SMA SC 500CP XT Installation - Manual (Page 9)

2.2 Safety Information
This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working on or with the product. 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 from electric shock due to live voltage
High voltages are present in the live components of the product. Touching live components results in death or serious
injury due to electric shock.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
• Do not touch any live components.
• Observe all warning messages on the product and in the documentation.
• Observe all safety information of the module manufacturer.
• After switching off the inverter, wait at least 15 minutes before opening it to allow the capacitors to discharge
completely (see Section 6.2, page 36).
Danger to life from electric shock due to live DC cables
DC cables connected to PV modules that are exposed to sunlight carry live voltage. Touching live cables results in
death or serious injury due to electric shock.
• Prior to connecting the DC cables, ensure that the DC cables are voltage-free.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the device.
Danger to life from electric shock due to ground fault
If a ground fault has occurred, parts of the PV power plant that are supposedly grounded may in fact be live.
Touching incorrectly grounded parts of the PV power plant results in death or serious injuries from electric shock.
• Before working on the PV power plant, ensure that no ground fault is present.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the device.
Danger to life from electric shock due to damaged product
Operating a damaged product can lead to hazardous situations that result in death or serious injuries due to electric
shock.
• Only operate the product when it is in a flawless technical condition and safe to operate.
• Check the product regularly for visible damage.
• Make sure that all external safety equipment is freely accessible at all times.
• Make sure that all safety equipment is in good working order.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
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