Important Safety Instructions - Progress Solar/Wind SLT 700 Series Operator's Manual

1.0 Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety, installation and operating instructions for the
TriStar MPPT 150V solar controller. The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indi-
cate potentially dangerous conditions or mark important safety instructions:
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution
when performing this task.
CAUTION:
!
Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the
controller.
NOTE:
Indicates a procedure or function that is important for the safe and
proper operation of the controller.
AVERTISSEMENT :
Indique une condition potentiellement dangereuse. Faites preuve
d'une prudence extrême lors de la réalisation de cette tâche.
PRUDENCE :
!
Indique une procédure critique pour l'utilisation sûre et correcte du
contrôleur.
REMARQUE :
Indique une procédure ou fonction importante pour l'utilisation sûre et
correcte du contrôleur.
Safety Information
• Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning installation.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside the TriStar MPPT 150V. Do not disassemble
or attempt to repair the controller.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
NO POWER OR ACCESSORY TERMINALS ARE ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED FROM DC
INPUT, AND MAY BE ENERGIZED WITH HAZARDOUS SOLAR VOLTAGE. UNDER CERTAIN
FAULT CONDITIONS, BATTERY COULD BECOME OVER-CHARGED. TEST BETWEEN ALL TER-
MINALS AND GROUND BEFORE TOUCHING.
• External solar and battery disconnects are required.
• Disconnect all sources of power to the controller before installing or adjusting the
TriStar MPPT 150V.
• There are no fuses or disconnects inside the TriStar MPPT 150V. Do not attempt to repair.
4 Important Safety Instructions
Informations de Sécurité
• Lisez toutes les instructions et les avertissements figurant dans le manuel avant de
commencer l'installation.
• Le TriStar MPPT 150V ne contient aucune pièce réparable par l'utilisateur. Ne démontez
pas ni ne tentez de réparer le contrôleur.
AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLETRIQUE.
NON ALIMENTATION OU AUX BORNES D'ACCESSOIRES SONT ISOLÉS ÉLECTRIQUE-
MENT DE L'ENTRÉE DE C.C ET DOIT ÊTRE ALIMENTÉS À UNE
LAIRE. SOUS CERTAINES CONDITIONS DE DÉFAILLANCE, LA BATTERIE POURRAIT DEVENIR
TROP CHARGÉE. TEST ENTRE TOUTES LES BORNES ET LA MASSE AVANT DE TOUCHER.
External solaire et la batterie se déconnecte sont nécessaires.
• Déconnectez toutes les sources d'alimentation du contrôleur avant d'installer ou de régler
le TriStar MPPT 150V.
• Le TriStar MPPT ne contient aucun fusible ou interrupteur. Ne tentez pas de réparer.
• Installez des fusibles/coupe-circuits externes selon le besoin.
Installation Safety Precautions
Throughout this manual, NEC guidance has been provided in order to meet general safety
requirements and inform of best installation practices. It is the installer's responsibility to ensure that
installation complies with all national and local safety code requirements.
WARNING:
This unit is not provided with a GFDI device. This charge controller must be
used with an external GFDI device as required by the Article 690 of the National
Electrical Code for the installation location.
• Mount the TriStar MPPT 150V indoors. Prevent exposure to the elements and do not allow
water to enter the controller.
• Install the TriStar MPPT 150V in a location that prevents casual contact. The
TriStar MPPT 150V heatsink can become very hot during operation.
• Use insulated tools when working with batteries.
• Avoid wearing jewelry during installation.
• The battery bank must be comprised of batteries of same type, make, and age.
• Do not smoke near the battery bank.
• Power connections must remain tight to avoid excessive heating from a loose connection.
• Use properly sized conductors and circuit interrupters.
• The grounding terminal is located in the wiring compartment and is identified by the
symbol below:
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