URGENT! BR1500 LCD - Need to fully charge before using?

[Anonymous user]

I am expecting delivery of mine this afternoon today, and wanted to get it set up and in use right away. However, the user's guide says it should be fully charged (16 hours!) before using. On the other hand, a knowledge base article (answer no. 6788) says:

"6. Now that I have the Back-UPS product set up how long do I have to wait before I can use my computer?
You can immediately use your computer after it has been set up. Yes the battery will need to totally charge but it can charge while you’re using your system. We do recommend caution in the event that there is a power disturbance and the battery is depleted your system might drop. Please see your user manual for charging times."

If the risk of a system drop in the unlikely event of a power outage is the only issue, I would use right away. But sometimes with batteries, I have heard you should fully charge the first time before using, otherwise the battery is forever weakened, or has it's ability to accept or retain a charge reduced or becomes negatively conditioned, etc. What's the story with this unit? Can I use it right away?

If there would be a lasting negative effect, even minor, I would probably wait until tomorrow, after it's charged for the 16 hours; if there's no negative, I want to use right away. Advice please?

Thanks,
Jim

[Anonymous user]

Great, thanks. This unit is the last piece to my complete office reconfiguaration/overhaul. I can't wait another day to get it all wired up, etc.

Thanks again.

[Anonymous user · Accepted solution]

I am expecting delivery of mine this afternoon today, and wanted to get it set up and in use right away. However, the user's guide says it should be fully charged (16 hours!) before using. On the other hand, a knowledge base article (answer no. 6788) says:

"6. Now that I have the Back-UPS product set up how long do I have to wait before I can use my computer?
You can immediately use your computer after it has been set up. Yes the battery will need to totally charge but it can charge while you’re using your system. We do recommend caution in the event that there is a power disturbance and the battery is depleted your system might drop. Please see your user manual for charging times."

If the risk of a system drop in the unlikely event of a power outage is the only issue, I would use right away. But sometimes with batteries, I have heard you should fully charge the first time before using, otherwise the battery is forever weakened, or has it's ability to accept or retain a charge reduced or becomes negatively conditioned, etc. What's the story with this unit? Can I use it right away?

If there would be a lasting negative effect, even minor, I would probably wait until tomorrow, after it's charged for the 16 hours; if there's no negative, I want to use right away. Advice please?

Thanks,
Jim