SMA Solar Technology AG
2 Safety
Operating Manual
SI80H-BE-BEN120810
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
Sunny Island
The Sunny Island is a bidirectional off-grid inverter and forms a stand-alone grid.
Figure 1: Principle of an off-grid system with a Sunny Island and a Sunny Remote Control
Only use the Sunny Island in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed
documentation. Any other use may result in personal injury or property damage.
Life-threatening voltages occur in the Sunny Island.
• Never operate the Sunny Island without the enclosure lid in place.
• Only skilled persons may open the Sunny Island.
The Sunny Island uses batteries for energy storage. The rated voltage of the battery must correspond
to the DC input voltage. A fuse-switch-disconnector, e.g. a BatFuse must be installed between the
battery and the Sunny Island.