Checking For Shipping Damage; Inverter Mounting - Solectria Renewables PVI 10kW Installation And Operation Manual

PVI 10kW / PVI 13kW / PVI 15kW
2.1 – Checking for Shipping Damage
The PVI 10kW / PVI 13kW / PVI 15kW inverters are thoroughly checked and tested rigorously
before they are shipped. Even though they are delivered strapped onto a rugged, oversized pallet or in a
crate, the inverters can be damaged in shipping which typically is the fault of the shipping company.
Please inspect the inverter thoroughly after it is delivered. If any damage is seen please
immediately notify the shipping company. If there is any question about potential shipping damage,
contact Solectria Renewables. A photo of the damage may be helpful.
Do not accept unit if it is visibly damaged or you note visible damage when signing shipping
company receipt. Report any damage immediately to shipping company. Do not remove the unit from
pallet / packaging. If it is determined that the unit must be returned, an RMA number must be obtained
from Solectria Renewables.
2.2 – Inverter Mounting
The PVI 10kW / PVI 13kW / PVI 15kW inverter is made up of a NEMA 3R (rainproof)
industrial enclosure containing electrical and electronic components including transformer, filters,
contactor, fusing, a sealed IP65 power & control electronic inverter unit (DMGI245) and AC and DC
disconnects mounted on the sides of the main enclosure. On the standard versions, the disconnects are
side facing. An option is available with forward-facing disconnects for tight spaces where width is
limited (see fig 2.2b). This option is especially useful in locations where limited space if available side-
to-side to allow local code clearance for the standard side facing disconnects.
Using the mounting diagrams in fig. 2.2a and fig. 2.2c, choose whether floor / roof, wall or stand
mounting will be used. The inverter includes mounting feet for attachment to floors, roofs / roof plates /
roof pans or stands. It also includes mounting tabs for wall mounting. You can also use a combination
of both mounting provisions. For example, 2 bolts in floor mount feet and 2 bolts in the wall mount
tabs.
It is recommended to use galvanized grade 5 or better bolts or stainless steel bolts. The correct
bolt size is 3/8" (10mm) diameter. If wall mounting is used, be sure to verify sheer and pullout strength
of anchors or other wall attachments.
WARNING: Severe injury or death could occur if the inverter mounting fails and the unit
falls on a person.
NOTE: If the PVI 10kW / PVI 13kW / PVI 15kW is mounted outside, make sure the
enclosure door remains closed in case of rain during the installation process. Since the AC
and DC connections are made in the disconnects only, there is no need to open the main
enclosure during installation.
NOTE: Always use all 4 mounting tabs if wall mounted.
DOCR-060002 rev30
Installation and Operation Manual
6 July 7, 2010