KACO blueplanet 1502xi - Manual (Page 17)

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Safety Instructions and Regulations
2 Safety Instructions and
Regulations
! DANGER
– Danger due to lethal voltages.
– Lethal voltages are present within the unit and
on the power supply lines. Therefore, only autho-
rized electricians may install and open the unit.
– Even when the unit is disconnected, high contact
voltages may still be present within the unit.
!
WARNING
These servicing instructions are for use by qualifi ed
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not perform any servicing other than that spe-
cifi ed in the operating instructions unless you are
qualifi ed to do so.
Standards and regulations
Electrical conformity according to U.S., Canadian and
international safety operating standards and code
requirements:
– UL 1741-1:1999 Rev. May 2007
– CSA 22.2 No. 107-1:2001 Rev 2006
– IEEE Std. 1547-2003
– IEEE Std. 1547.1-2005
– FCC Part 15 Class B
– NEC Sections 690 (ANSI/NFPA 70)
– Directive concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility with
Class B (Council Directive 2004/108/EC)
– Low Voltage Directive (Council Directive 2006/95/EC)
The blueplanet inverter has complete on-board overcurrent,
over-temperature and anti-islanding protection.
Technical rules
The installation must be suited to the on-site conditions and
comply with local regulations and technical rules.
This symbol designates the Equipment Grounding
Conductor
Accident prevention regulations
The inverter must be installed by a licensed and authorized-
electrician. The electrician is responsible for observing existing
standards and regulations.
The proper and safe operation of this unit requires proper
transportation, storage, assembly and installation, as well as
careful operation and maintenance.
Only authorized electricians who have read and fully under-
stood all of the safety instructions contained in these operat-
ing and installation instructions, as well as other instructions
concerning assembly, operation and maintenance, may work
on this unit.
When this unit is operating, certain parts of the unit unavoid-
ably carry hazardous voltages, which can lead to death or
serious bodily injury. The precautions listed below must be
followed in order to minimise the risk of death or injury.
– The unit must be installed in compliance with safety
regulations, as well as all other relevant national or local
regulations. To ensure operational safety, proper grounding,
conductor dimensioning and appropriate protection against
short circuiting must be provided.
– Keep all covers on the unit closed during operation.
– Prior to performing any visual inspections or maintenance,
ensure that the power supply has been switched off and is
prevented from being inadvertently switched back on.
– Never touch the electrical connections when you have to
take measurements while the power supply is switched on.
– Remove all jewellery from your wrists and fi ngers.
– Make sure that the testing equipment is in good and safe
operating condition.
– When working on the unit while it is switched on, stand on
an insulated surface, ensuring that there is no grounding
connection.
– Follow the instructions contained in these operating and
installation instructions and observe all danger, warning and
safety information.
– This list does not constitute a complete listing of all measures
required for the safe operation of the unit. Contact your
specialty dealer if any specifi c problems arise which are not
suffi ciently covered for the purposes of the buyer.
Modifi cations
It is generally not permitted to make changes to the inverter.
Changes to the installation of the inverter are only permitted
if they comply with local and national standards.
!
CAUTION
Risk of damage due to improper modifi cations.
Never modify or manipulate the inverter or other
components of the installation.
Information regarding the following topics can be
found in the Operating Instructions.:
• Transportation
• Intended
use
• Factory warranty and liability
• Service