Before starting any cleaning operation, be sure that:
1. The Input Breaker Q1 is “OFF”.
2. The AC Input Voltage for the UPS has been removed.
3. The Battery Breaker (if present) is “OFF”.
4. Only if there is an external Battery Box: the Battery Breaker of the external Battery
Box is “OFF”.
5. The UPS is completely OFF (only if the Control Panel is OFF).
Use only a cloth dampened with water to clean the unit.
If UPS works in an environmental unusually dusty or dirty, remove the dirty from the ventilation holes.
Before restarting the UPS be sure it is completely dry. If any liquid gets inside the UPS, do not start the unit and
contact Technical Service immediately.
13.2 Battery
If the UPS is NOT going to be used for a long period of time, ensure that the batteries of Battery Modules and the
batteries of external Battery Box are left fully charged.
Please keep in mind that the batteries must be recharged at least once a month. Take in mind that batteries are
recharged automatically (if the UPS is ON and working in Normal or in Bypass mode) for after approximately 10
hours with AC Input line present. The batteries
Battery life strongly depends on the ambient temperature. There are also other factors like the number of charge-
discharge cycles, the discharge depth, humidity and altitude.
The recommended environmental specifications for a correct use of batteries are listed in chapter 12 “Technical
Characteristics”.
Performing Battery Test can provide you with information about Battery condition
Danger of explosion and fire if batteries of the wrong type or number are used.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode. Do not open or mutilate
batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic.
13.3 Operator Safety
Whenever the UPS is not responding anymore to original characteristics, the UPS must be made non-operative and
every usage not authorised must be avoided. After it will be necessary to refer to qualified technical personnel.
Original safety characteristics might not be if, for example, the UPS has visible damage or irregular operation.