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1. UPS UPS RBC 3 RBC 3 RBC 3 15a 15b Figure 15 2 Checking the Parts Make sure you have received the parts shown in Table 12 below and Figure 16 on the next page Note that each part has an item number Table 12 RBC 3 Parts List Item Number Quantity O 6 6 Item 1 Qty 6 Item 2 Qty 8 i k Item 3 Qty 8 KA 8 32 x 3 8 Phillips con 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 wma 0 OD pan head screws flat head screws 1 4 20 Keps nuts WI E Item 5 Gty 2 9 2 55 long rear brackets o e Item 4 Qty 2 Slide Rails Item 6 Qty 2 9 short front brackets Figure 16 Removing the Back Panel Remove the screws in the panel on the back of the RBC 3 and remove the panel See Figure 17 Removing the Knockout for the Battery Cables Remove one of the knockouts underneath the panel you removed then enlarge the hole so it is large enough for the positive negative and ground cables and the wiring method you are using See Figure 17 BACK PANEL 1 amp 9 o KNOCKOUTS Figure 17 Separating the Rails Find the two slide rails item 4 in Table 12 and Figure 16 As shipped the slide rails are assembled with the inner rail inside the outer rail You need to separate the inner rails from the outer rails so you can attach the inner rails t
2. back and RBC 2 cabinets have two If you only have L 4 one battery cabinet it should be an RBC 1 and the L d RBC 1 should be mounted directly below the UPS U PS See Figure 9a i d If you have two or more battery cabinets you 5 q P should have one RBC 1 cabinet and one or more P a P a RBC 2 cabinet s The RBC 2 cabinet s must gt U PS q gt R BC 2 q always be mounted between the UPS and the RBC 1 gt a b gt ie cabinet all of the battery cabinets should be below R a E a the UPS See Figure 9b R RBC 1 c L R BC 1 a 9a 9b Figure 9 Page 10 1 5 in 38 mm 4 in 102 mm To make sure that the bolt slots on the front panel of your battery cabinet will line up with holes on the rack use the slot measurements in Figure 10 below to decide where to place the frame before you attach it to the rack One way to do this is to temporarily attach the battery tray s front panel to the rack Then attach the frame below the battery tray on the rack Bolt Slot Measurements for RBC 1 and RBC 2 Cabinets 3in 76 mm 14 in 356 mm 4 in 102 mm 1 5 in 38 mm 19 in 483 mm Figure 10 2 Mounting the Battery Cabinet s in Your Rack a Find the following parts the frame to support your cabinet item 3 the brackets for mounting the frame to the rack item 4 the 1 4 20 x 1 inch bolts item 9 the 10 32 x
3. AC INPUT AC OUTPUT EXTERNAL BATTERIES NOTE 1 The customer must provide overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Article 240 21 Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 2 The UPS bypass switch AC disconnect must be installed within sight of the UPS To properly install complete the Phase Check Procedure in Section 600 of this manual NOTE 3 The customer must provide and install this ground connection according to NEC Sections 250 5 d 250 26 250 91 and 250 92 or local requirements This grounding electrode conductor must be at least 8 AWG 8 36 mm per NEC table 250 94 If the UPS input circuit conductors are larger than 8 AWG 8 36 mm BEST requires the grounding electrode conductor to be the same size ampacity as the largest UPS input circuit conductor See NEC Section 110 3 b Conduit is not an acceptable grounding electrode conductor BEST does not recommend routing the grounding electrode through metallic conduit This conductor may require protection from physical damage according to local requirements NOTE 4 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity and have the same rating 750 C copper wire and must be sized according to the input protection device NOTE 5 The customer must provide output overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Section 240 21 Size the protection devic
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5. To make sure that the bolt slots on the front panel of your 8 FERRUPS will line up with holes on the rack use the slot 3 measurements in Figure 32 or 33 below to decide where to 9 place the outer rails in the rack 8 D 0 Figure 31 B Bolt Slot Dimensions for 850 VA to 3 1 KVA Models 1 5 in 38 mm dh Aa qp A 0 CUJ OFF 2 25 in 57 mm i amp 3 in 10 5 in 76 mm Ilii 267 mm FERRUPS i Rail goes 2 25 in 1 here 57 mm FE i M here Lp sesr UC Bin 76 mm 1 5 in 38 mm m yp oino Figure 32 483mm Bottom of FERRUPS unit Bolt Slot Dimensions for 4 3 and 7 KVA Models 1 5 in am 38 mm v ACLINE READY CHARGING ee ALARM f b 5 25 in s 133 mm er c Qon nBr U 19 25 in 5 75 in nmmmm L SERJE S M 489 mm 146 mm E p Lu c Rail goes 4 here 5 25 in mNAnAAAAAAANANAAAANAAAAAAI D 4 5 in anaaananneneanannanennannnn lt Bonitas ag eq 88 mm U WU Uu uu VUV LLU Uk L U unit Figure 33 su 19 in 0 13 in 483 mm 3 mm Page 23 6 Placing the UPS in the Rack Please read steps a through d below before you start to place the UPS in the rack a CAUTION The UPS is very heavy when you lift it use caution to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment If a fork lift or a similar lift is not available four people can lift the UPS a In the outer rails attached to your rack slide the bearing carriers all the way to the front b Prepa
6. gt To make sure that the bolt slots on the front panel of your battery cabinet will line up with holes on the rack use the slot measurements in Figure 22 on the next page to decide where to attach the outer rails to the rack gt To make sure the front panel of the RBC 3 cabinet will be flush with the front of your rack use a rack with front supports uprights that are L channels and mount the rail on the front of the L channel as shown in Figure 21 Note When the rails are attached to the rack the distance from the outside edge of one rail to the outside edge of the other must be 17 75 inches 451 mm See Figure 21 If this distance is not correct you cannot mount the battery cabinet properly and the bearings and carrier may be damaged Figure 21 only shows examples of the mounting position for racks built to EIA 310 C standards Different rack manufacturers may vary rack design and or dimensions Some manufacturers use a C channel in front see Figure 21 The frame mounting brackets should be attached to the rear of the C Page 17 m Outer Rails 17 75 inches 451 mm m OuterRails 17 75 inches 451 mm 7 65ooooooo MAYA voooo V wWoooooooo oooooooooooooodg oooooooooooooood leooooooooooooooo leooooooooooooooo L Channel Rack C Channel Rack Front Front ipeoooooooooooooo Figure 21a Figure 21b Bolt S
7. The tray should be about halfway out 2 Battery Installation Diagram Find the battery installation diagram that came with your FERRUPS batteries and cabinet You will use this diagram as you follow the steps below 3 Making the Ground or Earth Connection You must make a good connection between battery cabinet chassis ground or earth and the UPS chassis ground or earth Do not make the UPS ground connection now but make the battery cabinet ground connection at one of the screws on the cabinet To make sure the connection is good remove the paint under the cabinet screw 4 Connecting the Batteries The battery installation diagram shows you how to place the batteries in the cabinet connect the cables between batteries and connect the fuse Page 13 Clean the cables and battery posts terminals before you make the battery connections Apply a thin coating of high temperature conductive grease to the posts and cable terminals to slow corrosion You can order conductive grease from BEST s Worldwide Service If you use a nonconductive grease like petroleum jelly do not apply any grease before you make the connections Instead make the connection first then torque it to the torque value shown in Table 11 below When you have made the connection apply a coating of the nonconductive grease to the hardware at the battery terminals When you make battery terminal connections use the torque wrench to tighten the battery termin
8. provides single phase power only a Does the input voltage available for the UPS at the AC service panel match the input voltage shown on the UPS ID label Service Panel Voltage UPS Input Voltage O Yes O No Page 26 b Does the output voltage on the UPS ID label match the voltage your loads protected equipment need Load Voltage UPS Output Voltage O Yes O No If you answered No to a or b call BEST s Worldwide Service or your local BEST office Now use the information you wrote down in step 1 to find the Installation Wiring Diagram that applies to your FERRUPS in Table 15 below Important If you are using a Make Before Break bypass switch with 208 VAC input use one of the following diagrams Figure 38 for 850VA to 3 1KVA units Figure 43 for 4 3KV A and 7KVA units Table 15 Installation Wiring Diagrams If you have these Use this a diagram Freguenc 120 VAC BUE VAC Make Before Break Figure 36 on FER or Only page 30 FES 850VA to 7 3 1KVA 208 or 240 VAC Weill or 120 240 Break Before Make or Figure 37 on 60 Hz VAC Make Before Break page 31 For 208 VAC Break Before Make Only 208 or 480 VAC 120 240 VAC Make Before Break or Figure 38 on Source 240 V AC Input Break Before Make page 32 QFES 850VA 220 230 240 VAC 220 230 240 VAC Break Before Make or Figure 39 on to 14KVA Make Before Break page 33 50 Hz QFER QFES 1 8 220 230 240 V AC 220 230 240 V AC Break Before Make or Figure 40 on to
9. 1 2 inch bolts item 10 the 1 4 20 Hex Nuts item 13 the 10 Flat Washers item 14 Next look at Figure 11 below As shown in the drawing use the longer bolts item 9 and the nuts item 13 to attach the brackets to the frame Use three bolts for each bracket at the front of the frame and two bolts for each bracket at the back of the frame The frontis the end with the metal tabs shown in Figure 11 Leave the bolts finger tight for now Figure 11 Page 11 3 6 c Once you have attached the brackets to the frame hold the frame in the rack to make sure it will fit properly if you need to adjust the fit you can slide the brackets Next tighten the bolts that hold the brackets to the frame Now look at Figure 12 use the appropriate size bolts to attach the brackets to the uprights in your rack A co ooooooo Note Figure 12 is only an example of the mounting position for a rack built to EIA 310 C standards Different rack manufacturers may vary in design and or dimensions Some manufacturers use a C channel in front The frame mounting brackets should be attached to the rear of the C KAVA 0 0 0 Tab 2 Front End LO peooooooooooooood pooooooooooooooo ieeoooooooooooooo Attaching the Handles to the Battery Tray Figure 12 Now find these parts the battery tray item 2 the handles item 5 the 1 4 20 fillister head
