TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1
1.1 The Alpha Advantage ................................................................ 2
1.2 Unpacking and Inspection Checklist ......................................... 2
1.3 A Tour of the Alpha P1250 and 1250T ....................................... 4
1.3.1 Enclosure ....................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Interior ............................................................................ 5
1.4 P1250 Terminal Block ............................................................... 8
1.5 1250T Terminal Block ................................................................ 9
2. INSTALLATION.......................................................... 12
2.1 Pre-Installation Checklist ....................................................... 13
2.2 Wall Mounting ........................................................................ 14
2.3 Pedestal Mounting ................................................................. 17
2.4 Wiring the UPS ...................................................................... 20
3. OPERATION .............................................................. 23
3.1 Operating Modes Quick Reference Guide .............................. 24
3.2 Starting and Testing the UPS ................................................. 26
3.3 Shutting Down the UPS ......................................................... 27
3.4 Self Test ................................................................................ 28
3.5 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 29
3.6 Front Panel Indicators and Controls ....................................... 33
3.6.1 On Line and On Battery LED’s ..................................... 34
3.6.2 Low Battery LED .......................................................... 35
3.6.3 Percentage Power Indicator .......................................... 36
3.6.4 Battery Charge Indicator ............................................... 37
3.6.5 Test/Manual Start Button .............................................. 38
3.6.5.1 Test Button ...........................................................................
38
3.6.5.2 Manual Start Button .............................................................
38
3.6.6 Standby Mode .............................................................. 38
3.6.7 Hot Swap Mode ............................................................ 39
3.6.8 Generator Mode ........................................................... 40
3.7 Low Battery Mode States ...................................................... 41
IMPORTANT
Emergency shutdown procedure on inside back cover
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THE ALPHA NOVUS P1250 AND 1250T