Can a different wire gauge or breaker size be used from the wiring requirements of an APC UPS?

Question:
Can a different wire gauge or breaker size be used from the wiring requirements of an APC UPS?

Product Line:
6K to 20K Single Phase Hard wired UPS units

Scenario:
Trying to hardwire a 6K to 20K Single Phase Hard wired UPS to a different size breaker and/or different wire gauge due to site limitations.

Answer:

Generally, no, it's not advisable to deviate from the recommended wire gauge and breaker size. Using the correct wire gauge and/or breaker size is crucial for safety, efficiency, and performance.

APC by Schneider Electric hardwired units gives recommended wire gauges and/or electrical specifications that follows electrical safety standards for each region. This is found on manuals of each offering. Attached with this article are samples of these resources.

Gepubliceerd voor:Schneider Electric Belgium