5 cm ASY 0386 37I 94 0 cm 19I 48 5 cm 32I 81 5 cm ASY 0387 49I 124 5 cm 15I 38 5 cm 32I 81 5 cm ASY 0385 and ASY...

Page 23: ... Dimensions Model Dimensions See Figure 3 A B C D E BPE 01 12I 30 5 cm 6I 15 2 cm 13I 33 0 cm 10I 25 4 cm 3I 7 6 cm BPE 02 16I 40 6 cm 8I 20 3 cm 17I 43 2 cm 12I 30 5 cm 7I 17 8 cm BPE 04 and BPE 05 17I 43 2 cm 12I 30 5 cm 18I 45 7 cm 16I 40 6 cm 9I 22 9 cm D D A B BPE 01 BPE 02 04 and 05 C E A B C E Figure 3 External Bypass Switch Dimensions ...

Page 24: ...5 Clearances for the UPS and External Battery Cabinets Dimensions see Figure 4 Sides G Front H Top I Back J 36I 91 5 cm 36I 91 5 cm 12I 30 5 cm 4I 10 0 cm NOTE A minimum clearance of 4I 10 0 cm is required on the sides front and back and 12I 30 5 cm above the UPS for proper ventilation NOTE For 4 3 18 kVA models with an internal bypass switch measure from the back of the switch J I I G G H H Figur...

Page 25: ...contact your service representative or your local distributor for assistance Storage and Operating Environment Storage Temperature Store the batteries in the UPS or external battery cabinet at 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F Batteries will have a longer shelf life if they are kept below 25 C 77 F The UPS or external battery cabinet without batteries may be stored at 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Ventilation The air...

Page 26: ...SETUP Eaton FERRUPS FE QFE UPS 500 VA 18 kVA Installation Guide S 164201403 Rev B www eaton com powerquality 22 ...

Page 27: ...re installing your UPS complete the following information 1 From the ID label on the UPS rear panel Model number Input voltage Output voltage 2 From the bypass switch label Model number Internal or External Make Before Break MBB or Break Before Make BBM 3 Verify that the UPS input and output voltages are what is required for your application Does the input voltage for the UPS at the AC service pan...

Page 28: ...he UPS output to the load NOTE In all three positions AC input power is still connected to the input terminals inside the UPS once the UPS is installed Use the AC disconnect switch located on the right side of the bypass switch to disconnect AC input power during maintenance or service Bypass switches may be MBB or BBM An MBB switch makes a new connection before it breaks the original connection F...

Page 29: ... 7 kg BPE 02 40A 300 Vac 50A 300 Vac 19 75 lb 9 kg BPE 04 80A 300 Vac 80A 300 Vac 30 lb 13 6 kg BPE 05 104A 300 Vac 120A 300 Vac 32 75 lb 14 9 kg Table 8 Internal Bypass Switch Specifications Model Number Ratings UL CSA Continuous Ratings TÜV Continuous BPI 02 40A 300 Vac 50A 300 Vac BPI 03 46A 300 Vac 55A 300 Vac BPI 04 80A 300 Vac 80A 300 Vac BPI 05 104A 300 Vac 120A 300 Vac Figure 5 shows a UPS...

Page 30: ... Guide S 164201403 Rev B www eaton com powerquality 26 Connect to DC External Batteries Building Service Panel Load Distribution Panel External Bypass Switch On AC Disconnect Line Off Bypass Switch UPS Off UPS Figure 5 Typical Hardwired Installation with External Bypass Switch ...

Page 31: ...witch Internal bypass switches are available only for FE QFE 4 3 18 kVA models Continue to Chapter 6 Internal Bypass Switch Installation on page 45 for electrical connections Off Building Service Panel Load Distribution Panel Connect to DC if there are External Batteries Back of UPS Internal Bypass Switch AC Disconnect Line Bypass Switch UPS Off On Figure 6 Typical Hardwired Installation with Inte...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Eaton FERRUPS FE QFE UPS 500 VA 18 kVA Installation Guide S 164201403 Rev B www eaton com powerquality 28 ...

Page 33: ...n WARNING Only qualified service personnel such as a licensed electrician should perform the hardwired installation Risk of electrical shock CAUTION Before you install the bypass switch verify that the bypass switch and the AC disconnect switch are in the OFF position 1 Identify the installation wiring diagram that applies to your FERRUPS see Table 9 ...

