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2: INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
Inspect the UPS upon receipt. APC designed robust packaging for your product. However, accidents and damage may occur
during shipment. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage.
The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly.
Check the package contents. The package contains the UPS (with battery disconnected), and a literature kit containing one CD,
one serial cable, one USB cable, one power cord for the 230V models, and product documentation.
The UPS is shipped with the battery connector unplugged You will connect the battery connector during the instal-
lation procedure (described later).
POSITIONING THE UPS
Place the UPS where it will be used. The UPS is heavy. Select a location sturdy enough to handle the weight.
You must install the UPS in a protected area that is free of excessive dust and has adequate airflow. If this is a tower unit ensure
the side air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow at least one inch of space on both sides.
Do not operate the UPS where the temperature and humidity are outside the specified limits. Refer to Specifications at the APC
web site, www.apc.com
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PLACEMENT
INSTALLING THE SMART-UPS
To install the Smart-UPS, follow these basic steps. Details are provided on the following pages.
1. Connect the battery connector.
2. Connect the equipment and power to the UPS.
3. Turn on the UPS.
4. Install optional software and accessories.
Connect the Battery
Plug in the battery connector .
230V MODELS 120V MODELS
Connect Equipment and Power to the UPS
•= Connect equipment to the UPS.
•= Using the power cord, plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounding receptacle only. Avoid using extension cords
and adapter plugs.