1 - Important safety instructions
1.1 Save
these
instructions
This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of
the UPS. It also gives all necessary information about the correct use of the UPS. Before attempting to install
and start up the UPS, carefully read this manual. Keep this manual next to the unit for future references.
Full understanding of and compliance with the safety instructions and warnings
contained in this manual are the
ONLY CONDITIONS
to avoid any dangerous situation during installation, operation and maintenance work,
and to preserve the maximum reliability of the UPS system.
GE refuses any responsibility in case of non-observance, unauthorized alterations or improper use of the
delivered UPS.
The instructions in this manual are for UPS models VH Series 700, VH Series 1000, VH Series 1500, VH Series
2000 and VH Series 3000. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your UPS. Any difference
in instructions is clearly indicated in the text, for instance ‘(VH Series 1000)’.
While every care has been taken to ensure the completeness and accuracy of this manual, GE accepts no
responsibility or liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the information contained in this
document.
This document shall not be copied nor reproduced without the permission of GE.
Due to technical improvements, some of the information contained in this manual may be changed without
notice.
1.2 Safety
rules
CAUTION! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
The UPS contains batteries. The appliance outlets may be electrically live, even when the UPS is
disconnected from the mains.
The UPS contains potentially hazardous voltages. Do not open the unit, there are no user
serviceable parts inside.
All maintenance and service work,
except replacement of the batteries
, should be performed by
qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
There may be damage to the equipment if procedures and practices are not strictly observed
and followed.
NOTE
Do not attempt to service the UPS unless you have had proper training. Refer all maintenance
and servicing to properly qualified, skilled and competent service personnel.
Qualified, skilled personnel are persons who (because of their training, experience, and position as well as their
knowledge of appropriate standards, regulations, health and safety requirements and working conditions) are
authorised to be responsible for the safety of the equipment, at all times whilst carrying out their normal
duties and are therefore aware of, and can report, possible hazards (observe IEC 364, DIN VDE 0105 and
national wiring regulations and accident prevention rules).
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User manual VH Series 700-3000 UPS 1.0 (GB)
