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SOFARSOLAR Co.,Ltd.Any corporation or individual should not plagiarize, partially copy or fully copy it (including software, ect .),and no reproduction or distribution of it in any form or by any means.All right reserved. SOFAR reserves the right of final interpretation.This manual is subject change according user’s...
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 1.Basic safety information 1.1.Safety instructions Read and understand the instructions of this manual, and be familiar with relevant safety symbols in this chapter, then start to install and troubleshoot the equipment. According to the national and state requirements, before connecting to the electrical grid, you must get permission from the local electrical grid operation can only be performed by qualified electrical engineer.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP property destruction and personal injury because of any incorrect use. Installation requirements Please install inverter according to the following section. Fix the inverter on an appropriate objects with enough load bearing capacity (such as walls, PV racks etc.), and ensure that inverter is vertical placed.
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Attention to electrical grid. It’s forbidden to remove the tamper evident label, or open the inverter. Otherwise Sofar will not provide warranty or maintenance! Note Operation Touching the electrical grid or the terminal of the equipment may lead to electrocution or fire! Don’t touch the terminal or conductor connected...
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Inverter should work again after removing any faults. If you need any repair work, please contact with the local authorized service center. Can’t open the internal components of inverter without authorized. Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. Does not take any responsibility for the losses from Attention that.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP and then start the installation. This symbol indicates a hazardous situation which could result in injuries, if not avoided. There is a residual voltage in the inverter! Before opening the equipment, operator should wait for five minutes to ensure the capacitor is discharged completely.
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 2.Product characteristics 2.1.Product informations HYD 3000~6000-EP inverter is a single-phase photovoltaic energy storage inverter integrating grid-connected photovoltaic inverter and battery energy storage. The HYD 3000~6000-EP inverter has a variety of built-in operating modes to suit the diverse user needs. The HYD 3000~6000-EP inverter can provide a complete solution in the period of rising energy costs such as oil and coal, the energy subsidy of photovoltaic grid-connected system keeps falling.
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 2.2.Size description Fig. 2-2 Size chart Front view ① left view Bracket ② ③ 2.3.Function characteristics The HYD 3000~6000-EP energy storage inverters allow up to overloading maximize power output, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) mode can support inductive loads such as air conditioners or refrigerators with an automatic switchover time of less than 10 milliseconds.
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 3.Installation Installation notes install 3000~6000-EP flammable material. Do NOT install the HYD 3000~6000-EP in an area Danger used to store Flammable or explosive material. The enclosure and heat sink are very hot while the inverter is working, therefore do NOT install the HYD 3000~6000-EP in places where you might touch them Caution...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Table3-1 Components and mechanical parts that should be delivered Picture Description Quantity Inverter 1pcs Rear panel 1pcs PV+ input terminal 2pcs PV- input terminal 2pcs Metal terminals secured to PV+ input power 2pcs cables Metal terminals secured to PV- input power 2pcs...
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Load Output connector 1pcs Link port connector 1pcs 8 pin terminal Matching terminal 1pcs resistance(parallel system) Split Core Current 1pcs Transformer COM 16pin connector 1pcs Communication cable 1pcs DDSU666 Single-phase electronic type guide 1pcs(option rail mounting electric energy meter Manual...
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP CAUTION Please check the product package and fittings carefully before installation. Fig.3-2 HYD 3000~6000-EP inverter overview Table 3-2 HYD 3000~6000-EP inverter overview Battery input terminals Link Port 1 DC switch PV input terminals Grid connection port USB/WiFi Load connection port Link Port 0...
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Wire stripper Strip wire 4mm Allen Turn the screw to connect Wrench rear panel with inverter. Crimping tool Used to crimp power cables Multi-meter Used to check grounding With open larger Used to tighten expansion than or greater bolts than 32 mm...
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP category III. g. Maximum altitude: 4000m. 3.5.Determining the Installation Position Determine an appropriate position for installing the HYD 3000~6000-EP inverter. Comply with the following requirements when determining the installation position. Fig. 3-3 Installation Position of HYD 3000~6000-EP inverter ①...
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 3.6.Moving the HYD 3000~6000-EP Step 1 Open the packaging, insert hands into the slots on both sides of the inverter and hold the handles, as shown in Fig.3-4. Fig. 3-4 Moving the inverter ① ②...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP flat pad, and fix the back plate with hexagon nut, as shown in Figure 3-5③. Step 4 Hang the inverter on the back plate and lock the inverter and the back plate with M6 hex screw, as shown in Figure 3-5④.
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 4.Electrical Connections Before performing electrical connections, ensure that the DC switch is OFF. Since the stored electrical charge remains in a capacitor after the DC switch is turned OFF. So it’s necessary to wait for at least 5 minutes for the capacitor to be electrically discharged.
