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Installation and Operating Manual for RPI M15A M20A Solar Inverter V1.0 2016-03-18
6 Planning the installation
6.14 What you need
Only tools and materials that are not included in the delivery are
listed in this section.
6.14.1 To assemble the inverter
Part
Quantity
Description
Mounting bolts
6 to 12
The mounting plate must be fastened with 6 to 12 M6 bolts.
Depending on where the inverter is to be mounted (e.g. brick wall, concrete
wall, metal frame, etc.), additional mounting aids will be needed: wall plugs,
washers, serrated washers, nuts, etc.
Always take note of the conditions at the installation location when selecting
the mounting materials.
Galvanic corrosion may occur when mounting material consisting of differing
metals is used.
6.14.2 To connect the inverter to the grid (AC)
Part
Quantity
Description
AC cable
-
The AC plug supplied with the inverter has the following technical features:
Plug type
Amphenol C16-3
(C016 20E004 800 2)
Rated current
40 A
Min. / max. cable diameter
11 / 20 mm
Min. / max. wire cross-section
2.5 / 6 mm
2
Recommended torque for clamping screws
≥ 0.7 Nm
The AC plug can only be used with flexible copper cable.
When calculating the cable cross-section, take the following influencing fac-
tors into account:
● Cable material
● Temperature conditions
● Cable length
● Installation type
● Voltage drop
● Power losses in the cable
Always comply with the installation regulations that are applicable in your
country.
France: Comply with the installation regulations of UTE 15-712-1. This
standard includes regulations concerning minimum cable cross-sections and
about preventing overheating caused by high currents.
Germany: Comply with the installation regulations of VDE 0100-712. This
standard includes regulations concerning minimum cable cross-sections and
about preventing overheating caused by high currents.
Australia/New Zealand: Comply with the installation regulations of AS/NZS
5033:2005. This standard includes regulations concerning minimum cable
cross-sections and about preventing overheating caused by high currents.