OLiPower BRE-I-5K, User Manual

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2. Safety
2.1 General Safety
The hybrid inverter has been designed and tested strictly according to international
safety regulations. Read all safety instructions carefully prior to any work and always
observe them when working on or with the hybrid inverter. Incorrect operation or work
may cause:
 Injury or death to the operator or a third party;

Damage to the inverter or other properties.
2.2 Important safety instructions
DANGER
!

PV strings will produce electrical power when exposed to
sunlight and can cause a lethal voltage and an electric shock
 Only qualified personnel can perform the wiring of the PV panels.
 Do not open the enclosure when the inverter is running.
Unauthorized opening will void warranty and warranty claims
and, in most cases, terminate the operating license.

When the enclosure lid is removed, live components can be
touched which can result in death or serious injury due to electric
shock

Operating a damaged inverter can lead to hazardous situations
that can result in death or serious due to electric shock

Batteries deliver electric power, resulting in burns or a fire hazard
when they are short circuited, or wrongly installed.

Lethal voltages are present at the battery terminals and cables
connecting to the inverter. Severe injuries or death may occur if
the cables and terminals in the inverter are touched.

PV negative (PV-) and battery negative (BAT-) on inverter side is
not grounded as default design. Connecting PV- or BAT- to
EARTH are strictly forbidden.
WARNING
!
 Do not disconnect PV connectors, AC connector or battery
connectors while the inverter is running. De-energize from all
multiple power sources. Wait 5 minutes for the internal
capacitors to discharge. Verify that there is no voltage or
current before disconnecting any connectors. Use personal
protective equipment, including rubber gloves and protective
boots during the installation or maintenance.
CAUTION !

Do not touch any hot parts(such as the heat sink) during
operation, The temperature of inverter surface might exceed
60
℃
during working