Decommissioning 111
Decommissioning
What this chapter contains
This chapter explains how to remove the inverter from service and recycle it at the
end of its lifetime.
Removing the inverter from service
1. Switch OFF the DC switch on the front panel of inverter.
2. Electrically isolate the inverter. See Isolating the inverter from external power
sources on page 14.
3. Turn off all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers on the DC side.
4. Turn off the disconnecting switches and circuit breakers at the AC distribution
board.
5. Remove the front and bottom covers. See Removing and replacing the front cover
and bottom cover on page 51.
6. Disconnect the AC cable connector.
7. Disconnect the DC cable connectors.
8. Disconnect auxiliary power cables (if applicable). The power supply from the
external control equipment must be disconnected either with applied circuit
breaker or power switch.
9. Disconnect control cables. The power supply from the external control equipment
must be disconnected either with applied circuit breaker or power switch.
10. Ensure that disconnected cables are not left in a hazardous state.
11. Remove protective earthing connections (if applicable).