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Surge Protector
User’s Manual
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The APC SurgeArrest Surge Protector + Battery Backup is shipped with the battery disconnected. The unit will not operate until the battery is connected.
NOTE: Small sparks may occur during battery connection. This is normal.
Surge Protection
These outlets provide full-time protection from surges even if
the unit is switched OFF. Plug your printer, fax machine,
scanner, or other peripheral that does not need battery power
into these outlets.
Battery Backup + Surge Protection
These outlets are powered whenever the unit is switched ON.
During a power outage or other utility problems (brownouts, over-
voltages), these outlets will be powered for a limited time by the
internal battery. Plug your computer and 17” (or smaller) monitor,
into these two outlets.
Connect FAX/Modem/Phone
The unit protects a single line (2-wire) fax, modem or phone from surges when it is
connected as shown below.
Connect AC Line Cord
Connect the AC line cord to a 230-volt outlet.
The Surge Protector + Battery Backup should be
allowed to charge for at least 16 hours to ensure
sufficient runtime. The unit is being charged
whenever it is connected to utility power, and the
unit is turned ON.
Power ON the unit by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Turn on your equipment.
The Surge Protector + Battery Backup provides status indications through the flashing
of the “Power On” indicator, as well as audible beeps. The indications are as follows:
Status Visual Indications Audible
Indication
Alarm Terminates
When
On Line - Unit is supplying
conditioned utility power to your
equipment
Power On LED - ON None n/a
On Battery - Unit is supplying battery
power to the equipment connected to
the battery powered outlets
Power On LED - ON
(off during beep)
Beeping 4 times
every 30 seconds
Unit returns to an On
Line status or when
the unit is turned off.
Low Battery Warning - Unit is
supplying battery power and the
battery is nearly depleted. Once
depleted, the unit will turn off.
Power On LED -
Flashing
Rapid beeping
(one second
intervals)
Unit is turned OFF,
returns to On Line or
when the battery is
finally exhausted and
the unit turns off.
Replace Battery - Battery may need
to be replaced, or the battery is not
connected.
Power On LED -
Flashing
Continuous tone. Unit is turned OFF
and then ON and it
passes a subsequent
battery test. (This test
occurs automatically
whenever the unit is
turned ON and every
14 days)
Overload Shutdown - During On
Battery operation a battery-power
outlet was overloaded.
Power On LED -
OFF
Continuous tone. Unit is turned off
using the ON/OFF
button.
Status Indications
Telephone Wall
Fax/Modem/Phone
+ Battery Backup (BE325-UK)
32 - 104
o
F (0 - 40
o
C)
Note: The on/off switch is illuminated when in the ON position.
The switch may flash to indicate changing power conditions
(see Status Indications).
Circuit
Breaker
AC Line
Cord
230-Volt Wall
Outlet
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