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

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8.0 MAINTENANCEAll SSG Series UPS requires very little maintenance. The batteries are located inside user replace-able packs containing (4) CSB XTV1272 or equivalent, sealed, VRLA, maintenance-free,lead-acidbatteries.Batteries must be kept recharged to prevent excessive self-discharging, which may result in theirpremature failure. The UPS will continuously recharge the batteries when plugged in andturned on.1. The UPS and Battery CareKeep the area around the UPS clean and dust free. If the area around the UPS becomes very dusty,clean the area and the UPS with a vacuum cleaner. To assure the full 3-5 year battery life, keep theUPS at an ambient temperature of 25ºC (77ºF).2. Storing the UPS and BatteriesWhen storing the UPS for any length of time, it is recommended to plug and turn on the UPS for atleast 24 hours, every four to six months to ensure full recharging of the batteries. This will preventexcessive battery self-discharge.3. When to Replace BatteriesWe suggest the battery pack(s) containing 10-12 year batteries, have the batteries replaced every 8-10 years for SSG units that are operated and maintained in a 25ºC environment. Higher temperatureoperating environments will decrease the battery life. For 10-12 year batteries installed in a 50ºCenviroments, they will need to be replaced about every four years.In order to assure the performance of the SSG Series UPS, check the battery every two to threemonths by pressing "Function/Test" button and conducting a battery test. If the UPS goes back tonormal On-line Mode in less than 10 seconds with one long beep, the batteries need replacing.Contact Falcon Electric Service Department to order replacement battery packs.4. Battery Pack ReplacementWith the hot-swappable battery pack feature, the SSG Series UPS battery pack is easily replaced,without having to turn the UPS off or disconnecting the load. Refer to the battery replacement sec-tion of this manual for replacement instructions.NOTE!NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERIES OR REMOVE THEBATTERY FUSE OR TURN OFF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT WHILE THE UPSIS IN BATTERY MODE.28