Page 34: ... Hz 120 120 MBB or BBM Figure 8 on page 36 220 230 240 220 230 240 MBB or BBM Figure 11 on page 39 FE 1 15 kVA 3 1 kVA 60 Hz 220 220 BBM Figure 8 on page 36 FE 4 3 18 kVA 60 Hz 120 4 3 7 kVA only 120 MBB or BBM Figure 12 on page 40 208 or 240 120 208 or 120 240 MBB or BBM For 208V use BBM only Figure 13 on page 41 208 or 480 source 240 input 120 240 MBB or BBM Figure 14 on page 42 220 220 BBM Figu...

Page 35: ...mmended circuit breaker sizes for each model and voltage application are listed on the wiring diagrams Conductor sizes shall be no smaller than the 75 C wire size based on the ampacities given in Table 310 16 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1999 and article 220 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity wire Code may ...

Page 36: ... front cover with the Eaton logo S Use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen but not remove the screw S Slide the UPS front cover forward until it is completely off the UPS FE or QFE 4 3 18 kVA S Remove the screws on the UPS side panels using a Phillips screwdriver S Loosen but do not remove the three Phillips screws on the bar across the top of the UPS S Slide the top of the UPS side panels out S Li...

Page 37: ...disconnect switches are in the OFF position before you connect any wires to the bypass switch terminal strip 8 Find the terminal strip inside the bypass switch Using the label on the back of the switch s lower front cover panel wire the terminal strip and tighten all connections securely Use copper wire and the appropriate wire size for the current See Figure 7 for sample terminal strip labels BPE...

Page 38: ...l code requirements NOTE 2 The UPS bypass switch AC disconnect must be installed within sight of the UPS To properly install complete the phase check starting on page 67 NOTE 3 The customer must provide and install this ground connection according to NEC Sections 250 20 d 250 30 250 62 and 250 64 or local requirements This grounding electrode conductor must be at least 8 AWG 8 36 mm per NEC table ...

Page 39: ... cabinet if either must be moved NOTE 8 External UPS batteries are optional The battery cable must not be disconnected if a load is applied Shut off the UPS before disconnecting the cable See External Battery Cabinet Installation on page 55 for external battery cabinet installation NOTE 9 UPS output circuits must be installed in dedicated conduit and not shared with other electrical circuits NOTE ...

Page 40: ...Figure 8 FE or QFE 500 VA 3 1 kVA UPS with External Bypass Switch Table 11 Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 60 Hz 120 Vac Charger 500 VA 700 VA and 850 VA 1 15 kVA 1 4 kVA 1 8 kVA 2 1 kVA 3 1 kVA Standard 15 15 15 20 25 35 15A 20 20 40 45 50 Table 12 Input Current for 50 Hz 120 Vac Size Overcurrent Protection According to Local Code Voltage and Charger 500 VA 700 VA 850 VA 1 15 kVA 1 4 kVA...

Page 41: ...VA 3 1 kVA 220V Standard Charger 4 6A 5 8A 7 8A 9 4A 12A 220V 15A Charger 7A 8A 15A 17A 21A 60 Hz 208 Vac or 240 Vac Input 120 208 Vac or 120 240 Vac Output For 208 Vac use only a BBM switch Figure 9 FE 500 VA 3 1 kVA UPS with External Bypass Switch Table 14 Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 208 Vac or 240 Vac 208 Vac 240 Vac Charger 500 VA 1 4 kVA 1 8 kVA 2 1 kVA 3 1 kVA 500 VA 1 4 kVA 1 8...

Page 42: ...v B www eaton com powerquality 38 60 Hz 208 or 480 Source 240 Vac Input 120 240 Vac Output with Transformer Figure 10 FE 500 VA 3 1 kVA UPS with External Bypass Switch Table 15 Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 240 Vac Charger 500 VA 1 4 kVA 1 8 kVA 2 1 kVA 3 1 kVA Standard 15 15 15 15 15A 15 20 20 25 ...

Page 43: ...h Table 16 Input Current Size Overcurrent Protection According To Local Code Voltage Charger 500 VA 700 VA 850 VA 1 15 kVA 1 4 kVA 1 8 kVA 2 1 kVA 3 1 kVA 220 Vac Standard 2 6A 3 9A 4 4A 4 9A 5 7A 7 9A 8 2A 13A 15A 4 7A 6 0A 6 5A 7 0A 7 8A 14A 15A 19A 230 Vac Standard 2 5A 3 8A 4 2A 4 6A 5 4A 7 5A 7 8A 12A 15A 4 6A 5 9A 6 3A 6 7A 7 5A 14A 14A 18A 240 Vac Standard 2 4A 3 5A 4 0A 4 4A 5 2A 7 2A 7 4A...

