SMA SC 500HE-US Installation - Manual (Page 24)

5 Transport and Installation SMA America, LLC
24 SC500HEUS-IA-US_en-14 Installation Manual
5.1.2 Ambient Conditions
• The installation location must be accessible at all times.
• The ambient temperature must be between ‒13°F and +122°F (between –25°C and+50°C).
• Direct solar irradiation reduces the output power of the Sunny Central.
• Refer to the installation requirements for further information on indoor placement.
• For more information see section 11 and the "Installation requirements for Sunny Central
500HE-US" which can be downloaded at www.sma-america.com and www.SMA-Solar.com.
5.1.3 Minimum Clearance
Minimum Clearance 1 Sunny Central
Observe the specified minimum clearances for the cables, ventilation and for opening the doors. For
installing the Sunny Central in closed rooms an air supply of 1,766 CFM (3,000 m³/h) is needed.
Position Minimum Clearance
Front 47 in. (1,200 mm)
Left side 6 in. (150 mm)
Rear 12 in. (300 mm)
Right side A: Cables inserted from below 6 in. (150 mm)
B: Cables inserted from the side 47 in. (1,200 mm)
Top 16 in. (406 mm)
12 in.(300 mm)
6 in.
47 in.
6 in.(150 mm) A
16 in. (406 mm)
(150 mm)
(1200 mm)
47 in.
(1200 mm) B