Recharge time is stated as the time to bring a completed depleted battery back to 90% of its charge capacity, once main AC power is restored. This time is typically about 5 hours after complete discharge into 100% capacity load. This time will be greater when charging additional external battery cabinets used with the larger UPS models. Of course, much less time it required to recharge the battery when it has only been partially discharged. Note: connected equipment will be operational while the batteries recharge.

Additional battery time can be added to the XPRT and NXRT models.

Most UPS models are designed to allow the user to replace the battery when necessary. That should always be done by a qualified technician experienced with servicing electical equipment.

Consult the operating manual before attempting battery service. Contact Juice Goose for additional assistance as needed.

Dispose of used batteries properly.

The battery charger will maintain a float-charge on the battery whenever utility power is available so that the battery will have a full charge when needed. Battery condition should be checked periodically. Typical battery life when being maintained on utility power is 3 to 5 years.

To keep the batteries in best condition it is recommended that the batteries be recharged every 4 months when being stored. If the batteries are stored for 6 months or more without being recharged there is a risk that they will not be rechargeable and will need to be replaced.

All models have battery test or status data output capability which can be monitored on the front of the UPS or remotely by way of a Standard Network Management Protocol (SNMP) communication connection and Windows based graphical interface software. (Accessory components are required.)

The UPS designs presented here plug directly into the wall. Your equipment then plugs into the UPS.

The amount of time the battery power will last (known as "run time") depends on the relative amount of power being used by equipment connected to the UPS. This is usually stated as a time if half the UPSs capacity is being used and a time if all the capacity is being used. For example a  SCV 10001 model has a run time of 10 minutes at half load and 3 minutes at full load. Using a larger UPS than the load requires will increase the battery run time. Further, additional batteries can be added to the SBN or SCV Series series to extend the UPS run time. See the Juice Goose catalog or contact Juice Goose for additional details. 

A "stand-by" or "off-line" UPS directs main utility power to your equipment as long as it's available. When the utility power fails it switches to the battery as a source of temporary power. "Line interactive" designs also power connected equipment using available utility power, except they also provide voltage regulation within a limited range in order to reduce the occurrence of battery use. An "on-line" type of UPS powers connected equipment from battery power 100% of the time. Available utility power is only used to charge the battery.

SL350 is a stand-by UPS.

KIN and SBN models are line interactive.

SCV models are on-line.

VA stands for "volt-amp" which equals volts x amps. In the United States standard residential and commercial electric power is 120 volts AC . Current flows to electric powered equipment at different rates, depending on how much power the equipment uses. This measure of current is amperes, or "amps".