UPS Battery Health and Runtime Check

Inspection template to verify UPS units are online, healthy, and meeting minimum battery runtime thresholds for critical power protection.

Inspection Details

• UPS asset ID or location
  Identify the specific UPS unit by asset tag, serial number, or physical location.
• Inspection date and time
  Record when the inspection was completed.
• Inspector name
  Name of the person completing the inspection.
• Inspection standard or SOP referenced
  Reference the internal procedure, manufacturer guidance, or site standard used for this check.
• Minimum required runtime threshold
  Enter the minimum acceptable runtime for this UPS in minutes.

UPS Online Status and Alarms

• UPS is online and supplying load normally
  Confirm the UPS indicates normal online operation and is not in an abnormal state.
• No active alarm, fault, or warning indicators
  Check the display, monitoring software, or network management card for active alarms, faults, or warnings.
• Unit is not in bypass mode unless authorized and documented
  Verify the UPS is not bypassed unless the bypass condition is planned, authorized, and documented.
• Input and output status indicators normal
  Confirm input power, output power, and load indicators are within normal operating range.
• Load percentage within acceptable operating range
  Record the current UPS load as a percentage of rated capacity.

Battery Health and Runtime

• Battery health status is normal
  Confirm the UPS reports healthy battery condition with no degraded or failed battery indicators.
• Battery self-test completed successfully
  Verify the most recent battery self-test or diagnostic completed without failure.
• Measured battery runtime meets minimum threshold
  Record the estimated or tested runtime available at current load and compare it to the minimum required threshold.
• Battery age within manufacturer or site replacement interval
  Record battery age in months and verify it remains within the approved replacement interval.
• Battery cabinet or compartment free of swelling, leakage, corrosion, or heat damage
  Inspect the battery area for physical defects, leakage, corrosion, discoloration, or abnormal heat.

Environment, Maintenance, and Documentation

• UPS area is clean, ventilated, and unobstructed
  Verify the unit has adequate clearance for airflow and service access, with no debris or storage blocking the equipment.
• Ambient temperature within manufacturer specification
  Record the room or cabinet temperature and confirm it is within the manufacturer-approved operating range.
• Firmware or monitoring alerts reviewed
  Confirm recent firmware, monitoring, or network management alerts have been reviewed and addressed as needed.
• Preventive maintenance is current
  Verify scheduled maintenance, battery replacement planning, and service records are current.
• Photo evidence of display or monitoring dashboard
  Capture a photo of the UPS display, monitoring screen, or status dashboard showing current health and runtime information.

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

• Deficiencies or non-conformances documented
  List any deficiencies, non-conformances, or critical items that failed during the inspection.
• Corrective actions assigned
  Describe the corrective action, responsible person, and target completion date for each issue.
• Inspector signature
  Inspector attestation that the UPS inspection is complete and accurate.