Safety Rules & General Information
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Installation and Owner’s Manual for Generac PWRCell Inverter
General Hazards
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Connecting the PWRcell Inverter to the electric util
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ity grid must only be done after receiving prior
approval from the utility company.
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If this installation is in Canada, the installation shall
be in accordance with the Canadian Electrical
Code, Part I.
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Only competent, qualified personnel should install,
operate, and service this equipment. Strictly com
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ply to local, state, and national electrical and build
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ing codes. When using this equipment, comply with
regulations established by the National Electrical
Code (NEC), CSA Standard, and the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or the
local agency for workplace health and safety.
•
Protection against lightning surges in accordance
with local electric codes is the responsibility of the
installer.
NOTE:
Lightning damage is not covered by warranty.
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Never work on this equipment while physically or
mentally fatigued.
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Any voltage measurements should be performed
with a meter that meets UL3111 safety standards,
and meets or exceeds overvoltage class CAT III.
WARNING
- This photovoltaic rapid shutdown equipment
(PVRSE) does not perform all of the functions of a com
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plete photovoltaic rapid shutdown system (PVRSS). This
PVRSE must be installed with other equipment to form a
complete PVRSS that meets the requirements of NEC
(NFPA 70) section 690.12 for controlled conductors out
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side the array. Other equipment installed in or on this
photovoltaic (PV) system may adversely affect the opera
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tion of the PVRSS. It is the responsibility of the installer to
ensure that the completed PV system meets the rapid
shutdown functional requirements. This equipment must
be installed according to the manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
Follow all instructions included in this manual and use
appropriate practices for all product wiring and
installation.
(000188)
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000191)
DANGER
Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and
render unit inoperable before working on unit.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
(000187)
WARNING
Electrocution. Potentially lethal voltages are generated
by this equipment. Render the equipment safe before
attempting repairs or maintenance. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this machine
if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to
operate or service this equipment and could result in
death or serious injury.
(000215a)
WARNING
(000209b)
WARNING
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.
(000640)
WARNING
Equipment damage. Connecting inverter to electric utility
grid must only be done after receiving prior approval
from utility company. Failure to do so could result in
equipment or property damage.
(000155a)
WARNING
Electric shock. Only a trained and licensed electrician
should perform wiring and connections to unit. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
(000182a)
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
Equipment damage. Connect only to REbus-compatible
devices to the DC bus. Never connect to any other DC
power source. Connecting to other DC power sources
could result in equipment damage.
(000598a)
CAUTION
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