APC SMC10002U User Manual

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Smart-UPS C  1000/1500/2000/3000 VA  120/230 Vac  Rack-Mount 2U
Product Description
The APC
 by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS
 C is a high performance uninterruptible power supply 
(UPS). The UPS provides protection for electronic equipment from AC power blackouts, brownouts, 
sags, and surges, small AC power fluctuations and large disturbances. The UPS also provides battery 
backup power for connected equipment until AC power returns to safe levels or the batteries are fully 
discharged.
This user manual is available on the enclosed Documentation CD and on the APC by Schneider Electric 
Web site, www.apc.com.
Safety Messages
Read the instructions carefully to become familiar with the equipment before trying to install, operate, 
service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this manual or on the 
equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a 
procedure.
Safety and General Information
Inspect the package contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if 
there is any damage.
Read the Safety Guide supplied with this unit before installing the UPS.
• This UPS is intended for indoor use only. 
• Do not operate this UPS in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or 
humidity.
• Be sure the air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow adequate space for proper ventilation.
• The battery typically lasts for two to five years. Environmental factors impact battery life. Elevated 
ambient temperatures, poor quality AC power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten 
battery life.
• Connect the UPS power cable directly to a wall outlet. Do not use surge protectors or extension 
cords.
CAUTION
UNPROTECTED OUTPUTS
Apply circuit protection to all outputs.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
WARNING
This is a category C2 UPS product. 
In a residential environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the 
user may be required to take additional measures.