Installation Manual

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Installation

2.2 Mounting the Inverter

The inverter base can reach a temperature up to 90°C (194°F) and should be mounted on a

noncombustible surface*. This surface and the mounting hardware must also be capable of

supporting at least twice the weight of the inverter. To meet regulatory requirements, the ME

Series must be mounted in one of the following positions, as shown in Figure 2-2:

• above or under a horizontal surface (shelf or table)

• or, on a vertical surface (wall) with the DC terminals to the right

• or, on a vertical surface (wall) with DC terminals toward the bottom, MP-HOOD (inverter hood)

installed on the top, and either the ME-CB or MPX-CB (conduit box) installed on the inverter’s

bottom.

Info: The ME-CB and MPX-CB enclosures prevent material from falling out the bottom

in the event of an internal ﬁ re, and also allow sufﬁ cient ventilation to prevent the

inverter from overheating under normal operating conditions. The MP-HOOD inverter

hood helps prevent items from falling inside causing damage to the inverter.

After determining the mounting position, refer to the physical dimensions as shown in Figures

2-3 or 2-4, or use the base of the inverter as a template to mark your mounting screw locations.

After marking the mounting screw locations, mount the unit with appropriate mounting hardware.

* Noncombustible surface – A surface made of material that will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release

ﬂ ammable vapors when subjected to ﬁ re or heat as per the ASTM E136 standard. For the most part, these

are materials that are largely comprised of inorganic matter such as stone, steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete,

slate, and glass. Avoid common building materials such as gypsum board, painted surfaces, wall coverings,

and all types of wood. Note: Sensata provides a noncombustible backplate for mounting the inverter.

SHELF OR TABLE MOUNTED

(UP SIDE DOWN)

SHELF OR TABLE

OUNTED

(RIGHT SIDE UP)

WALL MOUNTED

(DC TERMINALS TO THE RIGHT)

WALL MOUNTED

(DC TERMINALS

ON THE BOTTOM*)

*WHEN THE INVERTER

IS MOUNTED IN THIS

POSITION, THE MP-

HOOD (

INVERTER

HOOD ON TOP) AND

THE ME-CB OR

MPX-CB (

CONDUIT

BOX ON BOTTOM) MUST

BE USED.

Figure 2-2, Approved Mounting Positions