Kaco Powador 3200 Operating instructions manual - 2 Safety Instructions
Installation instructions Powador 3200 / 4400 / 5300 / 5500 / 6600_EN
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2 Safety Instructions
and Regulations
D A N G E R
Danger due to lethal voltages.
Lethal voltages are present within the unit and on
the power supply lines. Therefore, only authorised
electricians may install and open the unit.
Even when the unit is disconnected, high contact
voltages may still be present within the unit.
Standards and regulations
IEC 60364-7-712:2002:
Requirements for special systems or locations – Solar photo-
voltaic (PV) power supply systems.
Technical rules
The installation must be suited to the on-site conditions and
comply with local regulations and technical rules.
Accident prevention regulations
The inverter must be installed by an authorised, specialist
electrician who is approved by the supply grid operator. The
electrician is responsible for observing existing standards and
regulations.
The proper and safe operation of this unit requires proper
transportation, storage, assembly and installation, as well as
careful operation and maintenance.
Only authorised electricians who have read and fully understood
all of the safety instructions contained in these operating and
installation instructions, as well as other instructions concerning
assembly, operation and maintenance, may work on this unit.
When this unit is operating, it is unavoidable that certain parts
of the unit carry hazardous voltages, which can lead to death
or serious bodily injury. The precautions listed below must be
followed in order to minimise the risk of death or injury.
– The unit must be installed in compliance with safety
regulations, as well as all other relevant national or local
regulations. To ensure operational safety, proper grounding,
conductor dimensioning and appropriate protection against
short circuits must be provided.
– Keep all covers on the unit closed during operation.
– Prior to performing any visual inspections or maintenance,
ensure that the power supply has been switched off and is
prevented from being inadvertently switched back on.
– Never touch the electrical connections when you have to
take measurements while the power supply is switched on.
– Remove all jewellery from your wrists and fi ngers.
– Make sure that the testing equipment is in good and safe
operating condition.
– When working on the unit while it is switched on, stand on
an insulated surface, ensuring that there is no grounding
connection.
– Follow the instructions contained in these operating and
installation instructions and observe all danger, warning
and safety information.
– This list does not constitute a complete listing of all measures
required for the safe operation of the unit. Contact your
specialist dealer if any specifi c problems arise which are not
suffi ciently covered for the purposes of the buyer.
Modifi cations
It is generally not permitted to modify the inverter. Modifi cations
to the surroundings of the inverter are permitted only if they
comply with national standards.
C A U T I O N
Risk of damage due to improper modifi cations.
Never modify or manipulate the inverter or other
components of the system.
Information on the following topics can be found in
the Operating Instructions:
• Transportation
• Intended
use
•
Factory warranty and liability
• Service
S e c t i o n 2 ·
S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s a n d R e g u l a t i o n s