Installation; Installation Steps; Selecting A Proper Location - Apollo Solar 3224 User Manual

3.1 Installation Steps

3.1.1 Selecting appropriate Location
The Inverter is a sophisticated electronic device and should be treated accordingly. When selecting
the operating environment for the inverter, do not think of it in the same terms as other equipment that
works with it (e.g. Batteries, diesel generators, motor generators, washing machines, etc). It is a
highly complex microprocessor controlled device. It should be treated similarly to other electronic
devices (e.g. entertainment equipment, computers, etc.) The use of conformal coated circuit boards,
plated copper bus bars, powder coated metal components, and stainless steel fasteners allows the
unit to function in hostile environments, but high humidity/varying temperature (condensing)
environment should be avoided. In a condensing environment the life expectancy of the inverter
cannot be determined and the warranty is voided.
CAUTION
It is in your best interest to install the Inverter in a dry protected location away from sources of high
temperature and moisture.
hazardous.
ATTENTION
Il est dans votre meilleur intérêt d'installer l'inverseur dans un endroit protégé sec à partir des sources
de température et d'humidité. L'exposition à l'eau de mer est particulièrement destructive et
potentiellement dangereuse.
Locate the Inverter as close as possible to the batteries in order to keep the battery cables short.
However, do not locate the inverter in the same compartment as non-sealed batteries. The Inverter
may be located in a compartment with other sealed electronic equipment. Batteries generate
hydrogen and oxygen. If accumulated, this combination could be ignited by an arc resulting from
connection of the battery cables or by switching a relay.
Do not mount the inverter in a closed container. Unrestricted airflow is required to operate at high
power for sustained periods of time. Without it, the protection circuitry will activate and reduce the
maximum power available.

3.0 Installation

Exposure to saltwater is particularly destructive and potentially
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