1. Do ensure that ventilation or air conditioning is sufficient to cope with heat dissipated by the UPS (and by any other heat sources in the UPS room), and is capable of maintaining the UPS and battery within recommended temperature and humidity conditions.
2. Do keep UPS room temperature between 20°C and 25°C to ensure optimum battery performance and life.
3. Do carry out battery discharge tests every 6 to 12 months.
4. Do ensure electrical protection of supplies to the UPS are in accordance with Advance recommendations.
5. Do provide adequate clearance around the UPS for ventilation and maintenance access.
6. Do keep the UPS and battery rooms clean at all times.
7. Do seal floors, walls etc. as necessary to prevent the creation of dust which could be drawn into the UPS.
8. Do keep the UPS regularly maintained. Advance offers Maintenance Contracts, Spares Kits and specialised training courses both for operators and for maintenance technicians.
1. Don't permit smoking or naked lights in the vicinity of lead acid batteries.
2. Don't allow access to the UPS and battery rooms to unauthorised personnel.
3. Don't use the UPS and battery rooms for storage.
4. Don't restrict the ventilation air flow into and out of the UPS.
5. Don't position water pipes or sprinkler system outlets above the UPS, otherwise fit adequate drip trays.
6. Don't allow building or electrical work to be carried out in the UPS or battery rooms whilst the equipment is energised. Always transfer the UPS to manual bypass, switch off, isolate batteries and cover the equipment whilst such work is being done. Thoroughly clean the room before re-energising the UPS.
7. Don't smoke or use corrosive materials in the vicinity of the UPS, and don't allow such materials to be introduced into the UPS room via air conditioning or ventilation equipment.
