Powerware 5075 kVA User Manual
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Powerware BPIII Harsh Environment UPS 50--75 kVA Installation and Operatio
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Getting Started
The Harsh Environment (HE) UPS system is shipped as two separate
cabinets (UPS Cabinet and Environmental Cabinet). Each cabinet is shipped
on a wood/foam and steel pallet. Use a forklift or pallet jack to move the packaged
cabinets to the installation site, or as close as possible to the site, before unloading
from the pallets.
This is the basic sequence of the installation steps:
This is the basic sequence of the installation steps:
1.
Create an installation plan for the UPS and Environmental cabinets.
1.
Prepare your site for the UPS system.
2.
Inspect, unpack, and unload the cabinets.
3.
Wire the cabinets as applicable (Chapter 2).
4.
Complete the Installation Checklist (Chapter 2).
5.
Have authorized service personnel perform preliminary checks and startup.
After wiring the UPS system to the facility power and critical load(s), be sure to ground
the system according to local and/or national electrical wiring codes, using your own
cabling and conduit.
NOTE: Startup and operational checks should be performed only by authorized
NOTE: Startup and operational checks should be performed only by authorized
service personnel. This service is usually offered as part of the sales
contract for your UPS system.
Creating an Installation Plan
Before beginning to install your UPS system, you should be sure you understand
the instructions in this manual. Use the procedures and illustrations in the
following sections to create a logical plan for installing the UPS system The
information in this chapter and Chapter 2 will help you plan the installation.
Preparing Your Site
For your UPS system to operate at peak efficiency, your installation site should
meet the environmental parameters outlined in this manual. If you intend to
operate the UPS at an altitude higher than 1500 meters (5000 feet), contact your
local sales or service office for important information about high altitude operation.
The operating environment must meet the size and weight requirements shown in
Table J of Appendix A.
The basic environmental requirements for operation of the UPS system are:
The basic environmental requirements for operation of the UPS system are:
Ambient Temperature Range: 0---50˚ C (32---122˚ F)
Recommended Operating Range: 20---25˚ C (68---77˚ F)
Maximum Relative Humidity: 95%
Recommended Operating Range: 20---25˚ C (68---77˚ F)
Maximum Relative Humidity: 95%
The UPS and Environmental cabinets use forced air cooling to regulate internal
component temperature. Air inlets are on the right side of the Environmental
Cabinet and outlets are on the top of the UPS cabinet. You must allow clearance in
front of and above each cabinet for proper air circulation.