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UPS Maintenance Tips
The batteries in any UPS can endure and serve better, if they receive proper maintenance.
Most users rarely maintain their UPS & never bother to check the health of the UPS until it goes dead
or a Power Crash/OS Crash. When you take care of your UPS, you will be able to extend the life of
your UPS and in turn Your Computers Data & Parts including
Mother Board, CPU, RAM, HDD etc.

Always Keep the UPS Connected to the Power Socket - Switch
ON
Check for any Loose Connection & Sparkling Sound
Keep the UPS on a Flat Wooden Surface Preferably

Do not cover / Cloth Over -it- suffocates UPS and Kills it
Also do not Pile Books and Diaries over UPS
Do not throw the Packing Materials, Keep Safe
When you Go-On Long Leave, Charge Fully, Remove all Plugs &
Store it in a Dry Place in the Original Packing Cover

For the First Time Recharge
Normally the new UPSs (Battery) are Factory Charged before packing. Even though you
need to charge it, for the first time, 16 Hours. Then allow it to discharge, and again charge it
to 16 Hours. After 3 to 5 Cycles, (Charging 16 Hour and using its maximum Capacity) the UPS
works with its full efficiency.

Power Options Properties
Every computer and laptop has options that allow them to
make changes to the power management tools. In a
Windows PC, check under "Control Panel" and you will find
the power options. Change the Power Setting and click
turnoff monitor after 3 minutes or as per your Choice to
save power.
You can Change the settings for Monitor, Hard Disk, Stand by time,
Hibernate Time etc. After that set time the required action will take
place. In Windows 7, these power saving tricks are automatically
enabled. Still you can change from Control Panel.

Close Unnecessary Programs
Look at the programs that start up along with your operating
system. If you don't have to use them immediately, right
click on the icon and go into options. Scroll through the list
until you can turn off the option to have the program open
whenever you start the PC / Laptop. When you use an
application, close it when you are done.
Programs that are left open will use system resources and power
drain to UPS very fast (During Power failure). If you only run few
programs at a time, the PC will use less power and it will be able to
stay on UPS Battery power quite longer.
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Enable Hibernation
Enable Hibernation for fast Powering OFF & ON of a Computer. Go to Control Panel = Power
Options = Power Option Properties
= Hibernate = Tick Enable Hibernation
When Turning OFF the PC, press the H key in the Key board or Press shift and Click Hibernate


Purge and Discharge UPS Batteries
At least once a month, every UPS user should purge and
discharge their batteries to prolong their life. To purge a
UPS, Switch OFF the AC Power. Turn ON the Computer
and let the UPS drain until the low battery warning (Audio
Sound) beeps faster. Switch ON the AC Power and let the
UPS charge for 16 Hours, while keeping the Computer OFF.
Best method to purge the battery without any possible damage to data / HARD Disk. Enter into BIOS
Setup (Press Del or F2 Key) and keep the PC in the BIOS screen and drain the battery.

Most UPS users forget this and suddenly one day, the UPS will give backup for less than 2
Minutes or even give NO BACK UP at all.

Additional UPS Maintaining Tips
Keep UPS Clean. Dry cloth cleaning only.
No Stacking of Books and DVDs over the UPS.
No Decorating vase over the UPS
No Direct Sun Light over to it
Do not keep it near Electric Oven, Washing Machine and Even a Refrigerator
Do not Cover the UPS with any Cloth like materials
Keep the UPS on a Flat Surface preferably on a Wooden Plank or Table
Do not keep it hanging or tilted position. Bed Type or Tower Type. Keep it as per its design.
Do not shake it, or Jerk it. The battery & its terminals are just inserted into Lugs, and nothing
is solidly fixed inside.
Charge your battery in correct Voltage & Current. (230 Volt and 0.5 Amps)
Do not open the UPS screws, on your own. Contact the service Provider or a qualified
electrician. Call 9941761588
For Older CRT 17 Monitors the Backup time is 5 minutes to 10 minutes only
For Older CRT 15 Monitors the Backup time is 8 minutes to 15 minutes only
For the new LCD 18.5 Monitors the Backup time is 25 minutes (Approx.)
In some cases the LED 15.6 Monitors gives a Good backup time of 40 minutes. But that is not
guaranteed in all brands.
If the Power Shut Down is regular (infrequent) and at a pre-warned fixed time. You can use
the UPS to its full back up time and charge it for 16 hours, keeping the UPS & Computer OFF
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If the Power Failure is frequent and unpredictable. Please save your work and Shut down
(Read Hibernate) the Computer and the UPS. This keeps the UPS ready for the next power
failure. Or else, after a Backup use, if the UPS is not charged for a minimum of 6 hours, the
battery wont bear the load of CRT Monitors. And there will be an Operating System or Hard
Disk crash. No worry with the small sized LCDs and LEDs.
Store it properly. If you dont expect to use your UPS for a month or more, its a good idea to
store the UPS - Charge to its full capacity - Remove all power outlet wires and plugs and store
in a cool place. Lead Acid batteries needs to be stored with full charge.
While transferring from one place to other place preferably transit a fully discharged UPS,
and Charge it immediately upon arrival to the destination.
Adjust screen brightness. While using on Battery Power reducing the screen brightness.
Turn OFF Wireless/Bluetooth. Another significant drain on your battery power is your
wireless card. You should turn OFF your wireless device & Bluetooth (if not using) when
you're working on Battery power.

