2 safety information – SMA Communit-10 User Manual
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2 Safety
SMA Solar Technology AG
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Communit-IA-A1-en-22
Installation Manual
• The device must be suitable for connection to voltage supply:
– Device for installation location 1: AC voltage supply, maximum power consumption 20 W or DC voltage supply;
information on maximum power consumption, see the Technical Information "Communit"
– Device for installation location 2: only DC voltage supply; information on maximum power consumption, see the
Technical Information "Communit"
For optimum operation of the Communit, observe the requirements for the mounting location (see Section 5.1 "Selecting
the Mounting Location", page 14).
Use this product only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation and with the locally
applicable standards and directives. Any other application may cause personal injury or property damage.
Alterations to the product, e.g. modifications or conversions, are only permitted with the express written permission of
SMA Solar Technology AG. Making unauthorized changes will void the warranty and warranty claims and will normally
result in invalidation of the operating permit. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damage caused
by such changes.
Any use of the product other than described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product. Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future
reference and observe all instructions contained therein.
The type label must remain permanently attached to the product.
2.2 Safety Information
This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working on or with the product. To prevent
personal injury and property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section carefully and
observe all safety information at all times.
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Danger to life due to electric shock when voltage is present
Danger of electric shock if work is executed incorrectly or under fault conditions.
• Disconnect the supply voltage before performing any work on the Communit.
• Observe the five safety rules when disconnecting the supply voltage:
– Disconnect the device from voltage sources.
– Ensure that the device cannot be reconnected.
– Ensure that no voltage is present.
– Ground and short-circuit the device.
– Cover and isolate any adjacent live components.
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Damage to eyes and skin due to visible and invisible laser radiation
The Communit contains class 1 LED or laser components in accordance with IEC 60825-1 (2003). Invisible laser
radiation, wave length: 1,300 nm.
The laser beam appears at the end of the optical fiber.
• Do not look into the laser beam.
• Do not look at the laser beam using optical instruments.
• Do not point the laser beam at people.