Operating Guide
© 2016 APC by Schneider Electric. APC, the APC logo, and Back-UPS are owned 
by Schneider Electric Industries S.A.S. or their affiliated companies. All other 
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
EN 990-9896A
06/2016
Battery Replacement
The battery in the Back-UPS is not user-replaceable. Contact SEIT Technical Support for 
a list of authorized service centers near you.
Warranty
Register your product on-line. http://warranty.apc.com
The standard warranty is three (3) years from the date of purchase. Schneider Electric IT 
(SEIT) standard procedure is to replace the original unit with a factory reconditioned 
unit. Customers who must have the original unit back due to the assignment of asset tags 
and set depreciation schedules must declare such a need at first contact with an SEIT 
Technical Support representative. SEIT will ship the replacement unit once the defective 
unit has been received by the repair department, or cross ship upon the receipt of a valid 
credit card number. The customer pays for shipping the unit to SEIT. SEIT pays ground 
freight transportation costs to ship the replacement unit to the customer.
APC by Schneider Electric IT Customer Support 
Worldwide
For country specific customer support, go to the APC by Schneider Electric Web site, 
www.apc.com.
EMC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device 
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
*1
Select models are ENERGY STAR
®
 qualified.
For more information go to
www.apc.com/company/us/en/sustainability/energy-efficiency/
*1
This UPS is certified to comply with California Battery Charger System 
regulations. For more information go to
www.apc.com/company/us/en/sustainability/energy-efficiency/california-
battery-charger-regulations/ 
*1
: Not applicable to BE425M-LM
CAUTION
HAZARD OF EXPLOSION
• Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Release electrolyte may be toxic and it 
is harmful to the skin and eyes.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury.










