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7.
Damage to Sunny Island inverter due to reverse polarity or incorrect terminal lug selection
If the DC cables are swapped, high currents will flow after the load-break switch has closed and these can
damage the Sunny Island.
• Route the DC+ cable on the side of the protective cover marked with a + symbol.
• Use an Allen key (AF 5) to fasten the DC+ cable to the
DC+ connection with an M8x20 pan head screw (torque:
12 Nm). Be sure to adhere to the following screw
assembly: screw head | spring washer | fender washer |
terminal lug | DC connection.
8. Ensure that the entire contact surface of the fender washer is in
contact with the terminal lug.
9. Strip off the insulation of the DC- cable and mount a terminal lug.
10. Thread the DC- cable through the DC- cable gland into the
Sunny Island.
11. Route the DC- cable on the side of the protective cover marked with a - symbol.
12. Use an Allen key (AF 5) to fasten the DC-cable to the DC-
connection with an M8x20 pan head screw (torque: 12 Nm).
Be sure to adhere to the following screw assembly: screw head
| spring washer | fender washer | terminal lug | DC
connection.
Operating Manual
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