CHAPTER 3: SITE PREPARATION
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Installation Requirements
When selecting a location for the UPS, consider the following:
Physical Requirements
Standard Installation (4-post rack)
• Standard 19 in. (46.5 cm) rack
• At least 800 mm deep
• 15U rack space
• Recommended installation is in the bottom of the rack,
due to its weight of up to 600 lbs (273 kg), depending
on the configuration.
• Mounting rails and hardware provided
Functional Access
• Front access for circuit breakers, maintenance bypass,
PowerView, and module installation or replacement.
• Rear access for system enable switch, power distribution
and management communications.
Air Flow
• Front to rear airflow.
Do not block front bezels and vents on
rear or sides of the UPS.
Environmental Requirements
Install the UPS in a temperature controlled, clean, dry and protected indoor area that is free of
conductive contaminants.
Temperature 0 – 40 degrees Celsius (32 – 104 degrees F)
Relative Humidity 0 – 95% non-condensing
Elevation 0 – 3,000 m (0 – 10,000 ft above mean sea level)
Thermal Dissipation
UPS 12 kVA N+ 1(Full load) 4246 BTUs typical – Batteries charged
9664 BTUs typical – Batteries charging
