GE On-line VH Series User Manual

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GE_UPS_OPM_VHU_208_2K0_3K0_XUS_V010.docx Operating Manual VH2000-3000 208V UL
3 INSTALLATION
3.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS
The UPS shipping box contains:
 VH Series UPS
 1 plastic front panel
 1 USB cable
 REPO Connector (see 3.4.4 / 4.4.14)
 1 CD ROM with UPS monitoring software (see
chapter 5) and its manual
 This manual
Inspect the UPS for damage after unpacking. If any damage is present please immediately notify the carrier and place of
purchase.
WARNING! In case of recognizable damage:
DO NOT connect any voltage to the unit
DO NOT put the unit into operation
Condensation may occur if the UPS system is moved directly from a cold to a warm environment. The UPS system must
be absolutely dry before being installed. Please allow an acclimatization time of at least two hours prior to installation.
Save the original packing material. No liability can be accepted for any transport damage when the equipment is shipped
in non-original packaging.
3.2 INSTALLATION RULES
NOTE
Before making any connection and switching on the VH Series UPS, please check the following conditions:
 Your mains supply is 208 Volts and 50/60 Hz.
 The total power demand of the connected equipment does not exceed the rated output power of the VH Series UPS
(refer to section 8 for the ratings).
 The UPS is intended to be used in normal domestic and office situations.
 The UPS must be powered from a single phase grounded wall outlet. This socket-outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible. Do not use extension cords.
 Place cables in such a way that no one can step on or trip over them.
 Avoid locations that are excessively humid, near water, near heat sources or in direct sunlight.
 The ambient temperature should not exceed 104F (40C). Optimal battery lifetime is obtained if the ambient
temperature does not exceed 86F (30C).
 It is important that ventilation air can move freely around and through the unit. Do not block the air vents.
 Do not plug appliances such as electric heaters, toasters and vacuum cleaners into the UPS. The UPS output can be used
only for electronic loads such as computers and telecommunications equipment.
 Be careful when connecting laser printers: be sure that the demanded power does not exceed the capacity of the UPS.
 The sum of the leakage currents of the UPS and the connected loads should not exceed 3.5mA.
 Connect only to short circuit and over-current protection branch circuit rated in accordance with the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, see following table:
UPS model
Branch protection
VH2000 208V & VH3000 208V
20A
CAUTION
To reduce risk of fire, connect the UPS only to a circuit provided with fuse values according to the
above

GE On-line VH Series Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	On-line VH Series
Category	UPS
Language	English