Samlex America SAM-1500C-12 - Manual (Page 12)

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SECTION 4 | Installation
Safety of installation
Warning!
Please read safety instructions in Section 1 before commencing installation. When
using the unit as a backup AC Power Source, Utility AC Power Input should be fed from
15A/20A, GfCI Protected outlet.
installation environment
For best operating results, the inverter should be placed on flat surface, such as the ground,
car floor, or other solid surface. The power cord allows easy positioning of the inverter. The
inverter should only be used in locations that meet the following criteria:
Dry- Do not allow water and/or other liquids to come into contact with the power inverter.
In all marine applications, do not install the unit below or near the waterline and keep the
inverter away from moisture or water.
If flooded / Wet Cell Type of battery is being used, ensure that the unit is not installed very
close to the battery to avoid contact with acid / acid vapors
cool - Ambient air temperature should be between 0°C (32°f) to 25°C (77°f) for full rated
power. At higher temperature of 26°C (79°f) to 35°C (95°f), the output power should be
de-rated to 80%. Do not place the unit on or near a heating vent or any piece of equipment,
which is generating heat above room temperature. Keep the unit away from direct sunlight.
Ventilated - The unit is cooled by load-controlled fan. The fan will switch oN automatically at
load ≥ 85W when the inverter is supplying power, and at 3A charging current when in Battery
Charging/AC Pass Through Mode. The fan sucks cool air from the air intake ventilation slots
on the AC outlet side (14, fig 3.1) and discharges hot air out of the fan opening (13, fig 3.1)
on the DC Input Terminal side. Keep the areas surrounding the inverter clear by at least 10 cm
to ensure free air circulation around the unit. ensure that the air intake ventilation slots and
fan openings for air discharge are not blocked. Do not place items on or over the unit
during operation.
mounting orientation
Two (2) flanges on the bottom with 2 mounting slots each are provided for mounting, as
shown in fig 3.2.
If the inverter is required to be mounted on a vertical surface like a wall, please ensure that
the fan axis is horizontal as shown in Fig 4.1(a).
The DC input side has larger ventilation openings (13, fig 3.1) for fan air discharge. Mounting
with the fan side facing up or down as shown in figs 4.1(b) or 4.1(c) is NoT permitted due to
safety considerations. If mounted as in fig 4.1(b), metallic or other conductive object(s) may
accidentally fall inside the unit through the fan ventilation openings and create hazardous
condition resulting from short circuit of internal high voltage section(s). If mounted as in fig
4.1(c), hot / molten material from damaged internal portion of the unit due to malfunction
may fall on combustible material on the floor and may create fire hazard.