Mounting The Inverter; Installation Location - Kaco Powador 2002 Operating Manual

Mounting the Inverter

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6 Mounting the Inverter
DANGER
Risk of fatal injury from fi re or explosions
Fire caused by fl ammable or explosive materials in the vicinity of the inverter can lead to serious
injuries.
› Do not mount the inverter in an area at risk of explosion or in the vicinity of highly fl ammable materials.
CAUTION
Risk of burns from hot housing components.
Coming into contact with the housing can cause burns.
› Mount the inverter so that it cannot be touched unintentionally.
Installation space
• As dry as possible, climate-controlled, with the waste heat dissipated away from the inverter,
• Unobstructed air circulation,
• When installing the unit in a control cabinet, provide forced ventilation so that the heat is suffi ciently dissipated,
• Easily accessible from the front and sides,
• Protected from direct sunlight and moisture (rain) in outdoor areas,
• For easy operation, ensure during installation that the display is slightly below eye level.

Installation location

• Free-standing installation or wall mounting possible,
• Consisting of non-cracked cement,
• With suffi cient load-bearing capacity,
• Accessible for installation and maintenance,
• Made from heat-resistant material (up to 90 °C),
• Flame resistant,
• Minimum clearances to be observed during assembly: see Figure 11 and Figure 12 on page 20.
CAUTION
Property damage due to gases that have an abrasive eff ect on surfaces when they come into
contact with ambient humidity caused by weather conditions
The inverter housing may be severely damaged by gases (ammonia, sulphur, etc.) when they
come into contact with ambient humidity caused by weather conditions.
If the inverter is exposed to gases, it must be mounted so that it can be seen at all times.
› Perform regular visual inspections.
› Immediately remove any moisture from the housing.
› Take care to ensure suffi cient ventilation of the inverter.
› Immediately remove dirt, especially on vents.
› Failure to observe these warnings may lead to inverter damage which is not covered by the
KACO new energy GmbH manufacturer warranty.
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