SMA 600-US - Manual (Page 18)

5 Mounting SMA America, LLC
18 CU600-1000US-IA-en-10 Installation Manual
5 Mounting
5.1 Requirements for Mounting
Requirements for the mounting location:
☐ A solid building ground is required for installation, e.g. a concrete wall, brick work, a post.
☐ Studs must be present behind the mounting points on plasterboard sheets or panels.
☐ The mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the Connection Unit
(see Section 11 "Technical Data", page 48).
☐ When mounting directly below the inverter, the minimum clearances to the inverter must be
observed (see the inverter installation manual).
☐ The mounting location should be freely and safely accessible at all times without the necessity
for any auxiliary equipment, such as scaffolding or lifting platforms. Non-fulfillment of these
criteria may restrict servicing.
☐ The mounting location should not be exposed to direct solar irradiation. Direct solar irradiation
can cause the Connection Unit to overheat.
☐ The ambient temperature must be within a permissible range (see Section 11 "Technical Data",
page 48). This will ensure optimal operation of the Connection Unit.
Danger to life due to fire or explosion
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires.
• Do not mount the Connection Unit in areas where flammable gases may occur.
• Do not mount the Connection Unit near highly flammable materials.
• Do not mount the Connection Unit in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts
Some parts of the enclosure can get hot during operation.
• Mount the Connection Unit in such a way that it cannot be touched inadvertently.