
Mounting the SMI
This chapter describes how to mount the SMI. At this stage, power optimizers are
already installed and connected in strings. For more information on power optimizer
installation, refer to the IndOP™ power optimizers installation guide available on the
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/products/power-optimizers/se_
power_optimizers_installation_guide_indop.pdf
The SMI can be mounted either vertically or horizontally. Each of these installation
options is described below. The SMI is supplied with two brackets pre-assembled for
vertical mounting. When choosing the horizontal mounting option, remove these
brackets and use the four floor anchoring brackets supplied in the package.
To Mount the SMI vertically:
1. Determine the SMI mounting location, on a wall or pole, as follows:
To allow proper heat dissipation, maintain 2'' / 5 cm minimum clearance areas
between the SMI and other objects.
Make sure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the SMI.
2. Position the mounting bracket against the wall and mark the drilling hole locations.
Ensure that the flat side of the bracket is at the bottom.
Figure 6: Wall mounting bracket
3. Use at least two bracket holes. Additional holes can be used to fix the
bracket.Determine which and how many holes to use according to mounting
surface type and material.
4. Drill the holes and mount the bracket. Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to
the mounting surface.
5. Hang the SMI on the bracket: Align the two assembled brackets on the SMI
enclosure with the two triangular protrusions of the mounting bracket, and lower
the SMI until it rests on the bracket.
Chapter 2: Installing the SMI
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SMI-180 Installation Guide MAN-01-00157-1.1