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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 1.2 for further details.
6.2 GENERAL
The GE Digital Energy 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 1.2 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 Consumer & Industrial, 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 'battery bad' alarm will be activated
(see 4.4.8). Replace the batteries 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'.