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7. Battery Maintenance
7. Battery Maintenance
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This series UPS only requires minimal maintenance. The battery
This series UPS only requires minimal maintenance. The battery
used for standard models are value regulated sealed lead-acid
used for standard models are value regulated sealed lead-acid
maintenance free battery. These models require minimal repairs.
maintenance free battery. These models require minimal repairs.
The only requirement is to charge the UPS regularly in order to
The only requirement is to charge the UPS regularly in order to
maximize the expected life of the battery. When being connected
maximize the expected life of the battery. When being connected
to the utility power, whether the UPS is turned on or not, the UPS
to the utility power, whether the UPS is turned on or not, the UPS
keeps charging the batteries and also offers the protective
keeps charging the batteries and also offers the protective
function of overcharging and over-discharging.
function of overcharging and over-discharging.
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The UPS should be charged once every 4 to 6 months if i
The UPS should be charged once every 4 to 6 months if it has not
t has not
been used for a long time.
been used for a long time.
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In the regions of hot climates, the battery should be charged and
In the regions of hot climates, the battery should be charged and
discharged every 2 months. The standard charging time should
discharged every 2 months. The standard charging time should
be at least 12 hours.
be at least 12 hours.
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Under normal conditions, the battery life lasts 3 to 5 years. In
Under normal conditions, the battery life lasts 3 to 5 years. In
case if the battery is found not in good condition, earlier
case if the battery is found not in good condition, earlier
replacement should be made. Battery replacement should be
replacement should be made. Battery replacement should be
performed by qualified personnel.
performed by qualified personnel.
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Replace batteries with the same number and same type of
Replace batteries with the same number and same type of
batteries.
batteries.
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Do not replace the battery individually. All the batteries should be
Do not replace the battery individually. All the batteries should be
replaced at the same time following the instructions of the battery
replaced at the same time following the instructions of the battery
supplier.
supplier.
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Normally, the batteries should be charged and discharged once
Normally, the batteries should be charged and discharged once
every 4 to 6 months. Charging should begin after the UPS shuts
every 4 to 6 months. Charging should begin after the UPS shuts
down automatically in the course of discharging, the standard
down automatically in the course of discharging, the standard
charging time for the standard UPS should be at least 12 hours.
charging time for the standard UPS should be at least 12 hours.