8.0 MAINTENANCE
All SSG Series UPS requires very little maintenance. The batteries are located inside user replace-
able packs containing (4) CSB XTV1272 or equivalent, sealed, VRLA, maintenance-free,lead-acid
batteries.
Batteries must be kept recharged to prevent excessive self-discharging, which may result in their
premature failure.
The UPS will continuously recharge the batteries when plugged in and
turned on.
1. The UPS and Battery Care
Keep the area around the UPS clean and dust free. If the area around the UPS becomes very dusty,
clean the area and the UPS with a vacuum cleaner. To assure the full 3-5 year battery life, keep the
UPS at an ambient temperature of 25ºC (77ºF).
2. Storing the UPS and Batteries
When storing the UPS for any length of time, it is recommended to plug and turn on the UPS for at
least 24 hours, every four to six months to ensure full recharging of the batteries. This will prevent
excessive battery self-discharge.
3. When to Replace Batteries
We suggest the battery pack(s) containing 10-12 year batteries, have the batteries replaced every 8-
10 years for SSG units that are operated and maintained in a 25ºC environment. Higher temperature
operating environments will decrease the battery life. For 10-12 year batteries installed in a 50ºC
enviroments, they will need to be replaced about every four years.
In order to assure the performance of the SSG Series UPS, check the battery every two to three
months by pressing "Function/Test" button and conducting a battery test. If the UPS goes back to
normal On-line Mode in less than 10 seconds with one long beep, the batteries need replacing.
Contact Falcon Electric Service Department to order replacement battery packs.
4. Battery Pack Replacement
With the hot-swappable battery pack feature, the SSG Series UPS battery pack is easily replaced,
without having to turn the UPS off or disconnecting the load. Refer to the battery replacement sec-
tion of this manual for replacement instructions.
NOTE!
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERIES OR REMOVE THE
BATTERY FUSE OR TURN OFF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT WHILE THE UPS
IS IN BATTERY MODE
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