Installation and Operation Manual (Rev B)
PVI 10KW, 13KW, 15KW
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DOCR-060011
CAUTION:
Please follow these guidelines:
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Be sure to verify load capacity of floor, roof or wall mounting area.
Table 2.1 – Weight of Inverters
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The ambient temperature must be between –40
o
C and +50
o
C for full power and continuous
operation. The inverter will automatically reduce power or may shut down to protect itself
if ambient air temperature is outside of the normal operating range.
•
The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the inverter to be connected to a dedicated
circuit and no other outlets or device may be connected to this circuit. See NEC Article 690.
The NEC also imposes limitations on the size of the inverter and the manner in which it is
connected to the utility grid. See NEC Article 690 for guidance within the US.
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The cooling air exhausts at the bottom of the unit. Nothing should block 2 inches of clear
space in the bottom of the enclosure, defined by the 2 inch tall mounting feet. Air should be
able to flow from the front and to the bottom of the inverter, for proper ventilation. It is
also recommended to have 6 inches of clearance on the left and right sides. The inverter
must be mounted with at least 2 inches of open space behind it. Air should be able to flow
behind the unit from below it to above it.
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A minimum distance of 10 inches must be clear above the inverter for ventilation.
•
If you are installing the inverter in a utility vault or electrical closet, the air circulation must
be sufficient for heat dissipation. Provide external ventilation to maintain an ambient
condition of less than 50
o
C. The ambient temperature should be kept as low as possible at
all times for optimal inverter operation and life.
Inverter Model
Weight
PVI 10KW
357 lbs.
PVI 13KW
357 lbs.
PVI 15KW
357 lbs.
