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6 UPS maintenance
6.1
Equipment care
For the best preventive maintenance, keep the area around the equipment clean
and dust free. If the atmosphere is very dusty, clean the outside of the system with
a vacuum cleaner.
For full battery life, keep the equipment at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).
The batteries are rated for a 3-5 year service life. The length of service life varies,
depending on the frequency of usage and ambient temperature (life divided by 2
each 10 °C above 25 °C).
If the UPS requires any type of transportation, verify that the UPS is turned off.
Batteries used beyond expected service life will often have severely reduced run
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times. Replace batteries at least every 4 years to keep units running at peak per
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formance.
Batteries runtime will be reduced at low temperature (below 10 °C).
6.2
Storing the equipment
If you store the equipment for a long period, recharge the battery every 6 months
by connecting the UPS to utility power. The internal batteries charge to 90% capac
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ity in less than 3 hours. However, Eaton recommends that the batteries charge for
48 hours after long-term storage.
Check the battery recharge date on the shipping carton label. If the date has
passed and the batteries were never
recharged, do not use them. Contact your service representative.
6.3
Recycling the used equipment
Contact your local recycling or hazardous waste center for information on proper
disposal of the used equipment. eaton.com/recycling
Do not dispose the battery or batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode.
Proper disposal of batteries is required. Refer to your local codes for
disposal requirements.
Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released electrolyte is
harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic. Do not discard the UPS or
