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Installation:
Location
Choosing the proper installation location for the Inverter is imperative in order to achieve the
maximum specified performance and operation from the FM100. The Inverter should always
be installed in areas where the following conditions exist:
•
Good ambient operating temperature:
14
o
F to 104
o
F (-10
o
C to 40
o
C)
•
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 1 for all models. If the Inverter is placed in another enclosure,
please provide additional cooling using an external fan.
•
Protected from rain and moisture.
•
Shielded from direct sunlight.
•
Free from metallic particles and corrosive gas.
•
Free from excessive vibration. (Below 0.5G)
Positioning
For effective ventilation and maintenance of the Inverter, provide sufficient clearance (as shown in
Figure 2.1) around the Inverter. The Inverter must be installed with heatsink fins oriented vertically.
Figure 2.1
⇔
Allow 4.72in. (12cm)
clearance on both sides of
the enclosure.
⇔
Be sure to allow the air to
move freely through the
heatsink area.