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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction .................................................................... 3

1.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 3

1.2 SmartBoost ....................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Battery replacement indicators and test ..................................................... 4

1.4 Remote interfaces............................................................................................ 4

1.5 Extended capabilities ..................................................................................... 4

2.0 Safety! Sécurité! Sicherheit! ¡Seguridad! ..................... 5

3.0 Presentation .................................................................... 9

3.1 250VA UPS—front panel................................................................................ 9

3.2 250VA UPS—rear panel ................................................................................. 9

4.0 Installation .................................................................... 10

4.1 Receiving inspection..................................................................................... 10

4.2 Placement ....................................................................................................... 10

4.3 Connect UPS to service .................................................................................11

4.4 Plug loads into UPS ...................................................................................... 12

4.5 Switch on load equipment........................................................................... 12

4.6 Enable UPS..................................................................................................... 12

4.7 Check site wiring fault indicator—100, 120 Vac versions only ............. 13

5.0 Operation ...................................................................... 14

5.1 Front-panel indicators .................................................................................. 14

5.2 Test button functions .................................................................................... 15

5.3 Audible alarms .............................................................................................. 17

5.4 Option switches............................................................................................. 18

5.5 Extended capabilities ................................................................................... 20

6.0 UPS Monitoring ............................................................. 24

6.1 Overview........................................................................................................ 24

6.2 Interface Kits.................................................................................................. 24

6.3 PowerChute Software .................................................................................. 24

6.4 Computer Interface port .............................................................................. 25

7.0 Difficulty Difficulté Schwierigkeit Dificultad.............. 26

7.1 Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 30

7.2 Battery replacement check .......................................................................... 33

7.3 Obtaining service .......................................................................................... 34

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APC 250 Specifications

General

Nominal Output Voltage	230V
Nominal Input Voltage	230V
Waveform Type	Stepped approximation to a sinewave
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Battery Type	Lead-acid battery
Typical Recharge Time	6 hour(s)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-15°C to 45°C
Humidity	0% to 95% non-condensing