User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Important Safety Messages
- Product Handling Guidelines
- Safety and General Information
- Specifications
- Product Overview
- Installation
- Status Indicators
- Feature Reference Guide
- Troubleshooting
- System Errors and Message Codes
- SmartConnect
- Battery Replacement
- Transport
- Service
- Limited Factory Warranty
- APC by Schneider Electric Worldwide Customer Support
Smart-UPS C 1000/1500 VA 120/230 Vac Tower / Rack-Mount 2U16
Battery Replacement
* Contact Schneider Electric Worldwide Customer Support to determine the age of the installed battery modules.
Always recycle used batteries.
For information on recycling a used battery, refer to the Battery Disposal
Information sheet included with the replacement battery.
Battery life is highly dependent on temperature and use. To identify when to replace batteries, the Smart-UPS
models have a predictive battery replacement date indication and automatic (and configurable) self-tests.
Proactively replace batteries to maintain the highest availability. To ensure protection and high performance, use
only genuine APC replacement battery cartridges (RBC™). The APC RBC contains instructions for battery
replacement and disposal. To order a replacement battery go to the APC by Schneider Electric Web site,
www.apc.com.
Transport
1. Shut down and disconnect all connected equipment.
2. Disconnect the unit from utility power.
3. Disconnect all internal and external batteries (if applicable).
4. Follow the shipping instructions outlined in the Service section of this manual.
CAUTION
RISK OF HYDROGEN SULPHIDE GAS AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE
• Replace the battery at least every 5 years.
• Replace the battery immediately when the UPS indicates battery replacement is necessary.
• Replace battery at the end of its service life.
• Replace batteries with the same number and type of batteries as originally installed in the equipment.
• Replace the battery immediately when the UPS indicates a battery over-temperature condition, or UPS
internal over-temperature, or when there is evidence of electrolyte leakage. Power off the UPS, unplug
it from the AC input, and disconnect the batteries. Do not operate the UPS until the batteries have been
replaced.
• *Replace all battery modules (including the modules in External Battery Packs) which are older than
one year, when installing additional battery packs or replacing the battery module(s).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury and equipment damage.
UPS Model Replacement Battery Battery Module
SMC1000C, SMC1000IC APCRBC142
Lead acid, 1 module
SMC1500C, SMC1500IC RBC6
SMC1000-2UC, SMC1000I-2UC APCRBC124
SMC1500-2UC, SMC1500I-2UC APCRBC157