2512. Battery Maintenancez This series UPS only requires minimal maintenance. The battery used for standard modelsare value regulated sealed lead-acid maintenance free battery. These models requireminimal repairs. The only requirement is to charge the UPS regularly in order to maximizethe expected life of the battery. When being connected to the utility power, whether theUPS is turned on or not, the UPS keeps charging the batteries and also offers theprotective function of overcharging and over-discharging.z The UPS should be charged once every 4 to 6 months if it has not been used for a longtime.z In the regions of hot climates, the battery should be charged and discharged every 2months. The standard charging time should be at least 12 hours.z Under normal conditions, the battery life lasts 3 to 5 years. In case if the battery is foundnot in good condition, earlier replacement should be made. Battery replacement should beperformed by qualified personnel.z Replace batteries with the same number and same type of batteries.z Do not replace the battery individually. All the batteries should be replaced at the sametime following the instructions of the battery supplier.z Normally, the batteries should be charged and discharged once every 4 to 6 months.Charging should begin after the UPS shuts down automatically in the course ofdischarging, the standard charging time for the standard UPS should be at least 12 hours.