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3. Installation
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3.1.1.1 Examples of correct and incorrect installations
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Units with a fan may be mounted at 15-90 degrees off horizontal.
3.1.2 Other environmental considerations
3.1.2.1 Consult technical data
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Consult the specifications section (section 9) for additional environmental conditions (protection
rating, temperature, humidity, altitude, etc.).
3.1.2.2 Vertical wall installation
Canadian Solar inverters are typically convection cooled and must be mounted vertically
(90 +/- 5 degrees off horizontal). Units with a fan may be mounted at 15- 90 degrees off horizontal.
3.1.2.3Avoiding direct sunlight
Installation of the inverter in a location exposed to direct sunlight should be avoided.
Direct exposure to sunlight could cause:
• Power output limitation (with a resulting decreased energy production by the system).
• Premature wear of the electrical/electromechanical components.
• Premature wear of the mechanical components (gaskets) and of the user interface.
3.1.2.4Air circulation
Do not install in small, closed rooms where air cannot freely circulate. To prevent overheating,
always ensure that the air flow around the inverter is not blocked .
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3.1.2.5 Flammable substances
Do not install near flammable substances. Maintain a minimum distance of three (3) meters
(1 0 feet) from such substances.
3.1.2.6 Living area
Do not install in a living area where the prolonged presence of people or animals is expected.
Depending on where the inverter is installed (for example: the type of surface around the
inverter, the general properties of the room, etc.) and the quality of the electricity supply, the
sound level from the inverter can be quite high.
3.2
Product handling
Please review the instructions below for handling the inverter:
1.The red circles below denote cutouts on the product package. Push in the cutouts to
form handles for moving the inverter (see Figure 3.2).
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Figure 3.2 Handles used to move the inverter shown circled in red
2.Two people are required to remove the inverter from the shipping box. Use the handles
integrated into the heat sink to remove the inverter from the box (see Figure 3.3).
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