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Instruction Booklet
IB015001EN
Effective June 2015
Power Xpert Solar DC
breaker recombiner
EATON
www.eaton.com
Safety measures
This publication contains instructions on the installation of Eaton
brand Power Xpert
®
Solar DC breaker recombiner from Eaton’s
electrical business . Any person or persons who designs, purchases,
installs, operates, or maintains new systems using these products
must understand the equipment, its markings, and its limitations .
Hazardous voltages in Solar Recombiners and all other electrical
equipment pose a potential hazard to life and property . Please
follow instructions, labeling, and applicable codes and standards
for installation, maintenance, and operation of this equipment
and its components . Only “Qualified Persons” should install and/
or service this equipment . NFPA
®
70—National Electrical Code
®
defines a “Qualified Person” as “One who has skills and knowledge
related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and
installations and has received safety training on the hazards involved .”
Standard symbols have been established for recognition of potentially
hazardous situations and conditions . Please review and understand
the critical warning symbols shown below . These symbols will appear
on safety labels affixed to the product . Installers should always read
and understand these labels before working on equipment .
Symbol
Meaning
The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning”
safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists
that will result in personal injury if the instructions are
not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury and death.
DANGER
“DANGER” INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT,
IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
“WARNING” INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT,
IF NOT AVOIDED, CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION
“CAUTION” INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT,
IF NOT AVOIDED, CAN RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY.
CAUTION
“CAUTION” USED WITHOUT THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL INDICATES
A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT, IF NOT AVOIDED, CAN
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Eaton’s liability for any errors or omissions in this document is
limited to the documentary correction of errors . Eaton will not be
responsible in any event for errors or omissions in this document
or for any damages, incidental or consequential (including monetary
losses), that might arise from the use of this document or the
information contained in it . Information in this publication is not
intended for use as a training manual for non-qualified personnel .
The information or statements in this publication concerning the
suitability, capacity, or performance of the Recombiner(s) may not
cover all configurations of this custom-built product . Eaton has made
all reasonable efforts to ensure that the instructions in this document
are adequate and free of material errors and omissions . Eaton will, if
necessary, explain issues that may not be covered by the document .
The information contained in the Instruction Leaflet is subject to
change without notice .
Introduction
This instruction manual is designed to supplement other industry
standards including all local, state, and federal codes and safety
regulations, such as OSHA, NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code),
NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee
Workplaces), other workplace electrical installation requirements,
and all safety rules .
Safety
Due to the weight and size of Recombiners and dangers from
electrical hazards, every precaution should be taken to maintain
safe working conditions when handling this equipment . Due to
the custom nature of Recombiners and the site variables, every
potential situation cannot be anticipated . Safety must always be
the overriding factor .
Always follow all instructions and all safety guidelines published by
OSHA and other industry and local, state, and federal agencies .
WARNING
IN ORDER TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC DISCONNECT
DEVICES USED WITH CONTACTS SPLIT BETWEEN CIRCUIT POLARITIES,
UNGROUNDED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS WHICH POWER UTILITY
INTERACTIVE INVERTERS SHOULD BE EITHER PROVIDED WITH AN
ISOLATION TRANSFORMER BETWEEN THE INVERTER AND THE AC
UTILITY SERVICE, OR THE INVERTER SHOULD BE LISTED TO UL
®
1741
AS A “NON-ISOLATED PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTER.”
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