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Operating Manual
VH2000-3000 208V UL
6
MAINTENANCE
6.1
SAFETY
DANGER
When the UPS operates, all parts of the electronics are directly connected to the utility and high
voltages are present on all internal parts, including the battery. Even after disconnection from the
utility, all parts inside the UPS, including the battery, conduct dangerous voltages (except the RJ11 and
USB output). For your safety, only authorized service personnel may remove the cabinet cover.
Refer to section 1.3 for further details.
6.2
GENERAL
The GE VH Series UPS is virtually maintenance free: take care of proper environmental conditions and keep air
inlets/outlets free of dust. Please read 3.2.
NOTE
Leave maintenance and service work to qualified and skilled personnel only.
Refer to section 1.3 for further details.
6.3
RECYCLING THE UPS AT THE END OF SERVICE LIFE
NOTE
This product has been designed to respect the environment, using materials and components
respecting eco-design rules. It does not contain CFCs (Carbon Fluorine Chloride) or HCFCs (Halogen
Carbon Fluorine Chloride).
The batteries contain lead, which is a harmful substance for the environment.
Proper disposal or recycling of the batteries is required.
Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements.
Don’t throw batteries away, treat them as harmful waste.
GE, in compliance with environment protection recommends that the UPS equipment, at the end of its
service life, must be recycled conforming to the local applicable regulations.
6.4
BATTERIES
The service life of the battery is from 3 to 6 years, depending on the operating temperature and on the number of
discharge cycles.
As a healthy battery is critical to the performance of the UPS, an automatic quick battery test is performed regularly to
ensure failsafe operation (see section 4.6). When the condition of the battery is critical, a 'bad battery' alarm will be
activated (see 4.4.9). Batteries are to be replaced as soon as possible.
NOTE
Under certain circumstances a manual battery test can result in a false alarm: please see 4.6 'quick
battery test'.
