APC 3000VA - Manual (Page 19)

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5: S
TORAGE AND
M
AINTENANCE
S TORAGE
S TORAGE C ONDITIONS
Store the UPS covered and flat (rack mount orientation) in a cool, dry location, with its batteries fully
charged. Disconnect any cables connected to the computer interface port to avoid unnecessary bat-
tery drainage.
E XTENDED S TORAGE
At -15 to +30 ° C (+5 to +86 ° F), charge the UPS battery every six months.
At +30 to +45 ° C (+86 to +113 ° F), charge the UPS battery every three months.
R EPLACING THE B ATTERY M ODULE
This UPS has an easy to replace, hot-swappable battery module. Replacement is a safe procedure,
isolated from electrical hazards. You may leave the UPS and connected equipment on for the follow-
ing procedure. See your dealer or contact APC for information on replacement battery modules.
R EMOVING THE F RONT B EZEL AND B ATTERY M ODULE
1. Remove the front bezel by reversing the instructions for attaching the front bezel found in the
Installation section of this manual. Set the bezel aside – you will reinstall it later.
2. Following the instructions in the Installation section of this manual, disconnect the battery mod-
ule connector plug, remove the battery face plate (set the screws aside, you will replace them
when you install a new battery), and remove the battery by sliding it out of the UPS.
3. Return the battery module to APC for recycling.
Once the battery is disconnected, the loads are not protected from power outages.
R EPLACING THE B ATTERY M ODULE AND F RONT B EZEL
1. Following the instructions in the Installation section of this manual, slide the new battery into
place in the UPS, reattach the battery face plate (using the screws set aside in Step 2 above), and
insert the battery module connector plug.
2. Replace the front bezel.