
Solar Geyser System Manual 7
3.6 INSTALLATION LOCATION
The Apex SGS may only be installed indoors, vertically
excessive dust, corrosion and humidity. It should never be
installed directly below a geyser or in any location where
a potential water leak could occur.
See section 5 for more info.
3.7 ALTERATIONS
It is strictly prohibited to carry out any alteration
or modication to the Apex SGS or any of its
accessories.
Cleaning and maintenance should only be carried out with
the Apex SGS disconnected from the grid and PV supplies.
Before taking any action, make sure that the system has
been correctly disconnected by deactivating the circuit
breakers and or isolators that power it. To clean the SGS,
the SGS to dissipate heat generated.
3.8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Do not try to repair the device yourself in case of
any malfunction. If the need arises, contact Apex
customer service. The system does not require
any special maintenance, except for standard
physical cleaning to ensure good air ow and the
maintenance required by any electrical device
connected with screws and terminals that need
to be tightened.
The technology employed in the manufacturing of the
Apex SGS ensures safe handling and operation.
Nonetheless, the system might pose hazards if it is used by
this user manual.
Any person in charge of the installation, commissioning,
read and understand this user manual, especially the
safety recommendations and shall be trained to do so.
3.9 GENERAL HAZARDS RESULTING FROM
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARDS
3.10 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Operator
The person in charge of handling the electrical
device is responsible for the safety of persons
and property.
Insulate all the system’s power conducting
components which could cause injuries while
carrying out the work. Conrm that dangerous
areas are clearly marked and access is restricted.
Determine conclusively, using a voltmeter, that
there is no voltage in the system before
commencing work. Check all the terminals to
make sure that there is no voltage in the system,
on both AC and DC power interfaces.
Avoid accidental re-connection of the system
using signs, isolating locks and closing or blocking
the work site. Accidental reconnection may cause
serious injuries or death.
In all cases, local regulations shall be followed and take
preference over this manual or other documents related
to the Apex SGS. No part of this manual shall supersede
any local laws, bylaws or other regulations. These include
local electrical isolation requirements and so on.
3.11 LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
This device is exclusively designed to manage a hot water
geyser, to be powered by either the grid, a solar array or
The Apex SGS should only be used for this purpose. Apex
is not liable for any damages caused by inappropriate
installation, use or maintenance of the system.
To ensure safe use, the Apex SGS must only be used in
compliance with the instructions in this manual.
Legal and safety regulations must also be adhered to,
to ensure correct use.
3.12 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS