SYA8K8RMP wiring question

[erin128_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 10/29/2012

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I would like to know if it is possible to wire this with a plug input instead of hardwiring. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 10/30/2012

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hi erin,

we don't sell this with a plug option but you'd need to refer to the local code in the area where this is going to be installed to make sure it is acceptable to use a plug for this UPS (which I guess requires a 50A breaker/plug if I remember correctly). as long as the UPS gets 2 phases, neutral, and a ground, you can add a plug (by a qualified electrician).

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 11/7/2012

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well, you'd be de-rating this 50A UPS to a 30A UPS if you use L14-30. so if it is clear that this is now a 30A UPS, and everyone (electrician/code) says its OK, i don't see why not. if the upstream breaker (which should then be 30A) keeps tripping, they might be loading the UPS too much since it can potentially do 50A max.

[erin128_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 11/6/2012

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So, I can use a plug type L14-30 with this, as long as electrical code and electrician say its ok, correct?

[erin128_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 11/7/2012

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So, what I really need is a 50 amp plug to go with what the unit breaker is, so not to derate the machine. I just told the guy to get with his electrician, and sent him the specs of the unit wiring so they can work it out, but I think if he is going to have a "plug", instead of the hard-wire, that is what he needs. I appreciate the input on this, very helpful.

[BillP · Accepted solution]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 11/8/2012

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no problem. 🙂