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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Prefix
Dear customer, thank you for choosing the PVG rapid shutdown devices. We hope you will find
our products meet your need for renewable energy. Meantime, we appreciate your feedback
regarding our products.
1.2 Standards Compliance
PVG rapid shutdown devices comply with the NEC 2014 and NEC 2017 article 690.12, and CEC
2015 section 64-218.
1.3 How to Use This Manual
This manual provides detailed product information and installation instructions for the PVG
rapid shutdown devices (RSD). Please read through this manual before installation and
operation.
WARNING:
This indicates a situation where failure to follow instructions may be a
safety hazard or cause equipment malfunction. Use extreme caution and follow
instructions carefully.
1.4 Label
The label is located on the side of the inverter. The information on the label includes technical
data as well as type, firmware version and serial number of the device. Safety instructions on
the label are listed and explained below:
Danger!
The term “danger” describes an issue which, if ignored can cause
personal injury.
Attention!
With the term “attention” a circumstance is listed which may
cause property damage if disregarded.
Instructions for use!
Under “Instructions for Use“, it is pointed out that installation and
operating instructions are to be read and understood before
installation or repair.
Caution, hot surface!
Under “Caution, hot surface”, it should be noted that surfaces of
equipment may be hot and create a burn hazard.
Special disposal instructions!
With “Note Separate Disposal”, it is pointed out that this product
may not be disposed of with normal garbage. An improperly
conducted disposal can lead to damage to the environment.
CE mark
The product complies with essential requirements of relevant
directives of EU
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTION
WARNING:
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION. ANY DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT DUE TO NOT
FOLLOWING THIS MANUAL IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTEE.
ALL THE INSTALLATION SHOULD BE DONE BY CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
BESIDES THE CABLE CONNECTORS, NOTHING INSIDE THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE MODIFIED.
ALL INSTALLATION SHOULD FOLLOW THE LOCAL ELECTRIC CODES.
WARNING:
WHENTHEPHOTOVOLTAICARRAY IS EXPOSED TOLIGHT, IT SUPPLIES A DC VOLTAGETOTHE PVG RSD.
3. FCC COMPLIANCE
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. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
4. INSTALLATION
WARNING:
BE AWARE THAT INSTALLATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT INCLUDES RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
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