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5 990-7061A, Revision 2 12/98
Storage
Storage Conditions
Store the UPS covered and upright in a cool, dry location, with its battery fully
charged. Before storing, charge the UPS for at least 2 hours. Remove any acces-
sories in the accessory slot and disconnect any cables connected to the computer
interface port to avoid unnecessarily draining the battery.
Extended storage
At -15 to +30 °C (+5 to +86 °F), charge the UPS’s battery every 6 months.
At +30 to +45 °C (+86 to +113 °F), charge the UPS’s battery every 3 months.
Replacing the Battery
This UPS has an easy to replace hot-swappable battery. Battery replacement is a safe procedure, isolated from electrical hazards. You may leave the UPS and loads on for
the following procedure. See your dealer or call the number in this manual for information on replacement battery cartridges.
Note: Please read the cautions in the APC Safety Guide.
Once the battery is disconnected, the loads are not protected from power outages.
Model # Replacement Battery Cartridge (RBC) #
500 RBC20
700 RBC5
1000 RBC6
1400 RBC7
2200 RBC11
3000 RBC11
1400RM RBC8
3000RM (3U) RBC12
3000RM (5U) RBC11
Battery Replacement Procedure — 2200 - 3000 VA Tower Units
1. Grasp the top edge of the bottom front cover and tilt it out.
2. Unhook the bottom section of the front cover from the chassis and set it aside.
3. Use a flat-blade screwdriver or a coin to remove the two battery door screws and open the door.
4. Notice the red and black wires at the top of the battery housing. Gently but firmly pull the wires to disconnect the gray connector plug from
the UPS.
5. Pull the front battery out of the UPS. Remove the foam spacer and set it aside.
Note: Be careful removing the batteries — they are heavy.
6. Disconnect and remove the battery pack by repeating steps 4 and 5.
7. Replace the back battery. Reconnect the battery by pressing the gray connector into the plug at the top of the battery housing. Replace the
foam spacer. Replace the front battery into the UPS and reconnect.
Note: Small sparks at the battery connectors are normal during connection.
8. Close the battery door, replace the screws, and replace the lower front cover.
9. Batteries must be recycled. Deliver the battery to an appropriate recycling facility or ship it to the supplier in the new battery’s packing
material. See the new battery instructions for more information.