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Operating the sonnenProtect
• The sonnenProtect must only be operated as described in the product documentation.
• This device can be used by children from the age of eight (8) years old and individuals
with impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities or individuals with limited know-
ledge and/or experience of working with the device, as long as they are supervised or
have been trained to safely use the device and understand the resulting risks of doing so.
Children must not play with the device.
2.3 Qualified electricians
Installation and commissioning must be performed by licensed electricians only. Installation
by unqualified and/or unlicensed persons may cause injury and/or component damage.
People who meet the following requirements are generally considered licensed electri-
cians:
• The electrician must be a person with a technical knowledge or sufficient experience to
enable him/her to avoid dangers which electricity may create.
• The electrician must has successfully completed the sonnen Australia installer training
and have valid installer accreditation at the time of installation.
2.4 Handling battery modules
The battery modules compatible with the storage system are protected by multiple pro-
tective devices and are safe when used properly. Improper use or a fault may cause the
battery cells inside the battery modules to be damaged.
This can have the following effects:
• High heat generation on the surface of the battery cells.
• Leaking of electrolyte, vapours and/or smoke.
• The escaping electrolyte may ignite and cause an explosive flame.
• Irritation to skin, eyes and mucous membranes due to steam or smoke from burning bat-
tery modules.
In order to ensure proper use :
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Do not open the battery modules.
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Do not inflict mechanical damage (pierce, deform, disassemble, etc.) on the battery
modules or otherwise modify them.
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Do not heat the battery modules. Keep them away from sources of ignition and oper-
ate them only within the permissible temperature range.
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Do not allow the battery modules to come into contact with water (except to extin-
guish a fire involving the storage system).
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Do not short-circuit the battery modules.
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Never continue to use the battery modules if they are damaged in any way.
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Do not deep-discharge the battery modules or charge them using external chargers.
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Do not operate battery modules outside of the storage system.
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Remove metal jewellery when handling battery modules.
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Do not place any tools or metal objects on the battery modules.