SMA Sunny Boy 6000, Installation Manual

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Mounting Choosing a Mounting Location
SB6000U-13:SE2506 SMA America 3-1
Section 3:
Mounting
This section provides guidelines to help you select the best mounting location,
suggestions to insure optimum performance, cautions and warnings that you should
follow to avoid injury and/or equipment damage, and step-by-step instructions for
mounting a Sunny Boy 6000U inverter.
WARNING: The Sunny Boy 6000U weighs 141 lb. (63 kg). To
avoid injury, be sure to use proper lifting techniques and se-
cure the help of someone to assist in the unpacking and instal-
lation of the inverter.
Note: Occasionally, the rating label on the SB6000U will need
to be referred to. For this reason, it is required that the inverter
be mounted so that the rating label on the side of the inverter is
visible.
Choosing a Mounting Location
Consider the following guidelines, cautions, and warnings when choosing a mounting
location for the SB6000U:
•
Do not install the SB6000U in direct sunlight.
External heating from exposure to the
sun may cause excessive internal heating. This can result in derated output power to
protect the internal components from damage.
• Install the SB6000U in a location that maintains an ambient air temperature that is
less than 45°C. To maintain a safe internal component temperature, the SB6000U
may power derate if the ambient air temperature exceeds 45°C. (The cooler the air
temperature, the longer the life expectancy of any power electronics device.)
• The SB6000U is constructed in a rugged stainless steel enclosure designed for
outdoor installations. However, care should always be taken to minimize exposure
to the elements. It is best to minimize exposure to rain, snow and ice, etc. Do not
install the SB6000U in a location exposed to sources of direct water spray such as
sprinklers or downspouts.
• The inverter should be installed in a location that is inaccessible to children.
• The SB6000U emits a slight vibrating noise when operating. This vibration is normal
and has no effect on performance, but it can be objectionable if the inverter is
mounted on a wall in a living area, on the outside of a wall that is near a living area,
or on certain types of materials, such as thin wood panelling or sheet metal.
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