Choosing a loca-
NEMA 3R protection means that the inverter is not susceptible to water spray from any
tion for outdoor
direction.
installation
However, the manufacturer recommends, if possible, that the inverter not be exposed to
direct moisture or to a direct water jet (e.g., from sprinklers).
In order to protect the display, the inverter should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Ide-
ally, the inverter should be installed in a protected location, e.g., near the solar modules
or under a roof overhang.
Do not install the inverter:
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where it can be exposed to ammonia, corrosive gasses, acids or salts (e.g., fertilizer
storage areas, vent openings of livestock stables, chemical plants, tanneries)