Safety Instructions; Safety Symbols; General Safety Instructions; Notice For Use - CanadianSolar CSI Manual

2. Safety Instructions

2.1 Safety Symbols

Safety symbols used in this manual, which highlight potential safety risks and important
safety information, are listed as follows:
WARNING:
WARNING symbol indicates important safety instructions, which if not
correctly followed, could result in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
NOTE symbol indicates important safety instructions, which if not correctly
followed, could result in some damage or the destruction of the inverter.
CAUTION:
CAUTION, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK symbol indicates important safety
instructions, which if not correctly followed, could result in electric shock.
CAUTION:
CAUTION, HOT SURFACE symbol indicates safety instructions, which if not
correctly followed, could result in burns.

2.2 General Safety Instructions

WARNING:
Please don't connect PV array positive(+) or negative(-) to ground, it could
cause serious damage to the inverter.
WARNING:
Electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local and national
electrical safety standards.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, over-current protective devices (OCPD) are
required for circuits connected to the Inverter.
The DC OCPD shall be installed per local requirements. All photovoltaic
source and output circuit conductors shall have disconnects that comply
with the NEC Article 690, Part II. All Canadian Solar three phase inverters
feature an integrated DC switch.
CAUTION:
Risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover. There is no user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified and accredited service technicians.
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2. Safety Instructions
CAUTION:
The PV array (Solar panels) supplies a DC voltage when they are exposed to
sunlight.
CAUTION:
Risk of electric shock from energy stored in capacitors of the Inverter.
Do not remove cover for 15 minutes after disconnecting all power sources
(service technician only). Warranty may be voided if the cover is removed
without unauthorized.
CAUTION:
The surface temperature of the inverter can exceed 75℃ (167F).
To avoid risk of burns, DO NOT touch the surface when inverter is operating.
The inverter must be installed out of reach of children.

2.3 Notice For Use

The inverter has been constructed according to the applicable safety and technical
guidelines. Use the inverter in installations that meet the following specifications only:
1. Permanent installation is required.
2. The electrical installation must meet all the applicable regulations and standards.
3. The inverter must be installed according to the instructions stated in this manual.
4. The inverter must be installed according to the correct technical specifications.
5. To startup the inverter, the Grid Supply Main Switch (AC) must be switched on, before
the solar panel's DC isolator shall be switched on. To stop the inverter, you must ensure
that the inverter is off before you can turn off the DC switch and AC.
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