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP NOTE:The DVC is the voltage of a circuit which occurs continuously between any two live part in the worst-case rated operating condition when used as intended. Table 4-2 The decisive voltage class(DVC) Interface PV input port DVCC Grid connection port DVCC...
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 4.2.Connecting PGND Cables Connect the inverter to the grounding electrode using protection ground (PGND) cables for grounding purpose. The inverter is transformer-less, requires the positive pole and negative pole of the PV array are NOT grounded. Otherwise it will cause inverter failure.
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Note: L2 is 2 to 3mm longer than ② ① 1.Screw 2.OT Terminal 3.Tapped hole ③ 4.3.PV Connection Procedure: Step 1 Select the appropriate cable type and specifications according to the table4-3.Remove cable glands from the positive and negative connectors.( It is recommended that the positive and negative be distinguished by different colors).
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Fig.4-2②. Step 4 Insert crimped power cables into corresponding housings until you hear a "click" sound. The power cables snap into place, as shown in Fig.4-2③. Step 5 Reinstall cable glands on positive and negative connectors and rotate them against the insulation covers, as shown in Fig.4-2④.
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP ⑥ ④ ⑤ 4.5.Load connection Procedure: Step 1 Select appropriate cables according to Table4-3, Remove the insulation layer of the load output cable using a wire stripper according to the Fig.4-4①shown below: A:15~25mm B:6~8mm. Step 2 Disassemble the load connector according to the Fig.4-4②...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP waterproof nut at the instantaneous value, as shown in the Fig.4-4④ below, to ensure that the cable is firmly connected. Step 5 Connect the connected load connector to the load connector of the inverter. Turn the ac connector knob to lock until you hear a "click"...
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Hold the button to unlock ⑦ 4.6.Grid connection The inverter is equipped with an integrated residual current monitoring unit. When the inverter detects that the residual current exceeds 300mA, the connection to the power grid will be quickly disconnected.
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 4.7.External communication interface 4.7.1 USB/WIFI communication interface Fig.4-6 USB/WIFI communication interface ② ③ ① Table 4-4 Interface description Definition Function Note GND.S USB power - The USB power supply is USB data + 5V/1A; Cannot be used USB data - for external device USB power...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP The operation information (generated energy, alert, operation status) of the inverter can be transferred to PC or uploaded to the server via WiFi/GPRS Users can choose to use web or APP for monitoring and viewing according to their needs. They need to register an account and bind the device with the WiFi/GPRS SN number.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP communication RS485 differential 485-1TX+ signal + Wired monitoring or inverter cascade monitoring RS485 differential 485-1TX- signal – (DRMS) logic GND-S interfaces are DRMS1/5 applicable to the DRMS2/6 following safety DRMS3/7 standards: Logic interface connections DRMS4/8 Australia (AS4777), European General...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP ④ ⑤ 1. RS485( Wired monitoring or inverter cascade monitoring ) Refer to the figure shown below, connect the RS485+ and RS485- of the inverter to the TX+ and TX- of the RS485→USB adapter, and connect the USB port of the adapter to the computer.(NOTE :...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 2. Logic interface The logic interface pin definitions and circuit connections are as follows: Logic interface pin are defined according to different standard requirements (a)Logic interface for AS/NZS 4777.2:2015, also known as inverter demand response modes (DRMs). The inverter will detect and initiate a response to all supported demand response commands within 2 s.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Table 4-7 Function description of the terminal Connected to Pin NO. Description name (RRCR) Relay contact 1 input K1 - Relay 1 output Relay contact 2 input K2 - Relay 2 output Relay contact 3 input K3 - Relay 3 output Relay contact 4 input K4 - Relay 4 output...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 100% 3.Meter/CT PIN15 and PIN16 are used for meter communication, the electricity meter is shown in the fig.4-14①, PIN15 and PIN16 correspond to 7,8 respectively on the electricity meter, as shown in Fig.4-14③ The connection mode is shown in Fig.4-14②. The 1/2 and 3/4 on the electricity meter are connected to voltage signals L and N respectively.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 4.7.3 Link Port 0&1-Cascade communication interface Fig.4-17 Link Port ① ③ ② When using the parallel system, the inverter settings and notes please refer to this manual<6.3.2 Advanced setting→6.Parallel setting>. Note(AC LOAD is also parallel for parallel machines): The first and last inverters need to be connected with 8Pin connection terminals.
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 5.Buttons and indicator lights Fig.5-1 Buttons and indicator lights 5.1.Buttons press “Back” to the previous screen or enter the main interface. press “Up” to the upper menu option or value plus 1. press “Down”...
