Falcon SSG1.5KRM-1 Owner's Operating Manual

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BYPASS MODE OPERATIONThe UPS will automatically transfer to Bypass Mode in the event it is overloaded, experiences aninternal failure and for the conditions listed below. When in bypass, the UPS will transfer the con-nected load directly to the incoming utility power. When in bypass mode, Battery Mode will not beavailable. However, the utility power will continue to be passively filtered by the UPS. Additionally,the UPS will sound an audible alarm and switch to Bypass Mode automatically upon the followingconditions:* The UPS has experienced an over temperature condition.* The UPS has experienced an overload condition of 101 to 110% for over 120 seconds.* The UPS has experienced an overload condition of 111 to 150% for over 20 seconds.* The UPS has experienced an overload condition of over 150%.* The UPS detects a fault in the battery or UPS electronics.The LCD display icon configuration on the left indicates the UPS is inBypass Mode. The dark solid line shows the input connected directly tothe connected load. Another dark solid line shows the input power tothe battery charger icon, then to the battery. The Fan is shown in lowspeed mode.GREEN MODE OPERATIONWhen Green Mode is turned on using the UPS programming interface, the SSG unit will automatical-ly switch to "Green Mode" (Bypass Mode), once the connected load drops to less than 3% of theUPS’s rated output. The load will operate directly from utility power, similar to Bypass Mode. TheLCD display will indicate the UPS is in Bypass Mode, the Green Mode bulb icon will be flashing. Ifthe load is increased to over 3% of the UPS output rating, the UPS will automatically switch back tonormal on-line operation. All SSG models are shipped from the factory with Green Mode turned off.To enable Green Mode, refer to the section on UPS Setup, Configuration & Programming. See thegreen mode configuration section for further details and cautions.How to Turn On the UPS (with utility power)Once installation has been complete, the UPS can be powered up. With utility power present, turnon the UPS input circuit breaker located on the front panel. The UPS will enter an Auto-Test stateand all of the LCD indicators will be illuminated flashing for ten seconds and then return to anormal state. The UPS will start up in bypass mode and after several seconds, should transfer to thenormal on-line mode.How to DC Start the UPS (without utility power)In the event utility power is not available, the UPS may be started up in battery mode. To turn on theUPS without utility power available, press and hold the "BYPASS" button. The UPS will start onbattery and supply power to the connected loads until the batteries are depleted. Always rechargethe batteries immediately by connecting the UPS to utility power and turning on the UPS input circuitbreaker after any full battery discharge. For DC start operation the load segment control must be setto Continuous Mode operation.How to Turn Off the UPSTo turn off the UPS:While in normal on-line mode, press the Bypass button for one second. The UPS will go into BypassMode. Next, turn off the input circuit breaker. The unit will shut down after about 30 seconds.While in battery mode: Press the Bypass button for one second. The unit will shut down after about30 seconds.19