Generac Power Systems S2502 Installation Manual page 8

Introduction and Safety
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.
WARNING
Loss of life. This product is not intended to be
used in a critical life support application. Fail-
ure to adhere to this warning could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. Locate and install the PV Link
so as to avoid inadvertent contact. When op-
erating in hot weather the optimizer will be-
come hot and could result in personal injury.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel
may install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Fail-
ure to follow proper installation requirements could result
in death, serious injury, and equipment or property
damage.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Never open the PV Link. The opti-
mizer is factory-sealed and contains no field serviceable
parts. Opening the optimizer could result in equipment
damage.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Never operate PV Link in ambient
temperatures greater than 158 °F (70 °C). Doing so will
result in equipment damage.
8
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.
(W000215)
Personal injury. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment at all times while operating and servicing unit.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
(W000209)
• Connecting Generac PWRcell to the electric utility
grid must only be done after receiving prior appro-
val from the utility company.
• Only competent, qualified personnel should install,
operate, and service this equipment. Strictly com-
ply to local, state, and national electrical and build-
ing codes. When using this equipment, comply with
(W000670)
regulations established by the National Electrical
Code (NEC), CSA Standard; the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or the lo-
cal agency for workplace health 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.
(W000155)
• If working on this equipment while standing on met-
al 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 physically or
mentally fatigued.
• Any voltage measurements should be performed
with a meter that meets UL3111 safety standards,
(W000182)
and meets or exceeds overvoltage class CAT III.
PVRSE Warning
NOTE: SnapRS devices must be used in conjunction with
Generac PV Link to form a complete PVRSS per NEC
690.12.
This Photovoltaic Rapid Shutdown Equipment (PVRSE)
(C000655)
does not perform all of the functions of a complete Photo-
voltaic Rapid Shutdown System (PVRSS). This PVRSE
must be installed with other equipment to form a complete
PVRSS that meets the requirements of NEC (NFPA 70)
section 690.12 for controlled conductors outside the ar-
ray. Other equipment installed in or on this PV system
may adversely affect the operation of the PVRSS. It is the
(C000669)
responsibility of the installer to ensure the completed PV
system meets the rapid shutdown functional require-
ments. This equipment must be installed according to the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
Installation Manual for PV Link and SnapRS Installation Manual
CAUTION
(C000598)
CAUTION
(C000419)