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Installation Guide
SG Series 10-20-30-40 UL S
3.2
DELIVERY
When delivered, inspect the
package integrity
and
the physical conditions of the cabinets
carefully
.
In case of any damage sustained during transport, immediately inform the carrier and contact your
local
Service Center
.
A
detailed report
of the damage is necessary for any insurance claim.
NOTE !
A DAMAGED UPS MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED OR CONNECTED TO UTILITY OR
BATTERY!
3.3
STORAGE
3.3.1
Storage of the UPS
The UPS is carefully packed for transport and storage so that it is in perfect condition when installed.
Never leave a UPS outside the building and don’t store other packages on the top of the UPS.
It is advisable to store the UPS in its original package in a
dry, dust-free room, away from chemical
substances, and with a temperature range not exceeding
-13°F
(-25°C) to
131°F
(55°C).
In case the battery is included please refer to
Section 3.3.2
.
Some important functions of the UPS, such as the customized functions, are defined by parameters
stored in a RAM memory.
A small backup battery located on the
Control Unit board
supplies the
RAM
.
If the storage time of the UPS exceeds
1 year
, these functions
should be verified
by an authorized
Service Center
before putting the UPS into operation.
3.3.2
Storage of battery
When the delivery includes a maintenance free battery, keep in mind that they are subject to self-
discharge and therefore you must recharge the battery.
The storage time without battery recharge depends on the temperature of the storage site.
The optimal room temperature for
Battery
storage is
68°F
(20°C)
to
77°F
(25°C) and shall never exceed
the range
-4°F
(-20°C) to
104°F
(40°C).
Recharge stored maintenance free battery every:
6 months when the storage temperature is 68°F (20°C)
3 months when the storage temperature is 86°F (30°C)
2 months when the storage temperature is 95°F (35°C)