SamplexPower PST-1500-12 Owner's manual - Section 8 |
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SECTION 8 |
Installation
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
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Well Ventilated: The unit is cooled by convection and by forced air-cooling by 2 tempera-
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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 enclo-
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or fall on the unit.
Clean: The area should be free of dust and fumes. Ensure that there are no insects or
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trical circuits inside the unit.
Protection Against Fire Hazard: The unit is not ignition protected and should not be
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reduced efficiency. However, the unit should not be installed in the same compartment
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are charged. The corrosive fumes will corrode and damage the unit and if the gases are
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Preventing Radio Frequency Interference (RFI): The unit uses high power switching
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tronic equipment susceptible to radio frequency and electromagnetic interference as far
away from the inverter as possible. Read Section 3, “Limiting Electromagnetic Interfer-
ence (EMI)” for additional information.