SMA String-Monitors Pole Mounting Set - Manual (Page 14)

Position Quantity Designation
B 2 Steel wire (length: approx. 1,255 mm)
C 2 Fixing bracket (consisting of: 2 brackets, 1 hexagon screw, 1 nut, 1
washer)
D 4 Cross-head screw M6 x 30 mm
E 4 Nut M6
F 12 Washer M6 (8 pcs. are required, 4 pcs. as spare parts)
4 Selecting the Mounting Location
Fire hazard due to wrong choice of mounting location
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires.
• Do not mount the DC sub-distribution on flammable construction materials.
• Do not mount the DC sub-distribution in areas containing highly flammable materials.
• Do not mount the DC sub-distribution in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Requirements for the mounting location:
☐ The mounting location can be outdoors or indoors.
☐ The mounting location must not be in a living or office area.
☐ The mounting location must not block any escape routes.
☐ The mounting location must be freely and safely accessible at all times without the necessity for
any auxiliary equipment (e.g. scaffolding or lifting platforms). Non-fulfillment of these criteria
may restrict servicing.
☐ The mounting location must be shaded, e.g. under a protective roof.
☐ The mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the SMA
Sunny String‑Monitor.
☐ The mounting location must be suitable for the wind load.
☐ Mounting space below the SMA String Monitor when using the inline fuse connectors:
at least 800 mm.
Pole requirements:
☐ Permissible pole diameter for round pole respectively pole width for square pole:
160 mm to 370 mm
☐ The pole must be in a vertical position.
☐ The pole must be suitable for the weight of the SMA String Monitor. Weight of the
SMA String-Monitor without accessories: 35 kg.
Requirements for mounting the SMA String-Monitor
☐ Mount the SMA Sunny String-Monitor so that the connection area is facing downwards.
4 Selecting the Mounting Location SMA Solar Technology AG
Installation Manual SSMUMast-IA-xx-10 14
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