12 REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH
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Please Note Before Starting Up
• In the event of installation in France, the device must be furnished with the warning sticker laid
down by UTE C 15-712-1. The warning stickers are included in delivery.
• Problem-free and safe operation of the inverter is conditional upon due and specialized
transportation, storage, assembly and installation as well as careful operation and maintenance.
• Only use accessories and spare parts approved by the manufacturer.
• Adherence must be ensured to the prescriptions and stipulations regarding safety of the country in
which the inverter is to be used.
• The ambient conditions stated in the product documentation must be observed.
• In the planning and installation of the PV system, the technical design data, installation and safety of
the PV module manufacturer must be observed.
• Starting up is prohibited until the entire system meets the national regulations and safety rules
regarding use.
• Operation is only permitted with adherence to the national EMC prescriptions for the present use
case.
• The manufacturer of the equipment or machine is responsible for ensuring compliance with the
thresholds required by the respective national regulations.
• For European countries, the EU Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive) and 2014/35/EU (LVD
Directive) is to be observed when using the inverter.
• The technical data, connection and installation conditions are to be taken from the product
documentation and must be observed under all circumstances.
• During installation, operation, maintenance and repair the following standards must be observed:
o EN 50110-1: Operation of electrical installations - Part 1: General requirements
o EN 50110-2: Operation of electrical installations - Part 2: National annexes
o IEC 60364-1: Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 1: Fundamental principles,
assessment of general characteristics, definitions
o IEC 60364-7-712: Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-712: Requirements for special
installations or locations - Photovoltaic (PV) power systems
o IEC 61730-1: Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification. Part 1: Requirements for
construction
o IEC 62109-1: Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 1:
General requirements
o IEC 62109-2: Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 2:
Particular requirements for inverters
o IEC 82/749/CD: Grid connected PV systems - Minimum requirements for system
documentation, commissioning tests and inspection
o IEC 62305-1: Protection against lightning - Part 1: General principles
o IEC 61439-1: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 1: General rules
o IEC 61643-11: Low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 11: Surge protective devices
connected to low-voltage power systems - Requirements and test methods