RocketFish RF825VA Quick setup guide

Brand: RocketFish

Model: RF825VA

Category: Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)

Type: Quick setup guide

This manual is also suitable for

RF1025VA

RocketFish RF825VA is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that provides temporary, uninterrupted operation of your equipment during a power failure. It has six battery-powered and surge-protected outlets, as well as two surge-protected-only outlets. The UPS also has a USB port that allows it to work with power management applications provided by Windows Vista and Windows 7, Mac OS X, and Linux.

The RF-825VA has a rated capacity of 450W, so it can support a load of up to 450 watts. This is enough power to run most home and office equipment, such as computers, monitors, printers, and scanners.

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

UPS

RF-825VA / RF-1025VA

Important safety information

This guide contains important safety instructions. Read and follow all

instructions carefully while installing and using the UPS. Read this

guide thoroughly before trying to unpack, install, or use your UPS.

Save these instructions in a readily accessible place.

• Warning: To prevent the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, install in a

temperature- and humidity-controlled indoor area free of

conductive contaminants. See the speciﬁcations for acceptable

temperature and humidity ranges.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There

are no user serviceable parts inside except for the battery.

• Hazardous live parts inside can be energized by the battery even

when the AC input power is disconnected.

• The UPS must be connected to an AC power outlet with fuse or

circuit breaker protection. Do not plug into an outlet that is not

grounded. If you need to de-energize this equipment, turn oﬀ and

unplug the UPS.

• To avoid electric shock, turn oﬀ the UPS and unplug it from the AC

power source before servicing the battery or installing a computer

component.

• 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 Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

• Do not use for medical or life support equipment. Rocketﬁsh does

not sell products for life support or medical applications. Do not

use in any circumstance that would aﬀect operation and safety of

life support equipment, any medical applications, or patient care.

• To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not use with or near

an aquarium. Condensation from the aquarium can cause the UPS

to short out.

• For devices requiring AC power, the device shall be installed near

the power outlet it uses, and the outlet shall be readily accessible.

Package contents

• UPS

• USB cable (1)

• Quick Setup Guide

Features

1 Power indicator

Indicates that utility power is normal and the UPS outlets are

providing power free of surges and spikes.

2 LCD display toggle/selected switch

Use to select the LCD mode, which can display input voltage,

output voltage, and estimated run time (on battery power). The

toggle frequency is set to once a second. Holding the switch for

more than two seconds while the UPS is running on battery power

silences the warning buzzer.

3 Power switch

Turns the UPS on or oﬀ.

4 Display

A high-resolution, intelligent LCD that shows all UPS status

information using icons and messages. For more information, see

“LCD indicators” on Page 2.

5 Networking line surge protection jacks

Protect any standard modem, fax, or telephone line.

6 Electrical wiring fault indicator

Indicates a wiring problem, such as a bad or missing ground. If this

indicator is on, disconnect all electrical equipment from the outlet

and have an electrician verify that the outlet is correctly wired. The

UPS provides surge protection only while plugged into a grounded

and properly wired power outlet.

7 Battery- and surge-protected outlets (x6)

Six battery-powered/surge-protected outlets to ensure temporary,

uninterrupted operation of your equipment during a power failure.

8 Coax/Cable/DSS surge protection jacks (x2)

Protect any cable modem, cable converter, or satellite receiver.

9 USB port

Provides a connection to the computer, allowing the UPS to work

with the power management applications provided by Windows

Vista and Windows 7, Mac OS X, and Linux.

10 Light On/Oﬀ button (RF-1025VA only)

Turns the utility light on and oﬀ.

11 Surge-protec ted outlets (x2)

Two surge-protected-only outlets.

12 Circuit breaker

Provides overload and fault protection.

Installing your UPS

1 Plug your UPS into a power outlet.

Charge for at least 8 hours before

performing a self test.

2 Turn oﬀ and unplug the UPS, then

connect your computer, monitor, and

any other peripherals requiring battery

backup into the battery power-supplied outlets.

