SMA Communit-10 - Manual (Page 18)

5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG
18 Communit-IA-A1-en-22 Installation Manual
Procedure:
1. Excavate a pit. Ensure that the burial depth for the base is 660 mm. Tip: the optimum burial depth is marked on the
sides of the base.
2. Place the base in the excavated pit. The side with the kick plate must be at the front.
3. Attach the base extensions to the base:
• Place the first base extension on the base.
• Screw the first base extension into place at the four anchoring
points. Use the square washers with brackets.
• Place the second base extension on the first base extension.
• Screw the second base extension into place at the four
anchoring points. Use the square washers with brackets.
4. Lay all cables necessary for connecting the Communit. Observe all protective measures relating to the type of
cable-laying and the cable-laying specifications of the cable manufacturer.
5. Lead all necessary cables through the base and the base extensions. Take the length of the cables up to the
connection points into account (see Section 6.1 "Overview of the Connection Area", page 22).
6. Fill the pit with fine gravel up to the burial depth.
7. Compact the ground sufficiently.
8. Ensure that the base is firmly positioned.
9. Position the Communit on the base extension.
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Risk of injury due to inappropriate transport or mounting of the product
The product is heavy. If you try to move the product on your own, you run a risk of being injured. The maximum product
weight is 45 kg.
• Always have two persons transport and mount the product.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the device.
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Damage to the cables due to compaction of the ground
Heavy mechanical pressure during compaction of the ground can damage the cables.
• Protect the cables in the ground, for example by back-filling with sand or by using protective conduits.