SolarEdge SE5K User Manual

Appendix E: External Fan Maintenance and
Replacement
The inverter has two fans: one is internal and the other is accessible from the outside of
the inverter.
A fan replacement kit is available from SolarEdge.
Figure 37: Inverter external fan
Fan Maintenance
At least once a year, open the fan screen and clean the accumulated dust using a brush.
If the SetApp Status screen displays the status Not Working for the fan (refer to Main
Inverter Status on page 41), replace the fan as described in the next section.
External Fan Replacement
1. Turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF/P switch, and wait until the green LED is blinking ,
indicating that the DC voltage is safe (<50V), or wait five minutes before continuing
to the next step.
2. Turn OFF the DC Safety Unit(if applicable).
3. Disconnect the AC to the inverter by turning OFF the circuit breakers on the
distribution panel.
4.
Use a standard screwdriver to unfasten the single screw of the fan cover and open
the fan door.
-Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN-01-00505-1.2
74 Appendix E: External Fan Maintenance and Replacement

SolarEdge SE5K Specifications

General

Model	SE5K
Manufacturer	SolarEdge
AC Output Power	5000 W
Rated AC Power	5000 W
Max. Efficiency	98.3%
Cooling	Natural convection
Protection Rating	IP65
Max. Input DC Voltage	480 V
Max. Input Current	11 A
Number of MPP Trackers	1
Warranty	12 years
Communication Interfaces	RS485, Ethernet
AC Voltage	230 V
Operating Temperature Range	-25°C to +60°C
MPPT Voltage Range	330-480V