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7 Transporting the Inverter
Once you have taken all the preparatory measures, you can transport the inverter to the mounting location. In this section,
you will learn which transport options SMA recommends and what you must observe when transporting the inverter.
7.1 Safety Precautions for Transport
This section contains safety precautions that must be taken into consideration and followed at all times during the
transport. This prevents major accidents or damage to the inverter.
7.2 Center of Gravity of the Inverter
The center of gravity of the inverter is marked with the centre of gravity symbol on the packaging and the enclosure of
the inverter. Whatever type of transport you are using, you must take the center of gravity into consideration in order to
transport the inverter safely.
Center of Gravity Symbol
Figure 25: Center of gravity symbol
Make sure to observe the following for installation in electrical equipment rooms
If you install the inverter in an electrical equipment room, you must first mount the rear kick plates of the inverter (see
Section 7.3 "Mounting the Rear Kick Plates for Installation in Electrical Equipment Rooms", page 44). Once the
inverter has been installed, there may no longer be sufficient room for mounting the kick plates.
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Danger of crushing through tipping, falling or swaying of raised or suspended inverter
If the inverter is raised and transported without due care or too quickly and if unsuitable transport equipment is selected,
the inverter may tip over or fall. This may result in death or serious injury.
• Wear personal protective equipment for all work on the inverter.
• All means of transport used must be designed for at least the weight of the inverter of 4,123 lbs. (1,870 kg).
• Always use all attachment points for transporting.
• Keep a safe distance from the inverter at all times during transport.
• Always transport the inverter as close to the ground as possible.
• Avoid sudden, jerky movements during transportation.
• Ensure that the inverter cannot tip over.
• Always take the center gravity of the inverter into consideration during transport.
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Damage to the inverter due to improper temporary storage
The inverter may be damaged if it is set down on an unsuitable or uneven building ground.
• Never store the inverter even for a short time, on an uneven or unsuitable surface.
• Only transport the inverter to the mounting location when the base is completely prepared for the installation.
Position of the center of gravity
The center of gravity is not in the middle of the inverter.
• Observe the center of gravity marking on the packaging and on the inverter.