SMA SC 500HE-US - Manual (Page 14)

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2.3 Safety Precautions
Electrical hazards
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Electric shock from live voltage
High voltages are present at the inverter and its components. Some maintenance work must be done
when voltage is present. Failure to adhere to the safety messages may lead to severe or lethal
injuries due to electric shock.
• Wear class 2 personal protective equipment.
• Always perform work in compliance with the regulations specified in 29 CFR, Chapter XVII,
Part 1910 (OSHA), NEC, and NFPA 70E.
• Do not touch any live components of the inverter or the medium-voltage grid.
• Follow instructions precisely.
• Observe safety messages.
• Before performing any work on the inverter, always disconnect the inverter if voltage is not
absolutely necessary.
• After disconnecting the inverter, wait at least 10 minutes until the inverter's capacitors have
discharged completely.
• Before performing work on the inverter, ensure that no voltage is present.
Electric shock caused by ground fault
In a ground fault, plant sections that are supposedly grounded may in fact be live. Failure to adhere
to the safety messages may lead to severe or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Ensure that no voltage is present before touching any components.
• Wear class 2 personal protective equipment.
Electric shock due to damaged inverter
Operating a damaged inverter can lead to hazardous situations that may result in serious or lethal
injuries caused by electric shock.
• Only operate the inverter if it is in safe and technically faultless working order.
• Only operate the inverter if there is no visible damage.
• Regularly check for visible damage.
• Make sure that all external safety equipment is freely accessible at all times.
• Make sure that all safety equipment is in good working order.