Important Safety Instructions

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Warning
Read and understand all instructions before you install, wire, operate, or maintain a PV system. Failure to read and comply with any of the limitations noted herein can result in property damage, serious bodily injury, or death. The installer assumes the risk of all injury that might occur during installation, including, without limitation, the risk of electric shock.
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CAUTION
The PV Modules should not be walked on or they will get damaged.
  • Always use qualified personnel for installation.
  • Always follow PV module manufacturer safety precautions, installation instructions, and operating guidelines.
  • Always abide by local, regional, and national statutory regulations when installing the system, and obtain a building permit if necessary.
  • Always use equipment, connectors, and wiring suitable for solar electric systems.
  • Always use fall protection when working from heights of 6 feet (183 cm) or above. Follow Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) or local governing safety regulations regarding Fall Protection.
  • Always use insulated tools that are approved for working on electrical installations.
  • Always wear suitable personal protection equipment (PPE) to prevent the risk of personal injury, such as fall hazards or electrical hazards.
  • Always exercise caution when transporting and installing PV modules.
  • Always wear non-slip gloves when carrying PV modules.
  • DO NOT wear metallic rings, watchbands, earrings, nose rings, lip rings, or other metallic objects while installing or troubleshooting PV systems.
  • DO NOT contact or touch electrically charged, accessible live parts of PV modules, such as terminals.
  • DO NOT touch the PV module unnecessarily during installation.
  • DO NOT attempt to make an electrical connection with wet, soiled, or otherwise faulty connectors.
  • DO NOT use a PV Module with broken glass or torn backsheet.
  • DO NOT open electrical connections or unplug connectors while the circuit is under load.
  • DO NOT allow children or unauthorized persons near the installation.