KACO Powador 16.0 TR3 - Manual (Page 5)

S a f e t y
Page 6 Operating Instructions Powador 16.0 TR3, 18.0 TR3_EN
2 Safety
DANGER
Lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and leads of the inverter even after the
inverter has been switched off and disconnected.
Severe injuries or death if the leads and terminals in the inverter are touched.
Only authorised electricians who are approved by the supply grid operator may open, install and
maintain the inverter.
› Keep the inverter closed when the unit is in operation.
› Do not touch the leads and terminals when switching the unit on and off .
› Do not make any modifi cations to the inverter.
The electrician is responsible for observing all existing standards and regulations.
• Keep unauthorized persons away from the inverter and PV system.
• Be sure to observe IEC 60364-7-712:2002 (“Requirements for special installations or locations – solar photovoltaic
(PV) power supply systems”) in particular.
• Ensure operational safety by providing proper grounding, conductor dimensioning and appropriate protection
against short circuiting.
• Observe the safety instructions on the inverter and in these operating instructions.
• Switch off all voltage sources and secure them against being inadvertently switched back on before performing
visual inspections and maintenance.
• When taking measurements while the inverter is live:
– Do not touch the electrical connections.
– Remove all jewellery from your wrists and fi ngers.
– Ensure that the testing equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Stand on an insulated surface when working on the inverter while it is switched on.
• Modifi cations to the surroundings of the inverter must comply with the applicable national and local standards.
• When working on the PV generator, it is also necessary to switch off the DC voltage with the DC disconnector in
addition to disconnecting the PV generator from the grid.
2.1 Proper use
The inverter converts the DC voltage generated by the PV modules into AC voltage and leads this into the grid feed-
in. The inverter is built according to the state of the art and recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, improper
use may cause lethal hazards for the operator or third parties, or may result in damage to the unit and other prop-
erty.
Operate the inverter only with a permanent connection to the public power grid.
Any other or additional use is not considered the proper use. This includes:
• Mobile use
• Use in rooms where there is a risk of explosion
• Use in rooms where the humidity is higher than 95%
• Operation outside of the specifi cation intended by the manufacturer
• Standalone operation.