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Chapter 6: Obtaining Service
IF THE UPS REQUIRES SERVICE
1. Use theTroubleshootingsection to eliminate obvious causes.
2. Verify there are no tripped circuit breakers and that the batteries are good.
A tripped circuit breaker and defective batteries are the most common iss-
ues.
3. Call your dealer for assistance. If you cannot reach your dealer, or if they
cannotresolvethe issue call or fax theTechnical Support departmentat the
following numbers; Voice phone (972) 446-7363, FAX line (972) 446-9011
or visit our Web site at www.minutemanups.com the "Discussion Board".
Before calling the Technical Support Department have the following infor-
mationavailable:
a) Contact name and address.
b) Where and when the unit was purchased.
c) All of the model information about your unit.
d) The serial number of your unit.
e) Any information on the failure, including LEDs that may be illuminated
or error codes displayed.
f) A description of the protected equipment including model numbers, if
possible.
g) A technician will ask you for the above information and if possible,
helpsolvetheissue over the phone. In the event that the unit requires
factoryservice,theTechnical Support Representative will issue you a
Return MaterialAuthorization Number (RMA#). NOTE: We must
have the model number and the serial number of the product to
issue an RMA #.
h) If the unit is under warranty, the repairs will be done at no charge. If
the unit is not under warranty there will be a charge for the repair.
4. Pack the unit in its original packaging. If the original packaging is no lon-
geravailable,asktheTechnicalSupport Representativeaboutobtaininga
new set. It is important to pack the unit properly in order to avoid damage
in transit. Never use Styrofoam beads for a packing material.
a) Include a letter with your name, address, day time phone number,
RMAnumber, a copy of your original sales receipt, and a brief desc-
ription of the problem.
5. MarktheRMA# on the outside of all packages. The factory cannot accept
any package without the RMA # marked on the outside of the package.
6. Return the unit by insured, prepaid carrier to:
Para Systems Inc.
MINUTEMANUPS
1809 W. Frankford Road, Suite 150
Carrollton,TX75007
ATTN:RMA# _______
Er01: UPS is shutdown.
Symptom / Error Code Cause / What To Do
The UPS has not been turned on. Press the On button and re-
leaseaftertheaudiblealarmbeeps twice.
Only the AC normal LED is
illuminated. Reset the input circuit breaker by pressing the plunger back in. If
the input circuit breaker trips after UPS restarts, reduce the load
on the UPS.
UPSonlyoperates in battery
mode, even though there is
ACpresent.
The AC normal icon is illumi-
nated, but there is no output. Disconnect the computer cable from the UPS, press the On but-
ton. If UPS works normally, the software has control of the UPS.
Charge the batteries for 8-hours and retest. If the runtime is still
less than expected, the batteries may need to be replaced.
UPSdoesnot provide the
expectedruntime.
TheUPShas an internal problem. Call for service.
The Fault icon is illuminated
and a constant alarm.
Er02: TheOverload icon is il-
luminated and a constant
alarm.
Check the specifications and remove part of the load. If the UPS
shuts down because of an Overload, the UPS must perform an
Inverter function or a Self Test to clear the Overload Alarm.
The UPS has detected a short-circuit on its output. Check the at-
tachedload.
Er03: UPSOverTemperature. The internal temperature has exceeded the safe operating range
for the UPS. Check the specifications.
Er08: DCBUS voltageabnor-
mal(High). Turn the UPS off, unplug the power cord, wait for 5-minutes and
then restart the UPS. If the error did not clear call for service.
Er11: Inverter/OutputFailure
Shutdown. TheUPShasaninternal fault. Call for service.
Er13: Fan Failure. The fan haseither failedorhas stopped due to exessive dirt.Ifthe
fanhas failed,call forservice. Ifthe fanisdirty,use acan of"Canned
Air" to clean the fan.
Er14: ChargerFailure. Thechargerhas failed, call for service.
Er16: Site Wiring Fault. Haveaqualified electrician correct the service wiring.
Er15: Weak/BadBattery icon
is illuminated. Checkthebatteryconnections,charge the batteries for 8-hours
and retest. The batteries may need to be replaced.
Er17: Low Battery Warning. The UPS's battery reserve is low. Thiscondition will continue until
AC returns or the UPS shuts down from battery exhaustion.
Er26: InputOver Current.
Er09: DCBUS voltageabnor-
mal(Low). Turn the UPS off, unplug the power cord, wait for 5-minutes and
then restart the UPS. If the error did not clear call for service.
Er10: InverterOver Current. Check the specifications and remove part of the load.
Check the specifications and remove part of the load. If the error
did not clear call for service.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Er28: BypassmodeOverload.
Er29: Charger overcharges
the battery. TheUPShasaninternal fault. Call for service.
Check the specifications and remove part of the load. If the error
did not clear call for service.
Er38: Failed to synchronize
with utility input. Turn the UPS off, unplug the power cord, wait for 5-minutes and
then restart the UPS. If the error did not clear call for service.
Er39: Low Battery Capacity. The UPS's battery capacity is low. Charge the batteries for 24-
hours. If the error does not clear call for service.
Er12: DCBUSPre-charge ab-
normal. Turn the UPS off, unplug the power cord, wait for 5-minutes and
then restart the UPS. If the error did not clear call for service.
Er18: EEPROM data error. TurntheUPS off, unplugthepower cord, waitfor1-minute and then
restart the UPS. If the error does not clear call for service.