APC smart-ups smc1000i [3/18] Caution

1Smart-UPS C 1000/1500/2000/3000 VA 120/230 Vac Tower

Product Description

The APC

™

by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS™ C is a high performance uninterruptible power supply

(UPS). It provides protection for electronic equipment from AC power blackouts, brownouts, sags, and

surges, small AC power fluctuations and large disturbances. The UPS also provides battery backup

power for connected equipment until AC power returns to safe levels or the batteries are fully

discharged.

This user manual is available on the enclosed CD and on the APC by Schneider Electric Web site,

www.apc.com.

Safety Messages

Read the instructions carefully to become familiar with the equipment before trying to install, operate,

service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this manual or on the

equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a

procedure.

Safety and General Information

Inspect the package contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if

there is any damage.

Read the Safety Guide supplied with this unit before installing the UPS.

• This UPS is intended for indoor use only.

• Do not operate this UPS in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust

or humidity.

• Be sure the air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow adequate space for proper ventilation.

• The battery typically lasts for two to five years. Environmental factors impact battery life.

Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality AC power, and frequent short duration discharges

will shorten battery life.

• Connect the UPS power cable directly to a wall outlet. Do not use surge protectors or extension

cords.

CAUTION

UNPROTECTED OUTPUTS

Apply circuit protection to all outputs.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

WARNING

This is a category C2 UPS product.

In a residential environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the

user may be required to take additional measures.