Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS 1000-3000VA
LV, 120V IN, 120V OUT
Quick Installation Guide
Installation
1. Inspecting the UPS
Inspect the UPS for any signs of
obvious damage. If damage is
visible, do not proceed and call
our warranty support line for
assistance at 1-800-222-5877
menu option 3, or email at
microups.warranty@vertiv.com.
2. Choosing a location
Install the UPS in a temperature-
controlled environment that is free
of corrosive and conductive
contaminants. Avoid locations near
heat or water sources and exposed
to direct sunlight. For proper
ventilation, leave four inches
clearance on the front and rear of
the UPS.
The input outlet should be nearby
and easily accessible.
3. Installing the UPS
The UPS and optional EBCs may
be installed in either a tower or
rack configuration.
• For tower installation, assemble
and attach the tower support
stands and spacers (if EBCs are
used). Place the UPS (and EBC)
on the tower support stands.
• For rack installation:
1. Attach rail kit inner guides
to the UPS.
2. Attach the handles to the
UPS.
3. Install the rail kit outer
guides in the rack.
NOTE: Align shelf of rack kit with
rack U number for proper
alignment.
4. Install the UPS in the rack.
5. Secure the handles to the
rack.
Connections
1. Connecting External
Battery Cabinet (Optional)
EBCs provide longer battery
run-time for connected devices.
Refer to the Liebert GXT5
2
31014371/SL 70870_REVA_12_21
Lithium-Ion User Guide, to select
the appropriate model and quantity
for your Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion
model and applications.
• Verify that the EBC breaker is in
the "Off " position.
• Connect one end of the
supplied EBC cable to the UPS
EBC terminal (1a on the image)
and one end to the battery
cabinet EBC terminal (1b).
Connect one end of the CAN
communication cable (attached
to the EBC cable) to the UPS
CAN port (1c) and the other
end to the battery cabinet CAN
port (1d).
Installing the UPS
GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS to External Battery Cabinet Connections
GXT5-3000LVRT2UXL
Shown
CAN ports
Single/First EBC
Second EBC
• If connecting more than one
battery cabinet, connect one
end of an additional EBC cable
to the open EBC terminal on the
first battery cabinet (2a).
Connect the other end to the
EBC terminal on the second
battery cabinet (2b). Connect
one end of the CAN
communication cable to the
CAN port on the first battery
cabinet (2c) and the other end
to the CAN port on the second
battery cabinet (2d).
• Repeat the above step for
additional battery cabinets if
necessary.
EBC terminal