Installation Guide

5 Mounting
SMA Solar Technology AG
Installation Manual SBxx-1SP-US-41-IA-xx-10 23
5 Mounting
5.1 Requirements for Mounting
Requirements for the Mounting Location:
WARNING
Danger to life due to fire or explosion
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires.
• Do not mount the product in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
• Do not mount the product in potentially explosive atmospheres.
☐ A solid support surface must be available (e.g. concrete or masonry, free-standing
constructions). When mounted on drywall or similar materials, the inverter emits audible
vibrations during operation which could be perceived as annoying.
☐ The installation site can be exposed to direct solar irradiation. There is, however, the possibility
that the product reduces its power output to avoid overheating due to high temperatures.
☐ When using the SMACellularLTEModemKit, the installation site should not be located in the
basement. The data transmission during basement installation can be restricted due to an
insufficient connection quality.
☐ The mounting location should be freely and safely accessible at all times without the need for
any auxiliary equipment (such as scaffolding or lifting platforms). Non-fulfillment of these
criteria may restrict servicing.
☐ The DC load-break switch of the product must always be freely accessible.
☐ All ambient conditions must be met (see Section10, page65).
Permitted and prohibited mounting positions:
☐ The product may only be mounted in a permitted position. This will ensure that no moisture can
penetrate the product.
☐ The product should be mounted in such way that display messages and LED signals can be
read without difficulty.
15°
Figure 3 : Permitted and prohibited mounting positions
☐ Do not mount multiple inverters directly above one another.
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