3 Plug the other peripheral equipment (such as scanners and

speakers) into the full-time surge protection outlets. Do not plug a

laser printer, paper shredder, copier, space heater, vacuum, sump

pump, or other large electrical device into the Battery- and

Surge-Protected Outlets. The power demands of these devices will

overload and possibly damage the UPS.

4 To protect a network connection from surges, connect a

network cable into the IN jack of the UPS, then connect

a network cable from the OUT jack on the UPS to the

network device.

5 Plug the UPS into a 2-pole, 3-wire grounded power outlet.

Make sure that the power outlet is protected by a fuse or

circuit breaker and does not service equipment with large electrical

demands (such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and copy

machines). The use of extension cords, outlet strips, and surge strips

will void your warranty.

6 Press the power switch to turn on the UPS. The power indicator

light turns on and the UPS beeps twice.

Using your UPS

When connecting equipment to your UPS, always make sure that you

do not overload the UPS.

• Make sure that the equipment plugged into the UPS does not

exceed the UPS rated capacity (450W for RF-825VA, 600W for

RF-1025VA). If the rated capacities of the UPS are exceeded, an

overload condition may occur and cause the UPS to shut down or

the circuit breaker to trip.

• If you connect a computer to the UPS, remember that many factors

can aﬀect the computer’s power requirements. For optimal system

performance, keep the load below 80% of the UPS rated capacity.

• If an electrical overload is detected, an alarm sounds and the UPS

emits one long beep. To correct this, turn oﬀ the UPS and unplug at

least one piece of equipment from the battery power-supplied

outlets. Make sure that the circuit breaker is on, then turn on the UPS.

Maintaining your UPS

• To maintain optimal battery charge, always leave the UPS plugged

into an AC power outlet.

• To store the UPS for an extended time, cover it and store it with the

battery fully charged. While in storage, the battery should be

recharged every three months to ensure optimal battery life.

Replacing the battery

• Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect

type. When replacing batteries, replace only with batteries of the

same part number.

For RF-825VA, use battery HR1234W. 12V, maximum 8.5 Ampere hour.

For RF-1025VA, use battery HR9-12. 12V, maximum 9 Ampere hour.

• Electrical shock hazard. Before replacing batteries, remove

conductive jewelry such as chains, wrist watches, and rings. High

energy through conductive materials can cause severe burns.

• To avoid electric shock, when replacing a battery you must use a

screwdriver to remove the battery cover screws. You also must close

the battery compartment using a screwdriver to tighten the screws.

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

can cause injury.

• Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released material is harmful to

the skin and eyes and may be toxic.

• Batteries are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of

correctly. Most retailers that sell lead-acid batteries (such as those

used in your UPS) collect used batteries for recycling, as required by

local regulations.

To replace the battery:

1 Turn oﬀ and unplug all

connected equipment,

then unplug the UPS from

the AC power source.

2 Turn the UPS upside down.

3 Remove the four battery

cover screws using a

screwdriver, then remove

the battery cover.

4 Remove the battery.

5 Disconnect the battery wires from the battery.

6 Connect the red and black wires of the UPS to the same color wires

on the new battery.

7 Insert the battery into the battery compartment.

8 Replace the battery cover, then tighten the battery cover screws

using a screwdriver..

9 Recharge the UPS for 8-16 hours to fully charge the battery.

OUT

PLUG IN

Input

EMI

Filter

Surge

Suppressor

AVR

Output

Battery

Inverter

Normal mode

Battery mode

Charger

AC/DC

LCD indicators

Power ON Wiring Fault Alarm CONDITION

On O O Normal

On O Beep twice Utility Failure - The UPS is providing power to

every 30 Battery-and-surge.

seconds

On O Rapid Utility Failure - The UPS is providing battery power.

beeping Rapid beeping indicates the UPS will run out of power

every shortly.

