Executing a shell script

I recently purchased a PowerWare 5110 UPS. It has a utility named "LanSafe" that is written for OS X, but I have to execute "install.sh" to install the utility.
I do not know much about UNUX, but it would seem like a simple task to run this installer.
If I double click on the file it opens in Terminal and gives me a message:
"Usage: ./install.sh [Language] [tarfile name] [SYSTEM]
logout
[Process completed]"
But nothing gets installed.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Nick

Nick,
Open a new Terminal window.
Type: cd<space>
Drag the script into the Terminal window.
(Terminal should now have the full path to the script including the script name.)
Delete the install.sh part of the line so you only have the path, then hit the <return> key.
Type: ./install.sh <return>
If all goes well the script will run. It may ask you some questions to set up the UPS.
If it says you do not have permissions then:
Type: sudo ./install.sh <return>
You will be prompted for you password. Assuming you have admin status the script should run.
Since you just purchased this UPS you should also be able to contact PowerWare support for assistance.
Reese

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