Grid-Tied Residential Inverters
Installation and Operation Manual
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2. PLANNING
2. Planning
2.1 Select a Location for the Inverter
When choosing a location for the inverter, consider the following criteria:
The inverter is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation; the inverter
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enclosure has a NEMA 3R rating.
The optimum location of the inverter is outside, shielded from direct expo-
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sure to sunlight (i.e. not on the south facing side of the building).
The heat sink temperatures can exceed 158°F (70
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o
C). The inverter must be
installed so that people will not touch the top of the unit.
The inverter is designed to handle the temperature extremes of most climates.
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The operating and non-operating environmental ambient temperature range
is -15°F to 105°F (-25
o
C to 40
o
C).
Location and Clearances
The following clearances are recommend for proper placement of the inverter:
A minimum of 36 inches between the bottom of the inverter box and the
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ground.
A minimum of 12 inches above the heat sink.
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Visibility of the operating LEDs and display located at the top front of the
inverter box should also be considered.
If the inverter is installed in an enclosed space, adequate ventilation must be
provided.
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