Mounting SMA America, LLC
24 SB30-40US-IUS103030 Installation Guide
• Observe the minimum clearances to walls, other devices or objects as shown in the diagram to
ensure sufficient heat dissipation.
• The installation method and mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions
of the Sunny Boy (see section 11”Technical specifications” (page87)).
• Mount on a solid surface.
• The mounting location must be accessible at all times.
• Vertical installation or tilted backwards by max. 45°.
• If the inverter is installed in an outdoor environment, it should be mounted vertically.
• Never install the device with a forward tilt.
• Do not install horizontally.
• Install at eye level to allow operating status to be read at all times.
• The connection area must point downwards.
The National Electrical Code
®
may require significantly larger working clearances (see
National Electrical Code
®
section 110.26).
Position Clearance
Above 8 in. (200 mm)
Below 36 in. (900 mm)
Left 12 in. (300 mm)
Right 12 in. (300 mm)
Front 2 in. (50 mm)
If the Sunny Boy is installed in an outdoor environment:
Observe a minimum clearance of 36in. (900mm) to the ground.