Physical Installation 2 Install Rails

2.1 Position the rails at the bottom of the desired location for the
Symmetra LX Read, understand and follow ALL safety instructions contained in
UPS .
the Symmetra LX Safety Instructions and General Information
Physical Installation Guide Guide. Failure to follow safety instructions and warnings could
result in equipment damage, serious injury, or death.
2.2 Attach the rails to the front of the rack with four countersunk

Rack-mount UPS Electrical

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screws and washers
bottom are not used.)
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2.3 Attach the rails to the rear of the rack with four countersunk
For use with Symmetra LX UPS models: The UPS, extended run cabinets, and battery modules are heavy. screws and washers .
! Forklifts may assist in transporting pallets. Mechanical assistance
may be necessary for installation in upper rack locations.
200 V, 4–8 kVA 200 V, 4–16 kVA Note
208/240 V, 4–8 kVA 208/240 V, 4–16 kVA
220/230/240 V, 4–8 kVA 220/230/240 V, 4–16 kVA

1 Unpack Equipment
Important Safety and Installation Instructions 1.1 Move the pallet to the installation site.
1.2 Remove the shipping straps to open the cardboard box
Symmetra LX is a scalable, redundant UPS for data centers and high availability containing the unit.
applications. Install the UPS as shown in this guide. 1.3 Remove and retain the cardboard ruler , literature kit, and rail
Your configuration may include the optional Extended Run Cabinet. kit.
1.4 Remove the cardboard box.
See and retain the product documentation shipped with your system for other
important installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.
Illustrations are representative. Your Symmetra LX configuration, including
components and optional APC equipment, may be different from the models shown
in this guide. 10 U Ruler with
Rack Hole Locations
To mark rack hole location(s),
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u-space location in the rack.
Reposition the ruler to the
for rack hole locations 31–60.

reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

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To mark rack hole location(s),
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Reposition the ruler to the
for rack hole positions 31–60.

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4 Remove Door and Shipping Brackets 5 Install UPS in the Rack 6 Install Power Modules 7 Install Battery Modules and Door
4.1 Remove the door. § Two people are required to move the unit due 6.1 Slide the power module into the frame until the 7.1 Insert the first battery module into the empty bay at
the bottom right of the UPS. Install the remaining
§ Grab onto the door at the tabs
to its weight. front of the module is behind the safety catches .
, gently pull modules from the bottom upward.
forward to release the top of the door from the § Battery and power modules are not pre- 6.2 Slide the latch up and tighten the captive screw.
frame, then lift and remove. Caution installed in the UPS due to their weight. Do § Install the battery modules so that the handles
4.2 Remove the four shipping brackets securing the not install the modules until the UPS frame is are at the top and right side .
securely installed in the rack.
unit to the pallet. 7.2 Slide each battery module into the frame until the
§ Leave the unit on the pallet until rack installation 5.1 Install the UPS in the rack. front of the module is behind the safety catch .
(see Step 5).
§ With two people, one on either side of the unit, grab 7.3 Check that each battery module is in the connected
onto the front and rear corners of the frame. position. Use a coin to turn the battery switch
counterclockwise to the ON (connected) position.
§ Lift and slide the rear of the unit onto the rails in the
rack. Slide the unit until it is fully seated in the rack.
7.4 Insert the tabs on the bottom rear of the door into the
slots on the base of the unit.
5.2 Secure the unit in the rack.
7.5 Push the top of the door towards the unit until the
§ At the appropriate locations, install the ornamental magnetic catches are engaged.
screws from the rail kit.

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