Installation; Location; Installation Location; Recommended Installation Distances - Salicru EQUINOX EQX2 3001-HSX User Manual

5. INSTALLATION.

5.1. LOCATION.

EQX2-HSX
The inverters in the
an enclosure with IP65 degree of protection, suitable for indoor and
outdoor installations. The following factors should be taken into
account when selecting an installation location for the inverter:
The wall on which the inverters are mounted must be able to
1.
support the weight of the inverter.
The inverter must be installed in a well-ventilated environ-
2.
ment.
Make sure that the inverter is not exposed directly to strong
3.
sunlight to avoid operation at excessive temperatures.
The inverter should be installed in a place sheltered from direct
sunlight and rain.
Install the inverter at eye level for easy reading of the data on
4.
the screen and better maintenance.
The ambient temperature of the place where the inverter is
5.
installed must be between -30ºC and +60ºC.
The surface temperature of the inverter can reach up to 75ºC.
6.
To avoid the risk of burns, do not touch the inverter during
operation and install it out of the reach of children.

5.1.1. Installation location.

We recommend installing inverters indoors. However,
if there is no choice but to install outdoors, Fig. 33 shows
recommended locations, as well as those to avoid:
Fig. 33. Recommended locations for the inverter.
Do not store flammable and/or explosive materials near
the inverter.
Warning

5.1.2. Recommended installation distances.

Installation angle and spacing: Check that the inverter is
installed on a vertical surface and that it keeps the following
minimum safety distances with respect to other elements for
optimal ventilation, as shown in :
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series have been designed with
Fig. 34. Recommended installation distances.
Dimensions
A
B

5.2. ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Steps:

5.3. ELECTRIC CONNECTION.

An excessively high voltage on the conductive part of
the inverter may cause electric shock. When installing
the inverter, make sure that the AC and DC sides of the
Danger
inverter are completely de-energised.
Do not connect the positive or negative poles of the
photovoltaic panel to earth, since this may cause major
Warning
damage to the inverter.
Static electricity can damage the inverter's electronic
components. Take the necessary anti-static measures
Warning
during installation and maintenance.
Distance (mm)
500
300
EQX2 SOLAR INVERTERS CONNECTED TO THE GRID
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