REPLACING THE BATTERY
CAUTION!
Read and follow the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
before servic-
ing the battery.
Service the battery under the supervision of personnel knowl-
edgeable of batteries and their precautions.
CAUTION!
Use only the specified type of battery.
See your dealer for replacement
batteries.
CAUTION!
The battery may present risk of electrical shock. Do not dispose of battery
in a fire, as it may explode. Follow all local ordinances regarding proper disposal of
batteries.
CAUTION!
Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to
skin and eyes and may be toxic.
CAUTION!
A battery can present a high risk of short circuit current and electrical
shock. Take the following precautions before replacing the battery:
1. Remove all watches, rings or other metal objects.
2. Only use tools with insulated handles.
3. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of battery or any terminals.
4. Wear rubber gloves and boots.
5. Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded,
remove source of ground.
CONTACT WITH GROUNDED BATTERY CAN
RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
The likelihood of such shock will be re-
duced if such grounds are removed during installation and maintenance (appli-
cable to a UPS and a remote battery supply not having a grounded circuit).
TO REPLACE THE BATTERY
1. Turn off and unplug all connected equipment.
2. Turn the UPS off and unplug it from the AC power source.
3. Turn the UPS upside down.
4. Remove the 6 retaining screws.
5. Turn the UPS right side up and remove the cover.
6. Remove the battery from the compartment.
7. Disconnect the battery wires from the battery.
8. Install the replacement battery by connecting the
red wire to the positive (+)
terminal of the battery
and connecting the
black wire to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery.
9. Slide the battery back into the compartment.
10. Replace the outlet cover and the 6 retaining screws.
11. Recharge the unit for 4 – 8 hours to ensure the UPS performs expected runtime.
REMINDER:
Batteries are consider
HAZARDOUS WASTE
and must be disposed of properly.
Contact your local government for more information about proper disposal and recycling of bat-
teries.
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