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Use the tabs attached to the batteries to remove the batteries from the Fortress. Do not pull
batteries out by pulling on battery terminals or cables.

7

Disconnect the red and black cables from the used battery pack. 
For 1800 and 2250 models: Disconnect the battery plug from the cable jack in the unit. 
Dispose of old batteries properly.

8

Reconnect the cables to the new battery pack; red to positive (+), black to negative (-). 
For 1800 and 2250 models: Plug the battery cable into the unit’s cable jack.

9

Position the battery cables so they will not be pinched by the interior panel or the battery
pack. Slide the battery pack into the unit.

10

Use the screws removed earlier to re-install the interior panel to the battery chamber and the
exterior panel to the front panel.

11

If you followed the option in step 2: Reconnect the line cord to the Fortress and turn the
unit on.

12

Reconnect the load equipment. Switch on the protected load equipment one piece at a time.

Communication Port 

The Fortress is plug-and-play compatible with Windows 95.

The Fortress comes equipped with CheckUPS II power management software. Instructions
included with the CheckUPS II CD tell you how to install the software. An interface cable for the
following systems is provided.

SCO UNIX/XENIX

UNIX and Compatible Systems

OS/2

Windows 3.X, 95 and NT

Novell NetWare

Best Power offers interface kits that allow you to connect many other computer systems to the
Fortress communication port. For the following computer systems, or specific information on
Best Power interface kits, call Best Power’s Worldwide Service or your local Best Power dealer.

Banyan VINES

IBM RS/6000 AIX

IBM AS/400 special

Lantastic v4.0

LAN Manager/Server v2.0

Summary of Contents for Fortress 1050 VA

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Fortress Rackmount 750 VA 1050 VA 1425 VA 1800 VA and 2250 VA...

Page 2: ...ge must be limited to 3 mA on the U model and 2 5 mA on the E model If you do not know the load leakage current replace the UPS power cord with a power cord that uses a lock ing plug with a minimum ra...

Page 3: ...F o r t r e s s Rackmount 750 VA 1050 VA 1425 VA 1800 VA and 2250 VA User Guide FSS 0388B Copyright 1998 Best Power All rights reserved...

Page 4: ...he unit If you prefer you can contact Best on the World Wide Web to get more product information Best s toll free Fax on Demand service is also available 24 hours a day to give you access to technical...

Page 5: ...eplacing the Batteries 10 Battery Replacement Instructions 11 Communication Port 12 DB 9 Pinouts 13 Specifications 13 Warranty 15 Appendix A Adjusting Voltage Settings 17 Best Power Offices 20 Tradema...

Page 6: ...bove 25 Celsius 77 Fahrenheit recharge the batteries more often CAUTION Whenever the Fortress is On there may be dangerous voltage present at the unit s outlets This is true because the unit s battery...

Page 7: ...panel LEDs and an audible alarm keep you aware of the unit s sta tus Use the drawings on this and the following page to identify features of the unit Line Buck boost Battery Mode Load or Battery Char...

Page 8: ...ULT 1050 1425 E 1050 1425 U 1 Status Indicators 8 5 15 Outlets 1800 and 2250 2 On Standby Button have breaker 3 Alarm Program Button 9 5 20 Outlets 2250 has breaker 4 Battery Access Panel 10 L5 30 Out...

Page 9: ...hardware from electronics distributors below the intended rack location for the Fortress Secure the shelf or brackets at both the front and back of the rack using bolts nuts and washers Carefully lift...

Page 10: ...main on If the unit beeps or if the top light does not remain on even though input power is available from the wall outlet go to the Troubleshooting section 4 Switch off the equipment you want to prot...

Page 11: ...s labled Site Wiring Fault lights to indicate a wiring fault in the circuit to which the Fortress is connected If this LED is on the outlet needs to be checked and repaired by an electrician Do not us...

Page 12: ...is running on battery power Output Overload Refer to Tables 2 and 3 Replace the Battery or UPS Fault Refer to Tables 2 and 3 Blinking The unit is boosting or bucking utility power Boost Automatically...

Page 13: ...onds 1 Utility power outage 2 Loose plug 3 Tripped circuit breaker 4 Power cord failure 1 Wait for power to return 2 Make sure the power cord is connected 3 Reset the circuit breaker 4 Phone Best Powe...

Page 14: ...s could fall into the UPS Never allow any tool to contact both a battery terminal and the UPS cabinet or another battery terminal Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries To ensure continue...

Page 15: ...plug the protected load equipment from the Fortress Then turn off the Fortress and disconnect the line cord 3 Use the drawings below to identify the location on the battey pack in the model Fortress t...

Page 16: ...l to the front panel 11 If you followed the option in step 2 Reconnect the line cord to the Fortress and turn the unit on 12 Reconnect the load equipment Switch on the protected load equipment one pie...

Page 17: ...n 9 Unused Contacts consist of open collector circuits capable of switching up to 30 VDC 6 mA resistive load Specifications Best Power reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice...

Page 18: ...me to 95 of capacity 750 VA 1050 VA 1425 VA 1800 VA and 2250 VA 3 hours 1425 VA 7 hours with output fully loaded Recharge time is lower with reduced load Overcurrent Protection on line All Models Circ...

Page 19: ...he PURCHASER must promptly notify BEST POWER in writing within the duration of the warranty or not later than one month after expiration of the warranty BEST POWER s obligation under this warranty is...

Page 20: ...the Product beginning with the date of sale to the initial retail purchaser subject to the following conditions This warranty is applicable only to the initial retail purchaser hereinafter called PURC...

Page 21: ...above limitation on duration of implied warranties may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusio...

Page 22: ...en input voltage rises to 130 the Fortress begins to decrease buck the output voltage With 146 volts input or higher the Fortress switches to battery power 3 Use the appropriate table on the next page...

Page 23: ...146 156 1 2 5 90 104 128 146 156 Table 4 Voltage Settings for U Models 750 1050 1425 1800 and 2250 VA Table 5 Voltage Settings for E Models 750 1050 1425 and 2250 VA 270 244 230 200 180 3 4 6 284 250...

Page 24: ...NGAPORE 188647 Telephone 65 430 6168 FAX 65 430 6170 Sola Australia Ltd 13 Healey Road Dandenong Victoria 3175 AUSTRALIA Telephone 61 3 9706 5022 FAX 61 3 9794 9150 BEST House Wykeham Industrial Estat...

Page 25: ...is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfu...

Page 26: ...FSS 0388A...

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