Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Disclaimers
- Support and Contact Information
- Revision History
- Contents
- HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System
- Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers
- Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter
- Chapter 4: Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch
- Chapter 5: Commissioning the Installation
- Chapter 6: User Interface
- Chapter 7: Setting Up Communication
- Appendix A: Errors and Troubleshooting
- Appendix B: Mechanical Specifications
- Appendix C: External Fan Maintenance and Replacement
- Appendix D: Replacing and Adding System Components
- Appendix E: Determining the Circuit Breaker Size
- Technical Specifications - Single Phase Inverters (North America)
- Technical Specifications - Three Phase Inverters (North America)

4. Use the following methods
(1)
to ground the power optimizer:
WARNING!
The metallic enclosure of the power optimizer must be grounded in
accordance with the requirements of the local and national codes.
AVERTISSEMENT!
L'enceinte métallique de l’optimiseur de puissance doit être mise à la terre en
accord avec les régulations locales et nationales.
For mounting on a grounded metal rail: Use the provided 5/16'' stainless
steel grounding star washer between the railing and the flat side of the
mounting bracket. The grounding washer should break through the anodize
coating of the railing to ensure low resistive connection. Apply torque of 9.5
N*m / 7 lb*ft. See
Figure 4
.
Figure 4: Power optimizer installation and grounding using a star washer
For mounting on rails with sliding nut fasteners: If the star washer cannot be
used, use the SolarEdge grounding plate (purchased separately) between the
railing and the flat side of the mounting bracket. Use mounting specific
hardware as needed. Apply torque of
9.5 N*m / 7 lb*ft. See
Figure 5
.
(1)
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.
-Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN-01-00002-4.3
26 Step 1: Mounting and Grounding the Power Optimizers