SMA STP 15000TL Installation - Manual (Page 22)

Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG
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• Mount vertically or tilted backwards by max. 15°.
• The connection area must point downwards.
• Never mount the device with a forward tilt.
• Never mount the device with a sideways tilt.
• Do not mount horizontally.
• Mount the inverter at eye level. Given the weight of the device, this will facilitate disassembling
if service work is necessary.
• The ambient temperature should be below 40°C to ensure optimum operation.
• Do not expose the inverter to direct solar irradiation as this can cause overheating and lead to
power reduction.
• In living areas, do not mount the unit on plasterboard walls or similar in order to avoid audible
vibrations. When in operation, the inverter emits noise which may be perceived as annoying in
living areas.
• Observe the recommended clearances to the walls
as well as to other inverters or other objects as
shown in the diagram. This ensures adequate heat
dissipation and sufficient room to operate the
optional DC switch-disconnector.
• If multiple inverters are mounted in areas with high
ambient temperatures, increase the clearances
between the inverters and ensure an adequate
fresh-air supply. This prevents a reduction in inverter
power as a result of high temperatures (details on
temperature derating can be found in the Technical
Information "Temperature Derating" at
www.SMA.de/en).
max. 15°
300 mm
500 mm
50 mm
300 mm
300 mm