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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

This guide contains important instructions which must be followed during the maintenance of
this UPS and its batteries. Please read all instructions before operating this equipment and
save this guide for future reference.

Servicing of batteries should be performed by personnel knowledgeable of batteries
and the required precautions.  Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
When replacing the UPS batteries, use the same number and type of batteries.

High voltage exists within the unit, which could cause electrical shock.  Always unplug
this UPS and remove the UPS battery fuse (if present) prior to attempting battery
replacement.

This UPS contains its own energy source (batteries) and may have external battery
sources. The output receptacles may carry live voltage even when the UPS is not 
connected to an AC source. 

This UPS contains sealed maintenance-free batteries (VRLA).  When situated in a 
typical office environment, with the proper charging and limited cycling, the batteries
can last many years. In home, office or computer room environments, the batteries
should be replaced every three to five years. In critical applications replace the 
batteries every two years.

When replacing the UPS batteries use the same number and type of batteries. Exercise
extreme caution when servicing the 240Vdc batteries in the UPS and External Battery
Banks due to the risk of electrocution.

 

The batteries approved for the Falcon SG 5 & 6 UPS models are as follows: 
20 pieces of Yuasa/Enersys NP7-12, 7Amp Hour, 12Vdc VRLA Type Battery (240Vdc) or
20 pieces of CSB GP 1272 F2, 7.2 Amp Hour, 12Vdc VRLA Type Battery (240Vdc)

Fror reference, the batteries approved for the Falcon SG 5 & 6 Extended Battery Bank
models are as follows: 
40 pieces of Yuasa/Enersys NP7-12, 7Amp Hour, 12Vdc VRLA Type Battery (240Vdc) or
40 pieces of CSB GP 1272 F2, 7.2 Amp Hour, 12Vdc VRLA Type Battery (240Vdc

NEVER

dispose of batteries in a fire, as batteries will explode.

NEVER

dispose of used batteries in the trash or landfill as it is a violation of federal 

and state laws. 

The batteries must be recycled. 

For battery recycling information, please contact:

www.enersysinc.com/default.asp

or 

www.csb-battery.com/Top/english/recycle_state.htm

for the name and address of the nearest battery recycling facility. 

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Summary of Contents for SG5K-1TX

Page 1: ...ormation 2004 Falcon Electric Inc All rights reserved All other brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners The information stated in this document is subject to change without notice 2004 02 05 Falcon Falcon Electric and UPS Plus logos are registered trademarks of Falcon Electric Inc FALCONElectric Inc 5116 Azusa Canyon Rd Irwindale California 91706 626 962 7770 Fax 626...

Page 2: ...r computer room environments the batteries should be replaced every three to five years In critical applications replace the batteries every two years When replacing the UPS batteries use the same number and type of batteries Exercise extreme caution when servicing the 240Vdc batteries in the UPS and External Battery Banks due to the risk of electrocution The batteries approved for the Falcon SG 5...

Page 3: ...ARE HANDLING AND RECYCLING OF SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FALCON ELECTRIC INC ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE DUE TO THE THIRD PARTY SERVICING OR REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES IN FALCON PRODUCTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR INJURY LOSS OF LIFE PROPERTY DAMAGE LOSS OF USE LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE OR COMMERCIAL LOSS O...

Page 4: ...that powers input to the UPS Next turn the circuit breaker powering the UPS to the OFF position 5 To verify the UPS has been properly disconnected from all energy sources return to the UPS and turn the UPS Input Power Switch to the up or ON position THE UPS SHOULD NOT POWER UP Next depress the button marked ON OFF on the UPS front control panel again THE UPS SHOULD NOT POWER UP Now turn the UPS In...

Page 5: ...move the side panel and set aside 8 The batteries are located on both sides of the UPS chassis Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with the positions of the batteries inside the UPS and the photos on the next page It is important to locate all of the battery and associated wiring locations prior to starting the battery removal installation process REMOVE ONE OF THE SHORT BATTERY INTERCO...

Page 6: ...Down Brackets Mounting Screws 3 Places Detail of the opposite end of the Battery Bracket secured by a screw shown with the screw removed Detail of Battery Bracket tab in slot mounting Batteries on right side of the UPS Additional batteries on the left side of the UPS BATT8 BATT7 BATT6 BATT5 BATT4 BATT3 BATT2 BATT1 BATT9 BATT10 BATT11 BATT12 BATT13 BATT14 BATT15 BATT16 BATT20 BATT19 BATT18 BATT17 M...

Page 7: ...tive terminal 13 Remove the long jumper wires from between the BATT5 negative and BATT4 positive terminals Also from between the BATT12 positive and BATT13 negative terminals 14 You are now ready to remove the old batteries from the chassis and install the new ones To avoid confusion when reinstalling the new batteries please take a few minutes to observe the positions of the old batteries prior t...

Page 8: ...BATT14 negative BATT14 positive to BATT15 negative BATT15 positive to BATT16 negative 22 Reinstall 1 of the long jumpers removed in step 13 from BATT13 negative to the BATT12 positive terminal Now reconnect the black wire coming from the right side BATT8 positive to the BATT13 negative terminal Connect the black jumper connected to the BATT17 negative terminal to the BATT16 positive terminal The l...

Page 9: ...PS is operating normally from the utility power source switch off the Battery Circuit Breaker located on the UPS rear panel Locate the BATT BATT terminals on the bottom of the main PSDR board see page 5 for the board location Using a Voltmeter set to the 300Vdc scale measure the battery charger voltage at these test points The voltage should be 274Vdc 2Vdc If this voltage is close but not within t...

Page 10: ...s removed in step 4 and tighten 35 If the UPS is model SG1K 1T reinstall the battery fuse and cap 36 Connect the UPS to an utility power source 37 Turn on the UPS power switch located on the rear panel The UPS should power up and function normally as defined in the Owner s Manual 38 Leave the UPS turned on for 24 hours to allow the batteries to fully charge 9 ...

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