SMA SUNNY BOY STORAGE 3.8-US Instructions D'installation page 10

2 Safety
The product may only be operated with one of the energy meters approved by SMA Solar
Technology AG. The following energy meters are allowed to be used when operating this product:
• WattNode Modbus energy meter
Use SMA products only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed
documentation and with the locally applicable laws, regulations, standards and directives. Any
other application may cause personal injury or property damage.
Alterations to the SMA products, e.g., changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express
written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and
warranty claims and in most cases terminate the operating license. SMA Solar Technology AG
shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes.
Any use other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate.
The documentation supplied is an integral part of SMA products. Keep the documentation in a
convenient, dry place for future reference and observe all instructions contained therein.
This document does not replace any regional, state, provincial, federal or national laws, regulations
or standards that apply to the installation, electrical safety and use of the product. SMA Solar
Technology AG assumes no responsibility for the compliance or non-compliance with such laws or
codes in connection with the installation of the product.
The type label must remain permanently attached to the product.
2.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Keep the manual for future reference.
This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working.
The product has been designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements. As
with all electrical or electronical devices, some residual risks remain despite careful construction. To
prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product,
read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times.
Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or DC conductors
are touched
The DC conductors connected to a battery may be live. Touching live DC conductors results in
death or serious injury due to electric shock.
• Disconnect the product and battery from voltage sources and make sure it cannot be
reconnected before working on the device.
• Do not touch non-insulated parts or cables.
• Do not remove the terminal block with the connected DC conductors from the slot under
load.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
• Observe all safety information of the battery manufacturer.
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