Falcon UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY MODELS SG2K-1T Battery Replacement Manual Download Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

This guide contains important instructions which must be followed during the maintenance of
this UPS and its batteries. Please read all instructions before operating this equipment and
save this guide for future reference.

Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable
of batteries and the required precautions.  Keep unauthorized personnel away from
batteries.  When replacing the UPS batteries, use the same number and type of 
batteries.

High voltage exists within the unit, which could cause electrical shock.  Always unplug
this UPS and remove the UPS battery fuse (if present) prior to attempting battery
replacement.

This UPS contains its own energy source (batteries). The output receptacles may carry
live voltage even when the UPS is not connected to an AC source.

This UPS contains sealed maintenance-free batteries (VRLA).  When situated in a 
typical office environment, with the proper charging and limited cycling, the batteries
can last many years. In home, office or computer room environments, the batteries
should be replaced every three to five years. In critical applications replace the 
batteries every two years.

When replacing the UPS batteries, use the same number and type of batteries. The
batteries approved for the Falcon SG1K-1T & SG1K-2T models are as follows:

6 pieces of Yuasa/Enersys NP7-12, 7Amp Hour, 12Vdc VRLA Type Battery

or

6 pieces of CSB GP 1272 F2, 7.2 Amp Hour, 12Vdc VRLA Type Battery

NEVER

dispose of batteries in a fire, as batteries will explode.

NEVER

dispose of used batteries in the trash or landfill as it is a violation of federal 

and state laws. 

The batteries must be recycled. 

For battery recycling information, please contact:

www.enersysinc.com/default.asp

or 

www.csb-battery.com/Top/english/recycle_state.htm

for the name and address of the nearest battery recycling facility. 

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Summary of Contents for UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY MODELS SG2K-1T

Page 1: ...ademarks are the property of their respective owners The information stated in this document is subject to change without notice 2005 05 05 Falcon Falcon Electric and UPS Plus logos are registered trademarks of Falcon Electric Inc FALCONElectric Inc 5116 Azusa Canyon Rd Irwindale California 91706 626 962 7770 Fax 626 962 7720 Email sales falconups com ...

Page 2: ...tains sealed maintenance free batteries VRLA When situated in a typical office environment with the proper charging and limited cycling the batteries can last many years In home office or computer room environments the batteries should be replaced every three to five years In critical applications replace the batteries every two years When replacing the UPS batteries use the same number and type o...

Page 3: ...ARE HANDLING AND RECYCLING OF SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FALCON ELECTRIC INC ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE DUE TO THE THIRD PARTY SERVICING OR REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES IN FALCON PRODUCTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR INJURY LOSS OF LIFE PROPERTY DAMAGE LOSS OF USE LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE OR COMMERCIAL LOSS O...

Page 4: ...so the left side of the UPS is facing you 6 Remove the two screws securing the UPS top cover to the side of the UPS chassis 7 Carefully slide the top cover off toward the rear panel direction Take care to ensure the top cover does not short on any of the internal UPS electronics when removing Screw 1 securing the top cover to the rear panel Screw 2 securing the top cover to the rear panel UPS Batt...

Page 5: ...black and BATT4 red 14 Remove the black jumper from BATT4 black and BATT5 red 15 Remove the black jumper from BATT5 black and BATT6 red 16 Note the position of the six batteries and remove them from the chassis See the battery connection diagram below WHEN REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE NEW BATTERIES EXTREME CARE MUST BE USED NOT TO SHORT METAL CHASSIS PARTS ACROSS THE BATTERY TERMINALS AND NOT TO SH...

Page 6: ... cover from shorting the jumper when reinstalled 23 Reconnect one end of the 4th Black jumper wire to the black terminal of BATT 4 and reconnect the second end of the 4th jumper to the red terminal of BATT 5 as shown above 24 Reconnect one end of the 5th Black jumper wire to the black terminal of BATT 5 and reconnect the second end of the 5th jumper to the red terminal of BATT 6 as shown above 25 ...

Page 7: ...ten 34 Tighten the four screws securing the right side of the two battery hold down brackets 35 Perform a last visual inspection Check all wiring and connections Make sure no wiring will be pinched or shorted when the UPS top cover is reinstalled 36 Set the UPS in an upright position 37 Position the top cover so the open side slides over the rear of the UPS and continue to slide it forward until t...

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