2 Safety
Danger to life due to electric shock when operating a damaged product
Operating a damaged product can lead to hazardous situations since high voltages can be present on accessible
product parts. Touching live parts and cables results in death or lethal 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.
Danger to life due to fire or explosion
In rare cases, an explosive gas mixture can be generated inside the inverter under fault conditions. In this state,
switching operations can cause a fire inside the inverter or explosion. Death or lethal injuries due to hot or flying
debris can result.
• In the event of a fault, do not perform any direct actions on the product.
• Ensure that unauthorized persons have no access to the product.
• Disconnect the battery from the product via an external disconnection device.
• Disconnect the AC circuit breaker, or keep it disconnected in case it has already tripped, and secure it against
reconnection.
• Only perform work on the product (e.g., troubleshooting, repair work) when wearing personal protective
equipment for handling of hazardous substances (e.g., safety gloves, eye and face protection, respiratory
protection).
Risk of injury due to toxic substances, gases and dusts.
In rare cases, damages to electronic components can result in the formation of toxic substances, gases or dusts
inside the inverter. Touching toxic substances and inhaling toxic gases and dusts can cause skin irritation, burns or
poisoning, trouble breathing and nausea.
• Only perform work on the product (e.g., troubleshooting, repair work) when wearing personal protective
equipment for handling of hazardous substances (e.g., safety gloves, eye and face protection, respiratory
protection).
• Ensure that unauthorized persons have no access to the product.
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