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3.4 Placement of inverter
The location where to install inverter must be:
A. DRY: Do not allow water to drip or splash onto it.
B. COOL: Ambient air temperature should be between 0º C and 40º C - ideally between 15º C and
25º.Do not place the inverter on or near a heating vent or any piece of equipment which is
generating heat above room temperature. Do not place the inverter in direct sunlight
unnecessarily.
C. VENTILATED: Allow at least one inch of clearance around the unit for air flow. Do not place
items on or over the inverter during operation. Make sure that air is allowed to circulate freely
around the unit. A fan is helpful in the case where the inverter is operating at maximum
D. SAFE: Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as the batteries or in any
compartment where flammable liquids or fumes may be or may become present.
E. DUST: Do not install the inverter in a dusty environments. The dust can be drawn into the
unit when the cooling fan is working.
F. CLOSE TO BATTERIES: Avoid excessive cable lengths. Do not install the inverter in the same
compartment as batteries.
