Safety Rules; Introduction - GE 700 VA Installation Manual

1 Safety rules

This manual contains all necessary information about the correct use of the VH Programming Board for a
firmware update of the Digital Energy™ VH Series. Before attempting to install or operate the equipment,
carefully read this manual. Keep this manual together with the User manual next to the UPS for future
references.
Full understanding of and compliance with the safety instructions and warnings contained in this
manual are the
to avoid any dangerous situation during installation, operation and maintenance work, and to preserve the
maximum reliability of the UPS system.
NOTE
The "Firmware Update" must be performed by a QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON*.
Please refer to the "Safety Rules" included in the "User Manual" of the UPS.
If any problems are encountered with the description of this installation guide, please
contact the nearest Service Centre before proceeding.
CAUTION!
These are sensitive electronic devices. Risk of electrostatic discharge!
Qualified, skilled personnel
are persons who (because of their training, experience, and position as well as their knowledge of appropriate
standards, regulations, health and safety requirements and working conditions) are authorized to be
responsible for the safety of the equipment, at all times whilst carrying out their normal duties and are
therefore aware of, and can report, possible hazards (observe IEC 60364 and national wiring regulations and
accident prevention rules).
GE refuses any responsibility in case of non-observance, unauthorized alterations or improper use of the
delivered UPS.
While every care has been taken to ensure the completeness and accuracy of this manual, GE accepts no
responsibility or liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the information contained in this
document.
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 without
notice.

2 Introduction

Description
The Firmware Update must be performed using the Programming Board that is an option required when the
Digital Energy™ UPS VH Series model should be updated. The correct use of the Programming Board must
be performed with the using of an E8a Programmer and an External Power Supply adjusted between 4.75
and 5.8 Volt.
Do not attempt the Digital Energy™ UPS VH Series if all the necessary equipment is not available.
Modifications reserved
ONLY CONDITIONS
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