User manual APC BACK-UPS PRO 1200

[. . . ] On Battery (yellow) - is lit whenever the battery of the Back-UPS is powering equipment connected to the Battery Back Up Outlets. Single Beep - a short power loss has occurred and the Back-UPS briefly goes on battery. Follow the on-screen instructions. Replace Battery (red) - is lit whenever the battery is near the end of its useful life, or if the battery is not connected (see above). A battery that is near the end of its useful life has insufficient runtime and should be replaced. Beeps for 1 Minute Every 5 Hours - this alarm is sounded whenever the battery has failed the automatic diagnostic test. Power On/Off Push-button Observe that the following events occur after pressing and releasing the push-button: · The green On-Line indicator flashes. · The yellow On Battery indicator lights while the Self-Test is being performed. [. . . ] The Back-UPS will also emit a series of short beeps for one minute. Computer USB Port Overload (red) - is lit whenever power demand has exceeded the capacity of the Back-UPS. Continuous Tone - this alarm is sounded whenever the Battery Backup outlets are overloaded. Circuit Breaker - the circuit breaker button located at the side of the Back-UPS will stick out if an overload condition forces the BackUPS to disconnect itself from facility power. Reset the circuit breaker by pushing the button inward. Four Beeps Every 30 Seconds - this alarm is sounded whenever the BackUPS is running On Battery. Continuous Beeping - this alarm is sounded whenever a low battery condition is reached. Shutdown the operating system, computer and the Back-UPS. NOTE: Macintosh Users - for full USB performance, use Mac OS 10. 1. 5 or higher. Double-click on the CD-ROM drive icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Circuit Breaker Replace the Internal Battery To replace the internal battery, proceed as follows: Note: Replacing the battery is a safe procedure. This is normal. Order Replacement Battery The typical battery lifetime is 3-6 years (depending on the number of discharge cycles and operating temperature). A replacement battery can be ordered over the phone from APC, or the battery can be ordered on-line from the APC web site (see below, a valid credit card is required). When ordering, please specify Battery Cartridge: 350 VA order RBC29, 500 VA order RBC30. 123 Place the unit on a flat surface. Press the battery cover latch and remove the battery cover. 4 Pull the battery out of the housing, exposing the battery wire and connector. Reset the circuit breaker (located on the rear panel of the Back-UPS) by pushing the circuit breaker button fully inward until it catches. Service Circuit Breaker The wall outlet that the Back-UPS is Connect the Back-UPS to another wall outlet or have a qualified connected to does not supply facil- electrician check the building wiring. ity power to the unit. Note: If the UPS requires service, do not return it to the dealer. If the circuit breaker is tripped, reset the breaker and determine if the problem still exists. If the problem persists, consult the APC Worldwide Web site (www. apc. com) or call customer service. · Record the model number of the UPS, the serial number, and the date purchased. Be prepared to troubleshoot the problem over the telephone with a technician. If this is not successful, the technician will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) and a shipping address. If the original packing is not available, ask customer service about obtaining a new set. Damage sustained in transit is not covered under warranty (insuring the package for full value is recommended). Return the UPS by insured, prepaid carrier to the address provided by customer service. Back-UPS does not provide expected backup time Back-UPS is excessively loaded. Unplug non-essential Battery Backup connected equipment, such as printers and plug them into Surge Only outlets. [. . . ] Note: Devices that have motors or dimmer switches (laser printers, heaters, fans, lamps, and vacuum cleaners, for example) should not be connected to the Battery Backup outlets. The battery charges whenever the Back-UPS is connected to a wall outlet. Typically, eight hours of charging time are needed to fully charge the battery from total discharge. Batteries typically last 3-6 years, shorter if subjected to frequent power outages or elevated temperatures. Back-UPS battery is weak due to recent outage and has not had time to recharge. [. . . ]