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Connect B attery
The Back-UPS ES is shipped with one battery wire disconnected in compliance with Department of
Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Back-UPS ES will not operate until the wire is connected to the
touch safe battery terminal.
Note: Small sparks may occur during battery connection. This is normal.
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User’s Guide
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If the red Building Wiring Fault indicator is lit, your building
wiring presents a shock hazard that should be corrected by
a qualified electrician.
Install the PowerChute plus
®
software
Place the PowerChute plus CD-ROM into your PC and follow
installation instructions on the screen. See the software
documentation on the PowerChute plus CD-ROM for
detailed instructions.
Power on and
Install Software
Press the ON/OFF switch to power the unit ON.
A single short beep and the green “On Line” indicator
confirms that Back-UPS ES is on and ready to provide
protection.
The Back-UPS ES must charge for four hours to ensure full
runtime. The unit is being charged whenever it is connected
to utility power, whether the unit is turned ON or OFF.
Back-UPS ES
Status Indicators
The following are the visual and associated audible indicators
which are used to determine the status of the BackUPS ES.
See the Troubleshooting section for additional information.
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This starts the automatic Self-test.
On Battery (green)
Single beep: A brief power loss
has occurred.
One beep repeated every 10
seconds: Utility power is
unacceptable. The battery is
supplying power.
Continuous beeping: Battery
capacity is low. Connected
devices will lose power shortly.
Overload (red)
Continuous tone:
Battery Backup outlets
are overloaded.
Replace Battery (red)
Continuous short beeps:
Battery may need to be replaced,
charged or has not been properly
connected.
On Line (green)
Back-UPS ES is switched on
and utility power is normal.
Building Wiring Fault (red)
Your building wiring presents a shock
hazard that should be corrected by a
qualified electrician.
TURN the Back-UPS ES
over and remove two
screws using the
supplied Phillips screw
driver.
1
LIFT the battery
compartment door
away from the unit.
2
LIFT the battery out of the
compartment and connect
the black battery wire to
the battery terminal.
3
REPLACE the
battery, the battery
compartment cover
and the two screws.
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Connect
Equipment
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Place the Back-UPS ES to avoid:
• Direct sunlight
• Excessive heat
• Excessive humidity or contact with fluids
Plug the Back-UPS ES power cord directly
into a wall outlet; not into a surge protector
or power strip.
Connect Fax/Modem/Phone
Back-UPS ES protects a single
line (two-wire) fax, modem or
phone from surges when it is
connected through the
Back-UPS ES outlets as shown.
Connect Computer Cable
The supplied cable and software provide
automatic file saving and shutdown of the
operating system in the case of a sustained
power outage.
Connect the cable to the Comm Port of the
Back-UPS ES.
Connect the other
end of the cable to
the Comm port on
your computer. The
software will
automatically use
Comm Port 1 of your
computer.
These outlets are powered whenever the Back-UPS ES is
switched ON. During a power outage or other utility problems
(brownouts, over-voltages), these outlets will be powered for a
limited time by the Back-UPS ES. Plug your PC, monitor, and one
other data-sensitive device (Zip
TM
drive, for example) into these
outlets.
These outlets provide protection from surges and are powered
whenever the Back-UPS ES is switched on. Plug your printer,
fax machine, scanner, or other peripherals that do not need
battery power during a power failure into these outlets.
Battery Backup plus Surge Protection
Surge Protection
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