SMA SB 240 - Manual (Page 20)

5 Mounting
5.1 Requirements for Mounting the Inverter
Requirements for the mounting location:
Danger to life due to fire or explosion
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires.
• Do not mount the inverter in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
• Do not mount the inverter in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Risk of burns due to hot surfaces
The surface of the inverter can get very hot. Touching the surface can result in burns.
• Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched inadvertently.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Wait ten minutes for the surface to cool sufficiently before performing any work on the
inverter.
• Observe the warning messages on the inverter.
☐ To ensure optimum operation, the ambient temperature should be between -40°C and 65°C.
☐ The mounting location should not be exposed to direct solar irradiation. Direct solar irradiation
can cause the inverter to overheat. As a result, the inverter reduces its power output.
☐ Climatic conditions must be met (see Section 14 "Technical Data", page 66).
☐ The mounting location must be inaccessible to children.
☐ The mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the inverter (see
Section 14 "Technical Data", page 66).
☐ The inverter must be mounted on the roof on the framework underneath the PV modules or on
a solid support surface (e.g. concrete, brickwork). In living areas, ensure that the support
surface is not drywall or similar. When in operation, the inverter makes noises which can be
perceived as a nuisance.
☐ When mounting on the framework, the mounting position should preferably be in the center of
the PV module. This will ensure a longer electrical endurance of the inverter.
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