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    Back-UPS ES 350/500 User’s Guide 1 2 3 Connect Battery Connect Equipment Power On and Install Software 990-9197 Revision 1 11/01 Copyright © 2001 American Power Conversion Corp. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. The Back-UPS ES is shipped with one battery wire disconnected in compliance with Department of Transportati[...]

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    Troubleshooting Use the table below to solve minor Back-UPS ES installation or operation problems. Consult APC Online Technical Support or call APC Technical Support for assistance with problems that cannot be resolved using the table below: Back-UPS ES will not turn on. No power available at the Surge Protection outlets. Connected equipment loses [...]