Accessories for Central Inverters SERVICE TENT Installation Guide SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 98-4044710 Version 1.0 CA US
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Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for the following products: Service tent This manual must be followed during installation and maintenance. The product is designed and tested according to international safety requirements, but as with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed when installing and/or operating the product. To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the product, you must carefully read and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings in this manual. Warnings in this document A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or practice, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury. DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. 4 SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 Installation Guide
Important Safety Instructions Other Symbols in this document In addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages, the following symbol is also used in this manual: Information This symbol accompanies notes that call attention to supplementary information that you must know and use to ensure optimal operation of the system. Markings on this product The following symbols are used as product markings with the following meanings. Warning regarding dangerous voltage The product works with high voltages. All work on the product must only be performed as described in the documentation of the product. Electric arc hazards The product has large electrical potential differences between its conductors. Arc flashes can occur through air when high-voltage current flows. Do not work on the product during operation. Beware of hot surface The product can become hot during operation. Do not touch the product during operation. Observe the operating instructions Read the documentation of the product before working on it. Follow all safety precautions and instructions as described in the documentation. Evaluated to the requirements of the Underwriters Laboratories Standard for Safety for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741. The inverter has been additionally evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories to CAN/ CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-1, "General Use Power Supplies." Installation Guide SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 5
General Warnings General Warnings General Warnings All electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1. This document does not and is not intended to replace any local, state, provincial, federal or national laws, regulation or codes applicable to the installation and use of the product, including without limitation applicable electrical safety codes. All installations must conform with the laws, regulations, codes and standards applicable in the jurisdiction of installation. SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or noncompliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product. Before installing or using the product, read all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings in this manual. Before connecting the product to the electrical utility grid, contact the local utility company. This connection must be made only by qualified personnel. Wiring of the product must be made by qualified personnel only. 6 SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 Installation Guide
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Information on this Manual......................... 9 2 Safety......................................... 11 2.1 Intended Use....................................... 11 2.2 Safety Instructions................................... 11 3 Delivery........................................ 12 4 Mounting....................................... 13 4.1 Removing the Panels from the Inverter................... 13 4.2 Erecting and Mounting the Service Tent.................. 13 5 Opening the Service Tent......................... 18 6 Disassembly.................................... 19 6.1 Disassembling the Service Tent......................... 19 6.2 Mounting the Panels on the Inverter..................... 21 7 Technical Data.................................. 22 8 Contact........................................ 23 Installation Guide SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 7
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1 Information on this Manual 1 Information on this Manual Validity This manual is valid for the assembling of the Service Tent. The Service Tent is suitable for the following inverters: SC-500-CP-10 SC-630-CP-10 SC-720-CP-10 SC-760-CP-10 SC-800-CP-10 Target group This manual is intended for end users. Additional Information Additional information is available at www.sma.de/en: Title SUNNY CENTRAL 500CP/630CP/720CP/760CP/800CP - Installation Guide SUNNY CENTRAL 500CP/630CP/720CP/760CP/800CP - Operating Manual Installation requirements for Sunny Central 500CP/630CP/ 720CP/760CP/800CP Optiprotect - Optimizing Yields through Automatic Error Processing Cable set - Requirements for and laying of cables between Sunny Central CP and Transformer Compact Station Document type Installation Manual Operating Manual Technical Information Technical Information Technical Information Nomenclature In this manual, the Sunny Central of the CP production series is also referred to as Sunny Central or inverter. Installation Guide SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 9
1 Information on this Manual Symbols Icon Explanation Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Indicates a situation that can result in property damage if not avoided. Indicates information that is important for a specific topic or objective, but is not safety-relevant. Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal. Desired result. A problem that could occur. 10 SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 Installation Guide
