Can this be used in a HORIZONTAL position? Laid on its side, provided proper airflow? Also, is it quite (hum, fans) when NOT on battery?
1354844
It's designed for use in the VERTICAL position. It makes ZERO noise when the battery isn't in use. Best UPS I've ever owned!
1354845
This unit uses the same kind of battery that many of my emergency lighting fixtures throughout my building uses. And in those units many of the batteries are installed laying on their sides. So I'd conclude that the CyberPower could be used in any position too.Theory confirmed here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VRLA_battery#Gel_battery
1354846
I would not try that unless I knew how the batteries were sealed and they certified for that orientation. Ask the manufacturer. Most batteries need to stand erect in some fashion. Great power supply though. I have 2 and they worked great last power outage and storm.
1354847
I emailed sales@cyberpower.com asking if the UPS can be used horizontally. The representative who replied said there are no issues with laying the cp1000pfclcd horizontally.
1354848
I see no reason that it can't be used on its side. You might ask the MFR though. It makes 0 noise, completely silent in normal operation, when on battery you can barely hear a slight hum. It is a great unit and time will tell if it will hold under bad (or absent) power conditions.
1354849
It will function when on the side, but the display will also not be upright so it may be hard to read. The unit is silent (no fan noise) when not on battery.
1354850
It contains a sealed liquid battery; while it should not be a problem to lay it on its side for a short time, it's probably better for the long term to keep it upright. If you're using this in a rack, you may want to find a rack-mount solution.
1354851
Yes it can. Like you mentioned just have the proper air flow. Very quiet the only sound it makes is when it's switching from main power to battery. I'm very pleased with this UPS.
1354852
Dead silent when not on battery -- I have two of them, both are on the side and run perfectly without issue.
1354853
Yes, not a problem. It would be best to keep a small amount of space between the surface and the side of the device however.
325089
The direction the fan on the PSU is facing doesn't really matter. There is no wrong way to mount the PSU. I personally prefer the PSU mounted with the fan facing down so it gets access to its own fresh air supply instead of using air that's already in the case.
1425323
I've not had a problem...as others have said, be certain that fan has area free for air flow.
142540
this is a stand alone unit not meant for enclosure as it needs air circulation
1123051
As others have said, it is a fixed position fan, either horizontal (slightly angled up) or vertical. I prefer the vertical position creating circulatory room flow from the floor/table to the ceiling. Even on high, the sound you hear is primarily air flow, not mechanical motor/vibration. I have five of these fans, I love them so much. In California, we don't need air conditioning just one of these in each bedroom in a corner pointing up. Strongly recommend.
1336179
Not at all... the air flow is minimal. I would guess its primary use would be to cool electronic components by placing it on top with the exhaust facing rearward.
1756758
That would work fine. Just make sure you feel which way the fan is blowing and turn it on the appropriate side to blow down.
190491
Either way is ok.For its size, the fan is not very powerful for either purpose of yours.
896747
Fans are made to run in any orientation, people have had the problem your complaining about though. Seems to be luck of the draw, the set I have didn't make noise vertically but I didn't use mine that long.
516982
Gary, My concern would be having the fan exposed to moisture. If you live in a dry area this may not be a problem. I live in Florida so it probably is not a good idea here. Mine is installed in my living room.
353384
I think that would work well. I have mine mounted both mounted under my receiver so they blow up through it. There is no back on mine so it has lots of room to free flow out. The fans work very well they turn off and on as needed and are very quiet. Hope this helps.
1996175
The one I have set up is pulling hot air out from the top of my receiver. It lays horizontally & it performs very well. No noise what so ever. Been working that way for about six months now.
1995733
unit does have a fan only position but does not push a lot of air, would help in small space but I believe their are better options available for cooling. I did just buy this heater this winter though so have not tried it in this type of situation.
1098713
I don't believe the fan angles downward. There are 3 speeds, and it does cool the space down quite a bit, the fan also oscillates or can be stationary, but I don't think it will quite work as you are hoping.
1463328
Well, I have the exact fan and I had it totally horizontal and the shutters did open. Now that was the unit I had, it was once and the unit was new. Add age, dirt, maybe a critter or two and it may not always work. I would guess that the CFM volume would go down in the horizontal position and as mentioned before, you would have to protect the unit from any moisture. There is no reference to staying vertical in the Fantech manual but I do believe it is implied that you would. If I were mounting it inside and horizontal, I would probably just remove the shutters, put some screen or chicken wire over it and run it that way. Good luck to you. Well, I have the exact fan and I had it totally horizontal and the shutters did open. Now that was the unit I had, it was once and the unit was new. Add age, dirt, maybe a critter or two and it may not always work. I would guess that the CFM volume would go down in the horizontal position and as mentioned before, you would have to protect the unit from any moisture. There is no reference to staying vertical in the Fantech manual but I do believe it is implied that you would. If I were mounting it inside and horizontal, I would probably just remove the shutters, put some screen or chicken... » Read More Well, I have the exact fan and I had it totally horizontal and the shutters did open. Now that was the unit I had, it was once and the unit was new. Add age, dirt, maybe a critter or two and it may not always work. I would guess that the CFM volume would go down in the horizontal position and as mentioned before, you would have to protect the unit from any moisture. There is no reference to staying vertical in the Fantech manual but I do believe it is implied that you would. If I were mounting it inside and horizontal, I would probably just remove the shutters, put some screen or chicken wire over it and run it that way. Good luck to you. « Show Less
202625
This PSU has the standard bolt pattern, so if your case supports mounting either way then yes. You should consider that the fan is on the top, so if you are going to mount upside down then your case should have proper ventilation for the fan.
1464017
I would not suggest it. This unit needs full airflow all around it. I have mine in a cabinet space with ample air circulation, but it died after a year. You need to find one that is actually "under counter installation" approved.