How to Assemble an APC RBC7 Smart UPS Battery

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove the dead battery pack from the unit.

   On the APC Smart UPS 1000, 1400 and 1500 series, the front plastic face is pulled away from the box by flipping it downward and lifting it away
   - just look for the cutout on one edge and start pulling there.
   
   Next, there will be two screws to remove from the top corners of a metal plate which is behind the front face, and then also flip downward this metal plate to reveal the batteries.
   
   The 1000 series has smaller batteries than the 1400 and
   1500.You will need to power off the UPS to replace the batteries if there is any charge left in them.
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   Step 2: Check new batteries with a digital voltmeter.

   If either is less than
   12.55v, they've been sitting around too long and are likely ruined already.
   
   Return to supplier. , Remove the plastic block(100A fuse)joining the two halves together, then remove the cable. ,! , This is a step that should be performed per Plastic Weld® instruction manual. , Evenly apply adhesive to one battery as pictured.
   
   Stand up the batteries on a flat surface and join the two batteries together with terminal side facing each other.
   
   Let it cure for 30 minutes. , Apply strips of Gorilla Tape (duct tape) along each edge of the battery, pulling the tape tight across the joints.
   
   I did mine this way and it was completely stable- and ready to use in 2 minutes. , Do not install the fuse first as doing so increase the chance of shorting out the battery while installing the cable. , Or just stick them back on if the original adhesive is sufficient to hold the covers in place.
   
   These are sealed batteries so there is no danger of leakage- the covers are to prevent accidental contact with the terminals. ,,,,, The UPS should be loaded to 30-50% of the rated watt capacity.
   
   For 1000VA/~650W and 1500/~950W model, 300W halogen floor lamp works well. , (Rather than pull the plug, it's best to disconnect power with your circuit breaker or a power strip.
   
   See below in Tips.) Let it run until it shuts off completely.
   
   Ignore all beeping.
   
   It should take about 45 minutes to an hour. , Let it charge overnight.
   
   The UPS is now ready to be put into service.
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   Step 3: Carefully remove the two plastic covers on two ends.

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   Step 4: Save the removed parts!

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   Step 5: Option #1: Lightly sand the face of both batteries on the side closer to the terminals.

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   Step 6: Squeeze about 1/4 the content of the Plastic Weld® and prepare the adhesive per packaging.

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   Step 7: Option #2: Set the batteries side-by-side

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   Step 8: terminals together as with the factory battery.

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   Step 9: Install the cable

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    Step 10: then the fuse

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    Step 11: as pictured.

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    Step 12: Use double sided tape or packaging tape to attach the terminal covers.

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    Step 13: Put the UPS back together following the instructions from step 1.

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    Step 14: If you want to avoid the hassle of glueing the batteries

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    Step 15: you can purchase pre-glued and harnessed RBC7 compatible replacement battery cartridges.

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    Step 16: Turn on the UPS

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    Step 17: pull the plug and make sure it runs on battery power.

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    Step 18: Let the new batteries charge overnight.

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    Step 19: you need to calibrate it

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    Step 20: so the runtime and capacity indicator reads accurately.

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    Step 21: Connect a 30-50% non-varying load to the UPS and disconnect power to the UPS.

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    Step 22: Immediately start charging.

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