Generac Power Systems PWRcell APKE00013, Installation Manual

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Installing PWRcell Inverter
12 Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Inverter
Mounting the Inverter
1. Verify mounting location adheres to the following
requirements:
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Location must meet all PWRcell inverter
requirements listed in Section 3 of this manual.See
Location and Compliance for more information.
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Inverter must be mounted upright on a vertical wall.
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Never obstruct intake or exhaust vents.
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Never allow water to enter intake or exhaust vents.
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Observe all mounting clearances. See PWRcell
Inverter Dimensions and Mounting Clearances .
2.
Secure mounting bracket mounting surface
through mounting holes.
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Fasteners must adequately secure the 70.9 lbs
(32.1 kg) inverter weight to the wall.
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Fasteners must be suitable for the mounting
surface.
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Fasteners must engage at least two studs or other
structural members.
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Mounting bracket has clearance holes for 1/4”
fasteners with slots to accommodate different stud
spacings.
3. See Figure 4-3 . Insert mounting bracket tabs (A)
into inverter body slot (B).
NOTE: Figure 4-3 is for illustration purposes only.
Figure 4-3. Mounting Inverter onto Bracket
4. See
Figure 4-4
. Secure the bottom of the inverter
to wall with two fasteners through mounting holes
(C). Holes are spaced at 11 1/4 in from each other.
Use anchors or blocking as needed.
Figure 4-4. Mounting Holes
(000641a)
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Mount inverter to a strong, stable surface.
Never mount to drywall, plaster, or other non-structural wall
treatments. Failure to mount inverter to a strong, stable surface
could result in equipment or property damage.
A
B
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C
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