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Installation and Operation

Back-UPS

1250, 1300, 1500

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Safety and General Information

This unit is intended for indoor use only.

Do not operate this unit in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is

excessive dust or humidity.

The battery typically lasts for two to five years. Environmental factors impact battery

life. Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality utility power, and frequent short

duration discharges will shorten battery life.

Connect the Back-UPS power cable directly into a wall outlet. Do not use surge

protectors or extension cords.

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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Installation and Operation Back-UPS® 1250, 1300, 1500 bu001a Inventory Safety and General Information This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not operate this unit in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or humidity. The battery typically lasts for two to five years. Environmental factors impact battery life. Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality utility power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery life.
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Connect the Battery   bu055a bu057a bu059a  bu060a  bu058a  The battery charges fully during the first 16 hours while the Back-UPS is operating on utility power. Do not expect full battery runtime capability during the initial charge period. Battery wear is not covered by the Limited Warranty. There are no serviceable parts in the Back-UPS. Do not attempt to open or repair the Back-UPS as this will void the warranty. The battery in this unit is not replaceable.
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PowerChute® Personal Edition Software Overview PowerChute Personal Edition Software allows you to use your computer to access additional power protection and management features of the Back-UPS. Using PowerChute, you can: • Preserve work in progress during a power outage by putting your computer into Hibernate mode. When the power returns, the computer will appear exactly as it did before the power outage.
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bu056a Connect the Equipment  Telephone/Network port Connect a telephone cable to the In port, and a modem to the Out port.  Data port To use PowerChute Personal Edition, connect the supplied USB software cable or serial cable.  Ground screw Connect the ground lead from an additional surge suppression device such as a stand-alone data line surge protector.
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Turn On the Back-UPS Press the Power ON button located on the top of the Back-UPS. The Power On LED will illuminate and a single short beep will be audible to indicate that the Back-UPS is providing protection for connected equipment. The Back-UPS battery charges fully during the first 16 hours while connected to utility power. The Back-UPS battery will charge while the Back-UPS is switched on or off and is connected to utility power.
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Power-Saving LCD screen The display interface can be configured to remain continuously illuminated or to extinguish after a period of inactivity to save electricity. 1. Continuous Illumination mode: Press and hold DISPLAY button for two seconds. The display will illuminate and the Back-UPS will beep to confirm Continuous Illumination mode is activated. 2. Power-Saving mode: Press and hold DISPLAY button for two seconds.
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Load Capacity: The load capacity percentage is indicated by the number of load bar sections illuminated. Each bar represents 20% of the load capacity. Estimated Run Time: This indicates the battery runtime minutes that remain if the Back-UPS switches to battery power. Battery Charge: The battery charge level is indicated by the number of load bar sections illuminated. When all five blocks are illuminated, the Back-UPS battery is fully charged. Each bar represents 20% of the battery charge capacity.
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Status indicators Status LED Audible Alarms Overload An overload condition has occurred while operating on utility or battery power. Constant tone On Battery The Back-UPS is supplying battery power to the Battery Backup outlets. Beeps 4 times every 30 seconds. Low Battery The Back-UPS is supplying battery power to the Battery Backup outlets and the battery is near a total discharge state.
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Feature Quick-Reference Function Button Timing UPS (seconds) Status Description Power POWER ON 0.2 Off Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the Back-UPS and operate on utility power. If utility input power is not available the Back-UPS will operate on battery power. POWER OFF 2 On Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn off the Back-UPS. The Back-UPS will continue to provide surge protection to the Surge Protection outlets. Display Status Inquiry Power-Saving mode: 0.
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Troubleshooting Problem Back-UPS will not turn on. Possible Cause The Back-UPS is not connected to utility power. Be sure that the Back-UPS is securely connected to a utility outlet. The circuit breaker has been tripped. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the Back-UPS. Reset the circuit breaker. Re-connect equipment one item at a time. If the circuit breaker is tripped again, disconnect the device that caused the event. The internal battery is not connected. Connect the battery.
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Specifications Model 1500 VA 1300 VA 1250 VA Maximum Load 865 W 780 W 750 W Nominal Input Voltage 120 Vac Online Input Voltage Range 88 Vac to139 Vac Automatic Voltage Regulation + 11.5% Boost Only Frequency Range 50/60 Hz ± 1 Hz On battery Waveshape Step approximated sinewave Typical Recharge Time 16 hours Transfer Time 8 ms, maximum Operating Temperature 0º to 40º C (32º to 104º F) Storage Temperature -5º to 45º C23º to 113º F (23º to 113º F) Unit Dimensions 11.9 × 4.4 × 15.
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APC Customer Support Worldwide Internet http://www.apc.com/support Warranty The standard warranty is two (2) years from the date of purchase. APC 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 APC Technical Support representative.