Product Storage; Installation; Select Location For The Inverter - CanadianSolar CSI Manual

4. Product handing and storage

4.2 Product Storage

If the inverter is not to be installed immediately, storage instructions and environmental
conditions are below:
Use the original box to repackage the inverter, seal with adhesive tape with the
desiccant inside the box.
Store the inverter(s) in a clean and dry place, free of dust and dirt.
Storage temperature must be between -40℃ and 70℃ and the humidity should be
between 0 and 100% non-condensing.
Stack
no
more
than
two
(2)
inverters
high.
Keep box(es) away from corrosive materials to avoid damage to the inverter enclosure.
Inspect packaging regularly. If packaging is damaged(wet, pest damage, etc),
repackage the inverter immediately.
Store the inverter(s) on a flat, hard surface - not inclined or upside down.
After long-term storage, the inverter needs to be fully examined and tested by qualified
service or technical personnel before using.
Restarting after a long period of non-use requires the equipment to be inspected
and, in some cases, the removal of oxidation and dust that has settled inside the
equipment will be required.
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5.1 Select a Location for the Inverter
To select a location for the inverter, the following criteria should be considered:
WARNING: Risk of fire
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires.
Do not install the inverter in areas containing highly flammable materials or
gases.
Do not install the inverter in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Do not install in small closed spaces where air can
not circulate freely. To avoid
overheating, always make sure the flow of air around the inverter is not blocked.
Exposure to direct sunlight will increase the operational temperature of the inverter and
may cause output power limiting. Canadian Solar recommends inverter installed to avoid
direct sunlight or raining.
To avoid over heating ambient air temperature must be considered when choosing the
inverter installation location. Canadian Solar recommends using a sun shade minimizing
direct sunlight when the ambient air temperature around the unit exceeds 104°F/40°C.
Figure 5.1 Recommended Installation locations
NOTE:
Nothing should be stored on or placed against the inverter.

5. Installation

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