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5: S
TORAGE
, M
AINTENANCE
, T
RANSPORTING
,
AND
S
ERVICE
Storage
Store the UPS covered in a cool, dry location, with the batteries fully charged.
At -15 to +30
°
C (+5 to +86
°
F), charge the UPS battery every six months.
At +30 to +45
°
C (+86 to +113
°
F), charge the UPS battery every three months.
Replacing the Battery Module
The UPS battery life differs based on usage and environment. Consider replacing the battery once
every three years.
This UPS has an easy to replace, hot-swappable battery module. Replacement is a safe procedure,
isolated from electrical hazards. You may leave the UPS and connected equipment on for the re-
placement procedure.
Note: Upon battery disconnection, connected equipment is not protected from power outages.
Contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller for information on replacement
battery modules.
Refer to
Mounting the UPS in a Rack
(Step 3) for instructions on battery removal.
For replacement, refer to
Installing and Connecting the Battery and Attaching the Front Bezel
.
Be sure to deliver the spent battery to a recycling facility or send it to IBM in the
replacement battery packing material.
Replacing the Power Processing Module
The power processing module in this UPS can be replaced if it has failed.
Note: If swapped while the UPS is still connected to utility power, loads will remain on, but will
be unprotected in the event of a power disturbance.
Step 1
Remove the front bezel and disconnect the
battery from the UPS.
Step 2
Remove the display bezel and the fours screws
attaching the power processing module.
(B) Unplug.
(A)
(A)
(B)
1
2
Philips Pan Head
8-32 x .375”
x 4
