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FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide : Rev A www.powerware.com

CHAPTER 3

UPS STARTUP

This section provides step-by-step instructions for starting the

Powerware FERRUPS UPS. Follow these procedures closely to avoid

potential damage to your equipment or the UPS and to protect yourself

and others from hazardous operating conditions.

Startup for the FE and QFE 500 VA–3.1 kVA UPS

To start the FE and QFE 500 VA–3.1 kVA UPS, use the following steps:

1. Confirm the equipment to be protected by the UPS is powered

off.

For FE Plug-Receptacle UPSs: Plug the UPS power cord into a

power outlet.

NOTE If the plug does not match your receptacle outlet, ask your electrician to install

the proper outlet.

For QFE Plug-Receptacle UPSs: Disconnect the power cord from

the computer or other equipment to be protected by the UPS

and plug it into the UPS. Plug the other end of the power cord

into a power outlet.

NOTE Do not use the cord supplied with the UPS; this cord is for plugging the

equipment into the UPS output receptacles.

NOTE If the plug does not match your receptacle outlet, ask your electrician to install

the proper outlet.

NOTE If you need to order a UPS power cord, please call your service representative.

For Hardwired UPSs: Confirm that an electrician has completed

and tested the connection to the proper power source and

connected your protected equipment according to the

Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation

Guide. Turn the AC line disconnect switch to the ON position.