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3. INSTALLATION
Unpacking: Before unpacking your unit, examine the shipping carton for damage. If there is any
obvious damage, report it immediately to the dealer or carrier. If no damage is found, unpack the unit
and inspect it for shipping damage. Again, in case of any damage, report it directly to the dealer or
the carrier.
Environment: The MESTA UPS is designed to be used in a temperature controlled, indoor area free
of conductive contaminants, having a temperature range of 0–40°C and relative humidity of 0–95%,
without condensation. The site should not be excessively dusty or dirty. Clearances should be
provided to the front and back of the unit so as not to block air inlets and outlets. Also, keep the top
of the unit clear of objects. The unit should never be used to sit or stand on.
Location of Unit: The UPS should be in close proximity to the protected equipment: the longer the
AC wire runs, the more voltage drop and more risk of noise getting back into the system there are.
Voltage/Power Rating: Make sure that the voltage and power rating match the available line voltage
and load requirements. This can be done by comparing the input and output information printed on
the rating plate of the UPS with your requirements.
Power Cord Plug-in: Having verified voltage and power ratings, you are now ready to plug the UPS
into the AC power. Your unit will have a detachable power cord that was shipped with the unit. Use
only this cord with your UPS. Do not substitute other cords in its place as their current ratings may not
be sufficient for your UPS needs. Plug the detachable cord into the UPS input receptacle. Now plug
the AC power cord into the utility receptacle at your facility.
UPS Power On: Having plugged your UPS into the AC utility, you may now turn on your UPS using
the front panel power switch. Press the "ON" button. After a few seconds delay, the UPS will begin
operating. Initially (for a very short period of time) all front panel lights will flash on simultaneously,
and the audible alarm will beep once. Then the UPS will power up with the "UPS ON" green front
panel light on. If the AC power utility is present and within tolerance of the UPS microcontroller
standards, the "ON LINE" and "BATTERY STATUS" green front panel lights will also be on. The
yellow "ON BATTERY" light will be on momentarily until the microcontroller determines that the UPS is
able to derive power from the AC power utility and no longer needs the batteries. Then the UPS will
be drawing the average power that it needs from the utility only, and this light will cycle off.
Fault Checking: If the normal UPS Power On sequence does not occur for you, perform one of the
following alternative actions:
1. If the "ON LINE" light does not come on, and the yellow "ON BATTERY" light remains on (also
eventually to be accompanied by an audible beeping alarm), recheck your connections to the AC
utility. (Also check to see if any breakers or fuses in that particular circuit of your building are
open.) If after rechecking, no problem is found, and the UPS will not perform according to the
proper procedure described above, contact the factory for further assistance.
2. If the normal UPS Power On procedure is not observed, and the warning conditions described in
alternative #1 are also not observed, contact the factory for further assistance.
Connecting the Load: Assuming that normal operation was observed, you can now plug your loads
into the receptacles at the back of the UPS. If during this procedure the "OVERLOAD" red light
comes on along with an audible alarm, your load is too large for the UPS, and some must be removed
or the UPS will shut down.