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UPS-1232 - Bell MTS

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  1. Find the indicator lights on the outside of your UPS device (the lights are on the top left hand corner of the front of the unit).
    UPS-1232 indicator lights
  2. If only the SYSTEM STATUS light is lit, your battery is fine and you do not need to replace your battery. We recommend you check your battery periodically.
    UPS-1232 indicator light indicating not to replace
  3. If the REPLACE BATTERY light is lit, your battery needs to be replaced. Please follow the instructions Replace the battery of your UPS-1232.
    UPS-1215 indicator light indicating when to replace

How to getting a new battery for your UPS-1232

When Bell MTS installed the battery backup system in your home, your battery was covered by a manufacturer's warranty. We recommend that you check your battery to see if it is still under warranty.

The warranty information is on a sticker which is placed on the side or on the top of the battery itself. In order to check this sticker, you will need to open your UPS and remove your battery. Please refer to the instructions for How to Monitor Your Battery Backup System/Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit. If your battery has a manufacturer's warranty sticker, please contact the battery manufacturer using the phone number or website provided on the sticker to get a replacement battery. If your battery does not have a manufacturer's warranty sticker, please contact us.

For information regarding the disposal of your old battery please visit: http://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/wastewise/ .

How to replace the battery of your UPS-1232

  1. Leave the UPS plugged in. If you unplug the UPS, you will disconnect the Bell MTS services in your home.
  2. Place your left hand on the left portion of the unit with your thumb wrapped over the side, and grasp the cover.
  3. Place your right hand on the right side of the unit for resistance.
    UPS-1232 where to put hands to open door
  4. Pull out and to the left to open the cover and reveal the battery.
    UPS-1232 opening door
  5. You may leave the lid in its hinges, or remove the lid from the hinges, by sliding it up and out, if your prefer.
  6. Hold the battery from top to bottom with one hand firmly, and use your other hand to move the battery clasps outwards.
    UPS-1232 how to remove battery
  7. Pull the battery from its clasps out of the unit firmly.
  8. Once battery is out of its clasped position, remove the two leads from the two battery terminals.
    UPS-1232 leads

    Note:

  9. Remove any packaging from your new battery.
  10. Connect the leads from UPS to their corresponding terminal on the new battery.
    1. The lead with the extra red plastic covering corresponds to the red terminal.
    2. The other lead corresponds to the black terminal.
      UPS-1232 connecting leads to battery terminal
  11. Push the clasps outwards and push the new battery back into the clasped position. The leads/terminal should be at the bottom right side of the battery.
    UPS-1215 putting battery back in
  12. Once your new battery is in place, replace the cover on the UPS by inserting the lid back in the hinges and closing the lid over and to the right. You will need to ensure the battery leads are tucked into the cover in order for the cover to close properly.
    UPS-1232 closing door