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Avaya UPS Training:
Plugs and Receptacles
Copyright© 2003 Avaya Inc. All rights reserved

2. Why Plugs and Receptacles?
When your customer receives a UPS, they should be able to plug it in right away.
If a customer receives a UPS and can’t plug it into the wall socket . . .
. . . or can’t plug in their VoIP or PBX equipment into the UPS, you’ve got a problem.
To avoid this, you need to remember a few simple things . . .
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3. Installation Considerations
UPS models rated 1500 VA and below can be plugged into a standard wall socket.
Use standard input lead
Standard wall socket
Connect to
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4. The Correct Wall Receptacle
Make sure your customer has the correct wall receptacle installed before they receive the UPS.
UPSs above 1500 VA do not plug into a standard wall receptacle. Customers may need an electrician to install a different wall receptacle for the UPS.
1000VA to 2000VA use standard wall sockets
3000VA requires a special 16A socket or connection to a distribution board
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5. The Correct Wall Receptacle
The 6000VA UPS requires a 32A Commando socket, or connection to a distribution board. A qualified electrician must carry out this work.
UPSs of 8000VA or more require a direct connection to the main distribution panel by a qualified electrician.
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6. The 6000VA UPS
The 6000VA UPS has a special input connection called a NEMA L6-30R.
If you order your UPS with the recommended PPDM ( ), the L6-30R is provided for you.
If you decide not to use the PPDM, you will need to provide your own L6-30P & L6-30R connections.
L6-30P
L6-30R

7. The right type of electrical breaker
For UPSs of 3000VA or more, your UPS will have a dedicated connection into the electrical distribution panel.
This connection is protected by a molded circuit breaker (MCC).
This breaker should be a “Type D” or “Type 4”. This will allow the UPS startup current without tripping the breaker.
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8. Plug and Receptacle Terminology
L6-30R
30 indicates the amperage rating: 30A. “R” means that it’s a receptacle.
L6-30P
“L” indicates that it’s a locking plug or receptacle; This is a 30A plug. L
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