Badger Power Electronics BPE600 - Important Safety Instructions

Installation/User Manual
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This manual contains
important
instructions
for the proper
installation and maintenance of
the
Photovoltaic
Grid-connected
Inverter (Microinverter). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and
ensure safe installation and
operation
of the Microinverter, the
followingsymbols
appear
throughout
this
document to indicate
dangerous
conditions
and
important safety considerations.
Specifications are subject
to
change
without notice
- please
ensure
you
are
using the most recent
update
found at the manufacturer website.
WARNING SYMBOL: Indicates a situation where failure to follow instructions
appropriately
may
cause a serious hardware failure or
personal injury.
Use extreme
caution when
performing
this task.
WARNING
SYMBOL
NOTE SYMBOL: Displays information that is
important
for optimized m
icroinverter
operation.
Follow these instructions closely.
Safety Instructions
 Do NOT disconnect the PV module from the Microinverter
without
first
disconnecting
the AC
power.
NOTE
SYMBOL
 Only qualified professionals should install and/or replace the Microinverters.
 Perform all electrical installations in accordance with local electrical codes.
 Before installing or using the Microinverter, please read
all instructions and cautionary markings in the technical documents and on the Microinverter
system and the solar-array.
 Be aware that the body of the Microinverter is a heat-sink, and can reach temperatures
close to 80°C. To reduce risk of burns, do not touch the
body
of
the Microinverter.
 DO NOT
attempt
to
repair
the Microinverter. If it fails,
contact
Customer Support to obtain an
RMA number and start the replacement process. Damaging or opening the Microinverter will
void the warranty.
 Caution!
The external
protective grounding
conductor is connected to the inverter grounding
terminal
through
AC connector.
For connection:
Connect the AC connector first to ensure inverter
grounding, then
perform the DC connections.
When
disconnecting: First
disconnect the AC connector
by opening
the branch circuit breaker,
with the protective grounding conductor still connected. Disconnect the DC inputs afterwards.

In any
circumstance, do not connect DC
input
when the AC connector
is unplugged.
 Please install isolation switching devices on the AC side of the inverter.
Important Safety Instructions