10. 3 1KVA Make Before Break page 34 50 Hz 120 VAC 120 VAC Break Before Make or Figure 41 on FER4 3KVA or Make Before Break page 35 FER7KVA 60 Hz 208 or 240 VAC 120 208 or 120 240 Break Before Make or Figure 42 on VAC Make Before Break page 36 For 208 VAC Break Before Make Only 208 or 480 VAC Source 120 240 VAC Make Before Break or Figure 43 on 240 VAC Input Break Before Make page 37 OFER4 3KVA 220 230 240 VAC 220 230 240 VAC Break Before Make or Figure 44 on or OFER7KVA Make Before Break page 38 50 Hz With a Step Up or Step Down transformer Write down your diagram s figure number and page Page 27 4 Now lookatthe diagram you selected and use the table of Recommended Overcurrent Protection on the diagram to find the circuit breaker size for your installation Then use the circuit breaker size and the Table 16 below to size the wiring Table 16 Recommended AWG and mm Wire Sizes Read this Important Note Use this Size 75 C For this Input Copper Wire Circuit Breaker This table lists the AWG and mm wire size for each circuit breaker size shown on the wiring diagrams The minimum recommended circuit breaker sizes for each 15 16 20 model and voltage application are listed on the wiring diagrams in Table 8 25 30 32 The conductor size shall be no smaller than the 75 C 35 40 45 50 wire size based on the ampacities given in Table 310 16 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA
11. 70 1993 and article 220 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity wire Code may require a larger AWG or mn size than shown in this table because of temperature number of conductors in the conduit or long service runs Follow local code requirements 5 Mount the bypass switch within sight of the UPS If you do not have a BEST bypass switch with an AC Disconnect Switch or if the fuse box or panel is out of sight you must install a separate disconnect switch next to the UPS 6 Remove the screws in the lower part of the bypass switch cover and lift the lower cover off Then knock out holes or remove the plugs in the bottom of the bypass switch for AC Line Input AC to UPS Input AC from UPS Output and AC to the UPS protected equipment loads 7 Remove the knockouts in the FERRUPS back panel for AC Input AC Output and DC if your FERRUPS has a separate battery cabinet without battery connectors 8 Install the conduit adapters You must run the AC Input service cable through one conduit adapter and the AC Output through another conduit adapter AC Input and AC Output cables must be run through separate pieces of conduit UPS output circuits shall be installed in dedicated conduit systems and not shared with other electrical circuits a CAUTION To prevent electrical shock or damage to your equipment make sure the AC input is off at the service panel
12. NOTE 8 External UPS batteries are optional The battery connector attached to the battery cables mates to the connector in the back of the UPS See Sections 200 and 500 in this manual for external battery installation NOTE 9 UPS output circuits shall be installed in dedicated conduit Systems and not shared with other electrical circuits NOTE 10 The load fuse or circuit breaker should be sized to match the load current requirements Page 33 Figure 40 QFES or QFER 1 8 to 3 1KVA with External Bypass Switch 220 230 240 V AC Input 220 230 240 VAC Output BUILDING LOAD SERVICE DISTRIBUTION PANEL PANEL EXTERNAL BYPASS SWITCH WITH AC DISCONNECT AC T AC FROM O i URS Nour UPS OUTPUT e e O O e e AC LINE INPUT AC TO LOADS Note 4 GROUNDING FIERMINAL CABINET GROUND 2 BD ecua Tr y ZZ NL NiL N2N3 Tan L L LLU in in out out BUILDING GROUNDING ELECTRODE OR EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE EARTH UPS BATTERIES SYSTEM Table of 50 Hz Input Circuit Ampacity See Note 1 CHARGER 1 8 KVA 2 1 KVA sam T aim TT O zv zv zv zaw T sov sew V Tasas nov NOTE 1 The customer must provide overcurrent protection Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 2 The UPS bypass switch AC disconnect must be installed within sight of the UPS To properly install complete the Phase Check Procedure in Section 600 of this man
13. Nuts E NE pei Short Front Brackets Item 1 Qty 6 Item 5 Qty 2 8 32 x 3 8 Phillips xxx pan head screws long rear brackets Item 2 Qty 8 o o 14 20 x 1 1 4 ML Se flat head screws It 3 Qty 8 LAN Vee 20 Kena nuts EY B H Item 6 Qty 2 56 5 R short front brackets o Item 4 Qty 2L Slide Rails 5 Figure 27 Page 21 2 Separating the Rails Find the two slide rails item 4 As shipped the slide rails are assembled with the inner rail inside the outer rail You must separate the inner rails from the outer rails so you can attach the inner rails to the UPS and the outer rails to your rack See Figure 28 below to find each slide rail s inner and outer rails Slide the inner rail all the way out Next find the lever tab on one side of the inner rail Press the lever down towards the inner rail as you continue to pull the rails apart Pull firmly until the rails come apart Figure 28 Attaching the Inner Rails to the UPS Find six 8 32 x 3 8 inch Phillips screws item 1 Use three of the screws to attach one inner rail to each side of the UPS the screws fit into threaded holes in the sides of the UPS as shown in Figure 29 Make sure the lever tab on the inner rail points to the front of the UPS Figure 29 Attaching the Brackets to the Outer Rails Find the long and short brackets the flat head screws and the nuts tha
14. air inlets and outlets NOTE 8 External UPS batteries are optional The battery connector attached to the battery cables mates to the connector in the back of the UPS See Sections 200 and 500 in this manual for external battery installation NOTE 9 For 208 VAC use a Step Up transformer For 480 VAC use a Step Down transformer Use an isolation transformer with a 120 240 grounded center tapped neutral output Do not use a buck boost transformer NOTE 10 UPS output circuits shall be installed in dedicated conduit systems and not shared with other electrical circuits NOTE 11 The load fuse or circuit breaker should be sized to match the load current requirements Page 32 Figure 39 QFES or QFER 850VA to 1 4KVA with External Bypass Switch 220 230 240 V AC Input 220 230 240 VAC Output Note 4 Note 4 BUILDING LOAD SERVICE DISTRIBUTION PANEL PANEL r m EXTERNAL BYPASS SWITCH WITH AC DISCONNECT O AC AC FROM e e T TIN lalejo AC LINE INPUT gt AC TO LOADS Rote E N b J Noie 5 GROUNDING C E f T TERMINAL Note_3 E Note 10 A o Cn Gas 3 D jojojoro lolo o NL LN qu d M4 7777 in out out B oc oc BUILDING GROUNDING H ELECTRODE OR EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE EARTH BATTERIES SYSTEM UPS Table of 50 Hz Input Circuit Ampacity See Note 1 230 VAC 4 2 4 NOTE 1 The customer must provide ove
15. and the bypass and AC Disconnect switches are off before you connect any wires to the bypass switch terminal strip 9 Find the terminal strip inside the bypass switch Using the label on the back of the switch s lower cover make the terminal strip connections tightening all connections securely When you make the terminal strip connections use copper wire and use the appropriate wire size for the current draw Sample terminal strip labels are shown in Figure 35 on the next page Page 28 External Bypass Switch Terminal Label BOTH SWITCHES SHOWN IN OFF POSITION INSTALLATION TO BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BPE 01 ALL GROUNDS TIED THROUGH DIN MOUNTING RAIL AND ARE BONDED TO CHASSIS GROUND AC TO UPS PROTECTED UES GSM AC LINE INPUT ugs INEUT BOTH SWITCHES SHOWN IN OFF POSITION INSTALLATION r TO BE PERFORMED STAGE 1 3 da 2 PAGEA i BY A QUALIFIED a Y ELECTRICIAN e E 1 3 BPE 02 ALL GROUNDS TIED THROUGH BPE 04 and DIN MOUNTING RAIL AND ARE BPE 05 ai BONDED TO 2 CHASSIS GROUND ILO O 5 6 O 208V 240V INPUTS N L1 L2 N OL NU 12 I 120V 277V 60Hz AND NCL1 N NCLIN NCL1 N L1 N 200 220 230 240 50 noo TOPS AC TO DE ues OUTPUT AC LINE INPUT ups INPUT Figure 35 10 Using the
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17. for 230 VAC or X1 for 240 VAC NOTE 10 UPS output circuits shall be installed in dedicated conduit systems and not shared with other electrical circuits NOTE 11 The load fuse or circuit breaker should be sized to match the load current requirements Page 38 500 Connecting the Battery Cabinets to the UPS How to know if this section applies to you Do you have a separate battery cabinet or cabinets If not skip this section If so you should have installed the cabinet s in Section 200 this section tells you how to connect the cabinet s to the UPS 501 Making the Ground or Earth Connection to the UPS You should have already made the ground or earth connection at the battery cabinet See Section 200 At the UPS the procedure for connecting ground depends on your model 850VA to 3 1KVA Models At the UPS connect the ground wire to the ground lug the green screw on the back of the UPS This UPS ground or earth screw is marked with a label that says GROUNDING ELECTRODE TERMINAL 4 3 and 7KVA Models At the UPS find the green yellow terminal block next to the UPS battery terminals This green and yellow terminal block has the ground or earth symbol shown in Figure 45 below Connect the ground wire to this ground terminal L Figure 45 a CAUTION Do not make connections to the RS232 communications port if the UPS is connected to a positive ground battery system The RS232 ground must be isolated or equ
18. grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity and have the same rating 750 C copper wire and must be sized according to the input protection device NOTE 5 The customer must provide output overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Section 240 21 Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 6 For maximum protection against electrical noise use isolated ground receptacles See NEC Section 250 74 Exception 4 NOTE 7 Do not block air inlets and outlets NOTE 8 External UPS batteries are standard See Sections 200 and 500 in this manual for external battery installation NOTE 9 Connect to XT1 for 208 VAC or XT2 for 240 VAC NOTE 10 UPS output circuits shall be installed in dedicated conduit systems and not shared with other electrical circuits NOTE 11 The load fuse or circuit breaker should be sized to match the load current requirements Page 36 Figure 43 FER4 3 or 7 KVA UPS with External Bypass Switch 208 or 480 VAC Source 240 VAC Input 120 240 VAC Output with Transformer Use this wiring configuration for a Make Before Break switch BUILDING XFMR SERVICE PANEL j a 1 E E CI n L sy Her j HEN 58 5 ra 777 A M LILLY BUILDING GROUNDING ELECTRODE OR PROTECTIVE EARTH SYSTEM EXTERNAL BYPASS SWITCH WITH AC DISCONNECT URS INPUT UPS OUTPUT LOAD DISTRIBUTION PANEL AC FROM AC LINE INPUT
