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SunPower Inverter. Organization This manual is organized into 6 chapters and an appendix. Chapter 1 contains information about the features and functions of the SunPower Solar Inverter. Chapter 2 provides information about installing the SunPower Solar Inverter. It contains information on determining a suitable location for installation, PV array requirements, and procedures for mounting the unit.
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About This Manual Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment.
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On the product: Important information, warnings or cautions with further explanation in the product guide. Caution, risk of electric shock. Hot surface—risk of burns. Refer to the operating instructions. Related Information You can find more information about SunPower Corporation at www.sunpowercorp.com. 975-0335-01-01...
Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS—This manual contains important instructions that must be followed during the installation and maintenance of the SunPower Solar Inverter. WARNING The following warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
Safety Location of Safety and Data Labels The figure below shows the location of the safety label and the data label with model, serial number and part number information. Data Label Safety Label FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Chapter 1 contains information about the features and functions of the SunPower Solar Inverter. About the SunPower Solar Inverter The SunPower Solar Inverter is designed to convert solar electric (photovoltaic or PV) power into utility-grade electricity that can be used by the home or sold to the local power company.
“live” wiring if the inverter is removed. The wiring/disconnect box has been designed to be physically mated to the electronics section of the SunPower Inverter at the factory, but remains in place as a non-serviceable item in the event that the inverter electronics section is ever required to be removed.
About the SunPower Solar Inverter WARNING: Shock hazard The 600 volt DC/AC disconnect in the wiring/disconnect box meets NEC Article 690. It is a non-serviceable component and shall remain in place. Separating the inverter and wiring/disconnect box, or removing the wiring/disconnect box cover can expose energized conductors.
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In jurisdictions where the local utility requires that the AC disconnect be capable of being locked in the open position by its service personnel, this disconnect switch can also serve as a lockable isolating device. Important: In North America and other locations the wiring/disconnect box is an electrical code requirement.
Installation Chapter 2 provides information about installing the SunPower Solar Inverter. It contains information on determining a suitable location for installation, PV array requirements, and procedures for mounting the unit. Installation Options The inverter may be installed as a single inverter for a single PV array of one to three PV strings.
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Installation Inverter failure due to improper installation will void the inverter warranty. Consider the following when determining where to install the inverter. Indoor/ • The inverter uses a Type 3R-rated enclosure (vertical mount only) that Outdoor can be mounted indoors or outdoors. (Type 3R enclosures are intended for outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against falling rain;...
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