Owner’s Manual
BP Series
External Battery Packs for Rackmount UPS Systems
Introduction
2
2
Important Safety Instructions
Installation
3
Maintenance
5
Specifications
Warranty
5
6
7
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1111 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 USA
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Installation
Color Selection (select models)
Select models can be configured to match black or gray equipment. Switch the gray front panel
on the unit for the black front panel if included. If you wish to install an alternate color bezel
not included with your unit, call Customer Support at (773) 869-1234.
Single Unit Installation
Connect the shelves to the shelf extensions
A
1
2
3
4
B
B
using the included hardware
. Leave
the screws slightly loose so that the shelves
can be adjusted in the next step.
A
1
2
3
4
Adjust each shelf to fit your rack, then mount
them in the lowest available space of your rack
C
with the hardware provided . Note that the
C
support ledges should face inward. Tighten the
B
screws that connect the shelf segments
.
B
D
Attach mounting ears
holes of your equipment
to the front mounting
E
using the screws
provided . The ears should face forward.
E
F
F
D
Using an assistant if necessary, lift your
equipment and slide it onto the mounting
shelves. Attach your equipment to the rack by
G
passing user-supplied hardware
its mounting ears and into the rack rails.
through
G
3
Installation
Tower Mounting
Order optional adjustable tower stands, sold separately (Tripp Lite model: 3-9USTAND) to
tower mount UPS system and battery pack.
1
Battery Pack Connection for
Battery Packs with Attached Cable
Connect the rack shelves to the shelf exten-
sions using the included hardware. Leave the
screws slightly loose so that the shelves can
be adjusted in the next step.
A
Adjust each shelf to fit your rack, then mount
them in the lowest available space of your
rack with the hardware provided.
1
Select battery packs have a 175-amp polarized
A
plug
on an output cord permanently connected
to the rear panel. Simply plug the output cord
directly into the external battery connector of
your UPS. (See your UPS manual for external
battery connector description and location.)
Additional battery packs can be added if an
output jack is present.
To connect multiple Battery Packs to a single
UPS for greatly increased runtime, connect
the output of the first Battery Pack to the
UPS’s external battery connector, then “daisy
chain” the others: connect an input/output
plug on the second Battery Pack to an
input/output plug on the first, a plug on third
to a plug on the second and so on. Note that
multiple Battery Pack arrays will provide
longer runtimes, but will also require longer
recharge times.
2
Battery Pack Connection for Battery
Packs with Detachable Cable
Battery Packs feature dual input/output
B
B
receptacles on their rear panels
nect to a UPS, insert one end of the detach-
. To con-
C
able power cable
into either plug on the
rear of the Battery Pack and the cable’s other
end into the external battery connector of
your UPS. (See your UPS manual for external
battery connector description and location.)
C
2
4
Maintenance
Rackmount Battery Packs require no maintenance but should be kept dry at all times. Avoid
installation in locations with high heat and/or humidity. The Battery Pack(s) should be kept
fully charged by being connected to an active UPS system, not left in a depleted condition.
Batteries left in a discharged state will suffer a permanent loss of capacity.
Troubleshooting
There is a fuse array inside the Battery Packs. If a heavy overload or short circuit is encountered,
a fuse will open (blow). A Battery Pack with a blown fuse will deliver no output voltage at any
load. A qualified technician must replace the fuses. Contact Tripp Lite Customer Support for
additional information.
Internal Battery Replacement
The batteries in the Battery Packs will eventually wear out and be unable to provide adequate
backup times. The batteries should only be replaced by factory authorized service personnel.
Tripp Lite offers an exchange program for North American customers wherein they may
exchange worn-out Battery Packs for new ones at a price comparable to the cost of individual
battery replacement. For more details, call Tripp Lite at (773) 869-1234.
Storage
Disconnect your Battery Pack’s power cable before storing. If you plan to store your Battery Pack
for an extended period of time, fully recharge its batteries every three months by connecting it
to a UPS that is connected to AC input for 4-6 hours.
Service
If returning your Battery Pack to Tripp Lite for service, please pack it carefully in its ORIGINAL
PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of your
problem. If the UPS is within the 2-year warranty period, enclose a copy of your sales receipt.
Specifications
Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model No.
Voltage (DC)
24 volts
24 volts
36 volts
36 volts
36 volts
36 volts
36 volts
48 volts
48 volts
48 volts
48 volts
48 volts
72 volts
72 volts
240 volts
240 volts
240 volts
Connector Type
Red/Black
BP24V14
BP24V33
Red 2-point
Black 3-point
Black 3-point
Grey 2-point
Grey 2-point
Grey 2-point
Blue 2-point
Black 3-point
Blue 2-point
Blue 2-point
Blue 2-point
Black 3-point
Black 3-point
Black 3-point
Black 3-point
Black 3-point
BP36V13
BP36V14-2U
BP36V15-2U
BP36V18-2U
BP36V27
BP48V18
BP48V21-2U
BP48V24-2U
BP48V60RT-3U
BP48V75-6U
BP72V12-2U
BP72V21RT3U
BP240V7RT-3U
BP240V10RT-3U
SUBP
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2-Year Limited Warranty
Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of initial
purchase. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product, in its sole discretion.
Customers in the United States may obtain service under this Warranty only by delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to: Tripp Lite, 1111 W. 35th
Street, Chicago, IL 60609. Seller will pay return shipping charges. Call Tripp Lite at (773) 869-1234 before sending any equipment back for repair.
Customers in Mexico may obtain service under this Warranty only by delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to an authorized service center. In
Mexico City, the authorized service center is CompuSupport Mexico, shipping address Roberto Gayol 29, Col. de Valle, Mexico City—call CompuSupport at (5) 559-3022 before sending
authorized service center.
Customers in Canada may obtain service under this Warranty only by delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to an authorized service center.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WAR-
RANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUD-
ING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY
EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights
which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction).
Tripp Lite; 1111 W. 35th Street; Chicago, IL 60609
WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great
variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application.
Tripp Lite’s policy is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Note on Labeling
Two symbols are used on the label.
V~ : AC Voltage
V
: DC Voltage
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773.869.1234 (USA) • 773.869.1212 (International)
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