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Safety
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Installation Guide
3 Safety
DANGER
Risk of electric shock due to high voltages inside the Sunny Tower.
Death or serious injuries will result.
• All work on the Sunny Tower must only be carried out by qualified personnel.
• All work on the Sunny Tower shall only be done as described in this manual.
• Pay attention to all safety instructions.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock during operation of a damaged Sunny Tower.
Death or serious injuries will result.
• The Sunny Tower may only be used when it is technically faultless and safe to
operate!
• Operate the Sunny Tower only if no damage is visibly evident!
• Visually check the Sunny Tower for damage on a regular basis!
• Ensure that all external safety features are freely accessible at all times, and that they
are regularly tested for correct functionality!
NOTICE
Electrostatic discharges possible when components are touched.
Damage to components will result.
• Follow ESD protective provisions.
• Remove existing electrostatic charges by touching a grounded metal surface (e.g.
housing).
Avoid using wire nuts to join any wires together or to make any connections anywhere in
the PV-system. Wire nuts are a frequent cause of unreliable, resistive connections, and
ground faults.
Storage of the documentation
The documentation must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the Sunny Tower. They must
be available to operators and maintenance staff at all times. Read this manual carefully.