4 Installation Guide APC BC300 Series 10kW 208/450/480V UPS
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Introduction
1.0 Introduction
This Installation Guide provides information on UPS installation, wiring, start-up and shut-
down procedures along with Maintenance Bypass Panel phase check and external battery
installation.
Electricians should always refer to national and local electrical codes prior to installing the
UPS system.
1.1 Tools and Equipment Needed
This section lists all tools and equipment required to connect the UPS to the Maintenance
Bypass Panel.
Insulated Tools and Other Equipment Needed:
Cables and interconnection hardware not provided by APC.
• Torque wrench in inch-pounds or
newton-meters
• Standard U.S. and metric wrenches
• Petroleum jelly or conductive grease
• Brush (for applying petroleum jelly or
conductive grease to battery terminals)
• Mallet
• Volt-Ohm meter (True RMS - Digital)
• Pliers
• Ratchet and sockets
• Electrical tape
• Standard and Phillips screwdrivers
• Torx head screwdriver set
• APC BC300 User Guide
• Phase rotation meter