SMA Solar Technology AG
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Installation Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions for Models SB 5000US, SB 6000US, SB 7000US,
SB 8000US SOLAR INVERTERS, that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the
inverter.
The Sunny Boy is designed and tested according to international safety requirements, but as with all
electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed when installing and/or
operating the Sunny Boy. To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and
operation of the Sunny Boy, you must carefully read and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings
in this Installation Guide.
Warnings
A Warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or
practice, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of
part or all of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or
personal injury.
DANGER!
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING!
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE!
NOTICE indicates a situation that can result in property damage if not avoided.