SMA GRID-CONNECT-BOX 12 Instructions D'emploi page 8

2 Safety
Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or cables are touched
High voltages are present in the conductive components or cables of the product. Touching live parts and cables
results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Do not touch non-insulated parts or cables.
• Disconnect the product from voltage sources and make sure it cannot be reconnected before working on the
device.
• Only disassemble the protective covers, if the product is disconnected from all voltage sources.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
Risk of injury if the product tips over
The product is heavy and may tip over if not properly fastened to the support surface. This can result in crushing
injuries.
• Upon installation, attach the product to the support surface.
Risk of burns due to hot components
Some components and terminals inside the product can become hot during operation. Touching hot components or
terminals can result in burn injuries.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
• Only operate the product with its protective cover mounted.
• Prior to removing the protective cover, let the product cool down.
Damage to the product due to sand, dust and moisture ingress
Sand, dust and moisture penetration can damage the product and impair its functionality.
• Do not open the product during a dust storm or precipitation.
• Close the product in case of interruption of work or after finishing work.
• The product must only be closed during operation.
• Store the product in a dry and covered location when closed. Observe storage conditions.
Effects of an emergency disconnection
Emergency disconnection on the battery inverter triggers the uncontrolled shutdown of the system and unsaved
data is lost.
• Only trip the emergency disconnection to avoid danger or consequential damage.
• In the event of an emergency disconnection, always check whether any fuse elements in the product, such as
circuit breakers, have tripped.
• If any fuse elements have tripped, reactivate these fuse elements.
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