Step 1: Mounting and Grounding the Power
Optimizers
Foreachofthepoweroptimizers
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:
1. Determinethepoweroptimizermountinglocationandusethepoweroptimizermountingbrackets
toattachthepoweroptimizertothesupportstructure(SeeFigure2).Forframe-mountedpower
optimizersfollowtheinstructionssuppliedwiththeoptimizers.
2.
Ifrequired,markthemountingholelocationsanddrillthehole.
CAUTION!
Do not drill through the power optimizer or through the mounting holes. The drilling vibrations can
damage the power optimizer and will void the warranty.
Ne pas percer à travers la optimiseur de puissance ou ses trous de fixation. Les vibrations qui en
résulteraient peuvent endommager la optimiseur de puissance.
3.
AttacheachpoweroptimizertotherackusingtheM6(1/4'')stainlesssteelbolts,nutsandwashers.
Applytorqueof9.5N*m/7lb*ft.
For3NAseriespoweroptimizes,SolarEdgerecommendsmountingthepoweroptimizeronarailwith
thesmoothsidefacingout,sothatthepoweroptimizerbodywillpreventitsrotation.
4.
Usethefollowingmethods
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togroundthepoweroptimizer
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:
WARNING!
The metallic enclosure of the power optimizer must be grounded in accordance with the
requirements of the local and national codes.
L'enceinte métallique de l’optimiseur de puissance doit être mise à la terre en accord avec les
régulations locales et nationales.
l For mounting on a grounded metal rail:Usetheprovided5/16''stainlesssteelgroundingstar
washerbetweentherailingandtheflatsideofthemountingbracket.Thegroundingwasher
shouldbreakthroughtheanodizecoatingoftherailingtoensurelowresistiveconnection.Apply
torqueof9.5N*m/7lb*ft.
Figure 2: Power optimizer installation and grounding using a star washer
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Not applicable to smart modules.
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These methods have been evaluated by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as part of the optimizer evaluation.
The SolarEdge-supplied grounding lug kit has been evaluated only for use with SolarEdge power optimizers. It is not
intended or listed to be used as a general purpose grounding lug with other electrical equipment.
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For a list of racking models and their appropriate grounding method, refer to
http://www.solaredge.us/files/pdfs/grounding_se_power_optimizers.pdf.
SolarEdge StorEdge Installation Guide MAN-01-000262-1.2
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Step 1: Mounting and Grounding the Power Optimizers