19. machine screws item 11 the 1 4 inch internal tooth lock washers item 15 Use the machine screws and the internal tooth lock washers to attach the handles to the left and right sides of the battery tray s front panel Comparing the Battery Tray to Your Rack Make sure the slots in the battery tray s front panel will line up with the holes in your rack s uprights To do this set the battery tray on the frame that you have mounted in the rack Then slide it in until the front of the tray is flush with the front of your rack and make sure the tray s slots line up with your rack s holes Later you will attach the battery tray to your rack Do not do this now for now take the battery tray out of the rack Attaching the Battery Tray to the Frame Find these parts the U shaped brackets item 6 the 1 4 20 Hex Nuts item 13 Weld studs are unde the battery tray hidden in this view Secure U bracket es with 4 1 4 20 hex nuts Now find the two angle rails in the middle of the frame to the weld studs on mounted in the rack See Figure 13 Fit the U shaped the ba tery tray J 3 brackets under these rails then put the battery tray back on the frame and use the nuts to attach the U shaped brackets to the battery tray s weld studs as shown in Figure 13 U Brackets Putting the Cover on the Cabinet Figure 13 a Youwill need the following parts e the cabinet cover item 1 the 6 32 x 3 8 inch
20. self tapping screws item 12 the internal tooth lock washers item 15 b Pullthe battery tray forward until it stops Then lift the front of the tray and pull the tray forward again until it stops Page 12 c Putthe cabinet cover on the frame making sure the holes in the lip of the cover line up with the matching holes in the frame See Figure 14 below Then use the screws to attach the cover to the frame as shown in Figure 14 T 4 6 32 x 3 8 j Self tapping screws 4 Internal tooth lock washers Figure 14 7 Now go on to Section 204 to install the batteries 204 Installing Batteries in RBC 1 and RBC 2 Cabinets a CAUTION A qualified service person who is familiar with batteries and battery installation should install the FERRUPS batteries Batteries can produce high current if they are short circuited Incorrect wiring can make the connections arc or weld and cause severe burns battery explosion damage to equipment and personal injury Remove watches rings bracelets and all metal jewelry and wear eye protection and protective clothing when you work with batteries Batteries contain sulfuric acid If the acid is splashed on your skin or eyes flush your skin or eyes with clear water and call a physician immediately 1 Putting the Battery Tray in Position Lift the battery tray and slide it in until the tray is flush with the front of the rack Then slide the tray out again until it stops
21. switch or a removable plug so you can disconnect the external batteries from the UPS Some models have a DC connector between the UPS and the battery cabinet s that you can use to disconnect the batteries Other models have a DC switch on top of the battery cabinet underneath a hinged panel Identifying Your Battery Cabinet If your battery cabinet is already assembled and the batteries are already inside the cabinet you have an RBC 3 cabinet Use Sections 205 and 206 to install the cabinet and connect the batteries If your battery cabinet is not assembled and you need to install the batteries in the cabinet you have an RBC 1 or RBC 2 cabinet Use Sections 203 and 204 to install the cabinet and batteries ou can call BEST s Worldwide Service to order high temperature conductive grease Conductive grease is better than petroleum jelly for battery terminals Page 8 203 Installing RBC 1 and RBC 2 Cabinets in the Rack This section tells you how to install RBC 1 and RBC 2 cabinets in your rack If your cabinet is already assembled itis an RBC 3 cabinet see Section 205 RBC 1 and RBC 2 battery cabinets are designed for a standard 19 in wide 483 mm wide rack that is built to EIA 310 C standards Before you begin installing the cabinet s make sure you have the tools listed in Section 202 If you have noticed any damage in the shipping container notify the carrier immediately the carrier is responsible for damage a CAUTION
22. 347C Copyright 1996 Best Power All rights reserved March 4 1996 100 Before Installing the UPS How to know if this section applies to you This section includes general information for all rackmount users 101 Dimensions Table 1 Dimensions 850VA to 3 1KVA Models Model Height A Width B Depth C FES QFES 850 1 15 1 4 1 8 2 1 I Front Panel a Front Panel Ed D Table 2 Dimensions 4 3KVA and 7KVA Models s me Model Height D Width E Depth F M 4 3 and 7 g Front Panel Table 3 Dimensions Battery Cabinets E RBC 1 and RBC 2 L o 3 Front Panel RBC 3 Figure 3 Front Panel Page 2 s BPE 01 e XS E UPS AC LINE veas Suron DISCONNECT SWITCH OFF ae q 78 12 in 6 in 13 in 10 in 3 in Josse 305 mm Er od Ns 76 mm bs Poe Te i o o D Figure 4 16 in 8 in 17 in 12 in 7 in 406 mm 203 432 205 178 mm BPE 02 04 and 05 mm a 11 E o o BPE 04 or BPE 05 UPS UPS AC LINE BYPASS SWITCH DISCONNECT SWITCH 17 in 12 in 18 in 16 in 9 in ups RBs ON 432 mm Nd B Pos 229 mm ine re wes p A C esr o o J b D 102 Location Figure 5 Keep these guidelines in mind when you choose the location for FERRUPS and the batteries e Install FERRUPS as close as possi
23. H AC DISCONNECT AC TO AC FROM O UPS INPUT UPS OUTPUT Q EE iofofopo o o IB i E N L1 12 e e AC LINE INPUT For 208 VAC input only Do not place any volts available BUILDING GROUNDING ELECTRODE OR PROTECTIVE EARTH SYSTEM EXTERNAL BATTERIES Table of Recommended Overcurrent Protection 208 or 240 CHARGER 4 3 KVA 7KVA NOTE 1 The customer must provide overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Article 240 21 Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 2 The UPS bypass switch AC disconnect must be installed within sight of the UPS To properly install complete the Phase Check Procedure in Section 600 of this manual NOTE 3 The customer must provide and install this ground connection according to NEC Sections 250 5 d 250 26 250 91 and 250 92 or local requirements This grounding electrode conductor must be at least 8 AWG 8 36 mm per NEC table 250 94 If the UPS input circuit conductors are larger than 48 AWG 8 36 mm BEST requires the grounding electrode conductor to be the same size ampacity as the largest UPS input circuit conductor See NEC Section 110 3 b Conduit is not an acceptable grounding electrode conductor BEST does not recommend routing the grounding electrode through metallic conduit This conductor may require protection from physical damage according to local requirements NOTE 4 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment
24. INSTALLATION MANUAL Rackmount FERRUPS FES FER QFES QFER 850VA 7kVA es D imis UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEMS FERRUPS Rackmount Installation Manual FES FER QFES and QFER Models FSS 0347C Copyright 1996 Best Power All rights reserved Important Safety Instructions Save these Instructions The installation and use of this product must comply with all national federal state municipal or local codes that apply If you need help please call Best Power s Worldwide Service at 1 608 565 2100 or 1 800 356 5737 U S or Canada in other areas call your local BEST office Introduction This Installation Manual explains how to install your FERRUPS Some of the sections in this manual may not apply to your particular installation To decide which sections apply to your FERRUPS look for a box like this at the beginning of each section How to know if this section applies to you The information in the box will tell you if you or your electrician need to follow the steps in that section An electrician must install 1 any batteries that are in a separate cabinet and 2 the UPS AC wiring if your UPS is not a plug in model Contents 100 Petore Installing the UPS Loos iota aro udpE d qol dox Qa cae op aa d vanta acne oes 5 Rou darti LR d 2 101 Dimensions 222i RR i ii rr GO RS RE ERR eR ERROR RR dede rex ERE Rp d eed d 2 102 Locatore is a asi ans aria ua i ki a i o y k i p i a ai a EA 3 103 Receiving and Movi
25. Installation Wiring Diagram for your UPS make the UPS terminal strip connections and complete the AC installation wiring Important Make all terminal strip connections exactly as they are shown on the Installation Wiring Diagram to make sure the phasing is correct Good ground connections are necessary to reduce electrical noise and to make operation of the UPS and the loads safe Follow the grounding guidelines in the Installation Wiring Diagram 11 If your UPS has a separate battery cabinet or cabinets go on to Section 500 to finish connecting the batteries to the UPS If your UPS does not have a separate battery cabinet or cabinets go on to the Phase Check in Section 600 Page 29 Figure 36 FES or FER 850 VA to 3 1 KVA UPS with External Bypass Switch 120 VAC Input 120 VAC Output Make Before Break Note 9 BUILDING LOAD TEE EXTERNAL BYPASS SWITCH Las AC TO AC LINE INPUT GROUNDING ELECTRODE TERMINAL UPS INPUT WITH AC DISCONNECT AC FROM UPS OUTPUT AC TO LOADS EN BUILDING GROUNDING ELECTRODE OR PROTECTIVE EARTH SYSTEM EXTERNAL BATTERIES Table of Recommended Overcurrent Protection CHARGER 850 VA 1 15 KVA 1 4 KVA 1 8 KVA 2 1 KVA 3 1 KVA NOTE 1 The customer must provide overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Article 240 21 Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 2 The
26. Make sure the rack will support the weight of the UPS and your battery cabinet s Make sure the rack is secured in place before you install the battery cabinet This cabinet and its batteries are very heavy and installing the cabinet in a rack that is not properly secured can make the rack tip causing personal injury and damage to your equipment Make sure you have the parts listed in Table 10 and Figure 8 on the next page for each battery cabinet Table 10 RBC 1 and RBC 2 Parts Item Number Quantity 36 inch 914 mm Cable to Connect the UPS to the Cabinet 1 4 3 or 7 KVA only 29 inch 737 mm Cable for Connecting Battery Cabinets 1 for each battery cabinet with 850VA to 3 1KVA units L3 1 4 20 x 1 inch Hex Head Bolts 10 32 x 1 2 inch Hex Head Bolts 1 4 20 Fillister Head Machine Screws for Handles part 5 6 32 x 3 8 inch Self tapping Screws with Internal Tooth 4 Lock Washers 10 Flat Washers 1 4 inch Internal Tooth Lock Washers 1 4 inch Split Lock Washers Lo 3 1 Page 9 RBC 1 and RBC 2 Parts um 9 mi i1 o mij 1 2 O 49 _04 8 Figure 8 Planning the Cabinet Placement Before you start installing the battery cabinet you should plan how you will arrange the battery cabinet or cabinets and the UPS in your rack RBC 1 cabinets have one battery connector on the
