13 Shutdown, storage
Installation and Operating Manual for RPI M15A M20A Solar Inverter V1.0 2016-03-18
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13. Shutdown, storage
DANGER
Electric shock
During operation there is a potentially lethal volt-
age present inside the inverter. Even after the
inverter has been disconnected from all power
sources, this voltage is present in the inverter for
up to a further 80 seconds.
Therefore always perform the following work
steps before working on the inverter
1.
Turn the DC disconnector to the
OFF
posi-
tion.
2.
Disconnect the inverter from all AC and DC
sources and make sure that none of the con-
nections can be inadvertently re-established.
3.
Wait at least 80 seconds to allow the internal
capacitors to discharge.
DANGER
Electric shock
There is a potentially lethal voltage present
on the DC terminals of the inverter. The solar
modules start to produce current as soon as light
falls on them. This occurs even if the light is not
shining directly on the solar modules.
► Never disconnect the inverter from the solar
modules when it is under load.
► Turn the DC disconnector to the
OFF
posi-
tion.
► Disconnect the connection to the grid so that
the inverter cannot supply any energy to it.
► Disconnect the inverter from all AC and DC
sources. Make sure that none of the connec-
tions can be inadvertently re-established.
► Protect the DC cables from being inadver-
tently touched.
WARNING
Heavy weight
The inverter is very heavy.
► The inverter must be lifted and carried by at
least 2 people or with suitable lifting gear.
1.
Turn the DC disconnector to the
OFF
position.
2.
Disconnect the connection between the inverter and the
solar modules (DC).
3.
Disconnect the connection between the inverter and the grid
(AC).
4.
Use a voltmeter to check that there is no voltage on the AC
and DC connections.
Removing the AC plug
5.
Unscrew the AC plug and withdraw it.
6.
Fit the sealing cap on the AC terminal.
Removing the DC plugs
7.
Unfasten the DC plugs with the open end spanner and with-
draw them.
