Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter
Install the inverter either before or after the modules and power optimizers have been installed.
CAUTION:
Do not rest the connectors at the bottom of the inverter on the ground, as it may damage them. To
rest the inverter on the ground, lay it on its back, front or side.
Inverter Package Contents
One SolarEdge inverter
One mounting bracket
Two Allen screws for fastening the inverter to the mounting bracket
This installation guide
Quick installation guide
Inverter activation instructions (may include an activation card)
Identifying the Inverter
Refer to the sticker on the inverter that specifies its Serial Number and its Electrical Ratings. Provide the
serial number when contacting SolarEdge support. The serial number is also required when opening a new
site in the SolarEdge monitoring portal.
In the following sections, unless otherwise indicated, instructions apply to both single-phase and three-
phase inverters, though only one graphical example may be presented.
Inverter Interfaces
The following shows the inverter connectors and components, located at the bottom of the inverter:
Figure 3: Inverter connectors (three phase example)
LCD panel: displays inverter information and configuration parameters