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    Notice: In case of a problem with this product, do not return to the place of purchase. Go to the support page at www.apcc.com for Technical Support or call 1-800-800-4272 for prompt customer service. 990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 APC PowerStack 450 100V Uninterruptible Power Supply User’s Manual[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 PowerStack 450 Quick Reference Guide English About Your New PowerStack UPS This Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is designed to prevent blackouts, brownouts, sags and surges from reaching your computer and other valuable electronic equipment. This UPS also filters out small utility line fluctuations and isolates your eq[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 Table of Contents Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Initial Inspection .........................................................................[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 1 Safety This section contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the PowerStack 450 and batteries. It is intended for customers who setup, install, relocate, or maintain APC equipment. Electrical Safety • Do not work alone under hazardous conditions. • High short cir[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 2 • Do not use a ramp inclined at more than 10 ° . • This equipment is intended for installation in a temperature-controlled (0 ° - 40 ° C) indoor area, free of conductive contaminants.[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 3 Initial Inspection Inspect the APC PowerStack 450 UPS upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage. The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the warr[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 4[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 5 Setup Note: The UPS will not power up initially unless the AC voltage is in the normal operating range. Rear View Plug the power cord into the power supply. Connect equipment to the output receptacles. • Do not power laser printers through the UPS. • Use your equipment’s power cords to connect to the UPS. • Turn[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 6 LEDs and Audible Alarms The on-line LED illuminates when the UPS is supplying utility power to the loads. On Battery During on-battery operation, the on-battery LED illuminates and the UPS sounds an audible alarm consisting of four beeps every 30 seconds. The alarm stops when the UPS returns to on-line operation. Overlo[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 7 Operating Modes Shutdown Mode In shutdown mode the UPS stops supplying power to the load, waiting for the return of utility power. If there is no utility power present, external devices (e.g., servers) connected to the computer interface can command the UPS to shut down. This is normally done to preserve battery capacit[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 8 Replacing the Battery Pack This UPS has an easy to replace hot-swappable battery pack. Note: Please read the cautions in the APC Safety Guide . Replacement Batteries See your dealer or call the number in this manual for information on replacement battery pack kits, order RBC18 . Battery Pack Replacement Procedure Batter[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 9 Specifications Acceptable input voltage 0 - 150 VAC Input voltage (on-line operation) Nominal Range Maximum Range User adjustable through PowerChute® plus . 74-119 VAC 69-126 VAC Output voltage) Nominal Range Maximum Range User adjustable through PowerChute® plus . 92-108 VAC 86-114 VAC Input Over Current Protection R[...]

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    990-5022A, Revision 2 6/99 10 9. Include a letter with your name, RMA#, address, copy of the sales receipt, description of the trouble, your daytime phone number, and a check (if necessary). 10. Mark the RMA# on the outside of the package. 11. Return the UPS by insured, prepaid carrier to the address given to you by Customer Service. APC Japan Cont[...]