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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Before performing any procedures in this manual for the Symmetra® LX, adhere to all safety instructions contained in the Symmetra® LX Safety Instructions and General Information Guide. Manuals can be viewed or downloaded from the APC web site at www.apc.com/support. In addition, adhere to the following safety instructions. • Read, understand and follow ALL safety instructions contained in the Symmetra® LX Safety Instructions and General Information Guide.
Post-Installation Procedures for the UPS Post-Installation Procedures for the UPS Perform the following post-installation procedures for the UPS in sequential order; after you have successfully completed the following tasks: # Installed the UPS and any UPS components not pre-installed upon receipt of the equipment. See the Physical and Electrical Installation manuals for the UPS. # If applicable, installed the optional Extended Run Cabinet(s).
Post-Installation Procedures for the UPS Connect Battery Modules • Your configuration may have battery modules installed in B1 and B2 battery module orientations. Note • B1 and B2 battery modules orientations are the exact Symmetra® LX battery but are installed in the equipment in a different orientation. Determine Battery Module Orientations: Determine which battery module orientation procedure (B1 or B2) to use to connect battery modules in the UPS.
Post-Installation Procedures for the UPS To Connect Battery Modules in B1Orientation: 1. Verify that the battery module is in the Disconnect , or Open position. 2. Ensure that all power is turned OFF. See “Turn Off All Power” on page 2. 3. To connect the battery module: a. Insert a coin - in the battery module dial. b. Turn the dial . counterclockwise until it is in the Connect / or Closed position. / , Pb Pb . To Connect Battery Modules in B2 Orientation: 1.
Post-Installation Procedures for the Extended Run Cabinet (Optional) Post-Installation Procedures for the Extended Run Cabinet (Optional) Connect Battery Modules If you configuration includes installed Extended Run Cabinet(s), perform the following postinstallation procedures. • Extended Run Cabinet battery modules are installed in the B2 battery module orientation.
Post-Installation Procedures for the Extended Run Cabinet (Optional) Install the Door 1 . Install the door D by aligning the tabs E on the bottom of the door with the slots F on the bottom of the frame. 2 . Gently snap the door into the frame. . , L - Install and Connect the Battery Connector Plug Due to it’s weight, only one tower Extended Run Cabinet can be stacked on top of another tower UPS or another tower Extended Run Cabinet.
Post-Installation Procedures for the Extended Run Cabinet (Optional) 1 / , 0 . 2 . If your configuration includes an additional Extended Run Cabinet: a. Remove the screw and UPS battery connector panel D as shown. b. Insert the primary Extended Run Cabinet battery connector E plug into the UPS battery connector F slot. c. Ensure that the Extended Run Cabinet dial number G is set to number 2. d.
Post-Installation System Checklist Procedures Post-Installation System Checklist Procedures Complete the tasks in the system checklist to ensure that the UPS is properly installed. Refer to the Symmetra® LX Physical Installation Manual and the Symmetra® LX Electrical Installation Manual for detailed information concerning the steps outlined in the checklist procedures. Note UPS System Checklist 1 . Ensure that the “Post-Installation Procedures for the UPS,” beginning on page 2 are successfully completed.
Post-Installation System Checklist Procedures 11.Verify that the input voltage, Vin, and the output voltage, Vout, match your branch circuit (mains) voltage. 12.Test the REPO switch. The System Enable switch should physically move to the Standby position, and the system should shut down completely. 13.If all prior checks are completed, the installation is successful. Turn OFF the Input Circuit Breaker /, System Enable 0, and Maintenance Bypass 1 switches.
System Startup Procedures System Startup Procedures To Turn ON the UPS 1 . Turn ON AC utility power to the UPS. 2 . Perform this step if your configuration has loads. a. If load(s) are hardwired ,, ensure that each output circuit breaker in distribution panels are turned ON. or b. If load(s) are plugged into the UPS -, ensure that each UPS PDU output circuit breaker . is turned ON. 3 . Turn ON the UPS input circuit breaker /. 4 . Turn ON the UPS System Enable switch 0. 0 .
System Startup Procedures 5 . After initialization, the Monitoring Screen appears, providing a concise view of key operating parameters. Chg100% Load 000% --------220 Vin 000 Vout 60Hz Runtime: 00hr 30min 6 . At the Monitoring screen, press any navigation key to open the Main Menu. This menu provides access to various submenus. 7 . To open a submenu, move the selection arrow to its item and press the ENTER key.
System Startup Procedures To Power UP the Load Equipment 1. Use ‘ESC’ to view to Main Menu and then select Control. >Control Status Setup Accessories Logging Display Diags Help 2. Scroll down and select the Turn UPS Output On command. Graceful Turn Off Start Runtime Cal >Turn UPS Output On 3. Confirm choice by selecting Yes. Confirm: Turn UPS ON CANCEL > YES, Turn UPS ON 4. You will hear some clicking sounds and see message. UPS HAS BEEN COMMANDED TO TURN LOAD POWER ON 5.
System Startup Procedures To Power Down the Load Equipment 1. Use ‘ESC’ to view to Main Menu and then select Control. >Control Status Setup Accessories Logging Display Diags Help 2. Scroll down and select the Turn UPS Output Off command. Graceful Turn Off Start Runtime Cal >Turn UPS Output Off 3. Confirm choice by selecting Yes. Confirm: Turn UPS OFF NO, Abort > YES, Turn UPS OFF 4. You will hear some clicking sounds and see message. UPS HAS BEEN COMMANDED TO TURN LOAD POWER OFF 5.
System Startup Procedures To Manually Bypass the UPS 1. Turn ON the Input Circuit Breaker ,. 2. Turn ON the Maintenance Bypass switch -. 220/230/240 V , , 200/208 V - To Power Down the UPS 1. Turn OFF the System Enable switch ,. 2. Turn OFF the Input Circuit Breaker -.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The PowerView reports various messages on the display, including alarm status and changes in system configuration. Basic startup error messages are listed below. Refer to the Symmetra® LX Operations Manual for the complete list of error messages. The operations manual also contains an explanation of the various display screens and how to navigate and operate the PowerView. Contact APC Technical Support Staff for assistance with complex UPS problems.
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