Answering Your Questions... Meeting Provision 6 Testing Requirements

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Q. What are the minimum testing requirements for batteries in an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)?

A. Maintaining power to the equipment when the electric turns off is a key function of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Therefore, battery operations are a key function to be tested in the UPS. Manufacturers typically provide expected battery run times based on the load. These can be used to measure the functionality of the battery. See this graph of the runtime as one example: http://www.apc.com/products/runtimegraph/runtime_graph.cfm?base_sku=SMC1000C&chartSize=large.
While used batteries could be redeployed in UPS equipment if it meets the manufacturer’s run time functionality, it is recommended that the battery in the UPS be replaced with a new battery.
Another way to resell a working UPS is to test the UPS functionality with a known good battery. You can remove the battery after testing and sell the UPS as R2/Ready for Resale as long as the UPS passes functionality tests. Conversely, selling a UPS with an untested or failed battery would put it into the category of R2/Ready for Repair, and subject to all the requirements for downstream due diligence of the buyer to purchase equipment containing Focus Materials.

About SERISubpages
We're Sustainable Electronics Recycling International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safe and sustainable reuse and recycling of used electronics through consensus-driven standards.
R2 StandardSubpages
The R2 Standard is the leading certification for electronics repair and reuse. As the housing body for R2, SERI maintains the R2 Standard, related documentation, guidance, and facilitates its ongoing development.
ProgramsSubpages
SERI works with partners throughout the lifecycle of electronic products to ensure that they are managed responsibly. SERI's programs focus on education, outreach, safety, and international development.
- R2 Leaders
Education & TrainingSubpages
SERI offers a variety of educational and training opportunities for recyclers, as well as opportunities for auditors and consultants. These trainings focus on implementing the R2 Standard, realizing a return on the investment in certification, discussing relevant issues or challenges related to recycling practices, and other topics.