Page 44: ...lation Guide S 164201403 Rev B www eaton com powerquality 40 60 Hz 120 Vac Input 120 Vac Output Figure 12 FE 4 3 7 kVA UPS with External Bypass Switch Table 17 Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 120 Vac Charger 4 3 kVA 5 3 kVA 7 kVA Standard 40 50 70 10A 45 60 70 20A 50 60 70 ...

Page 45: ...ut For 208 Vac use only a BBM switch Figure 13 FE 4 3 18 kVA UPS with External Bypass Switch Table 18 Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 208 Vac or 240 Vac 208 Vac 240 Vac Charger 4 3 kVA 5 3 kVA 7 kVA 10 kVA 12 5 kVA 18 kVA 4 3 kVA 5 3 kVA 7 kVA 10 kVA 12 5 kVA 18 kVA Standard 25 30 40 60 80 110 20 25 35 50 70 100 10A 25 30 40 70 80 125 20 30 35 60 70 100 20A 30 35 40 70 90 125 25 35 35 60 ...

Page 46: ...owerquality 42 60 Hz 208 or 480 Source 240 Vac Input 120 240 Vac Output with Transformer Figure 14 FE 4 3 18 kVA UPS with External Bypass Switch Table 19 Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 240 Vac Charger 4 3 kVA 5 3 kVA 7 kVA 10 kVA 12 5 kVA 18 kVA Standard 20 25 35 50 70 100 10A 20 30 35 60 70 100 20A 20 35 35 60 80 110 ...

Page 47: ... VA 18 kVA Installation Guide S 164201403 Rev B www eaton com powerquality 43 QFE 50 Hz 220 230 or 240 Vac Input and Output OR FE 60 Hz 220 Vac Input and Output For FE 60 Hz 220 Vac use only a BBM switch Figure 15 FE or QFE 4 3 18 kVA UPS with External Bypass Switch ...

Page 48: ... kVA 7 kVA 10 kVA 12 5 kVA 18 kVA 60 Hz 220 Vac Standard 17A 21A 27A 41A 53A 81A 10A 18A 23A 28A 49A 60A 85A 20A 20A 25A 30A 52A 65A 89A 50 Hz 220 Vac Standard 19A 21A 27A 43A 55A 81A 10A 22A 23A 28A 46A 58A 84A 20A 23A 25A 29A 51A 63A 89A 50 Hz 230 Vac Standard 18A 20A 26A 41A 53A 78A 10A 20A 22A 27A 44A 56A 81A 20A 21A 24A 28A 49A 60A 85A 50 Hz 240 Vac Standard 17A 19A 24A 39A 51A 75A 10A 19A 21...

Page 49: ...able 21 Table 21 Internal Bypass Switch Wiring Diagrams Model Frequency UPS Input Voltage UPS Output Voltage Bypass Switch Type Wiring Diagram FE 4 3 18 kVA 60 Hz 120 4 3 7 kVA only 120 MBB or BBM Figure 17 on page 49 208 or 240 120 208 or 120 240 MBB or BBM For 208V use BBM only Figure 18 on page 50 208 or 480 source 240 input 120 240 MBB or BBM Figure 19 on page 51 220 220 BBM Figure 20 on page ...

Page 50: ...mum recommended circuit breaker sizes for each model and voltage application are listed on the wiring diagrams Conductor sizes shall be no smaller than the 75 C wire size based on the ampacities given in Table 310 16 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1999 and article 220 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity wire C...

Page 51: ...hten all connections securely Use copper wire and the appropriate wire size for the current See Figure 16 for a sample terminal strip label Figure 16 Internal Bypass Switch BPI Terminal Strip Label 6 Using the installation wiring diagram wire the UPS internal bypass terminal strip and complete the AC wiring NOTE Terminal strip connections should be exactly as shown in the installation wiring diagr...

Page 52: ...oes not recommend routing the grounding electrode conductor through metallic conduit This conductor may require protection from physical damage according to local requirements NOTE 4 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity and have the same rating 75 C copper wire and must be sized according to the input protection device NOTE ...

