Safety Information - SMA SUNNY CENTRAL 500CP-JP Maintenance Manual

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Safety Information

This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working on or with the product. To
prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section
carefully and observe all safety information at all times.
Danger to life from electric shock due to live voltage
High voltages are present in the live components of the product. Touching live components results in death or
serious injury due to electric shock.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
• Do not touch any live components.
• Observe all warning messages on the product and in the documentation.
• Observe all safety information of the module manufacturer.
• After switching off the inverter, wait at least 15 minutes before opening it to allow the capacitors to discharge
completely (see Section 4.2, page 25).
Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or DC cables are touched
When exposed to sunlight, the PV modules generate high DC voltage which is present in the DC cables. Touching
live DC cables results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Do not touch non-insulated parts or cables.
Danger to life due to electric shock in case of a ground fault
If there is a ground fault, components that are supposedly grounded may in fact be live. Touching live parts will
result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
Danger to life from electric shock due to damaged product
Operating a damaged product can lead to hazardous situations that result in death or serious injuries due to
electric shock.
• Only operate the product when it is in a flawless technical condition and safe to operate.
• Check the product regularly for visible damage.
• Make sure that all external safety equipment is freely accessible at all times.
• Make sure that all safety equipment is in good working order.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
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