GE 1500VA User Manual - Page 9

GE 2.5 RECYCLING THE UPS AT THE END OF SERVICE LIFE 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! PB 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. 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Whenever a malfunction occurs, first check external factors (e.g. connections, temperature, humidity or load) to determine whether the problem is caused by the unit itself or by its environment. Subsequently check the thermal circuit breaker: it may be tripped. If so: reset it and be sure that the UPS is not overloaded. The following chart is a simple troubleshooting checklist only. If the suggested solution does not succeed, or if the information is insufficient to solve the problem, please contact your dealer or consult www.gecriticalpower.com. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION UPS will not switch on UPS line cord not connected and/or UPS is not switched on Plug the line cord of the UPS into an AC wall outlet and switch on the UPS. If the wall outlet is dead, make sure the building branch circuit breaker is not accidentally turned off or contact a qualified electrician UPS circuit breaker tripped Reduce the load, reset the circuit breaker Continuous buzzer, red Overload on the "Battery backup & Turn off the UPS and reduce the load connected to LED blinks surge protection" outlets the "Battery backup & surge protection" outlets UPS does not provide the The battery is not fully charged expected runtime Remove the load and charge the battery for at least 8 hours. Aging battery Replace battery Connected equipment Overload loses power while Battery depleted connected to the UPS See above The UPS will turn off when the battery has been depleted during the mains failure. Allow the UPS to recharge the battery Equipment is connected to the Plug the equipment that should continue to wrong outlet operate during a mains failure into the "Battery backup & surge protection" outlets The UPS may be faulty Contact your dealer or consult www.gecriticalpower.com modifications reserved GE_UPS_OPM_VCL_XXX_0K4_1K5_XGB_V013 Page 9/10 User manual - VCL Series UPS 400-1500VA V013 - GB