SMA SB 5000-US - Manual (Page 16)

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Interconnection Code Compliance
The Sunny Boy has been checked by the certification body and certified according to the guidelines
in UL 1741 Static Inverters and Charge Controllers for use in Photovoltaic Power Systems, IEEE 929-
2000 Recommended Practice for Utility Interface of Photovoltaic Systems, and IEEE 1547 Standard
for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems.
UL 1741 is the standard that is used for the Sunny Boy by the certification body in
order to certify that it complies with the regulations in National Electrical Code
®
and
IEEE 929-2000. IEEE 929-2000 states recommendations regarding the appropriate
equipment and functionality that is required to guarantee fault-free operation when the
power generation is connected to the power distribution grid.
The Sunny Boy is also certified according to Canadian Electrical Code
®
CSA C22.2
N0. 107.1-01 (General Use Power Supplies).
2.2 Safety Instructions
Prior to setting up and installing your PV plant, contact the on site grid operator or the
responsible authority.
DANGER
High voltages in the inverter
Electric shock when touching live components.
• Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect the inverter from any voltage
sources.
• Only connect the inverters as described in this manual.
• Only electrically qualified persons may work on the inverter.
CAUTION
The inverter can become hot during operation
• Burn injuries may be possible when touching the enclosure.
• During operation, touch the enclosure lid only.
The Sunny Boy may down over due to inappropriate transport
Contusions or bone fractures due to the heavy weight of the Sunny Boy.
• Prior to transporting the Sunny Boy, take its weight of 148 lb. (67 kg) into
consideration.
• Use suitable lifting techniques for the transport.