15 Decommissioning the Inverter
SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating manual
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SI44M-80H-13-BE-en-15
15 Decommissioning the Inverter
DANGER
Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or cables are touched
High voltages are present in the conductive components or cables of the product. Touching live parts and cables
results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Do not touch non-insulated parts or cables.
• Disconnect the product from voltage sources and ensure it cannot be reconnected before working on the
device.
• After disconnection, wait 15 minutes until the capacitors have discharged.
• Observe all safety information on components associated with the product.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to weight of product
Injuries may result if the product is lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or mounted.
• Transport and lift the product carefully. Take the weight of the product into account.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
1. Ensure that the inverter is disconnected from all voltage sources (see Section 12, page 126).
2. Remove all cables from the inverter.
3. Close the inverter.
4. Remove the ventilation grids laterally.
5. If the inverter is protected against theft, loosen the safety screws.
