SMA STP 5000TL - Manual (Page 23)

6 Electrical Connection
6.1 Safety during Electrical Connection
Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array
When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in the
DC conductors and the live components of the inverter. Touching the DC conductors or the live
components can lead to lethal electric shocks. If you disconnect the DC connectors from the
inverter under load, an electric arc may occur leading to electric shock and burns.
• Do not touch uninsulated cable ends.
• Do not touch the DC conductors.
• Do not touch any live components of the inverter.
• Have the inverter mounted, installed and commissioned by qualified persons with the
appropriate skills only.
• If an error occurs, have it rectified by qualified persons only.
• Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect it from all voltage sources as
described in this document (see Section 10, page 51).
Damage to the seal of the enclosure lid in sub-zero conditions
If you open the enclosure lid in sub-zero conditions, the sealing of the enclosure lid can be
damaged. This can lead to moisture entering the inverter.
• Do not open the inverter at ambient temperatures lower than -5°C.
• If a layer of ice has formed on the seal of the enclosure lid in sub-zero conditions, remove it
prior to opening the inverter (e.g. by melting the ice with warm air). Observe the applicable
safety regulations.
Damage to the inverter due to electrostatic discharge
Touching electronic components can cause damage to or destroy the inverter through
electrostatic discharge.
• Ground yourself before touching any component.
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