1/2 second

On O Constant Battery Overload - Occurs when connected equipment

tone exceeds the listed capacity of the UPS. Turn the UPS o,

unplug at least one piece of equipment from the battery

outlets, wait 10 seconds, reset the circuit breaker, and

turn the unit on.

On/O On None Electrical Wiring Fault - This indicates a wiring

problem with the AC outlet such as bad ground,

missing ground, or reversed wiring. Disconnect all

electrical equipment from the outlet and have an

electrician check the outlet to insure proper wiring.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Full-time surge protection outlets Circuit breaker has tripped Turn the UPS o and unplug at

stop providing power to equipment. due to an overload. least one piece of equipment.

Circuit breaker button is projecting Wait 10 seconds, reset the

from the side of the unit. circuit breaker by depressing

the button, and then turn the

UPS on.

The UPS does not run as long as is Battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery by

expected. leaving the UPS plugged in.

Battery is worn out. Contact Rocketsh about

replacement batteries at

www.rocketshproducts.com

or 800-620-2790

The UPS does not turn on. The on/o switch is Turn the UPS o, wait 10

designed to prevent seconds, then turn the UPS on.

damage from rapidly

turning it o and on.

The UPS is not connected The UPS must be connected to

to an AC outlet. a 110/120V 60Hz outlet.

The battery is worn out. Contact Rocketsh about

replacement batteries at

www.rocketshproducts.com

or 800-620-2790

Mechanical problem. Contact Rocketsh about

replacement batteries at

www.rocketshproducts.com

or 800-620-2790

Additional troubleshooting information can be found at

www.rocketﬁshproducts.com.

Speciﬁcations

Model RF-825VA RF-1025VA

Capacity 825VA/450W 1025VA/600W

Input voltage on utility 90V to 140V

Input frequency 57 Hz to 63 Hz

On-battery output voltage 120VAC ± 10%

On-battery output frequency 60 Hz ± 1%

Transfer time 4 ms typical

Maximum load for UPS outlets (6) 825VA/450W 1025VA/600W

Maximum load for full-time surge

protection outlets (8) 15A

On-battery output wave form Simulated sine wave

Operating temperature 32~104°F (0~40°C)

Operating relative humidity 0~90% non-condensing

Size 10.4 × 8.5 × 3.9” 10.8 × 8.5 × 3.9”

(263 × 215 × 100 mm) (275 × 215 × 100 mm)

Net weight 15.3 lbs. (6.9 kg) 16.5 lbs. (7.5 kg)

Battery type 12V, 8.5 Ah 12V, 9 Ah

Battery recharge time 8 hours typical from total discharge

Battery life 3 to 6 years typical, depending on

number of discharge/recharge cycles

Recommended battery Sealed, maintenance-free, lead acid

Safety approvals UL1778 (UPS), cUL CSA C22.2

No.107.3-05, FCC/DoC Class B

System function block diagram

GreenPower UPS™ technology

Advanced, energy-saving, patented bypass technology:

Patented GreenPower UPS with Bypass Technology reduces

UPS energy costs by up to 75% compared to conventional

UPS models. Even when utility power is normal, conventional

UPS models constantly pass power through a transformer. By

contrast, under normal conditions the advanced circuitry of a

GreenPower UPS bypasses the transformer. As a result, the

power eﬃciency is signiﬁcantly increased while decreasing waste heat, using

less energy, and reducing energy costs.

When an abnormal power condition occurs, the GreenPower UPS

automatically runs power through its transformer to regulate voltage and

provides “safe” power. Since utility power is normal over 88% of the time, the

GreenPower UPS operates primarily in its eﬃcient bypass mode.

The GreenPower UPS is also manufactured in accordance with the Restriction

on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, making it one of the most

environmentally friendly UPS devices on the market today.

Three-year limited warranty

Visit www.rocketﬁshproducts.com for details.

7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN USA 55423-3645

ENGLISH 09-0799

RocketFish RF825VA Quick setup guide

Brand: RocketFish

Model: RF825VA

Category: Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)

Type: Quick setup guide

This manual is also suitable for

RF1025VA

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