
38 | SAMLEX AMERICA INC.
SECTION 8 |
Installation
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.
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 electrical 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 electronic equipment susceptible to radio
frequency and electromagnetic interference as far away from the inverter as possible. Read Section 3,
“Limiting Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)” for additional information.