Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Battery Health Checklist

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This Template was installed 3 times.

Visual Inspection

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Initial assessment for physical damage or abnormalities.

Battery Enclosure Condition (1-5, 1=Excellent, 5=Poor)

Evidence of Corrosion?

Battery Swelling/Bulging?

Detailed notes on enclosure condition (e.g., scratches, dents, leaks)

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Evidence of Liquid Spillage?

Number of Batteries Visually Damaged

Battery Voltage and Temperature

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Measure individual battery voltage and temperature to identify potential issues.

Battery 1 Voltage (V)

Battery 2 Voltage (V)

Battery 3 Voltage (V)

Battery 4 Voltage (V)

Battery 5 Voltage (V)

Battery 6 Voltage (V)

Battery 1 Temperature (°C)

Battery 2 Temperature (°C)

Notes on Voltage/Temperature Readings

Battery Capacity Testing

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Evaluate battery performance under load to determine remaining capacity.

Battery Capacity Test Duration (minutes)

Initial Voltage (V) during test

Final Voltage (V) after test

Peak Discharge Current (A) during test

Discharge Capacity Achieved (%)

Test Result

Notes/Observations during Capacity Test

Date of Capacity Test

UPS System Logs & Events

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Review UPS system logs for any error messages or warnings related to battery performance.

Review UPS system logs for recent error messages.

Note any warnings related to battery voltage or temperature.

Record number of battery-related alarms in last 24 hours.

Document any instances of UPS transferring to battery power (utility outage) and duration.

Indicate if firmware version is current (refer to manufacturer recommendations).

Note any recurring error codes or patterns in the logs.

Maintenance Records Review

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Check historical maintenance records to track battery performance trends and previous issues.

Last Battery Replacement Date

Battery Age (in months)

Summary of Previous Battery Testing Results

Previous Battery Type

Previous Battery Capacity (kVAh)

Date of Last Battery Maintenance (e.g., cleaning, equalization)

Notes/Observations from Previous Inspections

Environmental Conditions

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Assess the UPS battery environment for temperature, humidity, and ventilation.

Ambient Temperature (°C)

Battery Cabinet Temperature (°C)

Relative Humidity (%)

Ventilation Adequacy

Dust/Debris Accumulation

Notes on Environmental Conditions

Connection & Wiring Integrity

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Inspect battery connections and wiring for corrosion, looseness, or damage.

Battery Terminal Voltage (each battery)

Terminal Condition (Clean/Corroded/Damaged)

Wiring Condition (Intact/Frayed/Damaged)

Torque on Battery Terminal Connections (Nm/lb-in)

Connection Security (Tight/Loose/Questionable)

Notes on Wiring/Connections

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