OPTI-UPS VS575C User Manual

User Guide

Value Series

Model VS375C, VS575C

For your records

The serial number of your UPS is on the rear panel. You should note the serial
number in the space provided below. Retain this booklet as a permanent record of
your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.

Model No:
Serial No.:
Purchase Date:

LIMITED WARRANTY

What the warranty covers:

We warrant this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the
warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the
warranty period, we will at our sole option repair or replace the product with a like product.

How long the warranty is effective:

For accurate warranty period and conditions, please contact local branch offices or your
dealers.

Who the warranty protects:

This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.

What the warranty does not cover:

1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.

2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
a) Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, or other acts of nature, unauthorized

product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
b) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized.
c) The fault is result of accidental damage or damage in transit or transportation,

including but not limited to liquid spillage.
d) Removal or installation of the product.
e) Causes external to the product.
f) Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
g) Normal wear and tear.
h) Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

3. Removal, installation and set-up service charges.

Limitation of implied warranties:

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE
DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Exclusion of damages:

OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
PRODUCT. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

1. DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE
PRODUCT*, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF SOFTWARE,
COSTS OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS
RELATIONSHIPS, CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL
LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

2. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHERWISE.

3. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

Effect of state law (for US):

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you.

Limitations of Warranty (for Australian States and Territories)

The Trade Practices Act 1974 and corresponding State and Territory Fair Trading Acts or
legalization of another Government (“the relevant acts”) in certain circumstances imply
mandatory conditions and warranties which cannot be excluded. This warranty is in
addition to and not in replacement for such conditions and warranties. To the extent
permitted by the Relevant Acts, in relation to your product and any other materials
provided with the product (“the Goods”) the liability of Opti Australia under the Relevant
Acts is limited, at the option of Opti Australia to:

• Replacement of the Goods; or

• Repair of the Goods; or

• Payment of the cost of replacing the Goods; or

• Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired.

Opti Australia reserves the right to request proof of purchase upon
any warranty claim.

Life Support:

We do not recommend the use of our UPS products for life support equipment or direct care

where failure of a UPS product could cause failure of, or diminished effectiveness of the life
support equipment or patient care.

*Except as expressly provided for by the UPS “Equipment Protection Policy”

EFFECTIVE October 1, 1997

VS375C/VS575C 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY FOR REFERENCE.

♦ CAUTION: A BATTERY CAN PRESENT A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, BURNS

FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM VENTED
GASES. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS.

♦ WHEN REPLACING BATTERIES, USE THE SAME NUMBER AND THE FOLLOWING

TYPE BATTERIES: SEALED LEAD-ACID MAINTENANCE FREE (VS375C: 1 X

3.5AH/12V; VS575C: 1 X 3.8AH/12V)

♦ PROPER DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES IS REQUIRED. REFER TO YOUR LOCAL

CODES FOR DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS.

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2 VS375C/VS575C

♦ CAUTION:

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THE UPS CONTAINS VOLTAGES WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS. ALL REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE UPS HAS ITS OWN INTERNAL ENERGY SOURCE (BATTERY).
THE OUTPUT RECEPTACLES MAY BE LIVE EVEN WHEN THE UPS IS
NOT CONNECTED TO AN AC SUPPLY.

Safe and continuous operation of the UPS depends partially on the care taken by users. Please
observe the following precautions.

• Do not disassemble the UPS.

• Do not attempt to power the UPS from any receptacle except a 2-pole

3-wire grounded receptacle.

• Do not place the UPS near water or in environments of excessive humidity.

• Do not allow liquid or any foreign objects to get inside the UPS.

• Do not block air vents on the side of the UPS.

• Do not plug appliances, such as hair dryers, into the UPS receptacles.

• Do not place the UPS under direct sunshine or close to heat-emitting sources.

• This UPS is intended for installation in a temperature controlled, indoor area free of

conductive contaminants.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the UPS and easily accessible.

• With the installation of the UPS it should be prevented, that the sum of the leakage

current of the UPS and the connected consumer exceeds 3.5mA.

• The battery supply should be disconnected in the plus and minus pole at the quick
connectors of the battery when maintenance or service work inside the UPS is
necessary.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The battery may explode.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries, released electrolyte is harmful to the skin

and eyes.

• A battery can present a risk of electric shock and high short circuit current. The following
precaution should be observed when working on batteries

* Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.

* Use tools with insulated handles.

z To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with 20 amperes maximum

branch circuit overcurrent protection in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
ANSI/NFPA 70.