Eaton Power Xpert Solar 1500 User Manua

Definitions, Safety, and LimitationsPower Xpert Solar 1500/1670 kW Inverter MN141001EN—October 2014 www.eaton.com 1Definitions, Safety, and LimitationsRead these Instructions FIRSTRead this manual thoroughly and make sure the proceduresare understood before attempting to receive, install,commission, operate, or maintain the inverter.Do not attempt to receive, install, operate, or maintain thisequipment without proper training, tools, and safetyequipment.Save These InstructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS—This manual containsimportant instructions for the Power Xpert Solar 1500/1670 kW Inverters that shall be followed during all aspectsof planning, designing-in, ordering, receiving, installing,operating, and maintaining the inverter.Definitions and SymbolsNomenclature and GlossaryIn this document, the Power Xpert Solar 1500/1670 kWInverter is referred to as Power Xpert Solar or the Inverter.A glossary covering many of the terms applicable to theunderstanding and operation of these grid-tie photovoltaic(PV) inverters is included. The glossary defines terms usedwithin this document and applicable to photovoltaic-inverterapplications and photovoltaic systems.DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICEThrough this document and the inverter itself, thewording and use of the symbols; Danger, Danger ofElectric Shock Hazard; Warning!; Caution!; and Notices!have specific meanings and precede task-descriptions incompliance with the NEC®, OSHA, NFPA-70E®, andindustry practice. While repetitive in nature, they alert ofthe potential personal and physical dangers associatedwith equipment. The specific text accompanies each ofthe specific symbols.DANGER is used when an accident will happen and theresult will be death or serious injury.WARNING is used when an accident could happen andthe probability of death or serious injury.CAUTION is used when an accident could happen andthe result will be moderate or minor injury.NOTICE is used when an accident could result inproperty or equipment damage.DANGER of Electric Shock HazardDANGER of Electric Shock Hazard indicatesa hazardous situation that, if not avoided,will result in death or serious injury.When this symbol appears in this document oris posted on/in the inverter equipment, readand follow the instructions carefully.WARNING!WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that,if not avoided, could result in death or seriousinjury.When this symbol appears in this document oris posted in/on the inverter equipment, readand follow the instructions carefully.CAUTION!CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that,if not avoided, could result in moderate orminor injury.When this symbol appears in this document oris posted in/on the inverter equipment, readand follow the instructions carefully.NOTICE!NOTICE indicates a situation that, if notavoided, can result in property orequipment damage.When this symbol appears in this document oris posted in/on the inverter equipment, readand follow the instructions carefully.shall—may—must—shouldThese words derive from various sources including theCode of Federal Regulations (USA), Title 29, Part 1910,NFPA Standard 70E-2009/11 Edition and Eaton policydocuments. When used in this document their meaningsare as follows:Table 1. Word Meanings: “shall,” “may,” “must,”and “should”Word Meaning“shall” Law mandates the action (OSHA)“may” Almost always mandated, some limited exceptions (OSHA)“must” Recommended policy, need to have very good reasons todisregard (Eaton policy documents)“should” Recommended practice under normal circumstances (OSHA)