3 personal protective equipment, Personal protective equipment – SMA SSM-U-1615 User Manual
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Property damage due to dust intrusion and moisture penetration
Dust or moisture intrusion can damage the product and impair its functionality.
• Do not open the enclosure during rainfall or when humidity exceeds the specified threshold.
The threshold for humidity is: 95 %.
• Only perform maintenance work when the environment is dry and free of dust.
• Operation of the product is only permitted when it is closed.
• If the installation or commissioning process is interrupted, mount all panels.
• Close and lock the enclosure.
• The product must always be closed for storage.
• Store the product in a dry and covered location.
• Temperature at the storage location must be in the specified range. The temperature range
is: ‒40°C to +70°C.
Damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic discharge can damage or destroy electronic components.
• Observe the ESD safety regulations when working on the product.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
• Discharge electrostatic charge by touching grounded elements. Only then is it safe to touch
electronic components.
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Personal Protective Equipment
Always wear suitable protective equipment
When working on the product, always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment
for the specific job.
The following personal protective equipment is regarded to be the minimum requirement:
☐ In a dry environment, safety shoes of category S3 with perforation-proof soles and steel toe
caps
☐ During precipitation or on moist ground, safety boots of category S5 with perforation-proof
soles and steel toe caps
☐ Tight-fitting work clothes made of 100% cotton
☐ Suitable work pants
☐ Individually fitted hearing protection
☐ Safety gloves
Any other prescribed protective equipment must also be used.
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