UPS Extended Storage Requirements
- Operating range: 0.0 °C (32.0 °F) to 40.0 °C (104.0 °F)
The UPS should not be stored outside for any amount of time..
- Temperature range for short term storage: −25.0 °C (−13.0 °F) to 70.0 °C (158.0 °F), humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing.
These conditions cover the time when the equipment is in transit from the factory to the dealer or from the dealer to the customer site. The total amount of time the UPS should be stored under these conditions is two months.
- Temperature range for long term storage: 0.0 °C (32.0 °F) to 40.0 °C (104.0 °F), humidity 5% to 75% non-condensing. The UPS can be stored under these conditions for up to one year without any additional concerns. If the UPS is to be stored for a period of time longer than one year, the procedures listed under "Extended Storage Conditions" should be performed. Records of these steps must be maintained in order to ensure warranty coverage.
The following is required to be performed annually:
- A thorough visual inspection of the system should be made to inspect for any components that might be adversely affected due to the storage environment.
- To ensure that the vacuum pump oil is clean, change the oil. Contaminants in the oil will extend the time that is required to draw a vacuum. Dirty oil may also prevent a vacuum from being drawn at all.
- Change the oil in the vacuum pump. Run the vacuum pump a minimum of four hours in order to lubricate the internal seals. This procedure will ensure the vacuum pump is functioning properly. Used oil or contaminated oil could result in more time waiting for vacuum at start-up, or the inability to reach the required levels of vacuum in order to run the flywheel.
Note: The pump is internally configured for 240 VAC operation. To operate the vacuum pump prior to energizing the UPS, temporarily disconnect the 240 VAC internal wiring to the receptacle on the right side of the pump. Connect a 240 VAC line cord from an external source. Ensure that you have removed the external 240 VAC source. Reconnect the internal 240 VAC wiring to the receptacle for the vacuum pump prior to energizing the input terminal of the UPS. Reconfiguration of the vacuum pump for 120 VAC operation will void the warranty of the pump.
Note: The vacuum pump has a tamperproof label. This prohibits the service technician from reconfiguration of the pump and utilization of a 120 VAC source in order to begin the process of vacuum draw on the flywheel during the commissioning procedure. A tamperproof label that is corrupted will void any warranty claim that is associated with the vacuum pump.