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1.8 Liability Limitation
Any product damage or property loss caused by the following conditions, does not assume any direct
or indirect liability.
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Product modified, design changed or parts replaced without authorization.
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Changes, repair attempts and erasing of series number or seals by non-company technician.
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System design and installation are not in compliance with standards and regulations.
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Fail to comply with the local safety regulations (VDE for DE, SAA for AU).
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Transport damage (including painting scratch caused by rubbing inside packaging during
shipping). A claim should be made directly to shipping or insurance company in this case as
soon as the container/packaging is unloaded and such damage is identified.
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Fail to follow any/all of the user manual, the installation guide and the maintenance regulations;
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Improper use or misuse of the device.
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Insufficient ventilation of the device.
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The maintenance procedures relating to the product have not been followed to an acceptable
standard.
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Force majeure (violent or stormy weather, lightning, overvoltage, fire etc.).
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Damages caused by any external factors.
2 Installation
This Manual introduces the basic steps to install and set up.
NOTE:
Please be cautious unpacking the battery, otherwise components could be damaged.
2.1 Installation Site and Environment
2.1.1 General
This GreenE 5K/3.68K energy storage system is outdoor version and can be installed in an outdoor or
an indoor location.
When GreenE 5K/3.68K systems are installed in a room, GreenE 5K/3.68K must not be hampered by
the structure of the building, the furnishings and equipment of the room.
The GreenE 5K/3.68K is naturally ventilated. The location should therefore be clean, dry and
adequately ventilated. The mounting location must allow free access to the unit for installation and
maintenance purposes, and the system panels must not be blocked.
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The following locations are not allowed for installation:
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Habitable rooms.
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Ceiling cavities or wall cavities.
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On roofs that are not specifically considered suitable.
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Access/exit areas or under stairs/access walkways.
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Where the freezing point can be reached, such as garages, carports or other places as well as
wet rooms (environmental category 2).
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Locations with humidity and condensation over 90%.
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Places where salty and humid air can penetrate.
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Seismic areas - additional security measures are required.
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Sites with altitude below 2000m.
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Places with an explosive atmosphere.
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Locations with direct sunlight or a large change in the ambient temperature.
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Places with flammable materials or gases or an explosive atmosphere.
2.1.2 Restricted Locations
The GreenE 5K/3.68K shall not be installed:
a.
In restricted locations as defined for panels in AS/NZS 3000.
b.
Within 600mm of any heat source, such as hot water unit, gas heater, air conditioning unit or any
other appliance.
c.
Within 600mm of any exit.
d.
Within 600mm of any window or ventilation opening.
e.
Within 900mm of access to 240Vac connections.
f.
Within 600mm of side of other device.
A GreenE 5K/3.68K installed in any corridor, hallway, lobby or the like and leading to an emergency
exit shall ensure sufficient clearance for safe egress of at least 1 meter.
The GreenE 5K/3.68K must also not be installed in potentially explosive atmospheres for gas cylinders
that are heavier than air gases and have a vent clamp in accordance with AS/NZS 3000.
2.1.3 Barrier to Habitable Rooms
To protect against the spread of fire in living spaces where the GreenE 5K/3.68K is mounted or on
surfaces of a wall or structure in living spaces with a GreenE 5K/3.68K on the other side, the wall or
structure shall have a suitable non-combustible barrier. If the mounting surface itself is not made of a
suitable non-combustible material, a non-combustible barrier can be placed between the GreenE
5K/3.68K and the surface of a wall or structure.
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