SMA SUNNY BOY 5000-US Installation Manual page 26

Assembly
• Observe recommended clearances to walls, other inverters or other objects. As a result,
sufficient heat dissipation is ensured.
The National Electrical Code
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Code
, Section 110.26). Installations in Canada must be carried out in accordance with
the applicable Canadian standards.
• If several inverters are mounted in areas with high ambient temperatures, increase the
clearances and ensure a sufficient fresh-air supply. Thus, you will prevent the inverter power
from being reduced due to too high temperatures.
Recommended clearances
Position Clearance
Top 12 in. (300 mm)
Bottom 36 in. (900 mm)
Left 12 in. (300 mm)
Right 12 in. (300 mm)
Front 2 in. (50 mm)
If the Sunny Boy is installed outdoors
• Observe minimum clearance to the ground of 36 in. (900 mm).
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