2 Safety 2 Safety 2.1 Intended Use The Service Tent is to be used to protect the electrically qualified person from the effects of weather during installation work or during service work on the inverter. Only use the Service Tent for installation work or service work on the inverter. The enclosed documentation is a part of this product. Read and follow the documentation in order to be able to correctly and optimally use the Service Tent. Safely store the documentation in a convenient place for future reference. 2.2 Safety Instructions Inverter damage Maximum duration of use Only use the Service Tent for the duration of the installation work or of the service work on the inverter. Do not operate the inverter in continuous operation when the Service Tent is installed. Penetrating moisture can damage the inverter. Even when using the Service Tent, do not open the inverter when the humidity is greater than 95%. Immediately remove any penetrating moisture. Danger of fire Fire, naked light and smoking are prohibited in the Service Tent. Installation Guide SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 11
3 Delivery 3 Delivery Ensure that the Service Tent has no visible external damages. If you find any damages, contact your specialty retailer. Check that the delivery is complete and that there are no visible external damages. If the delivery is incomplete or has damages, contact the SMA Service Line. A B C D E F G H I K Position Quantity Designation A 1 Bag B 1 Tent sheeting C 2 Central pole D 6 Angle pole E 2 Joint pole F 2 Tent peg G 1 Left-hand mounting bracket (red) H 1 Right-hand mounting bracket (blue) I 2 Hexagon-socket wrench K 1 Guide rope 12 SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 Installation Guide
4 Mounting 4 Mounting 4.1 Removing the Panels from the Inverter 1. Undo the screws on the panels. Use a Torx screwdriver for this. 2. Remove the PE cables of the panels from the connection cabinet. 3. Remove the panels. 4.2 Erecting and Mounting the Service Tent 1. Remove the fixing bracket. Undo the floor fastening screw. Undo the screws on the inverter. 2. Insert the left-hand mounting bracket and attach it using the screws and nuts. 3. Undo the lower screw on the front base brace. Installation Guide SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 13
4 Mounting 4. Insert the right-hand mounting bracket. 5. Insert the screw into the right-hand mounting bracket and tighten. 6. Insert the joint poles into the mounting bracket. 7. Insert the safety bolt. 8. Insert the bracket poles into the joint poles. 14 SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 Installation Guide
4 Mounting 9. Insert the safety bolts into the lower bracket poles. 10. Insert the central poles into the bracket poles. 11. Screw the central poles together using a hexagonsocket wrench. The screw connection for this is to be found behind a protective padding. 12. Attach the tent sheeting to the upper bracket pole using the Velcro fasteners. Installation Guide SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 15
4 Mounting 13. Unfold the tent frame. For this, 2 people and 1 ladder are necessary. 14. Lay the safety belt around the inverter and fasten. 15. Hook in the guide rope. Also, lead the guide rope through the loops on the tent sheeting. 16. Attach the tent sheeting to the tent frame using the Velcro fasteners. 17. Plug the bracket poles into the brackets of the tent sheeting. 16 SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 Installation Guide
4 Mounting 18. Insert the tent pegs into the floor. Installation Guide SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 17
5 Opening the Service Tent 5 Opening the Service Tent Roll up the tent sheeting and attach using the Velcro fasteners. Roll up the side tent sheeting and attach using the Velcro fastener. 18 SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 Installation Guide
6 Disassembly 6 Disassembly 6.1 Disassembling the Service Tent The tent sheeting and the side tent sheeting are closed. 1. If present, remove the tent pegs. 2. Pull the bracket poles out of the brackets of the tent sheeting. 3. Loosen the guide rope. 4. Loosen the safety belt. 5. Undo the Velcro fasteners of the tent sheeting from the tent frame. 6. Fold up the tent frame. For this, 2 people and 1 ladder are necessary. Installation Guide SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 19
6 Disassembly 7. Undo the screw connections on the tent frame. 8. Remove the safety bolts. 9. Dismantle the tent frame. 10. Dismantle the right-hand mounting bracket. Undo the screw. Remove the right-hand mounting bracket. 11. Insert the lower screw of the front base brace and tighten. 12. Dismantle the left-hand mounting bracket. Undo the screws. Remove the left-hand mounting bracket. 13. Mount the bracket. Insert the screws on the inverter and tighten. Insert the floor fastening screw and tighten. 20 SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 Installation Guide
6 Disassembly 6.2 Mounting the Panels on the Inverter. 1. Screw the PE cables of the panels of the connection cabinet tight (torque: 8 Nm... 10 Nm). 2. Check that the PE cables are securely in place. Re-tighten if necessary. 3. Attach the panels. Use a Torx screwdriver for this (torque: 2 Nm... 3 Nm). Installation Guide SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 21
7 Technical Data 7 Technical Data Dimensions when installed Width x height x depth 2 700 mm (8 ft. 10 19 / 64 in.) x 2 700 mm (8 ft. 10 19 / 64 in.) x 2 700 mm (8 ft. 10 19 / 64 in.) Dimensions of tent bags Width x height x depth 350 mm (1 ft. 1 50 / 64 in.) x 350 mm (1 ft. 1 50 / 64 in.) x 1 700 mm (5 ft. 6 15 / 16 in.) 22 SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 Installation Guide
8 Contact 8 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Serviceline. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: Type of inverter Type and number of modules connected Communication method Sunny Central failure or warning number Display message of the Sunny Central SMA Solar Technology America, LLC 6020 West Oaks Blvd, Ste 300 Rocklin, CA 95765 Tel. +1 916 625 0870 Tel. +1 877-MY SMA TECH Tel. +1 877 697 6283 (Toll free, available for USA, Canada and Puerto Rico) Fax +1 916 625 0871 Service@SMA-America.com www.sma-america.com SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. 2425 Matheson Blvd E, 8th Floor Mississauga, ON L4W 5K5, Canada Tel. +1 877 506 1756 (Toll free, available for Canada) Service@SMA-Canada.ca www.sma-canada.ca Installation Guide SCxxxCPZelt-eng-IUS103910 23