Inspecting The EquipmentVisually inspect the UPS for freight damage. If any equipment has been damaged during shipment,keep the shipping cartons and packing materials for the carrier, and immediately file a claim for“shipping damage” with the carrier. If you discover damage after acceptance, file a claim for“concealed damage”.To file a claim for shipping damage or concealed damage:1. YOU MUST file with the carrier within 15 days of receipt of the equipment;2. YOU MUST send a copy of the damage claim within 15 days to Falcon Electric, Inc.CAUTIONThe UPS and Battery Module are heavy. Take proper precautions when lifting or moving them.1. Install the UPS indoors in a controlled environment.2. Place the UPS in an area with unrestricted airflow around the unit, away from water, flammableliquids, gases, corrosives, and conductive contaminant.3. Maintain a minimum clearance of 4 inches in the front and rear of the UPS.4. Maintain an ambient temperature range specified in the model specificaiton. To maximize the lifetime of the batteries, an ambient temperature of 68ºF to 77ºF (20ºC to 25ºC) is recommended.OPERATION IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 77ºF (25ºC) WILL REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.5. The SSG Series UPS can be installed in either a free-standing mini-tower or into a 19 inchequipment rack. Follow the appropriate instructions in either Rackmount UPS Setup orFree-standing UPS Installation.Rackmount UPS SetupAll SSG Series models are shipped with front panel mounting ears that allow the unit to be installedin a 19" equipment rack. Each UPS unit and external battery enclosure requires 2U (3.5 inches) ofvertical rack space.NOTE !The rack-mounting ears WILL NOT support the weight of the UPS or battery bankby themselves. They are only to be used to secure the UPS to the front rails of therack. Mounting rails or an equipment shelf are required to support the weight ofeach UPS or battery module.Use the following procedure to install the UPS in an standard 19” equipment rack:1. Place the UPS on a flat, stable surface with the front of the UPS facing you.2. Align the mounting ears with screw holes on the side of the UPS and secure with thesupplied screws.3. If installing the Battery Module, repeat above STEPS.4. For slide rail installations, fasten the inner parts of the slide rails to the UPS on bothsides with the screws provided.CAUTION: When making battery bank connections to the UPS, alwasy verify the battery bankcircuit breaker(s) are in the off position. PRIOR to turning on the first battery bank circuitbreaker, ALWAYS DEPRESS AND HOLD THE BATTERY PRECHARGE PUSHBUTTON LOCATEDON THE UPS REAR PANEL WHILE TURNING ON THE FIRST BATTERY BANK CIRCUITBREAKER TO PREVENT UPS DAMAGE10