Samlexpower PST-15S-12E Owner's manual - Section 8 |
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Installation
WARNING!
1. before commencing installation, please read the safety instructions
explained in Section 1 titled “Safety Instructions”.
2. It is recommended that the installation should be undertaken by a
qualified, licensed / certified electrician.
3. Various recommendations made in this manual on installation will
be superseded by the National / Local Electrical Codes related to the
location of the unit and the specific application.
8.1 LocAtion oF inStALLAtion
Please ensure that the following requirements are met:
Working environment: Indoor use.
cool: Heat is the worst enemy of electronic equipment. Hence, please ensure that the
unit is installed in a cool area that is also protected against heating effects of direct
exposure to the sun or to the heat generated by other adjacent heat generating devices.
Well Ventilated: The unit is cooled by convection and by forced air-cooling by tempera-
ture controlled fan. The fan draws cool air from air intake openings on the front (5, fig
6.1a) and expels hot air through the exhaust openings next to the fan (18, fig 6.1c). To
avoid shut down of the inverter due to over temperature, do not cover or block these
intake / exhaust openings or install the unit in an area with limited airflow. Keep a
minimum clearance of 10” around the unit to provide adequate ventilation. If installed
in an enclosure, openings must be provided in the enclosure, directly opposite to the air
intake and exhaust openings of the inverter.
Dry: There should be no risk of condensation, water or any other liquid that can enter
or fall on the unit.
clean: The area should be free of dust and fumes. Ensure that there are no insects or
rodents. They may enter the unit and block the ventilation openings or short circuit elec-
trical circuits inside the unit.
Protection Against Fire Hazard: The unit is not ignition protected and should not be
located under any circumstance in an area that contains highly flammable liquids like
gasoline or propane as in an engine compartment with gasoline-fueled engines. Do not
keep any flammable / combustible material (i.e., paper, cloth, plastic, etc.) near the unit
that may be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
closeness to the Battery Bank: Locate the unit as close to the battery bank as possible to
prevent excessive voltage drop in the battery cables and consequent power loss and reduced
efficiency. However, the unit should not be installed in the same compartment as the bat-
teries (flooded or wet cell) or mounted where it will be exposed to corrosive acid fumes and