27. UPS To properly install complete the Phase Check Procedure in Section 600 of this manual NOTE 3 The customer must provide and install this ground connection according to NEC Sections 250 5 d 250 26 250 91 and 250 92 or local requirements This grounding electrode conductor must be at least 8 AWG 8 36 mm per NEC table 250 94 If the UPS input circuit conductors are larger than 448 AWG 8 36 mm BEST requires the grounding electrode conductor to be the same size ampacity as the largest UPS input circuit conductor See NEC Section 110 3 b Conduit is not an acceptable grounding electrode conductor BEST does not recommend routing the grounding electrode through metallic conduit This conductor may require protection from physical damage according to local requirements NOTE 4 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity and have the same rating 7500 C copper wire and must be sized according to the input protection device NOTE 5 The customer must provide output overcurrent protection Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 6 For maximum protection against electrical noise use isolated ground receptacles NOTE 7 Do not block air inlets and outlets NOTE 8 External UPS batteries are standard See Sections 200 and 500 in this manual for external battery installation NOTE 9 Connect to XT2 for 220 VAC or XT1
28. UPS bypass switch AC disconnect must be installed within sight of the UPS To properly install complete the Phase Check Procedure in Section 600 of this manual NOTE 3 The customer must provide and install this ground connection according to NEC Sections 250 5 d 250 26 250 91 and 250 92 or local requirements This grounding electrode conductor must be at least 8 AWG 8 36 mm per NEC table 250 94 If the UPS input circuit conductors are larger than 8 AWG 8 36 mm BEST requires the grounding electrode conductor to be the same size ampacity as the largest UPS input circuit conductor See NEC Section 110 3 b Conduit is not an acceptable grounding electrode conductor BEST does not recommend routing the grounding electrode through metallic conduit This conductor may require protection from physical damage according to local requirements NOTE 4 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity and have the same rating 750 C copper wire and must be sized according to the input protection device NOTE 5 The customer must provide output overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Section 240 21 Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 6 For maximum protection against electrical noise use isolated ground receptacles See NEC Section 250 74 Exception 4 NOTE 7 Do not block air inlets and outlets NOTE 8 External UPS batteries a
29. a DC switch panel on top turn the switch off close the panel and tighten the screw in the panel d If you have removed the UPS cover put the top cover on the UPS and use the Phillips screws to fasten the cover to the UPS Tighten the screws securely e Turn the AC Disconnect Switch off If you will not be starting the UPS now you can leave the bypass switch in the LINE position and switch on your protected equipment Your equipment will be receiving direct AC input power it will not be protected until you startup the UPS and switch the bypass switch to UPS See the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual Startup section for your model f Use bolts to securely fasten your UPS and battery cabinet front panels to the front of your rack You have finished installing FERRUPS To startup your FERRUPS please go to the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual e If your model is an 850VA to 3 1KVA go to Section 202 in the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual If your model is a 4 3KVA or 7KVA go to Section 203 in the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual Page 45 Index AC Disconnect Switch 5 26 28 43 45 AC Wining eer e ee e Reb 1 25 26 41 43 Ampacity ooa scis neve l RETE sa 28 30 38 Batteries 1 5 7 21 25 26 28 43 45 Battery Cabinet 4 7 11 13 21 25 28 29 39 41 43 45 Battery Cable Sizing 0 0 0 0 eee ee eee 8 Battery Disposal aka aka 42 Battery Installation Diagram
30. al connections securely The torque depends on the type of battery terminal Table 11 provides torque specifications for batteries used in the FERRUPS Rackmount models Table 11 Battery Torque Specifications AN BAT 0046 Torque to 45 inch pounds or 5 1 Newton meters BAT 0048 Torque to 75 inch pounds or 8 5 Newton meters BAT 0058 Torque to 17 inch pounds or 1 9 Newton meters BAT 0065 Torque to 35 inch pounds or 4 0 Newton meters Place the batteries in the cabinet and connect the battery cables between batteries as shown in the battery installation diagram Do not connect the cables between battery cabinets or between the UPS and the batteries yet Checking the DC Wiring At each battery cabinet use the voltmeter to check the DC polarity and to measure the voltage between the battery connector s and terminals Make sure you check both connectors on RBC 2 cabinets Your measurements should be acceptable for your model s nominal voltage 850VA to 3 1KVA Models 12 VDC nominal If you measure less than 11 5 volts check for wiring errors 4 3KVA and 7KVA Models 48 VDC nominal If the batteries are well charged your measurement may be as high as 51 53 volts If you measure less than 42 volts check for wiring errors Fasten the Front Panel to the Rack Slide the battery tray s back into the rack Fasten each battery cabinet s front panel to your rack by inserting eight bolts into the slots in the front p
31. anel and tightening the bolts securely Finishing the DC Wiring Before you can finish the DC connections you need to install the UPS Go to Section 300 next for UPS mounting instructions After you have followed the steps in Section 300 and 400 if necessary you can use the instructions in Section 500 to connect the battery cabinet s to the UPS Page 14 205 Installing RBC 3 Cabinets in the Rack If your battery cabinet is already assembled and the batteries have already been installed in the cabinet you have an RBC 3 RBC 3 battery cabinets are designed for a standard 19 inch wide 483 mm wide rack that is built to EIA 310 C standards Before you begin installing the cabinet s make sure you have the tools listed in Section 202 If you have noticed any damage in the shipping container notify the carrier immediately the carrier is responsible for damage a CAUTION Make sure the rack will support the weight of the UPS and your battery cabinet s Make sure the rack is secured in place before you install the battery cabinet This cabinet and its batteries are very heavy and installing the cabinet in a rack that is not properly secured can make the rack tip causing personal injury and damage to your equipment 1 Planning the Cabinet Placement The RBC 3 battery cabinet should be mounted below the UPS as shown in Figure 15 below If you have more than one RBC 3 both battery cabinets should be below the UPS See Figure 15b
32. ble to the equipment it will protect If FERRUPS is more than 25 feet 7 6 meters from the equipment noise and spikes can reappear in the electrical distribution system Make sure the environment meets the requirements in Section 104 on the next page The environment can affect the reliability and performance of both FERRUPS and the batteries Do not block the UPS air vents or the openings for the FERRUPS fan e If FERRUPS batteries are in a separate cabinet install the batteries as close as possible to FERRUPS to reduce the cost of DC wiring and to improve battery performance Since all batteries need maintenance occasionally the batteries should be installed in the rack so they are accessible generally the best place for the batteries is below the UPS Install the batteries in a clean cool dry place with normal ventilation and level floors The temperature should be below 77 F 25 C for the best battery performance Batteries will be less efficient if the temperature is below 65 F 18 C and high temperatures will reduce battery life Typically at about 95 F 35 C battery life will be half of what it would be at a normal temperature of 77 F 25 C At about 113 F 45 C battery life will be one fourth of normal Make sure that heaters sunlight air conditioners or outside air vents are not directed toward the batteries These problems can make the temperature vary within battery strings which can cause differences in
33. ce according to local code requirements NOTE 2 The UPS bypass switch AC disconnect must be installed within sight of the UPS To properly install complete the Phase Check Procedure in Section 600 of this manual NOTE 3 The customer must provide and install this ground connection according to NEC Sections 250 5 d 250 26 250 91 and 250 92 orlocal requirements This grounding electrode conductor must be at least 8 AWG 8 36 mm per NEC table 250 94 If the UPS input circuit conductors are larger than 8 AWG 8 36 mm BEST requires the grounding electrode conductor to be the same size ampacity as the largest UPS input circuit conductor See NEC Section 110 3 b Conduit is not an acceptable grounding electrode conductor BEST does not recommend routing the grounding electrode through metallic conduit This conductor may require protection from physical damage according to local requirements NOTE 4 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity and have the same rating 750 C copper wire and must be sized according to the input protection device NOTE 5 The customer must provide output overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Section 240 21 Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 6 For maximum protection against electrical noise use isolated ground receptacles See NEC Section 250 74 Exception 4 NOTE 7 Do not block
34. connector in the back of the UPS See Sections 200 and 500 in this manual for external battery installation NOTE 9 Connect to L1 for 208 VAC or L2 for 240 VAC NOTE 10 UPS output circuits shall be installed in dedicated conduit systems and not shared with other electrical circuits NOTE 11 The load fuse or circuit breaker should be sized to match the load current requirements Figure 38 FES or FER 850 VA to 3 1 KVA UPS with External Bypass Switch 208 or 480 VAC Source 240 VAC Input 120 240 VAC Output with Transformer Use this wiring configuration for a Make Before Break switch Note 4 Note 9 T XFMR ETE E DISTRIBUTION EXTERNAL BYPASS SWITCH WITH AC DISCONNECT AC FROM UPS OUTPUT AC TO UPS INPUT fofofofofofo Lat INIT a aou AC LINE INPUT Note 10 Note 4 10 Note 4 Note 4 gt TIRS TE E NE Note 5 Note 5 GROUNDING T f TERMINAL n IM EB v Os Gies paa 4 eSa Bl ccl pc BUILDING GROUNDING d L ELECTRODE OR EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE EARTH UPS BATTERIES SYSTEM Table of Recommended Overcurrent Protection 240 VAC 850 VA 1 15 KVA 1 4 KVA 1 8 KVA 2 1 KVA 3 1 KVA x pow oculo Jl N A N A N A CHARGER STANDARD N A N A NOTE 1 The customer must provide overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Article 240 21 Size the protection devi
