KACO Powador 16.0 TR3 - Manual (Page 18)

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Operating Instructions Powador 16.0 TR3, 18.0 TR3_EN Page 19
Authorised electrician
Mounting the Inverter
1. Mark the positions of the drill holes using the cut-outs in the mounting plate.
2. Attach the mounting plate to the wall with the anchoring bolts and nuts. Make sure that the mounting plate
is oriented correctly.
3. Hang the inverter on the mounting plate using the suspension brackets on the back of the housing.
» The mounting of the inverter is complete. Continue with the installation.
7 Installing the Inverter
DANGER
Lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and leads of the inverter even after the
inverter has been switched off and disconnected.
Severe injuries or death if the leads and terminals in the inverter are touched.
Only authorised electricians who are approved by the supply grid operator may open and install the
inverter.
The inverter must be mounted in a fi xed position before being connected electrically.
› Observe all safety regulations and the currently applicable technical connection specifi cations of
the responsible power supply company.
› Disconnect the AC and DC sides.
› Secure them against being inadvertently switched back on.
› Assure that the AC and DC sides are completely voltage-free.
› Connect the inverter only after the aforementioned steps have been taken.
7.1 Opening the connection area
Opening the connection area
↻ You have mounted the inverter on the wall.
1.
Unscrew the four Torx screws on the front side of the connection cover (blue).
2. Remove the connection cover.
3. Remove the grounding cable lug from the grounding point of the housing.
4. Pull down the connection cover.
» Carry out the electrical connection.
7.2 Carrying out the electrical connection
Make the connection to the PV generator as well as the grid connection via the PCB terminals in the connection area
of the inverter. Maintain the following conductor cross-sections:
AC connection DC connection
Max. conductor cross-section without wire sleeves 16 mm² 16 mm²
Max. conductor cross-section with wire sleeves 10 mm² 10 mm²
Length of insulation to be stripped off 10 mm 10 mm