User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Important Safety Information
- 1 GXT5 Description
- 2 Installation
- 3 Operating the UPS
- 4 Operation and Display Panel
- 5 Maintenance
- 6 Troubleshooting
- 7 Specifications
- Appendices
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death. Disconnect all local and remote
electric power supplies before working with the UPS. Ensure that the unit is shut down and
power has been disconnected before beginning any maintenance.
CAUTION: The external battery cabinet(s) are heavy, see Table 7.4 on page63. Take proper
precautions when lifting them.
To install the EBC(s):
1. Inspect the EBC for freight damage. Report damage to the carrier and your local dealer or
Vertiv representative.
2. For tower installation:
• An additional set of support-base extensions ships with each EBC.
• See the steps in Tower Installation on the previous page, to connect the support
extenders and install the bases.
– or –
For rack installation:
• Rack-mount hardware ships with the EBC.
• Refer to the instructions included with the rack-mount kit to install.
NOTE: Optional slide rails and securing hardware are sold separately. Please contact your Vertiv
representative for options and Vertiv Technical Support for assistance.
3. Verify that the EBC breaker is in the "Off" position.
4. Connect the supplied EBC cable(s) to the rear of the cabinet, then to the rear of the UPS, see
Figure 2.2 on the next page.
5. Turn the EBC breaker to the "On" position.
6. Verify the circuit breaker on the EBC is in the "On" position.
The additional back-up run time is enabled.
NOTE: When removing an EBC, turn off the circuit breaker on the rear of the cabinet before
disconnecting the cable.
NOTE: If shipping or storing the UPS for an extended time, disconnect the EBC(s) minimize stand-by
current drain on the batteries and help maintain design life.
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