Solectria Renewables PVI 10kW Installation And Operation Manual page 8

PVI 10kW / PVI 13kW / PVI 15kW
 The ambient temperature must be between –25
The inverter will automatically reduce power or shut down to protect itself if ambient air
temperature rises above 50
 The National Electrical Code (NEC) and Canadian Electrical Code require that the inverter be
connected to a dedicated circuit and no other outlets or device may be connected to this circuit. See
NEC Section 690-64(b)(1). The NEC also imposes limitations on the size of the inverter and the
manner in with it is connected to the utility grid. See NEC Section 690-64(b)(2).
 The cooling air exhausts at the bottom of the unit. Nothing should block the 2" clear space under the
enclosure defined by the 2" tall mounting feet.
 A minimum distance of 10" must be clear above the inverter for ventilation.
 The inverter must be mounted with at least a 2" open space behind it. If wall-mounted, vertical, 2" x
2" uni-strut or channel can be used. Air should be able to flow behind the unit from below it to
above it.
 If you are installing the inverter in a utility vault or electrical closet, the air circulation must be
sufficient for heat dissipation – provide external ventilation if necessary to maintain an ambient
condition of less than +50
 Correct mounting positions for the inverter are shown on the following pages:
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