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MNECSW E-Panel Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - These instructions contain important safety and operating
instructions for MidNite Solar E-Panels.
If you do not fully understand any of the concepts, terminology, or hazards outlined in these
instructions, please refer installation to a qualified dealer, electrician or installer. These instructions
are not meant to be a complete explanation of a renewable energy system.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
WORKING WITH OR IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY, SEALED OR VENTED IS
DANGEROUS. VENTED BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL
OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT BEFORE SERVICING
EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES YOU REVIEW AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
If service or repair should become necessary, contact MidNite Solar Inc. Improper servicing may
result in a risk of shock, fire or explosion. To reduce these risks, disconnect all wiring before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the inverter will not reduce these risks. Solar
modules produce power when exposed to light. When it is not possible to disconnect the power
coming from the Photovoltaics by an external means such as a combiner, cover the modules with an
opaque material before servicing any connected equipment.
Do not work alone. Someone should be in the range of your voice or close enough to come to your
aid when you work with or near electrical equipment.
Remove rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches etc. when working with batteries, photovoltaic modules
or other electrical equipment. Power from an illuminated photovoltaic array makes a very effective
arc welder with dire consequences if one of the welded pieces is on your person.
To reduce the risk of injury, connect only deep cycle lead acid type rechargeable batteries. Other
types of batteries may leak or burst, causing personal injury or damage.
This equipment is NOT intended for use with life support equipment or other medical equipment or
devices.
Be sure to comply with all local and national code requirements including National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70. Use Class 1 wiring methods for field wiring connections to terminals of a Class 2
circuit. Use only 1 4-1 /0 gauge AWM wire. Select the wire gauge used based on the protection
provided by the circuit breakers/fuses.
It is the responsibility of the installer to verify compliance with all applicable codes.
Before making any connections verify that the circuit breakers are in the off position including the
inverter breaker. Double check all wiring before applying power.