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What type of wire is acceptable when wiring a single phase Symmetra UPS?

Issue:
Using wiring made from a type of metal different than that of the terminals on the input and output wiring blocks of single phase Symmetra UPS systems can potentially cause corrosion and connection issues over time.

Product Line:
Symmetra LX
Symmetra RM
Symmetra Power Array

Environment:
All serial ranges

Cause:
The terminal blocks on single phase Symmetra UPS systems are rated for copper wiring only.

Resolution:
APC by Schneider Electric recommends only the use of copper wire for single phase Symmetra installations.