5 Mounting
SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating manual
NA-BOX-12-3-20-BE-en-12
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5
Mounting
5.1
Requirements for Mounting
WARNING
Danger to life due to fire or explosion
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires.
• Do not mount the product in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
• Do not mount the product in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Mounting location:
☐ A solid, flat support surface must be available for mounting.
☐ The mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the product (see Section 12 "Technical
Data", page 35).
☐ The mounting location should be freely and safely accessible at all times without the need for any auxiliary
equipment (such as scaffolding or lifting platforms). Non-fulfillment of these criteria may restrict servicing.
☐ The mounting location must not hinder access to disconnection devices.
☐ All local requirements concerning minimum passage widths and escape routes must be observed.
☐ All ambient conditions must be met (see Section 12, page 35).
☐ The mounting location must be less than 2000 m above Mean Sea Level. If you would like to use the NA-Box at
altitudes above 2000 m, contact Service (see Section 13, page 38).
☐ The product may only be mounted in a permitted mounting position.
Permitted und prohibited mounting position:
Figure 4: Permitted and prohibited mounting positions
