FYI the first person that responded came and got the UPS+batteries on 
Saturday.  Thanks to everyone who showed interest.

-Charles

Charles Jones wrote:
> We have a rather large APC Symmertra SYMSTRF-PD UPS unit + battery 
> modules that I would be willing to donate (FREE - just come take it 
> away). If anyone is interested in a *data-center* class UPS unit, 
> please contact me via email (email only please).
>
> The unit is similar to this one: 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/APC-SYMSTRF-PD-Symmetra-UPS-SYMINIF-SYPM-SYBATT-Loaded_W0QQitemZ350154803187QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090118?IMSfp=TL090118118006r4814
>
> Serious inquiries only! This is a huge datacenter UPS. It is NOT 
> something that you would hook up in your house or garage. It takes at 
> least an 80A 3 phase input with #3 AWG wire.
>
> The unit itself is used but in working order (was working when it was 
> disconnected). We also have a literal truckload of SYBATT battery 
> modules that are new and still in their shipping boxes.
>
> Some things to keep in mind:
>
> * This thing weighs 598 pounds WITHOUT THE BATTERIES. Whoever comes to 
> pick it up better have a truck with a lift-gate, some sturdy furniture 
> moving dollies, and 3-4 guys who are prepared for some heavy lifting. 
> I will hold the door open but I don't want to deal with moving it :P 
> There is a nice tile floor between our storage room and the elevator 
> lobby, as well as in the lobby itself, which cannot be damaged from 
> the moving, so you will have to bring proper equipment, or hire movers 
> experienced in moving heavy objects out of a corporate office 
> building. The unit does have wheels but they are small and the unit is 
> so heavy that the wheels have developed flat spots so it does not roll 
> very easily. It needs to be put on a dolly or furniture moving cart.
>
> * The unit is "as-is". I'm not sure if it is still under warranty. 
> There are a couple of missing plastic module covers missing, but they 
> are just for looks and do not hamper its operation. I can give you 
> PDFs of the installation and users manual, but figuring out how to 
> install and use it is up to you.
>
> * I have many more batteries than the unit needs. I prefer you take 
> these away as well. You could probably "pre-charge" and store them and 
> use them to extend run-time (the battery modules are hot-swappable.
>
> Again, serious inquiries only please. This is a UPS/PDU that is meant 
> to be wired to a breaker box and provide backup power for a medium 
> sized datacenter. I do not want to give it to someone who wants to 
> "experiment" or someone who wants to take it from me just to sell on 
> ebay or craigslist. I'm hoping to find someone who can actually put 
> this to good and proper use, as I hate to see good equipment wasted.