1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance ofthe UPS. It also gives all necessary information about the correct use of the UPS. Before attempting to installand 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 warningscontained in this manual are theONLY CONDITIONSto 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 thedelivered UPS.The instructions in this manual are for CE UPS models GT Series 6kVA and GT Series 10kVA. Check your modelnumber by looking at the top cover of your UPS. Any difference in instructions is clearly indicated in the text, forinstance ‘(GT Series 10kVA)’.While every care has been taken to ensure the completeness and accuracy of this manual, GE accepts noresponsibility or liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the information contained in thisdocument.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 withoutnotice.1.2 SAFETY RULESCAUTION! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.The UPS contains batteries. The appliance outlets may be electrically live, even when the UPS isdisconnected from the mains.The UPS contains potentially hazardous voltages. Do not open the unit, there are no userserviceable parts inside.All maintenance and service work, except replacement of the batteries and plug-in cards, shouldbe performed by qualified service personnel.CAUTIONThere may be damage to the equipment if procedures and practices are not strictly observedand followed.NOTEDo not attempt to service the UPS unless you have had proper training. Refer all maintenanceand servicing to properly qualified, skilled and competent service personnel.WARNINGThis is a Class A-UPS product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radiointerference, in which case the user may be required to take additional measures.Qualified, skilled personnel are persons who (because of their training, experience, and position as well as theirknowledge of appropriate standards, regulations, health and safety requirements and working conditions) areauthorised to be responsible for the safety of the equipment, at all times whilst carrying out their normal dutiesand are therefore aware of, and can report, possible hazards (observe IEC 60364 and national wiringregulations and accident prevention rules).modifications reserved 4 User manual GT Series 6 - 10 kVA UPS 1.0 (GB)www.upsdirect.com08456 445 002