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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.

Image of a hardwiring sample table for various UPS Models

Image of a hardwiring sample table for various UPS Models

Additionally, you may refer to the attached safety documents for our Rack PDU and Rack ATS or you may contact our Tech Support team at 800-800-4272 or chat with us at APC by Schneider Electric for more information.