10
Storage and Service
Storage
Before storing your UPS, place it in the
OFF
mode by putting it in
STANDBY
, then unplugging it
(See Basic Operation). If you store your UPS for an extended period of time, recharge the UPS
batteries once every three months by following Step 1 in the Connection section and allowing the
UPS to charge for 4-6 hours before placing it back in storage. If you leave your UPS batteries
discharged for an extended period of time, they will suffer a permanent loss of capacity.
Service
If returning your UPS for service, contact your local Tripp Lite dealer or distributor. They will refer
you to a service center. Please carefully pack the UPS using the ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL
that came with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of the problem. If the UPS is within
the 2 year warranty period, enclose a copy of your sales receipt.
Battery Replacement
Under normal conditions, the original batteries in your UPS
will last many years. Battery replacement should be
performed only by qualified service personnel. Refer to
“Battery Warnings” in the Safety section. When replacing
the batteries, qualified service personnel should use the
following procedure. The UPS is designed for hot swap
battery replacement, but to reduce the risk of exposure to
potentially dangerous high voltages the UPS may be put in
the OFF mode before battery replacement.
1. Make sure your UPS is not in INVERT mode, i.e. that the “
” light is NOT flashing.
2. Remove the front panel by unscrewing the four screws in its corners. Allow it to dangle by the
ribbon cable connecting the controls and LEDs to the UPS.
3. Slide the internal battery cartridges partially out of the UPS towards the front until their electrical
connection (A) may be disconnected.
4. Remove batteries from the UPS completely and dispose of them properly. Refer to “Battery
Warnings” in the Safety section for recycling and disposal information.
5. Connect replacement batteries, making sure that the input and output cables (A) are connected as
before, according to the colors in the diagram. Reassemble the UPS by reversing the steps above.
Note: your new batteries should be allowed to charge for 2-4 hours before they support a load.
+ –
A
200210187 Smart 700-1000 RM1U Owner’s Manual 93-2102.qxd 11/1/2002 9:50 AM Page 10