35. ctions that apply to your installation e If 1 youcan plug the UPS into a receptacle outlet and 2 you do not have a separate battery cabinet then use bolts to attach your UPS front panel to the front of the rack and go to the Startup instructions in Section 100 of the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual e If 1 you can plug the UPS into a receptacle outlet and 2 you have a separate battery cabinet then go to Section 500 of this manual to connect the batteries to the UPS e Ifyou cannot plug your UPS into a receptacle outlet an electrician must use the instructions in Section 400 to install the UPS AC wiring Table 14 Finding the Instructions for Your Model Does your unit Does your unit have a Follow these instructions next Section 100 of the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual have a linecord separate battery cabinet Section 500 of this manual Either Yes or No An electrician must install the AC wiring according to Section 400 of this manual Page 25 400 UPS and Bypass Switch AC Wiring for Electricians Only How to know if this section applies to you Can you plug your UPS into a receptacle outlet If you can skip this section If not an electrician must install your UPS AC wiring a CAUTION Read the cautions below before you go on to step 1 A All UPS units contain hazardous AC and DC voltages Because of these voltages a qualified service person must install the UPS AC input service and exter
36. d the instructions in Section 400 to install the AC wiring now go on to Section 600 for the Phase Check If your FERRUPS does have a plug make sure the UPS and the battery cabinet front panels are securely attached to the front of your rack with bolts Then go to the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual Startup section that applies to your model If your model is an 850VA to 3 1KVA go to Section 103 in the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual If your model is a 4 3KVA or 7KVA go to Section 104 in the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual Page 41 504 Replacing Batteries a CAUTION A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current A qualified electrician who is familiar with battery systems should service the batteries Review all of Section 201 before you replace any batteries then follow the instructions below To ensure continued superior performance of your UPS and to maintain proper charger operation you must replace the batteries in the UPS or its battery cabinets or racks with the same number and type of batteries These batteries must be the same type as the original batteries valve regulated low maintenance The replacement batteries should have the same voltage and ampere hour rating as the original batteries Acavtion Do You Need to Remove Ground from the Battery Terminal If your local or national code requires you to ground either battery terminal remove the connection from the terminal to grou
37. e according to local code requirements NOTE 6 For maximum protection against electrical noise use isolated ground receptacles See NEC Section 250 74 Exception 4 NOTE 7 Do not block air inlets and outlets NOTE 8 External UPS batteries are standard See Sections 200 and 500 in this manual for external battery installation NOTE 9 For 208 VAC use a Step Up transformer For 480 VAC use a Step Down transformer Use an isolation transformer with a 120 240 grounded center tapped neutral output Do not use a buck boost transformer NOTE 10 UPS output circuits shall be installed in dedicated conduit systems and not shared with other electrical circuits NOTE 11 The load fuse or circuit breaker should be sized to match the load current requirements Page 37 Figure 44 QFER4 3 or 7 KVA UPS with External Bypass Switch 220 230 240 V AC Input 220 230 240 VAC Output BUILDING SERVICE PANEL BUILDING GROUNDING ELECTRODE OR PROTECTIVE EARTH SYSTEM EXTERNAL BYPASS SWITCH WITH AC DISCONNECT AC TO AC FROM UPS INPUT UPS OUTPUT LOAD DISTRIBUTION PANEL EXTEHNAL BATTERIES 7 KVA 220V 230V 240V 220V 230V 240V NOTE 1 The customer must provide overcurrent protection Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 2 The UPS bypass switch AC disconnect must be installed within sight of the
38. e installed in dedicated conduit Systems and not shared with other electrical circuits NOTE 10 The load fuse or circuit breaker should be sized to match the load current requirements Page 34 Figure 41 FER4 3 or 7KVA UPS with External Bypass Switch 120 VAC Input 120 VAC Output BUILDING SERVICE PANEL EXTERNAL BYPASS SWITCH WITH AC DISCONNECT C UPS INPUT UPS OUTPUT LOAD DISTRIBUTION AC FROM BUILDING GROUNDING ELECTRODE OR PROTECTIVE EARTH SYSTEM EXTERNAL BATTERIES Table of Recommended Overcurrent Protection CHARGER 4 3 KVA 7 KVA NOTE 1 The customer must provide overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Article 240 21 Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 2 The UPS bypass switch AC disconnect must be installed within sight of the UPS To properly install complete the Phase Check Procedure in Section 600 of this manual NOTE 3 The customer must provide and install this ground connection according to NEC Sections 250 5 d 250 26 250 91 and 250 92 orlocal requirements This grounding electrode conductor must be at least 8 AWG 8 36 mm per NEC table 250 94 If the UPS input circuit conductors are larger than 8 AWG 8 36 mm BEST requires the grounding electrode conductor to be the same size ampacity as the largest UPS input circuit conductor See NEC Section 110 3 b Cond
39. e procedure in the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual to shut off your UPS and remove both AC and DC input power Page 7 202 Before Installing the Batteries Tools The tools you use for battery installation must be insulated so they will not short the terminals to the cabinet You will need the following tools to install FERRUPS batteries Torque Wrench Calibrated in Inch pounds Petroleum Jelly or Conductive Grease or Newton meters Volt Ohm Meter Hammer Brush for applying petroleum jelly or 7 16 inch Socket Wrench conductive grease to terminals Pliers Electrical Tape 9 inch Extension Standard and Phillips Screwdrivers Ratchet Two 7 16 inch Box End Thin Wall Wrenches Battery Voltage Table 9 Nominal DC Voltage FES FER QFES QFER Models Nominal Battery Voltage 850VA 1 15KVA 1 4KVA 12 VDC 1 8KVA 2 1KVA 3 1KVA 4 3KVA 7KVA 48 VDC Battery Cable Sizing The battery cable or wire used is No 1 AWG for all applications with the following exception if the batteries must be some distance from the UPS you may need to install larger battery cables between the battery cabinets and the UPS Using long cable runs and larger diameter cables may require changes inside the UPS if you did not order the longer larger diameter cable with the UPS call BEST In the U S A and Canada call 1 800 356 5737 or 1 608 565 2100 in other areas call your local BEST office DC Disconnect UPS units must have a DC Disconnect switch DC On Off
40. easy connection to the terminal strip Pull one end of each battery cable through the strain relief fitting that you installed in the back of the battery cabinet See Figure 25 Figure 25 Making the Ground or Earth Connection You must make a good connection between the battery cabinet chassis ground or earth and the UPS chassis ground or earth Do not make the UPS ground connection now but make the battery cabinet ground connection by following these steps a You should already have pulled the positive and negative cables through the strain relief fitting in the back of the battery cabinet Now pull the ground cable through the strain relief fitting Tighten the strain relief fitting to hold the cables in place b Now find the terminal strip shown in Figure 26 Make the ground connection at the terminal strip ground lug or earth lug inside the cabinet N TERMINAL STRIP Figure 26 Connecting the Cables to the RBC 3 Terminal Strip Connect the positive cable to the positive terminal in the battery cabinet and connect the negative cable to the negative terminal in the battery cabinet See Figure 26 Finishing the DC Wiring Before you connect the battery cables to the UPS you must install the UPS For now follow these steps a Pull the battery cabinet out slightly so you can see the DC Switch panel on the top of the cabinet b Close the DC Switch panel on the top of the batter
41. emove rings and metal wristwatches or other metal objects and jewelry Don t carry metal objects in your pockets where the objects can fall into the battery cabinet Tools must have insulated handles and must be insulated so that they will not short battery terminals Do not allow a tool to short a battery terminal to another battery terminal or to the cabinet at any time Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of the batteries and do not lay them where they could fall onto the batteries or into the cabinet Install the batteries as shown on the drawing provided with the batteries When connecting cables never allow a cable to short across a battery s terminals the string of batteries or to the cabinet Align the cables on the battery terminals so that the cable lug will not contact any part of the cabinet even if the battery is moved Keep the cable away from any sharp metal edges Install the battery cables so they cannot be pinched by the cabinet cover rails or rack doors Make sure the fuse is positioned so that it will not contact any cabinet parts or other battery posts if the batteries move Make sure that there is enough clearance when the cabinet cover closes Battery cabinet chassis ground or earth must be connected to the UPS chassis ground or earth If you use conduit this ground conductor must be routed in the same conduit as the battery conductors If you are replacing batteries or repairing battery connections follow th
42. erly install complete the Phase Check Procedure in Section 600 of this manual NOTE 3 The customer must provide and install this ground connection according to NEC Sections 250 5 d 250 26 250 91 and 250 92 orlocal requirements This grounding electrode conductor must be at least 8 AWG 8 36 mm per NEC table 250 94 If the UPS input circuit conductors are larger than 8 AWG 8 36 mm BEST requires the grounding electrode conductor to be the same size ampacity as the largest UPS input circuit conductor See NEC Section 110 3 b Conduit is not an acceptable grounding electrode conductor BEST does not recommend routing the grounding electrode through metallic conduit This conductor may require protection from physical damage according to local requirements NOTE 4 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity and have the same rating 750 C copper wire and must be sized according to the input protection device NOTE 5 The customer must provide output overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Section 240 21 Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 6 For maximum protection against electrical noise use isolated ground receptacles See NEC Section 250 74 Exception 4 NOTE 7 Do not block air inlets and outlets NOTE 8 External UPS batteries are optional The battery connector attached to the battery cables mates to the
