Eaton® PowerPass® Distribution Module (2500/3000 VA) User's Guide 164201798 Rev 2www.eaton.com/powerquality27Chapter 3 OperationThe PowerPass Distribution Module (PDM) allows you to remove of theUPS while providing power to your protected equipment. ThisMaintenance Bypass feature is useful when replacing the UPS formaintenance or upgrades.Using Maintenance BypassUse the following procedure to transfer your equipment to MaintenanceBypass (AC Line operation) and remove the UPS:1. Turn the Bypass switch on the PDM to the BYPASS position. ThePDM is now powering your equipment from utility power.2. Press and hold the Off button on the UPS for approximatelythree seconds. The UPS switches to Standby mode.3. If an optional Extended Battery Module (EBM) is installed, unplugthe EBM cable from the battery connector on the UPS rear panel.4. Low-voltage models. Disconnect the jumper cable from the L5-30PUPS-output on the PDM rear panel. See Figure 5 on page 15.Disconnect the UPS power cord from the UPS-input connector onthe PDM rear panel.5. High-voltage models: Disconnect the jumper cable from the 16Aoutput receptacle on the UPS rear panel. See Figure 6 on page 16.Disconnect the PDM-to-UPS cord from the input connector on theUPS rear panel.6. Remove the UPS.