MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS)
This manual contains important safety instruc-
tions. Please read and follow all instructions
carefully during installation and operation of UPS.
Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to
unpack, install, or operate.
CAUTION!
To prevent the risk of fire or electric
shock, install in a temperature and humidity con-
trolled indoor area, free of conductive contami-
nants. (Please see specifications for acceptable
temperature and humidity range).
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove the cover. Authorized Service
Personnel must perform repairs and mainte-
nance. No user serviceable parts inside.
CAUTION!
Hazardous live parts inside can be
energized by the battery even when the AC input
power is disconnected.
CAUTION!
UPS must be connected to an AC
power outlet with fuse or circuit breaker protec-
tion. Do not plug into an AC wall outlet that is not
grounded. If you need to de-energize this equip-
ment, turn off and unplug the UPS.
CAUTION!
To avoid electrical shock, turn off the
UPS and unplug it from the AC power source
before servicing the battery or installing a com-
puter component.
DO NOT USE FOR MEDICAL OR LIFE SUP-
PORT EQUIPMENT!
MINUTEMAN UPS does
not sell products for life support or medical appli-
cations.
DO NOT
use in any circumstance that
would affect operation or safety of any life sup-
port equipment or with any medical applications
or patient care.
DO NOT USE WITH OR NEAR AQUARIUMS!
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
use with or near an aquarium.
Condensation
from the aquarium can cause the UPS to shor
t
out.
DESCRIPTION
Battery/Surge Outlets
Provides battery-powered/surge outlets for the
connected equipment and insures uninterrupted
operation of your equipment during a power
failure.
Surge Only Outlets
Provides surge protection for non-critical equip-
ment.
Power Switch
Can be used as a master on/off switch for equip-
ment connected to the battery-powered outlets.
Power On Indicator
This LED is illuminated when the utility condition
is normal and the UPS outlets are providing
power, free of surges and spikes.
SWF Indicator (MN 525 Only)
The Site Wiring Fault (SWF) LED will illuminate to
warn the user that a wiring problem exists, such
as bad ground, missing ground or reversed wir-
ing. If the SWF LED is illuminated, disconnect all
of the equipment from the UPS and have an
electrician check to ensure the AC wall outlet is
wired correctly.
Circuit Breaker
The circuit breaker provides overload and fault
protection. Under normal operating conditions,
the circuit breaker is depressed.
Serial Port to PC
This port allows connection and communication
from the DB-9 serial port on the computer to the
UPS. The UPS communicates its status to the
MINUTEMAN PowerCenter software. This inter-
face is also compatible with the UPS service
provided by Windows NT and Windows 2000.
RJ 11 Phone Jacks
Protects any standard modem, fax or single line
telephone.
