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9.2 Limited Life Components
The Liebert eXM UPS has a design life well in excess of 10 years. Well-maintained units can continue 
to provide economic benefits for 20 years or more. Long-life components are used in the UPS wherever 
practical and cost-effective. However, due to the currently available component material, 
manufacturing technology limitations and the general function and use of the component, a few 
components in your Liebert UPS will have a shorter life cycle and require replacement in less than 10 
years.
The following components utilized in your UPS system have a limited life cycle and are specifically 
exempt from warranty. To prevent a wear-out failure of one of these components affecting your 
critical load operations, Liebert recommends these components be periodically inspected and replaced 
before the expected expiration of their life cycle. The expected life of each component listed below is 
simply an estimate and is not a guarantee. Individual users may have site-specific requirements, 
maintenance and other environmental conditions that affect the length of the component's useful life 
cycle.
In most cases, replacement components must exactly match the original component specifications. 
These replacement components are not readily available from third-party component distributors. 
For assistance with your specific component specifications, replacement component selection and 
sourcing, call 1-800-LIEBERT. For customers using Emerson Network Power Liebert Services’ 
preventive maintenance services, periodic inspection of these components is part of this service, as 
well as recommending component replacement intervals to customers to avoid unanticipated 
interruptions in critical load operations.
9.3 Routine Maintenance
Become thoroughly familiar with the equipment, but at no time go beyond the specific procedures in 
this manual while performing maintenance or correcting a malfunction. If you have any doubt as to 
what must be done, call Emerson
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 Network Power Liebert Services at 1-800-LIEBERT for further 
instructions. The UPS is designed for unattended operation, but does require some common sense 
maintenance.
• Keep good records—Troubleshooting is easier if you maintain historical service records.
• Keep the UPS free of dust and any moisture.
• Keep the UPS cool:
• Battery systems must be kept in the range of 72-77°F (22-25°C) in order to meet design 
specifications for capacity and longevity.
• The UPS will reliably meet all performance specifications at temperatures up to 104°F (40°C), 
and can be slightly derated for operation at even higher temperatures. However, performance 
and longevity will be optimized when the UPS is operated at the same temperature as the 
batteries.
• Keep connections tight.
• Tighten all connections at installation and at least annually thereafter. (See 9.3.3 - Torque 
Requirements).
9.3.1 Record Log
Set up a maintenance log to record scheduled checks and any abnormal conditions.
The log should have space for all metered data including phase readings, alarm messages, UPS mode 
of operation, air filter replacement date and observation notes. A second log should be maintained for 
the battery module as directed by the battery manufacturer.
Emerson recommends a periodic walk-through inspection of the UPS and battery rooms to check for 
visible and audible indications of problems. Log the inspection, metered parameter indications and 
any discrepancies.
Table 33 Component service life
Component Expected Life Replace in:
Air filters 5 years Check four times per year