GE VH Series 700 User Manual

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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 UPS models VH Series 700, VH Series 1000, VH Series 1500, VH Series2000 and VH Series 3000. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your UPS. Any differencein 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 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, should be performed byqualified 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.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 normalduties and are therefore aware of, and can report, possible hazards (observe IEC 364, DIN VDE 0105 andnational wiring regulations and accident prevention rules).modifications reservedOPM_VHE_XXX_0K7_3K0_XGB_V010 3 User manual VH Series 700-3000 UPS 1.0 (GB)