Intended Use


The Sunny Boy Storage is a single-phase, AC coupled battery inverter for parallel grid operation. The Sunny Boy Storage converts the direct current supplied by a battery into grid-compliant alternating current. With a battery and an energy meter, the Sunny Boy Storage becomes a system for increased self-consumption.

The product is not intended for use in environments with ambient conditions of class 4S2 according to IEC 60721-3-4 (e.g. sand or desert environments).

The product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

The product must only be operated in connection with an intrinsically safe lithium-ion battery approved by SMA Solar Technology AG. An updated list of batteries approved by SMA Solar Technology AG is available at www.SMA-Solar.com.

The battery must comply with the locally applicable standards and directives and must be intrinsically safe (see technical information "SMA Flexible Storage System - Detailed explanations of the safety concept" for detailed explanations regarding the safety concept of battery inverters by SMA Solar Technology AG).

The communication interface of the battery used must be compatible with the product. The entire battery voltage range must be completely within the permissible input voltage range of the product. The maximum permissible DC input voltage of the product must not be exceeded.

The product is not suitable for supplying life-sustaining medical devices. A power outage must not lead to personal injury.

All components must remain within their permitted operating ranges and their installation requirements at all times.

The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved or released by SMA Solar Technology AG and the grid operator.

Use SMA products only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation and with the locally applicable laws, regulations, standards and directives. Any other application may cause personal injury or property damage.

Alterations to the SMA products, e.g., changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims and in most cases terminate the operating license. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes.

Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as the intended use.

The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product. Keep the documentation in a convenient, dry place for future reference and observe all instructions contained therein.

This document does not replace and is not intended to replace any local, state, provincial, federal or national laws, regulations or codes applicable to the installation, electrical safety and use of the product. SMA Solar Technology AG assumes no responsibility for the compliance or non-compliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product.

The type label must remain permanently attached to the product.