2.2 Mounting the StarInverter
The StarInverter should be mounted vertically to a flat, solid surface such as wallboard, concrete or wood siding. The inverter should be located in close proximity to the solar panels to minimize the DC wire length.
The two mounting brackets provided make mounting the StarInverter quick and simple. There is one bracket for the top and one for the bottom. The two screw holes in each bracket are 16 inches apart. Once the wall studs are located, anchoring the brackets becomes an easy task.
WARNING: Prior to drilling holes to mount the StarInverter in the location selected, ensure there are no electrical wires or plumbing in the area.
CAUTION:
The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that the inverter be connected to a dedicated circuit with no other outlets or devices connected to the same circuit. See NEC Section
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire, connect the PVP1800 or PVP2800 only to a circuit with 20 amps maximum
2.2.a Steps to Mount the StarInverter
1.Locate the wall studs in the desired location and mark upper mounting bracket screw holes.
2.MAKE SURE BRACKET IS LEVEL. Drill holes for the screws through the holes on the bracket. Use
Figure 2: Upper Mounting Bracket
3.Remove the front cover of the StarInverter by unscrewing the two cover screws located on the bottom of the inverter. (The PVP2800 will have four cover screws located on the front and bottom of the inverter.)
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