5 Mounting
SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating manualEDMM-10-BE-en-2726
5 Mounting
5.1 Requirements for Mounting
Requirements for the mounting location:
WARNING
Danger to life due to fire or explosion
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires. This can result in death or serious
injury.
• Do not mount the product in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
• Do not mount the product in potentially explosive atmospheres.
CAUTION
Damage due to electromagnetic radiation
This product emits electromagnetic radiation during operation, which may interfere with the
operation of other devices and active body aids (e.g. pacemakers).
• Persons must not remain closer than 20 cm (8 in) to the product for long periods of time.
☐ A solid, flat support surface must be available for mounting.
☐ The mounting location must be inaccessible to children.
☐ The mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the product (see
Section12, page63).
☐ 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.
☐ All ambient conditions must be met (see Section12, page63).
☐ The labelling on the product must be readable after installation.
Permitted and prohibited mounting positions:
☐ The product may only be mounted in a horizontal position.