Samlexpower PST-600-48, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 8 | Installation
Well Ventilated: To avoid shut down of the inverter due to over temperature, do not cover
or block suction / exhaust openings or install the unit in an area with limited airflow. Keep
a minimum clearance of 10" around the unit to provide adequate ventilation. If installed
in an enclosure, openings must be provided in the enclosure, directly opposite to the air-
suction and air-exhaust openings of the inverter.
Ventilation in PST-600-48: It is cooled by convection and by forced air-cooling by
temperature controlled fan (behind openings 6, Fig 6.2). The fan draws cool air from air-
suction openings on the bottom (11, Fig 6.2) and discharges hot air through the exhaust
openings next to the fan (6, Fig 6.2).
Ventilation in PST-1500-48: It is cooled by convection and by forced air-cooling by 2
temperature controlled fans (behind openings 6, Fig 6.1). The fans draw cool air from air-
suction openings in the front and bottom (17, Fig 6.1) and discharge hot air through the
exhaust openings next to the fans (6, Fig 6.1).
Dry: There should be no risk of condensation, water or any other liquid that can enter
or fall on the unit.
Clean: The area should be free of dust and fumes. Ensure that there are no insects or
rodents. They may enter the unit and block the ventilation openings or short circuit elec-
trical circuits inside the unit.
Protection Against Fire Hazard: The unit is not ignition protected and should not be
located under any circumstance in an area that contains highly flammable liquids like
gasoline or propane as in an engine compartment with gasoline-fueled engines. Do not
keep any flammable / combustible material (i.e., paper, cloth, plastic, etc.) near the unit
that may be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
Closeness to the Battery Bank: Locate the unit as close to the battery bank as possible
to prevent excessive voltage drop in the battery cables and consequent power loss and
reduced efficiency. However, the unit should not be installed in the same compartment
as the batteries (flooded or wet cell) or mounted where it will be exposed to corrosive
acid fumes and flammable Oxygen and Hydrogen gases produced when the batteries
are charged. The corrosive fumes will corrode and damage the unit and if the gases are
not ventilated and allowed to collect, they could ignite and cause an explosion.
Accessibility: Do not block access to the front panel. Also, allow enough room to access
the AC receptacles and DC wiring terminals and connections, as they will need to be
checked and tightened periodically.
Preventing Radio Frequency Interference (RFI): The unit uses high power switching
circuits that generate RFI. This RFI is limited to the required standards. Locate any elec-
tronic equipment susceptible to radio frequency and electromagnetic interference as far
away from the inverter as possible. Read Section 3, “Limiting Electromagnetic Interfer-
ence (EMI)” for additional information.