Page 53: ...cuit breaker should be sized to match the load current requirements NOTE 11 For 208 Vac use a step up transformer For 480 Vac use a step down transformer Use an isolation transformer with a 120 240 grounded center tapped neutral output Do not use a buck boost transformer 60 Hz 120 Vac Input 120 Vac Output Figure 17 FE 4 3 7 kVA UPS with Internal Bypass Switch Table 23 Minimum Recommended Circuit B...

Page 54: ...ut For 208 Vac use only a BBM switch Figure 18 FE 4 3 18 kVA UPS with Internal Bypass Switch Table 24 Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 208 Vac or 240 Vac 208 Vac 240 Vac Charger 4 3 kVA 5 3 kVA 7 kVA 10 kVA 12 5 kVA 18 kVA 4 3 kVA 5 3 kVA 7 kVA 10 kVA 12 5 kVA 18 kVA Standard 25 30 40 60 80 110 20 25 35 50 70 100 10A 25 30 40 70 80 125 20 30 35 60 70 100 20A 30 35 40 70 90 125 25 35 35 60 ...

Page 55: ...owerquality 51 60 Hz 208 or 480 Source 240 Vac Input 120 240 Vac Output with Transformer Figure 19 FE 4 3 18 kVA UPS with Internal Bypass Switch Table 25 Minimum Recommended Circuit Breakers for 240 Vac Charger 4 3 kVA 5 3 kVA 7 kVA 10 kVA 12 5 kVA 18 kVA Standard 20 25 35 50 70 100 10A 20 30 35 60 70 100 20A 25 35 35 60 80 110 ...

Page 56: ...0 VA 18 kVA Installation Guide S 164201403 Rev B www eaton com powerquality 52 QFE 50 Hz 220 230 or 240 Vac Input and Output FE 60 Hz 220 Vac Input and Output For FE 60 Hz 220 Vac use only a BBM switch Figure 20 FE or QFE 4 3 18 kVA UPS with Internal Bypass Switch ...

Page 57: ... kVA 7 kVA 10 kVA 12 5 kVA 18 kVA 60 Hz 220 Vac Standard 17A 21A 27A 41A 53A 81A 10A 18A 23A 28A 49A 60A 85A 20A 20A 25A 30A 52A 65A 89A 50 Hz 220 Vac Standard 19A 21A 27A 43A 55A 81A 10A 22A 23A 28A 46A 58A 84A 20A 23A 25A 29A 51A 63A 89A 50 Hz 230 Vac Standard 18A 20A 26A 41A 53A 78A 10A 20A 22A 27A 44A 56A 81A 20A 21A 24A 28A 49A 60A 85A 50 Hz 240 Vac Standard 17A 19A 24A 39A 51A 75A 10A 19A 21...

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Page 59: ...quirements for batteries in the standard for emergency lighting and power equipment UL 924 Cabinets are designed to be used with and batteries must be replaced with Eaton battery number BAT XXXX or equivalent CAUTION The electrician must take these precautions S Wear protective clothing and eye wear For 120V battery systems wear rubber gloves and boots Batteries contain caustic acids and toxic mat...

Page 60: ...be connected to the UPS chassis ground or earth If you use conduit this ground conductor must be routed in the same conduit as the battery conductors S Where conductors may be exposed to physical damage protect the conductors in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 1993 S If you are replacing batteries or repairing battery connections follow the procedure in the Eaton FERRUPS FE QFE UPS 500 VA 18 kVA User...

Page 61: ...ust be some distance from the UPS you may need to install larger battery cables between the external battery cabinets and the UPS Using long cable runs and larger diameter cables may require modifications inside the UPS call your service representative if you did not order the longer larger diameter cable with the UPS The UPS must have a DC disconnect switch or a removable plug so you can disconne...

Page 62: ...65 F 18 C High temperatures will reduce battery life Typically at about 95 F 35 C battery life will be half of what it would be at a normal temperature of 77 F 25 C At about 113 F 45 C battery life will be one fourth of normal The batteries should be as close as possible to the UPS to reduce DC wiring costs and improve battery performance NOTE If you are installing the batteries in a place where t...

Page 63: ...binet screw At the UPS the procedure for connecting ground depends on your model FE QFE 500 VA 3 1 kVA At the UPS connect the ground wire to the ground lug the green screw on the back of the UPS This UPS ground or earth screw is marked with the label shown below CABINET GROUND Figure 21 Ground Label FE QFE 4 3 18 kVA At the UPS find the green yellow terminal strip next to the UPS battery terminals...

