General Hazards; Pvrse Warning - Generac Power Systems PV Link Installation Manual

General Hazards

Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and
render unit inoperable before working on unit.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this machine
if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to
service this equipment and could result in death or
serious injury.
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.
Hot Surfaces. Locate and install the PV Link so as to avoid
inadvertant contact. When operating in hot weather the
optimizer will become hot and could result in personal
injury.
Electric shock. Only a trained and licensed electrician
should perform wiring and connections to unit. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
Equipment damage. Never open the PV Link. The
optimizer is factory-sealed and contains no field-
serviceable parts. Opening the optimizer could result in
equipment damage.
Equipment damage. Never operate PV Link in ambient
temperatures greater than 158° F (70° C). Operating
PV Link in high temperature conditions will result in
equipment damage.
Equipment damage. Connect only to REbus-compatible
devices to the DC bus. Never connect to any other DC
power source. Connecting to other DC power sources
could result in equipment damage.
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DANGER
WARNING
(000209b)
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CAUTION
• Connecting Generac PWRcell to the elec-
tric utility grid must only be done after
receiving prior approval from the utility
company.
• Only competent, qualified personnel should
install, operate, and service this equipment.
(000191)
Strictly comply to local, state, and national
electrical and building codes. When using
this equipment, comply with regulations
established by the National Electrical Code
(NEC), CSA Standard; the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
or the local agency for workplace health
(000215)
and safety.
• Protection against lightning surges in
accordance with local electric codes is the
responsibility of the installer.
NOTE: Lightning damage is not covered by
warranty.
• If working on this equipment while standing
on metal or concrete, place insulative mats
over a dry wood platform. Work on this
equipment only while standing on such
insulative mats.
• Never work on this equipment while physi-
cally or mentally fatigued.
(000670)
• Any voltage measurements should be per-
formed with a meter that meets UL3111
safety standards, and meets or exceeds
overvoltage class CAT III.

PVRSE Warning

(000155a)
NOTE: SnapRS devices must be used in con-
junction with Generac S2502 PV link to form a
complete PVRSS per NEC 690.12
This Photovoltaic Rapid Shutdown Equipment
(PVRSE) does not perform all of the functions
of a complete Photovoltaic Rapid Shutdown
(000182a)
System (PVRSS). This PVRSE must be
installed with other equipment to form a com-
plete PVRSS that meets the requirements of
NEC (NFPA 70) section 690.12 for controlled
conductors outside the array. Other equipment
installed in or on this PV system may
(000655)
adversely affect the operation of the PVRSS.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure
the completed PV system meets the rapid
shutdown functional requirements. This equip-
ment must be installed according to the manu-
facturer's installation instructions.
(000669)
(000598a)
Installation Manual for PV Link and SnapRS