1 Safety
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Safety
1.1
Intended use
There is a risk of injury or death to the user or
others, or of damage to the product and other
property in the event of improper use or use
for which it is not intended.
The product is used to turn the direct current
of the photovoltaic modules into grid-compat-
ible alternating current.
Intended use includes the following:
– observance of the operating instructions
included for the product and any other
installation components
– compliance with all inspection and main-
tenance conditions listed in the instruc-
tions.
Any other use that is not specified in these
instructions, or use beyond that specified in
this document, shall be considered improper
use. Any direct commercial or industrial use
is also deemed to be improper.
Caution.
Improper use of any kind is prohibited.
1.2
General safety information
1.2.1 Risk of death from electric shock
A photovoltaic installation can generate a
high DC voltage even when the light incid-
ence is low.
▶ Do not touch any current-carrying compon-
ents.
1.2.2 Danger caused by improper
operation
Improper operation may present a danger to
you and others, and cause material damage.
▶ Carefully read the enclosed instructions
and all other applicable documents, par-
ticularly the "Safety" section and the warn-
ings.
▶ Only carry out the activities for which in-
structions are provided in these operating
instructions.
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1.2.3 Risk of being burned or scalded by
hot parts
Parts of the product become hot during oper-
ation.
▶ Only touch the product and its parts once
they have cooled down.
1.2.4 Risk of injury and material damage
due to maintenance and repairs
carried out incorrectly or not carried
out at all
▶ Never attempt to carry out maintenance
work or repairs on your product yourself.
▶ Faults and damage should be immediately
rectified by a competent person.
▶ Adhere to the maintenance intervals spe-
cified.
Operating instructions VPV I 0020273427_02