Installation overview -5, Installation overview – SMA SB 700U User Manual
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Installation Overview
This section provides a high-level overview of the installation process so you have
an idea what to expect as you proceed through the rest of the
Installation Guide.
The installation process is broken down into the following tasks:
Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection
This section provides instructions and information for unpacking the Sunny Boy,
inspecting it for shipping damage, and if necessary, returning a damaged Sunny
Boy.
Section 3: Mounting the Sunny Boy
This section includes guidelines to help you select the best mounting location,
cautions and warnings that you should follow to avoid injury and/or equipment
damage, and step-by-step instructions for mounting a Sunny Boy 700U inverter.
Section 4: Wiring and Connecting the Sunny Boy
This section includes guidelines for selecting the correct wire sizes, cautions and
warnings that you should follow to avoid injury and/or equipment damage, and
step-by-step instructions for setting the internal voltage-range jumper, wiring a Sunny
Boy to a PV array, household electrical circuits, and the utility grid. Procedures are
also included for connecting optional data-communication cables to the Sunny Boy.
Commissioning involves applying DC input power to the Sunny Boy, observing the
LED indicators on the cover, and resolving any problems that occur.
Section 6: Displays and Messages
This section provides tips and procedures for resolving problems that can occur
during installation.