UPS Usage Tips in Brief
- New UPS must be fully charged for 16 Hours before use.
- New UPS needs to be fully charged and discharged (cycled) a few times before it can attain to
its fullest capacity.
- Rechargeable batteries undergo self-discharging when left unused. Always store a UPS in a
fully charged state for storage. (After Removing Power Plugs and from Power Socket)
- Fully drain and fully recharge your UPS every month. (At least once in 3 Months)
- Use built-in power management on your Computer.
- Disable Wireless / Bluetooth when not in use.
- Remove unused PC/PCI Cards (PCI Modem, PCI USB) or USB devices (Pen drives, External
HDD, Mouse, Key Board, SD Cards, Broad Band Data Card) while working on UPS backup.
- Don't drop or tilt the UPS. e
- Don't expose to moisture, water or any liquids like tea, coffee & juices. e
- Allow it to breathe free. At least keep 2 to 4 inch gap on all sides.
- UPS gets warmed up, while CHARGING on normal use. If it is getting too hot, there may be a
problem with the device and a qualified technician should check it.
- Battery replacement - On an average, the life span of UPS batteries will be 2 years, if
maintained well, it is recommended to change batteries at least Every 3 Years if not after 2
Years.
- Simply if your UPS runs down to 60% in less than 5 minutes, you should consider replacing
your batteries or upgrading to a larger VA unit.
- A leaky or faulty battery can damage the UPS Circuit board (which is 50% of the cost of the
UPS) or even may cause an electric fire.
- Use correct rated batteries on Replacement
- Do not keep UPS in an Enclosed Place, Like Cupboards, under the rack
- Air should circulate around UPS for Longer Life of UPS and Battery
- Do not Use the UPS as a File Storing Stand
- Also be aware of Small Red Ants. Never allow them to enter into your UPS, they may eat away
and damage the Lacquer coating around the Transformers
- Lastly Never use it for Kitchen-wares, like Mixie, Electric Stove, and Electric Bulb etc.
- You may use CFL Bulbs, of 5Watt to 14 Watt but that is not recommended by some UPS
manufacturers
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Clean the Laptop / Desktop before starting it
Always Hibernate the PC / Laptop for fast shutting down and booting
Never Force Shutdown the Computers
Always use Dry Cloth to Clean the CRT / LED / LCD Screen, When the Power Switch is in OFF position
Never touch the Non-Protected Computer Spares with Bare hand
Do not Connect Extra Switch Board / Surge Strip / Extension Cord / Mini or Max Socket to UPS
You can connect only CPU and Monitor at UPS & Rest all directly from the Wall Socket
The Third Socket at UPS can be used for Modem (Plug in Modem Adapter)


Computer Maintenance Checklist
At system setup
1. Install a surge suppressor/emergency shutdown power strip
2. Register your original software products
3. Schedule automated updates
4. Read the maintenance section of your manual
5. Set up your email to auto-archive older messages
6. Install Anti-Virus software
7. Install anti-advertising software (Internet Security)
8. Put your software drivers in a pocket sleeve 3 ring binder
Weekly
1. Run a disk scan to check for hard drive issues
2. Run a defragmentation program
3. Run a clean up to delete unneeded files
4. Back up your files to a remote location
5. Empty your recycle bin
6. Delete your Internet files
7. Clear your browsing history
8. Delete your cookies (Run CCleaner)
9. Update your virus definitions
10. Run a full virus scan
Monthly
1. Check for updates
2. Delete/uninstall unneeded or unused programs
Quarterly
1. Clean your keyboard
2. Clean your monitor
3. Clean your peripherals
4. Disconnect and Reconnect your desktop (if you are competent)
5. Change all your passwords
Yearly
1. Renew your software update and Anti-Virus subscriptions
2. Ensure that Keyboard and Mouse - working perfectly. Click (Left or Right) & Keys should work
normally. A faulty mouse or keyboard can Hang & Damage your operating system.
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