Instruction Manual

Safety
vi 975-0400-01-01 Revision H
This manual is for use by qualified personnel only.
Safety Information
1. Before installing or using this device, read all instructions and
cautionary markings located in (or on) this guide, the unit, the batteries,
PV array, and any other equipment used.
2. All electrical work must be done in accordance with local, national, and/or
international electrical codes.
3. This product is designed for indoor mounting only. Do not expose this unit to
rain, snow or liquids of any type.
4. To reduce the chance of short-circuits, use insulated tools when installing or
working with the unit or any DC source (such as PV, hydro, wind, or batteries).
5. Remove all jewelry when installing or working with the unit or any DC source.
This will greatly reduce the chance of accidental exposure to live circuits.
6. The unit contains more than one live circuit (batteries and PV array). Power
may be present at more than one source.
7. This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe
electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E or CSA Z462.
• This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical
personnel.
• Never operate energized with covers removed
• Energized from multiple sources. Before removing covers identify all
sources, de-energize, lock-out, and tag-out and wait 2 minutes for circuits
to discharge.
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm all circuits
are de-energized.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Disconnect positive and negative PV conductors before servicing. PV
conductors are to be treated as Hazardous Live and must be
disconnected.
• Normally GROUNDED conductors may be UNGROUNDED and
ENERGIZED when a GROUND FAULT is indicated on the front panel. Must
be serviced by qualified personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.