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6.
Install the reinforcement plates using hex nuts. Wait until the unit is installed and the brackets are
adjusted before tightening the nuts.
Installing battery packs
The HP DirectFlow Battery Pack can be installed to provide extended run-time. The HP DirectFlow VRLA
Battery Pack (3U) consists of a four-battery string in a 3U chassis. The HP R12000 and R18000 DirectFlow
1U Lithium-ion Battery Packs consist of an eight lithium-ion battery string in a 1U chassis. Each battery pack
can connect directly to a power unit and optionally to another battery pack that is the same battery type and
rack unit (U) height. Up to two battery packs can be connected in series.
Before installing any battery packs, see "Powering down the UPS (on page
33
)."
Powering down the UPS
To power down an existing UPS configuration that includes battery packs, see "Powering down the UPS and
battery packs (on page
80
)."
To power down the UPS:
1.
Power down all load devices.
2.
Press the
ESC
button for 3 seconds, and then press the
Enter
button to place the UPS in Bypass mode.
3.
Disconnect the power unit from utility power.
4.
Wait at least 5 minutes for the UPS internal circuitry to discharge and power down.
Installing the 1U battery pack
Before installing the unit, review and adhere to all warnings provided in "Precautions (on page
18
)."
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage due to weight
considerations, first load the empty battery pack chassis into the rack, and then install the battery
modules in the chassis.
Mount the battery pack directly below the UPS without a U gap.
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