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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during the installation
and maintenance of this product.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to ensure the safe installation and operation of this
product, the following safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual to indicate
dangerous conditions and important safety instructions.
WARNING -
A dangerous voltage or condition exists in this area.
Use extreme caution when performing these tasks.
AVERTISSEMENT -
Une tension ou condition dangereuse existe dans cette zone.
Faire preuve dextrême prudence lors de la réalisation de ces tâches.
CAUTION -
This procedure is critical to the safe installation or operation of the unit. Follow these
instructions closely.
ATTENTION -
Cette procédure est essentielle à linstallation ou lutilisation
de lunité en toute sécurité. Suivre ces instructions de près.
NOTE -
This statement is important. Follow instructions closely.
NOTE -
Cette déclaration est importante. Suivre les instructions de près.
All electrical work must be done in accordance with local and national electrical codes.
Before installing or using this device, read all instructions and cautionary markings located in
(or on) the manual, the ST and the PV array.
Do not expose this unit to rain, snow or liquids of any type without the rain/weather shield
hood installed (optional on some models).
To reduce the chance of short-circuits when installing or working with the inverter or the PV
array, use insulated tools.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc., prior to installing this system.
This will greatly reduce the chance of accidental exposure to live circuits.
The ST unit contains more than one live circuit (PV array and AC line). Power may be present
at more than one source even when the circuit breakers are off.
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Return the unit to a Trace Authorized Service
Center for maintenance.
Wiring to the utility should only be done after receiving prior approval from the utility company
and performed only by a qualified electrician.
Completely cover the surface of all PV arrays with an opaque (dark) material BEFORE wiring
them. PV arrays produce electrical energy when exposed to light, and could create a
hazardous condition.