Page 64: ...eries as possible there will be plenty of air flow for cooling CAUTION Never install the batteries in an air tight enclosure 6 All FE and QFE models with external batteries use a fuse in the external battery cabinet The external battery cabinet fuse protects the battery cables The battery installation diagram shows the fuse type and position A system DC fuse is inside the UPS Connect the DC fuse s...

Page 65: ...tery After you have made the connection apply a coating of the nonconductive grease to the hardware at the battery terminals When you make battery terminal connections use the torque wrench to tighten the battery terminal connections securely For most batteries you can find out what torque value to use by finding the battery number BAT XXXX on the top of the battery Then use Table 28 to find the t...

Page 66: ...etween the negative terminals of the strings The measured voltage should be less than 3V If it is more than 3V correct any wiring errors before you continue 11 Use the cables provided to connect the negative battery terminals of the battery strings as shown in the battery installation diagram If the external battery cabinet has a DC switch the DC switch has been installed at the factory 12 To conn...

Page 67: ...connect the negative battery cable to the most negative terminal on your batteries NOTE If you have an external DC disconnect switch refer to the instructions that came with your disconnect switch S Now connect the battery cables to the UPS by plugging the removable DC connector into the matching connector on the back of the UPS S If the external battery cabinet has a DC switch turn the switch to ...

Page 68: ...t came with your disconnect switch Now turn the DC ON OFF switch on the external battery cabinet s to the ON position Leave the UPS DC switch in the OFF position 13 Use the meter to check for proper nominal DC voltage at the UPS end of the cable Verify that the polarity agrees with the markings on the UPS battery terminals Table 29 Nominal Battery Voltage Models Nominal Battery Voltage QFE 500 VA ...

Page 69: ...d type of batteries as originally installed in the UPS To replace the batteries 1 Use the same number and type of battery To ensure continued superior performance of your UPS and to maintain proper charger operation you must replace the batteries in the UPS or its external battery cabinets or racks with the same number of batteries These batteries must be the same type as the original batteries va...

Page 70: ...l Recycling the Used Battery Contact your local recycling or hazardous waste center for information on proper disposal of the used battery WARNING S Do not dispose of the battery or batteries in a fire Batteries may explode Proper disposal of batteries is required Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements S Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries Released electrolyte is harmful ...

Page 71: ...tion To prevent damage to the load turn off the main circuit breaker in the load service panel or verify that the load cannot receive power from the UPS 1 Confirm that an electrician has completed and tested the connection to the proper power source 2 Verify that the bypass switch is in the OFF position 3 At the UPS AC input service panel turn on the input power to the UPS and the bypass switch 4 ...

Page 72: ...nt cover using the FERRUPS key and remove the front cover Locate the DC switch behind the UPS front cover If there is a precharge button next to the switch press it for a few seconds Turn the DC switch to the ON position and reinstall the UPS front cover 10 18 kVA If you have an external battery cabinet s with a DC switch turn the switch to the ON position 6 500 VA 3 1 kVA Turn the UPS ON OFF swit...

Page 73: ...volts check the terminal strip connections and correct any wiring problems CAUTION If the AC input voltage is 208V measure 88 Vac between the AC output terminals S Internal Bypass Switch N and X1 or N and X2 S External Bypass Switch 6 and 7 or 6 and 8 DO NOT connect any 120V LOAD to the 88V terminals Internal Bypass Switch AC to UPS Load Measurement AC Line Input Measurement X1 to X2 Vac L1 to L2 ...

Page 74: ...0 Vac if they are call your service representative Internal Bypass Switch X1 to L1 Vac X2 to L2 Vac 60 Hz 208 or 240V only External Bypass Switch BPE 01 6 to 9 Vac External Bypass Switch BPE 02 BPE 04 or BPE 05 7 to 11 Vac 8 to 12 Vac 60 Hz 208 or 240V only 11 Measure the AC voltage between the following points on the terminal strip This reading must be no more than 1 Vac if it is call your servic...

Page 75: ...net has a DC switch turn the switch to the OFF position 4 3 7 kVA If you have an external battery cabinet s with a DC switch turn the switch to the OFF position If you do not have an external battery cabinet s unlock the UPS front cover using the FERRUPS key and remove the front cover Locate the DC switch behind the front cover Turn the DC switch to the OFF position and reinstall the UPS front cov...

Page 76: ...PHASE CHECK Eaton FERRUPS FE QFE UPS 500 VA 18 kVA Installation Guide S 164201403 Rev B www eaton com powerquality 72 ...

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