American Power Conversion SURTA1500XL - Manual

APC Smart-UPS
®
RT
SURTA1500XL/SURTA1500XLJ/SURTA2000XL
Uninterruptible Power Supply User Manual
Introduction/Before Installation
About this Manual
The APC Smart-UPS
®
RT (SURTA1500XL, SURTA1500XLJ, and SURTA2000XL) is a high-
performance, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) designed to prevent blackouts, brownouts, sags
and surges from reaching your computers, servers, and other sensitive electronic equipment.
This manual describes procedures on how to properly unpack and install the UPS, connect the battery
and equipment, configure accessories, and start up the system.
Illustrations are representative. Your configuration, including components and optional APC equip-
ment, may be different from the models shown in this manual. The user manual is accessible from the
supplied CD and the APC web site, www.apc.com.
Contact Information
Refer to www.apc.com to contact APC or for additional information about this product.
Safety Information
Unpacking and Equipment Placement
1. Unpack the equipment. The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly.
2. Inspect the equipment upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage.
3. Check the package contents:
4. Place the UPS where it will be used.
– Ensure that air vents on the front and rear of the UPS are not blocked.
Warning
Read the Safety Guide before you begin the installation, operate the UPS, or
perform equipment maintenance. Failure to comply with safety instructions
could result in bodily injury or equipment damage.
Heavy
The UPS is heavy. Two people are required to lift the UPS.
Select a location sturdy enough to handle the weight of the UPS.
• UPS and front bezel
• UPS literature kit containing:
– product documentation
– safety information
– warranty information
120 V models:
• PowerChute
®
CD
• Serial and USB
communication
cables
100 V models:
• Serial
communication
cable