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Prestige Series Installation and Operator’s Manual for IBM Applications (650 VA - 1500 VA)
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C H A P T E R
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ROUBLESHOOTING
The Prestige UPS is designed for durable, automatic operation and also
alerts you whenever potential operating problems may occur. Use the
following troubleshooting chart to determine the UPS alarm condition.
Unlit
Amber
Green
Flashing
Indicator Legend
Condition
Possible Cause
Action
UPS does not turn on.
UPS is not plugged in.
Plug UPS into working outlet.
Faulty wall socket.
Test wall socket, repair as required.
UPS circuit breaker is tripped.
Reduce load, then reset breaker.
Load does not turn on.
UPS has not been activated.
Press the Output
|
On button for one
second, then release.
UPS beeps occasionally.
Normal operation.
None. UPS is protecting your equipment.
UPS circuit breaker trips.
Load fault.
Check the load.
Disconnect faulty load equipment.
Wait several minutes before resetting the
UPS circuit breaker.
Restart the load.
indicator remains
lit, even though line
voltage is present
Utility line is out of
specification.
Test wall socket, repair as required.
voltage is present.
UPS circuit breaker is tripped.
Reduce load, then reset breaker.
UPS does not provide the
expected backup time.
Low battery capacity.
Allow battery to charge for 24 hours, then
retest.
Protected equipment power
requirements exceed UPS
capacity.
Reduce load, then retest.
