Testing A New Battery Pack; Recycling The Used Equipment - Lenovo RT5.0kVA Installation And User Manual

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Step 1.
Unplug the EBM power cable and battery detection cable from the UPS. If additional EBM(s) are
installed, unplug the EBM power cable and battery detection cable from each EBM.
Step 2.
Replace the EBM(s). See "Recycling the used equipment" on page 38 for proper disposal.
Note: A small amount of arcing might occur when connecting EBMs. This is normal and will not
harm personnel. Insert the EBM cable into the battery connector quickly and firmly.
Step 3.
Plug the EBM cable(s) into the battery connector(s). Up to four EBMs can be connected to the UPS.
Step 4.
Verify that the EBM connections are tight and that adequate strain relief exists for each cable.
Step 5.
Connect the battery detection cable(s) to the connector of the UPS and of the EBM(s).

Testing a new battery pack

To test a new battery pack:
Step 1.
Allow the batteries to charge for 48 hours.
Step 2.
Press any button to activate the menu options.
Select Control ➙ Start a battery test.
Step 3.
The UPS starts a battery test if the battery pack is fully charged, the UPS is in Normal mode with
no active alarms, and the bypass voltage is acceptable.
During the battery test, the UPS transfers to Battery mode and discharges the battery pack for
25 seconds. The front panel displays "Battery test in progress" and the percentage of the test
completed.

Recycling the used equipment

Contact your local recycling or hazardous waste center for information on proper disposal of the
used equipment. Refer to the Lenovo Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide on the Lenovo
Documentation CD for more information.
Important:
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire or expose them to temperatures higher than 100°C (212°F). Battery
packs might explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It can be toxic.
• Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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3U Rack or Tower UPS RT5.0kVA and RT6.0kVA Installation and User's Guide
Do not discard waste electrical or electronic
equipment (WEEE) in the trash. For proper disposal,
contact your local recycling/reuse or hazardous
waste center.
Do not discard the UPS or the UPS batteries in
the trash. This product contains sealed lead acid
batteries and must be disposed of properly. For
more information, contact your local recycling/reuse
or hazardous waste center.

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