
1
Chapter 1 Important Safety Instructions
Chapter 1 : Important Safety Instructions
1.1. Safety Precautions
yyThe active power lter (‘APF’) is designed for industrial applications. It shall be connected
with a power grid system and in parallel with harmonic sources (i.e. nonlinear loads) as a
means to control harmonics.
yyThe APF shall not be exposed to rain or wet conditions, and shall be away from any am-
mable uid, gas or explosives.
yyAdequate space shall be left in the front and at the back of the APF for well ventilation
and convenient maintenance.
yyTo minimize re and electric shock hazards, installation must be conducted by the quali-
ed personnel in a controllable working environment.
yyTo minimize electric shock hazards, all maintenance work must be carried out by the
qualied technician, and be sure to cut off all power supply before maintenance.
yyHigh voltage hazards! It takes over 15 minutes for the DC capacitor to discharge. Please
make sure the device has discharged completely before carrying out any operation.
yyTo minimize electric shock hazards, please read this Manual carefully before switching
the power on, and keep this Manual properly for permanent reference.
yyWhen the APF is used in IT applications, please install an insulation resistance detection
device so that the alarm will go off when protection earth fault is detected.
1.2. Wiring Warnings
yyTo prevent a possible risk of current leakage, the APF shall be earthed properly.
yyWith regard to wiring, the compensation capacity and the current-carrying capacities of
cables shall be taken into account.
yyThe incoming lines of the APF shall be connected with appropriate protective devices. It
is recommended to provide every module with an over-current protective device with a
third-party certication. Besides, take the installation positions of auxiliary equipment into
consideration and choose the protective devices with adequate breaking capacity.
yy The capacity of the protective devices shall t that of the APF.
yyTo prevent scaling caused by high temperature, after the power is cut off, the operating
switch shall be allowed to cool down before being operated again.
yyThe three-phase, four-wire APF is applicable to the power grid system with neutral
grounding.