Mounting the Inverter
Clearance Requirements
For optimal and safe operation, ensure there is adequate clearance around the inverter. If the minimum clearances in Table
Table | Inverter Clearance Requirements |
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Above |
| 30 cm (12 inches) |
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Below: |
| Outdoors: | The inverter extends | |
• | Inverter |
| • 100 cm (39 inches) | below the bracket by |
• | Bracket |
| • 110 cm (43 inches) | approximately 10 cm |
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| For indoor installations, there is no clearance | (4 inches) |
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| requirement between the bottom of the |
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| inverter and the ground. |
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In front |
| 30 cm (12 inches) minimum. 91 cm (36 inches) are recommended for | ||
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| easy access for reading the display, avoiding accidental contact with hot | |
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| surface, and servicing the inverter. |
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On sides |
| Units can be mounted side by side with no clearance between them, but | ||
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| 15 cm (6 inches) of clearance around the outside edges of the outermost | |
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| two units is recommended. In hot climates, some clearance between units | |
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| may be needed to prevent thermal derating. |
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Surfaces for Mounting
The GT Inverter can be mounted to a vertical surface such as wallboard, wood siding, concrete wall, or pole assembly. Ensure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the inverter (26 kg/58 lb) as well as the associated wiring and conduit. Installation onto wallboard requires either the use of a supporting material such as plywood or securing the mounting screws to supporting wall studs.
Important:
•Local codes may impose additional mounting requirements in earthquake or other
•No mounting hardware is supplied with the GT Inverter. It is recommended to use 6 mm (¼ inch) diameter fasteners. However, because mounting surfaces can vary, installers must select appropriate hardware for each installation.