Install Manual

9 Decommissioning the Inverter
SMA Solar Technology AG
Installation ManualSTP33-62-US-41-IA-en_es-1154
9 Decommissioning the Inverter
To decommission the inverter completely upon completion of its service life, proceed as described
in this Section.
CAUTION
Risk of injury when lifting the inverter, or if it is dropped
The inverter weighs 84kg (185.2lbs). You risk injury if you lift the inverter incorrectly or if it is
dropped while being transported or mounted.
• Carry and lift the inverter in an upright position with several people without tilting it.
Requirements:
☐ A pallet must be available.
☐ Original packaging with paddings must be available.
☐ All transport handles must be in place.
Procedure:
1.
DANGER
Danger to life due to high voltages
• Disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources (see Section8, page52).
2.
CAUTION
Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts
• Wait 30 minutes for the enclosure to cool down.
3. Remove the AC conductors from the inverter. Loosen the screws (TX30) and pull the cables
out of the terminal point.
4. Remove the equipment grounding conductor of the
utility grid from the equipment grounding terminal:
Loosen the screws (TX25) and pull the equipment
grounding conductor out under the clip.
5. Remove all AC conductors from the inverter.
6. Remove the conduit from the enclosure opening in the AC connection unit. To do this, screw
the sleeves out of the enclosure opening from the inside.
ENGLISH