SMA Solar Technology AG Safety Instructions
Technical Description SI5048-TB-TEN110340 23
3.2 Potential Hazards
DANGER!
Electric shock upon contact due to high voltage and currents in the Sunny Island.
Death or serious injuries.
Complete protection against accidental contact by hand is only ensured when the
following points are followed according to the manual:
• The Sunny Island is mounted correctly.
• The Sunny Island is properly grounded.
• All connections are made correctly.
• The lid is securely closed.
DANGER!
Electric shock due to high voltage in the stand-alone grid. Death or serious
injuries.
The Sunny Island can start on its own.
• Before working on the stand-alone grid, disconnect all sources of AC and DC power.
DANGER!
Death hazard if the Sunny Island is used to supply energy to life-sustaining
medical devices.
The Sunny Island was not developed to power life-sustaining medical devices.
• Never use the Sunny Island in systems in which a power outage might result in
personal injury.
NOTICE!
Destruction of the device due to incorrect installation.
The Sunny Island's degree of protection is IP30 (IP40 with an inserted SD card) and is
therefore only suited for installation in enclosed spaces.
• Never expose the Sunny Island to humidity, rain or direct sunlight.