43. ipment damage will result For help call BEST s Worldwide Service at 1 608 565 2100 or 1 800 356 5737 U S and Canada only or call your local BEST office If your battery cabinet has a battery connector on the back itis an RBC 1 or RBC 2 See Section 502 to connect the battery cabinet s to the UPS If your battery cabinet does not have a battery connector on the back itis an RBC 3 See Section 503 to connect the battery cabinet s to the UPS Page 39 502 Connecting RBC 1 and RBC 2 Cabinets to the UPS 1 If the UPS only has one battery cabinet go on to step 2 If the UPS will use more than one battery cabinet connect the bottom battery cabinet to the middle cabinet as shown in Figure 46 Do not connect the cabinets to the UPS yet a CAUTION Always connect the positive to the positive and the negative to the negative when you connect the battery cabinets FES OFES850VA to 2 1KVA FER QFERL8 to 3 1KVA FER OFER4 3 to 7KVA o0 Oa m LC ese EL o RBC 2 RBC 1 Figure 46 2 The cable between the battery cabinet and the UPS should be connected at the battery cabinet but at the UPS end it should still be disconnected At this end of the cable check the polarity and the voltage between the positive and the negative terminals Your voltage measurement should be acceptable for your model s nominal voltage See Table 17 bel
44. itch There may be slight differences To do this use an AC voltmeter to measure the voltage between the points on the bypass switch terminal strip that are listed below See the terminal strip label Record the voltages you measure in the spaces provided for your bypass switch model If you re not sure what the bypass switch s model number is see the label on the switch BPE 01 AC from UPS Output AC Line Input 5to6 VAC 8 to 9 VAC BPE 02 BPE 04 and BPE 05 Models AC from UPS Output AC Line Input 60 Hz 208 or 240 V only 7 to 8 VAC 11 to 12 VAC 6 to 7 VAC 10 to 11 VAC 60 Hz 208 or 240 V only 6 to 8 VAC 10 to 12 VAC Page 43 7 10 11 The voltages you wrote in the first column should be similar to the ones you wrote in the second column The voltages may be slightly different If the voltages are more than a few volts apart check the connections at the terminal strip and correct any wiring problems If you need help call BEST s Worldwide Service or your local BEST office Important If the AC Output voltage is 208 volts you will normally measure 88 volts AC between AC output terminals 6 and 7 or 6 and 8 Do not connect any 120 volt load to the 88 volt terminals If you have a Break Before Make bypass switch go to step 8 If you have a Make Before Break bypass switch make sure the AC voltages from the UPS output and the AC line input are in phase To do this measure the AC voltage between the following points
45. lot Measurements on the RBC 3 Front Panel 1 5 in 38 mm Rail goes here Y 8 75 in 5 75 in 222 mm 146 mm j 3 5 in o TT 89 mm 5 in y Cabinet 38 mm L oe 19 0 in Les s ue 483 mm 0 25 in 6 mm Figure 22 Placing the RBC 3 Cabinet in the Rack Please read steps a through d below before you start to place the battery cabinet in the rack a CAUTION The RBC 3 cabinet with batteries inside is very heavy When you lift the cabinet use caution to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment If a fork lift or a similar lift is not available four people can lift the RBC 3 cabinet a In the outer rails attached to your rack slide the bearing carriers all the way to the front b If you will use a fork lift make sure the cabinet will be level on the forks Lift the battery cabinet and line up the inner rails attached to the cabinet with the outer rails attached to your rack You should be sure the rails line up so the inner rails will slide into the outer rails properly Now slide the battery cabinet in until the rail latches lock about 7 inches or 180 mm Page 18 c Press the lever tab in each rail and continue to slide the battery cabinet into the rack The battery cabinet will stop sliding when its front panel is about 5 inches 130 mm from the front of the rack Apply more pressure to slide the cabinet in until the front panel is agai
46. nal batteries The electrician must install AC input according to local and national codes and must be familiar with batteries and battery installation Before you install maintain or service the UPS always remove or shut off all sources of AC and DC power and shut off the UPS You must disconnect AC input at the service panel turn the DC switch to Off if your model has a DC switch and turn the UPS Off to make sure it will not supply output voltage Whenever AC or DC voltage is applied there will be AC voltage at the UPS terminals this is true because the UPS can supply power from its AC input source or from its batteries To avoid equipment damage or personal injury always assume that there may be voltage at the UPS terminals Before you install the external bypass switch make sure that both the bypass switch and the AC disconnect switch are Off Toreduce the risk of fire or electric shock install FERRUPS and the batteries in a temperature and humidity controlled indoor area free of conductive contaminants See Section 104 for operating environment specifications 1 Find the FERRUPS ID label on the back panel and write down the following information Model Number Input Voltage Output Voltage Next find the bypass switch s ID label Write down the following Model Number Make Before Break or Break Before Make 2 Now make sure the FERRUPS input and output voltages are what you will need Remember that FERRUPS
47. nd or earth before you work on the batteries If any battery terminal is inadvertently grounded remove the source of the ground Contacting any part of a grounded battery can cause a risk of electric shock An electric shock will be less likely if you disconnect the grounding connection before you work on the batteries Handle Used Batteries with Care Assume that old batteries are fully charged Use the same precautions you would use when handling a new battery Do not short battery terminals or the battery string with a cable or tool when you disconnect the batteries Batteries contain lead Please dispose of old batteries properly For help call BEST s Worldwide Service at 1 608 565 2100 or 1 800 356 5737 or call your local BEST office Dispose of Batteries Properly Do not dispose of batteries in a fire because the batteries could explode Do not open or mutilate batteries Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes It may be toxic Batteries contain lead Many state and local governments have regulations about disposing of used batteries Please dispose of the batteries properly For help call BEST s Worldwide Service at 1 608 565 2100 or 1 800 356 5737 or your local BEST office Page 42 600 Phase Check for Electricians Only How to know if this section applies to you If your UPS does not have a plug the electrician should have followed the instructions in Section 400 to install the UPS AC wiring Now
48. ng FERRUPS and the Batteries 4 104 Storage and Operating Environment s asiecus2s dote uU Eb duet d edo vdd LS hed oes ea rares e Rd 4 105 Bypass Switches i ks k ks hy ase Good i ES EC S SU hd o d rede e dre pde xd d 5 200 Installing the Batteries and DC Wiring for Electricians Only lt La 7 201 Safety Inst f CHDHS so ours Aa ona 3 09 ted tye eta cy 2 3 do Ee a ata b dx Rated E a a 7 202 Before Installing the Batteries kankiniais ks k i CREER RR QR RE dia eed 8 203 Installing RBC 1 and RBC 2 Cabinets in the Rack La asi sous md eee esas bees woes es 9 204 Installing Batteries in RBC 1 and RBC 2 Cabinets llleeeeeeelee een eae 13 205 Instalhng RBC 3 Cabinets inthe Rack 1a uasa ds ri ii S Rare prp datas d a 15 206 RBC 3 DC Wilt Luoba nos k a k a EE d RR RR ER ps a Por Ree be eee a RE 19 300 Installins the UPS inthe Rack 1555 iius kde ERRORS ees Co K i EE d que K de 21 400 UPS and Bypass Switch AC Wiring for Electricians Only lt a 26 500 Connecting the Battery Cabinets to the UPS 3 2 2 04 cedro usa ee EEG ERR RE Ed Uer i des 39 501 Making the Ground or Earth Connection to the UPS Li kai a r ka k a RR as kai 39 502 Connecting RBC 1 and RBC 2 Cabinets to the UPS 1 0 0 0 eee cece e 40 305 Connecting RBC 3 Cabinets to the UPS sata i undo eee i a eed due d RR woe 41 504 Replacing Batteries sos cuo i Kes tokis de is i i S he ede Rea o dE 42 600 Phase Check for Electricians Only re ini ak i ii oder L a eerie is 43 ln UT 46 FSS 0
49. nst the front of the rack By applying more pressure you are putting the bearing carrier into position d To make sure the slide rails and their latches will work properly slide the cabinet out about 18 inches 460 mm until the rail latches lock Then press the levers tabs and slide the battery cabinet all the way back into the rack The cabinet should move smoothly 10 Now go on to Section 206 to install the DC wiring 206 RBC 3 DC Wiring 1 Checking the DC Switch To find the DC switch pull the battery cabinet out slightly look at the top of the cabinet and find the hinged panel in one of the front corners of the top panel Unscrew the screw in the panel and lift the panel to open it Make sure the DC switch is off See Figure 23 DC Switch Make sure this is OFF o BB El CC Figure 23 2 Installing the Strain Relief Fitting Install a strain relief fitting in the knockout hole you made on the back of the battery cabinet See Figure 24 Strain Relief Fitting EEEE EREA e e e o o e 00o eooo DOOOODDOODODODN e ee e e e e e e e e e e e ecc 0 0c09090069 9 Strain Relief Fitting Figure 24a Figure 24b Page 19 Pulling the Cables through the Strain Relief Fitting You should have received a positive and negative battery cable both cables are 6 feet 1 8 meters long and they are cut at the ends for
50. o the battery cabinet and the outer rails to your rack See Figure 18 below to find each slide rail s inner and outer rails Slide the inner rail all the way out Find the lever tab on one side of the inner rail press it down and continue to pull the rails firmly until they come apart Figure 18 Attaching the Inner Rails to the Battery Cabinet Find the six 8 32 x 3 8 inch Phillips screws item 1 Use three of the screws to attach one inner rail to each side of the battery cabinet as shown in Figure 19 on the next page the screws fit into threaded holes in the sides of the cabinet Make sure the lever on the inner rail points to the front of the battery cabinet Page 16 Figure 19 7 Attaching the Brackets to the Outer Rails Now find the long and short brackets the flat head screws and the nuts that you received with your cabinet items 5 6 2 and 3 See Figure 20 below Use at least two screws and nuts to securely fasten one long bracket to the back of each outer rail Now use at least two screws and nuts to fasten one short bracket securely to the front of each outer rail as shown in Figure 20 The brackets are slotted so you can adjust them to fit in the rack go tae Back of Unit sos i Figure 20 8 Attaching the Outer Rails to Your Rack Attach the brackets on the outer rails to the front and rear of the rack as shown in Figure 21 on the next page Use bolts or screws that fit the holes in your rack
