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Installation
2.2 Mounting the Inverter
The inverter base can reach a temperature up to 90°C (194°F) and should be mounted on a
noncombustible surface*. This surface and the mounting hardware must also be capable of
supporting at least twice the weight of the inverter. To meet regulatory requirements, the ME
Series must be mounted in one of the following positions, as shown in Figure 2-2:
• above or under a horizontal surface (shelf or table)
• or, on a vertical surface (wall) with the DC terminals to the right
• or, on a vertical surface (wall) with DC terminals toward the bottom, MP-HOOD (inverter hood)
installed on the top, and either the ME-CB or MPX-CB (conduit box) installed on the inverter’s
bottom.
Info:
The ME-CB and MPX-CB enclosures prevent material from falling out the bottom
in the event of an internal
fi
re, and also allow suf
fi
cient ventilation to prevent the
inverter from overheating under normal operating conditions. The MP-HOOD inverter
hood helps prevent items from falling inside causing damage to the inverter.
After determining the mounting position, refer to the physical dimensions as shown in Figure
2-3, or use the base of the inverter as a template to mark your mounting screw locations. After
marking the mounting screw locations, mount the unit with appropriate mounting hardware.
* Noncombustible surface – A surface made of material that will not ignite, burn, support combustion,
or release
fl
ammable vapors when subjected to
fi
re or heat as per the ASTM E136 standard. For the
most part, these are materials that are largely comprised of inorganic matter such as stone, steel, iron,
brick, tile, concrete, slate, and glass. Avoid common building materials such as gypsum board, painted
surfaces, wall coverings, and all types of wood.
Note:
Sensata provides a noncombustible backplate
for mounting the inverter.
30
20
20
S
HELF
OR
T
ABLE
M
OUNTED
(
UP
SIDE
DOWN
)
S
HELF
OR
T
ABLE
M
OUNTED
(
RIGHT
SIDE
UP
)
W
ALL
M
OUNTED
(DC
TERMINALS
TO
THE
RIGHT
)
W
ALL
M
OUNTED
(DC
TERMINALS
ON
THE
BOTTOM
*)
*W
HEN
THE
INVERTER
IS
MOUNTED
IN
THIS
POSITION
,
THE
MP-
HOOD (
INVERTER
HOOD
ON
TOP
)
AND
THE
ME-CB
OR
MPX-CB (
CONDUIT
BOX
ON
BOTTOM
)
MUST
BE
USED
.
Figure 2-2, Approved Mounting Positions
MP-HOOD
ME-CB
