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Installation
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2.2 Locating and Mounting the Inverter
WARNINGS:
• Do not mount the inverter near any
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ammable or
combustible
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uid or components.
• Provide adequate clearance/ventilation to the inverter.
• Mount only on a “non-combustible” surface.
• Maximum ambient temperature around the inverter
must not exceed 113°F (45°C) to meet power
speci
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cations.
The inverter should only be installed in a location that meets the
following requirements:
Clean and Dry
– The inverter should not be installed in an area
that allows
dust, fumes, insects, or rodents to enter or block the
inverter’s ventilation openings. This area also must be free from any
risk of condensation, water,
or any other liquid that can enter or fall
on the inverter. The inverter uses stainless steel fasteners, plated
copper busbars, and a power-coated aluminum base. Also, the
internal circuit boards are conformal coated. The above measures
are undertaken to help
fi
ght the harmful effects of corrosive
environments. However, the life of the inverter is uncertain if used
in any of these types of environments, and inverter failure under
these conditions is not covered under warranty.
Cool
– The inverter is rated for indoor use only and should be
protected from direct exposure to the sun or to any equipment that
produces extreme heat.
The ambient air temperature should be
between -4°F and 140°F (-20°C to 60°C); realize that the inverter’s
continuous output power and continuous charger current are rated
at 113°F (45°C), so the cooler the better within this range.
Ventilated
– In order for the inverter to provide full output power
and avoid over-temperature fault conditions, do not cover or block
the inverter’s ventilation openings and ensure there is enough
space to allow heated air inside the inverter to escape. Provide as
much clearance around the inverter’s intake and exhaust ventilation
openings as possible (Figure 1-5, Item 13 and Figure 1-6, Item 18).
If installed in an enclosure, a fresh air intake opening is recommended
to allow cool air from the outside to
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ow into the inverter and heated
air to exit away from the inverter and the enclosure.
Safe
– Keep
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ammable/combustible materials (e.g., paper, cloth,
plastic, etc.) that may be ignited by heat, sparks, or
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ames at a
minimum distance of 2 feet (60 cm) away from the inverter. Do not
install this inverter in an area that contains extremely
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ammable
liquids like gasoline or propane, or in locations that require ignition-
protected devices.