Care and storage of batteries – Compaq 2000 User Manual
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Battery Maintenance 5-9
Care and Storage of Batteries
To maximize battery life:
■
Minimize the amount of time the UPS is using battery power. Match
UPS configuration with the utility voltage. See Chapter 4,
“Configuration,” for more information.
■
Keep the area around the UPS clean and dust-free. If the environment is
very dusty, clean the outside of the UPS regularly with a vacuum
cleaner.
■
Maintain the ambient temperature at 25
o
C (77
o
F).
■
If storing a UPS for an extended period, recharge the batteries every six
months:
a.
Connect the UPS to utility power.
b.
Allow the UPS to remain in Standby mode.
c.
Allow the UPS to charge the batteries for 24 hours.
d.
Update the Battery Recharge Date label.