Western Co 014392, User Manual

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Leonardo Off-Grid 1kW/1500/24 GE
User Manual
EN
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Safety instructions
Danger of explosion from sparking
Danger of electric shock
WARNING: do not lift heavy objects unassisted.
In general
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Read the installation instructions before commencing installation activities.
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The product installation and maintenance must be performed only by qualified personnel.
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This product is designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The equipment should be used for
the designed application only.
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The product is used in combination with a permanent energy source (battery). Even if the equipment is switched
off, a dangerous electrical voltage can occur at the input and/or output terminals. Always switch the AC power off,
Photovoltaic strings and disconnect the battery before performing maintenance.
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The product contains no internal user-serviceable parts. Do not remove the frontal panel and do not put the
product into operation unless all panels are fitted.
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Never use the product at sites where gas or dust explosions could occur.
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Refer to the specifications provided by the manufacturer of the battery to ensure that it is suitable for use with this
product. The battery manufacturer’s safety instructions should always be observed.
Installation and maintenance
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This product is safety class I device (supplied with a ground terminal for safety purposes). Its AC input and/or
output terminals must be provided with uninterruptible grounding for safety purposes. An additional grounding
point is located in the outside of the product. If it can be assumed that the grounding protection is damage, the
product should be taken out of operation and prevented from accidentally being put into operation again; contact
qualified maintenance personnel.
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Ensure that the connection cables are provided with fuses and circuit breakers. Never replace a protective device
by a component of a different type.
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Check before switching the device on whether the available voltage source conforms to the configuration settings
of the product as described in the manual.
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Install the product in an environment that guarantees the operating temperature range. Ensure that there are no
chemicals, plastic parts, curtains or other fabrics that can ignite in the immediate vicinity.
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Ensure that there is always sufficient free space around the product for ventilation, and that ventilations openings
are not blocked.
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Protect the solar modules from incident light during installation.
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Use only insulated tools. Never touch uninsulated cable ends.
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Connections must always be made in the sequence described in this manual.
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The installer of the product must provide a means for cable stain relief to prevent the transmission of stress to the
connections.
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In addition to this manual, the system operations or service manual must include a battery maintenance manual
applicable to the type of batteries used.
Transport and storage
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On storage or transport of the product, ensure that the mains supply and battery leads are disconnected.
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No liability can be accepted for damage in transit if the equipment is not transported in its original packaging.
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Store that product in a dry environment; see the operating temperature range to avoid damaging the product.
• Refer to the battery manufacturer’s manual for information on transport
, storage, charging, recharging and
disposal of the battery.
Recommendations given in this manual do not replace the safety regulations of the country of installation and the rules
dictated by common sense.