Samlexpower Evolution Series - Mounting the Units

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3. Layout of the EVO
TM
• Refer to Section 2 starting at page 30 of the EVO
TM
Owner’s manual to become familiar
with all the relevant connection points and components.
4. Mounting the Units
• Refer to mounting information at Section 3.3 starting at page 34 of the EVO
TM
Owner’s Manual
• Plan a safe location and r
outing of wiring for the associated components
• Ensure the mounting surface is strong enough to support the weight of at least
60Kg/132lbs
• Ensur
e that the mounting location is cool, dry and allows unobstructed air ow for cooling
• Mounting requires four (quantity 4) M6 or ¼” bolts to secure the inverter horizontally or
vertically on a wall with at least 8”/200 mm clearance around the unit. All dimensional
information is shown in Fig 3.1 at page 34 of the EVO
TM
Owner’s Manual.
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CAUTION!
PLAN SYSTEM GROUND AND GROUND FAULT PROTECTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
• Ensure that the entire installation is properly grounded to meet Local and National Electrical Codes.
• Refer to typical grounding arrangement at Fig 3.12 at page 54 of the EVO
TM
Owner’s Manual.
• Ensure that the AC Neutral is bonded to the Earth Ground at only one point.
5. Plan the Battery Bank
• Select the type and size of the battery bank and bank conguration. Refer to Section 3.4
starting at page 36 of the EVO
TM
Owner’s Manual regarding installation of batteries.
• Determine the overall Ah capacity (C) of the battery bank.
• Check with the battery manufacturer regarding maximum recommended charging
current. The factory default “Bulk Current” parameter is set to 40A.
• Locate an appropriate area for the battery bank and cable routing to the EVO
TM
.
• The EVO
TM
comes with a battery temperature sensor model EVO-BTS. This sensor
provides battery temperature information to the charging algorithm to ensure a proper
and safe charge to the battery. Refer to Section 2.5 starting at page 33 of the EVO
TM
Owner’s Manual.
• An appr
opriately sized DC disconnect switch is recommended.
6. Select and procure the appropriate wire size and lengths for the intended type of
installation along with the appropriate breaker/fuse sizes
• For sizing the AC input wiring and breakers, refer to TABLE 3.2 at page 50 of the
EVO
TM
Owner’s Manual.
• For sizing the AC output wiring and breaker, refer to TABLE 3.3 at page 52 of the
EVO
TM
Owner’s Manual.
• For sizing the DC (Battery side) wiring and fuse, refer to TABLE 3.1 at page 44 of the
EVO
TM
Owner’s Manual.
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