SMA SSM16-11 - Manual (Page 25)

SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Assembly
Installation Guide SSM16-24-IA-IEN105120 25
1. Dig a pit. Note the depth of the pit on the base. Tip: the maximum depth of the pit is marked on
the sides of the Sunny String-Monitor.
2. Set the base in the pit with the side of the kick plate facing forwards.
3. Remove the upper kick plate.
4. Presort the output cables according to location and place in the base.
5. Half-fill the pit with gravel or sand. Use a grain from 2 mm … 4 mm.
5.1.3 Mounting the Sunny String-Monitor on the Base
1. Loosen the 4 fixing screws on the bottom plate of
the Sunny String-Monitor.
2. Remove the upper kick plate.
3. Place the Sunny String-Monitor on the base.
4. Fix the Sunny String-Monitor to the base using the screws that were previously removed.
5. Insert all the output cables through bottom plate into the Sunny Strong-Monitor, and fasten to
the internal cable support rail.
6. In order to stop the kick plate from being opened by unauthorized persons, fit the two safety
bolts to the inner side of the bottom plate.
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Penetrating moisture can lead to condensation, corrosion, and leakage currents.
Using the base filler stops condensation forming.
• Fill the remaining space around the base with base filler. Use a grain from 4 mm … 8 mm.
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Damage to the cable glands and plug connections due to improper transport and
installation.
The cable glands and plug connections protrude from the enclosure.
• When transporting and mounting the Sunny String-Monitor, ensure that the cable glands and
plug connections are not damaged.