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Video: How to take the Galaxy 5000 UPS from normal operation to total power off?

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Issue:
Shutting Down the MGE Galaxy 5000 UPS

Product line:
Galaxy 5000, Galaxy 5500

Environment:
All models, all serial numbers

Cause:
Due to site maintenance, inclement weather, and other conditions, request come in for assistance with Powering Down the Galaxy 5000 UPS

Resolution:
The instructions to power down the UPS are available on the display.  This procedure is for a single UPS without an external bypass panel.

These instructions are in the owner’s manual which can be located at http://www.apc.com/salestools/MBPN-8YPFLA/MBPN-8YPFLA_R0_EN.pdf

Step 1: Touch any button on the display to wake it up.
Step 2: Push the Menu Button
Step 3: Scroll to “Maintenance”
Step 4: Choose “Stop the UPS”
Step 5: Press the Inverter OFF (gray) button for 3 seconds to transfer the load to the Static Bypass Switch.
At this point, the load is no longer protected by the UPS.
Step 6: Turn the maintenance bypass switch Q3BP to ON.
Step 4: Turn the output switch Q5N to OFF.
The UPS is now fully isolated from the load.
Step 5: Set the battery circuit breaker(s) QF1 to Off Position.
Step 6: Turn the Q1 Switch to Off
Step 7: Turn the Q4S Switch to Off
Wait until the display and LEDs turn off.

Caution: There is still stored energy in the capacitors, and batteries inside the UPS.  Never remove any covers or panels.  There are no user serviceable parts inside.

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