Q CELLS Q.HOME CORE A5, User Manual

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2 Safety
The safety section may not include all regulations for your locale; personnel working with Q.HOME CORE A5
must review applicable federal, state and local regulations and the industry standards regarding this product.
2.1 Intended Use
Q.HOME CORE A5 is designed for residential use only. It should not be used for commercial or construction
area. It is a single-phase, Grid-connected system of solar energy sources and Li-Ion Battery energy storage.
Q.HOME CORE A5 uses solar energy power connected to the input/output terminal installed on the side of the
device in order to:
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charge the Li-Ion Battery energy storage,
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provide a supply to the household load, and
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convert direct current (DC) electricity of the Battery to alternating current (AC) to discharge as household
single-phase load or electric system.
This device should not be used for any purpose other than the purpose described in this installation manual.
Any substitute use of this device, random change in any of its parts, and use of components other than sold or
recommended by Qcells will nullify the product’s guarantee.
For example, Qcells Li-Ion Battery energy storage should not be replaced by other manufacturer’s Battery
storages. For further information on proper use of this device, contact the Qcells Service-Hotline.
2.2 Safety Precaution
The following safety precautions and the warning messages described in this section must be observed. If
any of the following precautions are not fully understood, or if you have any questions, contact the customer
support for guidance.
WARNING
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All work on the ESS and electrical connections must be carried out by qualified
personnel only.
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High voltages in power conditioning circuits. Lethal hazard of electric shock or
serious burns. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing (protective glasses and
boots) when working on high voltage/high current systems such as the inverter and
battery systems.
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This product provides a safe source of electrical energy when operated as intended
and as designed. But a potentially hazardous circumstance such as excessive
heat or electrolyte mist may occur due to improper operating conditions, damage,
misuse and/or abuse.
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Do not connect or disconnect PVs, batteries, and grid connectors with the power
on. Otherwise, it may generate electric arcs or sparks, causing fire or injury.
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Do not open the enclosure while the inverter is operating. Touching inner
components under running condition may lead to electric shock, causing death or
serious injury.
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Before maintenance, turn off the equipment for at least 5 minutes and strictly
comply with the safety precautions stated in this manual.