Chapter 4. Preparing for installation
4. Preparing for installation
4.1. Inverter installation location
• The inverter is suitable for installation indoors and outdoors.
• The inverter has an IP65 protection rating and this should be taken into account when selecting the
mounting location.
• In order to minimise the heating up of the inverter, do not expose it to direct sunlight. Install the
inverter in a protected location.
• The inverter must not be installed or used at altitudes above 2500 m n.p.m.
• All inverters are design to be dust-tight. However, in areas with a heavy build-up of dust, the thermal
efficiency may still be impaired by dust forming on the cooling surfaces. Regular cleaning is
necessary in such situations. It is therefore not recommended to mount the device in rooms or areas
in which a strong formation of dust is expected.
• Do not install the inverter in:
◦ flammable or explosive atmosphere because it could cause fire or explosion,
◦ areas where ammonia, corrosive vapours, acids or salts are present (e.g. fertiliser stores,
ventilation openings from cattle sheds, chemical plants, tanneries, etc.),
◦ places where there is an increased risk of damage from farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep,
pigs, etc.),
◦ stables or adjoining areas,
◦ storage areas for hay, straw, chaff, animal feed, fertilisers, etc.,
◦ greenhouses,
◦ storage or processing areas for fruit, vegetables or winegrowing products,
◦ places used to prepare grain, green fodder or animal feeds.
• Due to the low noise generated by the inverter in certain operating conditions, staying for a long time
can be slightly burdensome for some people, so installation in the immediate vicinity of living
quarters is not recommended.
4.2. Environmental condition
The PS100 inverter should work in dry rooms with little dust. Ambient temperature should not exceed 40
o
C
and relative humidity 85% according to Table 2.1 on page 7.
4.3. Cooling
In order to ensure the required air circulation, the inverter should be mounted so as to keep a free space of
at least 20 cm from the top and bottom and 10 cm from both sides. When installing in a closed enclosure,
use ventilation openings. It is advisable to use an additional fan. Prevent dust from settling on the heat sink
surface. The radiator should be cleaned from time to time.
4.4. Use of residual current devices
Due to the built-in RFI filter, the residual current must be at least 200 mA.
18 PS100 – User manual
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