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 6.Operation 6.1.Double Check Please double check the following before operation. Inverter is firmly fastened to the mounting bracket on the wall. PV+/PV- wires are firmly connected, polarity and voltage are correct. BAT+/BAT- wires are firmly connected, polarity and voltage are correct.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Inverter should start to operate now. You need to set the following parameters before inverter starts to operate. Table 6- 1 Set the parameters Parameter Note 1.OSD Language The default English. Option If you are connected to the host 2.System time computer such as collector or mobile setting and...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Italia CEI-021In. General-MV Italia CEI-016 EU General-HV Italia CEI-021Ex. Cyprus Italia CEI-021Ar. India Italia India-MV CEI-021In.-HV Italia CEI-016-HV India-HV Italia CEI-016-MV India-CEA Philippines Australia-A Philippines PHI-MV Australia-B Philippines PHI-LV Australia-C New Zealand NewZealand- Spain NewZealand- ESP-RD1699 Brazil...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Dubai China HongKong DEWG Dubai SKYWORTH DEWG-MV CSISolar Croatia CHINT Lithuania China-MV Estonia China-HV Columbia China-A Columbia-LV China Saudi Arabia JOLYWOOD France Latvia France Romania FRArrete23 France VFR 2019 France VDE0126 Enedis France VDE0126-HV Enedis France VFR2019 Enedis...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Switzerland Type-A Switzerland Type-B CAUTION It’s very important to make sure that you have selected the correct country code according to requirements of local authority. Please consult qualified electrical engineer or personnel from electrical safety authorities about this. Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 6.3.Menu Fig 6-1. Main interface In the main interface, press “Down” button to enter grid/battery parameters page. Main interface Down Grid Output Information Grid(V) ......***.*V ↓ AC Current ....**.**A Frequency....**.**Hz Battery Information (1) Batt (V).......****.*V Batt Chrs Curr....**.**A Batt...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Temp......*℃ In the main interface, press “back” button to enter main menu. The main menu has the following six options. Main interface Back 1.System Settings 2.Advanced Settings 3.Energy Statistic 4.System Information 5.Event List 6.Software Update 6.3.1 System setting 1.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Note:To enable this feature, please contact the Sofar technical support . 4. Energy Storage Mode 4.Energy Storage Mode 1.Self-use Mode 2.Time-of-use Mode 3.Timing Mode 4.Passive Mode Self-use Mode In Self-use mode, inverter will automatically charge & discharge the battery.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP grid. Time-of-use Mode If electricity is more expensive in high demand time (peak rate) & electricity is much cheaper in low demand time (off-peak rate). You can select an off-peak period to charge your battery. Outside the off-peak charge period, inverter is working in Auto Mode.
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16 h DisCharge 02500 Power Passive Mode For more detailed information, please ask representative of SOFAR to get a copy of passive mode communication protocol. 5. Auto Test (ONLY for Italian Market) 5.Auto Test 1.Autotest Fast 2.Autotest STD Autotest Fast 1.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Testing 27.S2... Wait ↓ Test 27.S2 OK! Wait ↓ Testing 81>S1... Wait ↓ Test 81>S1 OK! Wait ↓ Testing 81>S2… Wait ↓ Test 81>S2 OK! Wait ↓ Testing 81<S1... Wait ↓ Test 81<S1 OK! Wait ↓...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP generation > LOAD generation LOAD consumption (ΔP > 100W), inverter consumption, inverter wont’ charge will charge battery. or discharge battery. generation < LOAD If PV generation is normal,but consumption (ΔP > 100W), inverter LOAD consumption=0, the surplus will discharge battery.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 9.Battery Active 10.Set PCC Meter 1. Battery Parameter 1.Battery 1.Battery Type 4.Max Discharge Parameter 2.PYLON-AH 5.Discharge (Only for PYLON) Depth 3.Max Charge (A) 6.Save Depth of Discharge For example: if Discharge Depth = 50% & EPS Discharge Depth = 80%.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP The user can input scan period or make inverter to perform a scan right away. 3.IV Curve Scan Enable 1.Scan Control Disable 2.Scan Period ***min(s) 3.Force Scan 4. Logic Interface Enable or disable logical interfaces. Please refer to this manual 4.7.2, inverter logic interface connection for details.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Replica. 3.Parallel Address: Set the parallel address.Each inverter needs to set a parallel address, and the parallel address in a parallel system cannot be repeated.(NOTE:The parallel address is different from the communication address used for monitoring.) 4.Save: Save after the setup is complete.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP properly set, an "ID105" fault will occur. Therefore, the user needs to set the communication protocol of the PCC to n.1 or n.2, and the communication address to 1. (3) Set "Disable", connect PCC, no fault report. If CT is connected, the PPC power is the power calculated by the CT sampling current.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Import.......***KWH Charge.......***KWH Discharge....***KWH 6.3.4 System information 4.System information 1.Inverter Info 2.Battery Info 3.Safety Param. 4.debug info 1.Inverter Info Inverter Info (1) Product SN Hardware Version Power Level Safety Firmware Version Down Inverter Info (2) ↓...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Battery Capacity Discharge Depth Down Batl1 Information(2) ↓ Max Charge (A) Max Charge (V) Max Discharge (A) Min Discharge (V) 3.Safety Param. Safety Param.(1) OVP 1 OVP 2 UVP 1 UVP 2 Down Safety Param. (2) ↓...
