Back-UPS RS 1500 - Really need to mount vertical?

[Anonymous user]

Just got this item, and it comes with a cradle so the whole thing will stand upright. Does it need to? Or can I just use it laid flat on the floor?

[BillP · Accepted solution]

Hi Elmo,

The BR1500 can be laid on its right side (when looking at it from the front). Its important that it either be upright or in this position for ventilation proposes. There is a picture under the Orientation (section 10) of the user manual found here: http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/KBOK-757JTT_R0_EN.pdf. If you lay it on the right side just be sure there is plenty of air movement around the unit. This setup is typically used if the unit needs to be placed on a shelf in a rack.

Also, the BR1500LCD model is not meant to be laid on its side.