51. on the bypass switch terminal strip These measurements must not be more than 100 VAC if they are call BEST s Worldwide Service or your local BEST office BPE 01 6 to 9 VAC BPE 02 BPE 04 and BPE 05 Models 7to 11 VAC 60 Hz 208 or 240 V only 8 to 12 VAC Measure the AC voltage between the following points on the bypass switch terminal strip This reading must not be more than 1 VAC If it is call BEST s Worldwide Service or your local BEST office BPE 01 5to8 VAC BPE 02 BPE 04 and BPE 05 Models 60 Hz 208 V or 240 V 6to 10 VAC 60 Hz 120 V or 50 Hz 220 230 240 V 8 to 12 VAC Now switch the bypass switch to LINE Using the AC voltmeter make sure that the voltage to your protected equipment is correct you can verify the voltage at the Load Distribution Panel see the wiring diagram or the UPS protected receptacles for your equipment Next switch the bypass switch to UPS and measure the voltage to your protected equipment once more either at the Load Distribution panel or the UPS protected receptacles for your equipment Make sure this voltage is correct Switch the bypass switch back to LINE If all of your readings in the voltage and phase check are acceptable follow steps a through f below and on the next page to shut down the UPS a Putthe bypass switch cover back on and tighten the screws securely b Turn off the FERRUPS On Off switch Page 44 c Ifyouhave a battery cabinet with
52. onnect Switch The Bypass Switch has three positions In all three positions AC input power is still connected to the input terminals inside the UPS once you have installed the UPS Use the AC Disconnect switch on the right side to disconnect the UPS AC input power whenever the UPS needs maintenance or service Table 7 Bypass Switch Positions Switch Explanation Position LINE Connects AC input power line directly to the load protected equipment Disconnects the protected equipment from both UPS output power and AC input power UPS UPS Connects the UPS output to the load Make Before Break MBB Bypass switches may be Make Before Break MBB or Break Before Make BBM Make Before Break switches make a new connection before they break the present connection For UPS ON example if you turned the switch from UPS to UPS UPS AC LINE BYPASS SWITCH DISCONNECT SWITCH LINE the bypass switch would connect your LINE OFF OFF protected eguipment to AC input power before disconnecting the eguipment from UPS output power See Figure 6 Figure 6 Note Make Before Break switches cannot be Break Before Make BBM used with 208 VAC UPS AC LINE UPS BYPASS SWITCH DISCONNECT SWITCH Break Before Make switches break the present connection before they make the new one If you OFF ON turned a Break Before Make switch from UPS to LINE the switch would disconnect your protected LINE UPS OFF eq
53. ow Table 17 Nominal Battery Voltage Nominal DC Voltage FES QFES 850VA to 1 4KVA 12 VDC FES QFES or FER QFER 1 8K VA to 7KVA 48 VDC 3 If the battery voltage and polarity are correct connect the cable to the UPS If you have more than one battery cabinet see Figure 46 above if you have one battery cabinet see Figure 47 on the next page Tighten the connections securely Page 40 FES OFES850VA to 2 1KVA FER QFERI 8 to 3 1KVA FER OFER4 3 to 7KVA co LBL ole Figure 47 4 If your FERRUPS does not have a plug you should have followed the instructions in Section 400 to install the AC wiring Now go on to Section 600 for the Phase Check If your FERRUPS does have a plug make sure the front panels of the UPS and the battery cabinet s are attached securely to the front of your rack with bolts Then go to the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual Startup section that applies to your model If your model is an 850VA to 3 1KVA go to Section 103 in the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual If your model is a 4 3KVA or 7KVA go to Section 104 in the FERRUPS Rackmount User Manual 503 Connecting RBC 3 Cabinets to the UPS 1 Connect the positive battery cable to the positive DC terminal in the UPS 2 Connect the negative battery cable to the negative DC terminal in the UPS 3 If your FERRUPS does not have a plug you should have followe
54. r 30 38 High Altitude Operation LL 5 Input Plug cce seg ia ee neie ERRORI 24 Input Voltage soso tir 0 ee eee eee 6 26 Installation Wiring Diagram 27 29 Isolated Ground Receptacles 30 38 Knockout 4 esa ete e RR ERE etit es 16 19 IEEE 5 11 13 17 18 23 24 28 43 44 LOCAU ue sae aa aE a E A 3 5 Make Before Break 5 26 27 30 32 37 44 Metallic Conduit LL ks 30 38 Model Number 6 26 43 National Electrical Code NEC 28 30 38 NOISE Gus nina ai a E i ee 3 29 38 Operating Temperature LL ks 5 Output Overcurrent Protection 30 38 Output Voltage lt 26 27 44 Phase Check 0 29 38 41 43 44 Protective Clothing LL 2 12 RACK ais ed a Ed 3 7 9 25 41 45 RAS eret ee i duos 7 12 15 19 21 24 Ratings LL is bekus ite ered a ER 6 28 RBC 1 ERR 2 8 11 13 39 40 RBC 2 16s xime Reds 2 8 11 13 14 39 40 RBC 3 2212199 dee E RS 2 8 9 15 20 39 41 RS23 2 Lai dex Ret CY Rete andan 39 Safety Instructions ks d d SaD bea ya aed ato a via 25 41 43 45 Storage Temperature as 4 Strain Relief Fitting lt 19 20 Temperature lt kaka 3 5 8 14 26 28 Terminal Strip LL is 20 28 29 43 44 TOOLS Qu ei ee ok a EA RE E 7 9 15 UL 924 otiose beet teme Pe bates E Ventilation ii cce xk ERE E IR Edd 3 5 Weight rrr eh ws ai abies 3 4 6 9 15 21 Wire SIZES 5 43 ai eb e sut rade
55. rcurrent protection Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 2 The UPS bypass switch AC disconnect must be installed within sight of the UPS To properly install complete the Phase Check Procedure in Section 600 of this manual NOTE 3 The customer must provide and install this ground connection according to NEC Sections 250 5 d 250 26 250 91 and 250 92 or local requirements This grounding electrode conductor must be at least 8 AWG 8 36 mm per NEC table 250 94 If the UPS input circuit conductors are larger than 8 AWG 8 36 mm BEST requires the grounding electrode conductor to be the same size ampacity as the largest UPS input circuit conductor See NEC Section 110 3 b Conduit is not an acceptable grounding electrode conductor BEST does not recommend routing the grounding electrode through metallic conduit This conductor may require protection from physical damage according to local requirements NOTE 4 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity and have the same rating 750 C copper wire and must be sized according to the input protection device NOTE 5 The customer must provide output overcurrent protection Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 6 For maximum protection against electrical noise use isolated ground receptacles NOTE 7 Do not block air inlets and outlets
56. re optional The battery connector attached to the battery cables mates to the connector in the back of the UPS See Sections 200 and 500 in this manual for external battery installation NOTE 9 UPS output circuits shall be installed in dedicated conduit systems and not shared with other electrical circuits NOTE 10 The load fuse or circuit breaker should be sized to match the load current requirements Page 30 Figure 37 FES or FER 850 VA to 3 1 KVA UPS with External Bypass Switch 208 VAC or 240 VAC Input 120 208 VAC or 120 240 VAC Output For 208 VAC use only a Break Before Make switch BUILDING Note 4 SERVICE PANEL EXTERNAL BYPASS SWITCH WITH AC DISCONNECT AC TO UPS INPUT AC FROM UPS OUTPUT GROUNDING ELECTRODE Note 3 TERMINAL E R LII Aa L ML l cae For 208 VAC E input only Do io o10 not place any loads between Sloc D Ony 88 volts available BUILDING GROUNDING ELECTRODE OR PROTECTIVE EARTH SYSTEM EXTEHNAL BATTERIES CHARGER 850 VA 1 15 KVA 1 4 KVA 1 8 KVA 2 1 KVA 15 15 15 A N A N A 15 15 15 20 20 20 sam NA NA NA 2 NOTE 1 The customer must provide overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Article 240 21 Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 2 The UPS bypass switch AC disconnect must be installed within sight of the UPS To prop
57. re to lift the UPS If you will use a fork lift make sure the UPS will be level on the forks Lift the UPS and line up the inner rails attached to the UPS with the outer rails attached to your rack You should make sure the rails line up so the inner rails will slide into the outer rails properly Now slide the UPS in until the rail latches lock about 7 inches or 180 mm c Press the lever tab in each rail and continue to slide the UPS into the rack The UPS will stop sliding when its front panel is about 5 inches 130 mm from the front of the rack Apply more pressure to slide the UPS in until its front panel is against the front of the rack By applying more pressure you are putting the bearing carrier into position d To make sure the slide rails and their latches will work properly slide the UPS out about 18 inches 460 mm until the rail latches lock Then press the levers tabs and slide the UPS all the way back into the rack The UPS should move smoothly 7 Removing the UPS Cover a CAUTION To prevent electrical shock or damage to your equipment make sure FERRUPS On Off I O switch is Off O before you remove the cover If the UPS does not have an input plug that is if an electrician must connect the input and output wiring remove the UPS top cover To do this remove the Phillips screws in the top of the UPS and lift the cover off See Figure 34 Tog Figure 34 Page 24 Now follow the instru
58. ry Weight with Standard Battery Cabinet with Battery Batteries OFES1 4KVA 47 kgs 70 kgs OFES2 1KVA 54 kgs 77 kgs QFER2 IKVA 56 kgs 103 kgs QFER3 IKVA 66 kgs 111 kgs QFER4 3KVA 118 kgs fF 0 113 4 kgs OFES1 8KVA 49 kgs 72 kgs OFER1 8KVA 51 kgs 98 kgs OFER7KVA 158 8 kgs 113 4 kgs 104 Storage and Operating Environment Storage Temperature Store the batteries at 20 to 40 Celsius 4 to 104 F Batteries will have a longer shelf life if you store them below 25 C 77 F If you remove the batteries from the UPS store the UPS at 20 to 60 Celsius 4 to 140 F Page 4 Ventilation The UPS location must have clean dust free air free of corrosive chemicals or other contaminants The air must be free to circulate around the UPS cabinet and any battery cabinets Do not place the UPS or batteries in a sealed room or container and do not block the UPS air vents or the openings for the FERRUPS fan Operating Temperature FERRUPS can operate from 0 to 40 Celsius 432 to 104 F and up to 95 relative humidity The batteries service life is longer if the operating temperature stays below 25 C 77 F High Altitude Operation The maximum operating temperature drops 1 Celsius per 300 meters 2 F per 1000 feet above sea level Maximum elevation is 3000 m 10 000 ft 105 Bypass Switches If your FERRUPS is not a plug in model you should have a Bypass Switch with an AC Line Disc
