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3. General Safety Advice
Please ensure all necessary measures are taken to prevent accidents. The use of SolarSets in applications that may endanger human
lives is prohibited, including in air and road transport systems. SolarSets must not be used for anything other than their expressed
purpose.
Solar Frontier strongly advises you to follow the instructions below in order to avoid bodily injury, damage to property and/or death.
SolarSets sold by Solar Frontier GmbH may only be installed by authorized professionals (see 6.2). As soon as it becomes
evident that safe operation is no longer possible (e.g. visible damage), remove the SolarSet immediately from the grid.
3.1 Safety advice for photovoltaic modules of type Solar Frontier SF170-S
•Installation, wiring, and maintenance of SF modules must only be carried out by licensed and trained persons.
•Ensure that all instructions and information related to SF modules and other balance of system components are fully understood
prior to handling and installing a PV solar system.
•The front surface of SF modules should be covered with an opaque material during installation to decrease the potential of electri-
cal shock.
•SF modules only generate direct current (DC) electricity.
•SF modules do not have the ability to store electricity.
•SF modules will experience higher voltage when connected in series and higher electrical current when connected in parallel.
•Only interconnect SF modules with similar electrical characteristics in series or in parallel to prevent system imbalance conditions
and module damage.
•The PV array open-circuit voltage must never exceed the maximum system voltage (including in low temperature conditions).
•Leakage currents could create a shock hazard or re.
•Do not disconnect operational modules or electrical arcing may occur. This may result in serious bodily harm or death.
•Do not use SF modules for purposes other than terrestrial power generation to prevent electrical shock, re or other accidents.
•Do not articially concentrate sunlight on modules using lenses or mirrors.
•Do not use light sources other than natural sunlight and general illumination for power generation.
•Do not use SF modules in water or liquid. There is a serious risk of electric shock, an electric leak or an accident.
•The level of leakage current must be limited in accordance with local regulations for safety reasons.
•Carefully check the polarity of the wiring before installing. Incorrect wiring may damage SF modules or appliances.
•Only use equipment, connectors, wiring and support frames suitable for solar electric systems.
•Wear appropriate protection and take all necessary precautions to prevent electric shock, especially when DC-voltage exceeds
30 VDC.
3.2 Safety advice for the inverter SF-WR
•Install and use the device only after reading and understanding this document.
•Always perform the measures described in this document in the sequence specied.
•Keep this document in a safe place for the entire service life of the device. Pass the document on to subsequent owners and opera-
tors of the device.
•Improper operation can reduce the yields of the photovoltaic system.
•The device must not be connected to the DC- or AC-cables if it has a damaged casing.