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HYD-EP_DSPS.bin. Step 1 Insert the usb flash drive into the compute. Step 2 SOFAR will send the Software code to the user who needs to update. After user receive the file,please decompressing file and cover the original file in usb flash drive.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP USB Fault MDSP File Error SDSP File Error ARM File Error Update DSP1 Fail Update DSP2 Fail Update ARM Fail Step 8 After the update is completed,turn off the DC breaker, wait for the LCD screen extinguish, then restore the WiFi connection and then turn on the DC breaker and AC breaker again,the inverter will enters the running state.
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 7.Troubleshooting This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems with the inverter. This section help users to identify the inverter fault. Please read the following procedures carefully: Check the warning, fault messages or fault codes shown on the ...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP WiFi/GPRS, the alarm information can be seen on the corresponding monitoring website, and can also be received by the APP on the mobile phone. EventList information Table 7-1 Eventlist Code Name Description Solution The grid voltage is If the alarm occurs occasionally, the ID001...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Grid sampling error Wrong sampling of HwADFaultD ID018 dc component of grid current HwADFaultV Power grid voltage ID019 Grid(DC) sampling error (DC) HwADFaultV Power grid voltage ID020 Grid(AC) sampling error (AC) GFCIDeviceF Leakage current ID021 ault(DC) sampling error (DC)
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP temperature where there is no direct sunlight. protection Please ensure that the inverter is installed in a cool/well ventilated Radiator TempFault_ place. ID050 temperature HeatSink1 Ensure the inverter is installed protection vertically ambient Radiator TempFault_ temperature is below the inverter...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP the PV series voltage to fit the input voltage range of the inverter. After correction, inverter will automatically return to its normal state. Battery Check whether battery ID070 BatOVP over-voltage overvoltage setting is inconsistent with the battery specification.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP hardware ID102 HwPVOCP overflows output ID103 HwACOCP hardware overflows Overload Please check whether the inverter ID110 Overload1 protection 1 is operating under overload. Overload ID111 Overload2 protection 2 Overload ID112 Overload3 protection 3 Internal Make sure the inverter is installed temperature is too where there is no direct sunlight.
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP output current Input mode setting Check input mode unrecoverPv ID137 error permanent (parallel/independent mode) ConfigError failure Settings for the inverter. If not, change the PV input mode. unrecoverPV Input overcurrent ID138 OCPInstant permanent fault Input hardware Internal faults of inverter, switch...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP eDerating derating execution logic interface. AlarmAntiRe Feed-in Limitation The inverter is implemented to ID167 fluxing derating prevent countercurrent load drop. over-voltage Internal failure of lithium battery, ID177 BMS OVP alarm close inverter and lithium battery, and wait 5 minutes to open inverter BMS under-voltage ID178...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Efficiency And Protection Datasheet 3000-EP 3680-EP 4000-EP 4600-EP 5000-EP 5500-EP 6000-EP MPPT 99.9% efficiency European efficiency of 97.2% 97.2% 97.2% 97.3% 97.3% 97.3% 97.5% solar inverter efficiency of 97.6% 97.6% 97.6% 97.8% 97.8% 97.8% 98.0% solar inverter...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP General Data Datasheet 3000-EP 3680-EP 4000-EP 4600-EP 5000-EP 5500-EP 6000-EP Dimension 482mm×503mm×183mm Weight 21.5kg Topology High frequency insolation (for bat) Standby self-consum <10W ption Ambient temperature -30℃~60℃(Above 45℃ Derating) range Allowable relative 5%~95% humidity range Noise <25dB...
User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP 9.Quality Assurance Standard warranty period The standard warranty period of inverter is 60 months (5 years). There are two calculation methods for the warranty period: 1. Purchase invoice provided by the customer: the first flight provides a standard warranty period of 60 months (5 years) from the invoice date;...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP Once the extended warranty service is purchased, our company will issue the extended warranty card to the customer to confirm the extended warranty period. Invalid warranty clause Equipment failure caused by the following reasons is not covered by the warranty: The "warranty card"...
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User manual HYD 3000 ~ 6000-EP aware that this warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies held by a consumer at law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
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