59. t you received with your cabinet items 5 6 2 and 3 Use at least two screws and nuts to attach one long bracket securely to the back of each outer rail as shown in Figure 30 Then use at least two screws and nuts to fasten one short bracket securely to the front of each outer rail See Figure 30 The brackets are slotted so you can adjust them to fit in the rack p Tabs Back of Unit 7 yS Figure 30 5 Attaching the Outer Rails to Your Rack Attach the brackets on the outer rails to the front and rear of the rack as shown in Figure 31 below Use bolts or screws that fit the holes in your rack gt To make sure the UPS front panel will be flush with the front of your rack use a rack with front supports uprights that are L channels and mount the rail on the front of the L channel as shown in Figure 31 SN Note When the rails are attached to the rack the distance Outer Rails o from the outside edge of one rail to the outside R E o Q edge of the other must be 17 5 inches 445 mm See Figure 31 If this distance is not correct you N cannot mount the FERRUPS properly and the 0 bearings and carriers may be damaged r6 0 gt
60. the batteries voltages eventually this problem could affect battery performance Make sure the floor can support the weight of the batteries the UPS the rack and any other necessary equipment See Section 103 Page 3 103 Receiving and Moving FERRUPS and the Batteries The tables below show the weights for rackmount FERRUPS models Notice that the FERRUPS may weigh several hundred pounds and separate battery cabinets are also heavy Make sure you are prepared for these weights before you unload or move FERRUPS or the batteries Standard FER or QFER 4 3KVA and 7KVA units do not have batteries inside the UPS instead these models have a separate battery cabinet Smaller models with optional batteries may also have separate battery cabinets Optional battery cabinets may weigh 200 260 Ibs 90 120 kgs Table 5 60 Hz Weights Weight without Battery Weight with Battery Standard Battery Cabinet with Batteries FES850VA 79 Ibs 36 kgs 105 Ibs 48 kgs pce y y y FES1 15KVA 83 Ibs 38 kgs 135 Ibs 62 kgs Eom FES1 4KVA 98 Ibs 45 kgs 150 Ibs 68 kgs FESI 8KVA 96 Ibs 44 kgs 152 Ibs 69 kgs FER1 8KVA 105 Ibs 48 kgs 209 Ibs 95 kgs FES2 1KVA 106 Ibs 48 kgs 162 Ibs 74 kgs FER2 1KVA 116 1bs 53 kgs 220 Ibs 100 kgs FER3 1KVA 138 Ibs 63 kgs 238 Ibs 108 kgs FER4 3KVA 245 Ibs 111 kgs fF 250 Ibs 113 4 kgs FER7KVA 330 Ibs 150 k s 250 Ibs 113 4 kgs Table 6 50 Hz Weights Model Weight without Batte
61. the electrician should use these instructions to do a phase check If your UPS can be plugged in you do not need to do a phase check When you have made all of the terminal strip connections and installed the external batteries if the UPS has them complete this phase check a CAUTION Before you switch the bypass switch from UPS to AC Line make sure you use the steps below to check for correct operation 1 Make sure the main circuit breaker in the load service panel is off or make sure the loads protected equipment cannot receive power from the UPS Then make sure the bypass switch is in the Off position At the UPS AC input service panel turn on the input power to the UPS and the bypass switch Next turn the AC Disconnect switch on The AC LINE light on the UPS will light 2 If you have a battery connector on the back of your battery cabinet go to step 3 If not find the hinged panel in one corner of the top of the battery cabinet Remove the screw in that panel and open it you should see a DC On Off switch Turn the switch on 3 Turn the FERRUPS On Off key switch on The loads protected equipment should still be off at this time After a short startup test the READY light should blink for a few seconds and then stay lit The UPS is ready to supply output power 4 Turn the bypass switch to UPS 5 Make sure the voltage from the UPS to the loads is close to the voltage from AC line to the bypass sw
62. ual NOTE 3 The customer must provide and install this ground connection according to NEC Sections 250 5 d 250 26 250 91 and 250 92 or local requirements This grounding electrode conductor must be at least 8 AWG 8 36 mm per NEC table 250 94 If the UPS input circuit conductors are larger than 8 AWG 8 36 mm BEST requires the grounding electrode conductor to be the same size ampacity as the largest UPS input circuit conductor See NEC Section 110 3 b Conduit is not an acceptable grounding electrode conductor BEST does not recommend routing the grounding electrode through metallic conduit This conductor may require protection from physical damage according to local requirements NOTE 4 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity and have the same rating 750 C copper wire and must be sized according to the input protection device NOTE 5 The customer must provide output overcurrent protection Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 6 For maximum protection against electrical noise use isolated ground receptacles NOTE 7 Do not block air inlets and outlets NOTE 8 External UPS batteries are optional The battery connector attached to the battery cables mates to the connector in the back of the UPS See Sections 200 and 500 in this manual for external battery installation NOTE 9 UPS output circuits shall b
63. uipment from UPS output power before connecting the equipment to AC input power See Figure 7 Figure 7 Page 5 Bypass switches come in many models and each model has its own ratings for current voltage and frequency Table 8 below lists models and their ratings Table 8 External Bypass Switch Ratings and Applications Model Ampere Rating Continuous Rating Continuous Input Voltage Weight Number UL CSA e 2 Ibs kgs 30A 300VAC 30A 300VAC 120 V 60 Hz 82587 25 3 7 BPE 02 40A 300V AC 50A 300V AC 120 208 240 V 60 Hz 75 9 220 230 240 V 50 Hz BPE 04 80A 300VAC 80A 300VAC 120 208 240 V 60 Hz 30 13 6 BPE 05 104A 300VAC 120A 300VAC 220 230 240 V 50 Hz 32 75 14 9 Page 6 200 Installing the Batteries and DC Wiring for Electricians Only How to know if this section applies to you Did you receive a separate battery cabinet or cabinets If you did an electrician must follow the instructions below to install the batteries If you do not have a separate battery cabinet skip this section If your FERRUPS has a separate battery cabinet you should install the battery cabinet before the UPS because your batteries should be below the UPS in the rack This section explains how to install the battery cabinet s and if necessary the batteries The batteries should be installed by an electrician who is familiar with UPS battery installation and the building and electrical codes that appl
64. uit is not an acceptable grounding electrode conductor BEST does not recommend routing the grounding electrode through metallic conduit This conductor may require protection from physical damage according to local requirements NOTE 4 All circuit conductors including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors must be the same size ampacity and have the same rating 750 C copper wire and must be sized according to the input protection device NOTE 5 The customer must provide output overcurrent protection as stated in NEC Section 240 21 Size the protection device according to local code requirements NOTE 6 For maximum protection against electrical noise use isolated ground receptacles See NEC Section 250 74 Exception 4 NOTE 7 Do not block air inlets and outlets NOTE 8 External UPS batteries are standard See Sections 200 and 500 in this manual for external battery installation NOTE 9 UPS output circuits shall be installed in dedicated conduit systems and not shared with other electrical circuits NOTE 10 The load fuse or circuit breaker should be sized to match the load current requirements Page 35 Figure 42 FER4 3 or 7 KVA UPS with External Bypass Switch 208 VAC or 240 VAC Input 120 208 VAC or 120 240 VAC Output For 208 VAC use only a Break Before Make switch BUILDING LOAD SERVICE DISTRIBUTION PANEL J EXTERNAL BYPASS SWITCH WIT
65. y The electrician should read this section before the batteries and UPS arrive 201 Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions that you should follow when you install and maintain the UPS and batteries a CAUTION Full voltage and current are always present at the battery terminals The batteries used in this system can produce dangerous voltages extremely high currents and a risk of electric shock They may cause severe injury if the terminals are shorted together or to ground earth You must be extremely careful to avoid electric shock and burns caused by contacting battery terminals or shorting terminals during battery installation Do not touch uninsulated battery terminals A qualified service person who is familiar with battery systems and required precautions must install and service the batteries Any battery used with this UPS shall comply with the applicable requirements for batteries in the standard for emergency lighting and power equipment UL 924 Cabinets are designed to be used with and batteries must be replaced with BEST battery number BAT XXXX or equivalent The installation must conform to national and local codes as well Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries The service person must take these precautions 1 Wear protective clothing and eye wear Batteries contain caustic acids and toxic materials and can rupture or leak if mistreated R
66. y cabinet and put the screw back in the panel Tighten the screw Then push the cabinet back into the rack c Putthe back panel on the battery cabinet and tighten the screws that hold it in place Do not fasten the battery cabinet s front panel to the rack yet because you must be able to access the DC On Off switch later To mount the UPS in the rack go on to Section 300 After you have followed the steps in Section 300 and 400 if necessary you can use the instructions in Section 500 to connect the battery cabinet s to the UPS Page 20 300 Installing the UPS in the Rack How to know if this section applies to you All rackmount users need these instructions to put the UPS in the rack a CAUTION Make sure the rack will support the weight of the UPS and any separate battery cabinet s you may have received Make sure the rack is secured in place before you install the UPS The UPS is very heavy and installing the UPS in a rack that is not properly secured can make the rack tip causing personal injury and damage to your equipment Note If you have separate battery cabinets you should have installed them in the rack already 1 Checking the Parts Make sure you have received the parts shown in Table 13 and Figure 27 below Table 13 Rackmount Parts Lists Item Number Quantity 8 32 x 3 8 inch Phillips Pan Head Screws 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 inch Flat Head Screws Slide Rails Long Rear Brackets MN am 1 4 20 Keps

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