Weidmüller PV DC COMBINER BOX, Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation
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15°... 90°
Figure 5.3 Tolerable inclination for the installation
The combiner box must not be installed horizon-
tally laying flat on the rear neither in any other
orientation.
The combiner box must not be installed indoors.
5.3 Fixation
The fixation of the combiner box directly affects
the proper performance and the lifetime of the
product.
Ensure that the requirements described in chap-
ters 5.1 and 5.2 will also be observed.
Mounting material
Most of the Weidmüller combiner boxes are supplied with
metal or plastic mounting lugs, depending on the model.
Fixation screws are not delivered as standard with each
model. Please check your delivery before starting the in -
stallation.
Requirements
The PV DC COMBINER BOX shall be fixed to a suitable
and stable metallic structure or a wall that will support the
weight of the combiner box during the entire lifetime.
Always use all fixations that are supplied with the product.
In case the installation is done on a pedestal, this should
be fixed on the top of it with the specific accessories sup -
plied with the unit.
Figure 5.4 Fixing the enclosure to a structure or on a pedestal
5.4 Installing the combiner box
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to the size and the
weight!
► Always install the combiner box with two
persons to avoid any injury or accident.
Installers should be qualified for the specific
works according IEC standards and/or local
regulations and should bring the necessary
safety equipment.
ATTENTION
The product can be destroyed!
– Never drill the enclosure to add any extra hole or to
modify any of the existing holes. Otherwise the IP pro-
tection will get lost as well as the product warranty.
– If necessary lay down the combiner box only on the
rear side after unpacking. Otherwise the cable glands
and connectors at the bottom of the enclosure can be
damaged.
► Remove the combiner box from the original packaging.
► Measure the exact distances between the drilling holes
and mark the positions in the mechanical structure (or
wall).
► Drill the holes in the mechanical structure (or wall).
► Mount the combiner box using the fixing lugs.