Victron energy Phoenix Inverter VE.Direct 48/500 Manuel page 4

3. Installation
3.1 Location of the inverter
1 Ceiling mounting (inverted).
2. Base mounting.
3 Vertical wall mounting, fan at
bottom.
4 Vertical wall mounting, fan on top.
5 Horizontal wall mounting.
For best operating results, the inverter should be placed on a flat surface. To ensure a trouble free
operation of the inverter, it must be used in locations that meet the following requirements:
a) Avoid any contact with water. Do not expose the inverter to rain or moisture.
b) Do not place the unit in direct sunlight. Ambient air temperature should be between
-20 °C and 40 °C (humidity < 95 % non condensing). Note that in extreme situations the
inverter's case temperature can exceed 70 °C.
c) Do not obstruct the airflow around the inverter. Leave at least 10 centimetres
clearance
around the inverter. When the inverter is running too hot, it will shut down. When the
inverter has reached a safe temperature level the unit will automatically restart again.
Not recommended
OK
OK (beware of small objects falling through the
ventilation openings on top).
Not recommended
OK
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