Well was looking through the inverter manual and it makes a statement. Mount the inverter such that the fan axis is horizontal. I have a Cotek SP-2000-124. So do they want the inverter mounted vertically? Seems like a stupid question but am curious....
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Inverter Mounting
Collapse
X
-
-
Originally posted by Svencool View PostWell was looking through the inverter manual and it makes a statement. Mount the inverter such that the fan axis is horizontal. I have a Cotek SP-2000-124. So do they want the inverter mounted vertically? Seems like a stupid question but am curious.... -
Originally posted by max2k View Post
what's wrong with mounting it vertically? I'd just do what manual says if it doesn't present a challenge. This often has something to do with cooling fins orientation.Comment
-
Yes I can mount it in any direction. I just have the whole unit in a Horz position and there are no cooling fins on the outside but have never seen the inside and do know that heat rises . I don't think I've ever seen a video or pictures of an inverter mounted vertically. So after reading it, it made me curious that's why I asked a question. Thanks for everyones input....Comment
-
Originally posted by Svencool View PostYes I can mount it in any direction. I just have the whole unit in a Horz position and there are no cooling fins on the outside but have never seen the inside and do know that heat rises . I don't think I've ever seen a video or pictures of an inverter mounted vertically. So after reading it, it made me curious that's why I asked a question. Thanks for everyones input....
If the device is air cooed via forced convection (i.e., a fan), orientation MAY be less important, but still required for safety or other reasons as mentioned above. I'd check with the manufacturer if not sure and perhaps be a bit safer for the checking.Comment
-
I looked at the picture of the inverter and it seems you can mount it 2 ways: with its bottom horizontally or vertically. In latter case its long side would be parallel to the ground.Comment
-
Originally posted by max2k View PostI looked at the picture of the inverter and it seems you can mount it 2 ways: with its bottom horizontally or vertically. In latter case its long side would be parallel to the ground.2.2kw Suntech mono, Classic 200, NEW Trace SW4024Comment
-
Here is the drawings of the inverter. 2 fans in the back which suck in air and force it out the front. If its laying horz then the fans would be in a vertical position.Attached FilesComment
-
So the manual says to mount the inverter such that the fan axis is horizontal. So laying it flat or on it's side is recommended. Thanks for your insight little harbor!!!Comment
-
They most likely want it mounted that way because of the bearings in the fan. Most likely sleeve bearings.Comment
-
That's what I was thinking that's why I posed the question as I didn't want to put it in a position where it will out even faster lol.....Comment
-
Just bought that same inverter recently and mounted it flat, thus the fan axis is horizontal. Were I to mount it on a wall I think that it means make the length of the unit horizontal then as well. For what it's worth, I like the inverter a lot.
Last edited by KMac; 07-27-2017, 06:47 AM.Comment
-
Comment
Comment