On 10/22/2010 10:25 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote:
Ray,
I don't think Robin has posted anything, it just came in a
conversation we had. As I understand it, service equipment must have
nothing interfering with designated working clearance, within a few
inches of depth allowed. With Outback, Magnum, and Xanschneider the
breakers are on the front surface and are within the allowable depth.
Midnite/Magnum and Midnite/Outback places them back toward the back
wall with the inverter on the hinged cover; thus the battery enclosure
technically sticks out too far. The XW Midnite panel doesn't have this
issue, as it's a different layout. If necessary, one solution would be
to mount the E-Panel several inches out from the wall surface.
Allan
*Allan**Sindelar*
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NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer
EE98J Journeyman Electrician
*Positive Energy, Inc.*
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Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
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On 10/22/2010 10:56 AM, R Ray Walters wrote:
Why does the side mounted breakers make the Midnite non compliant?
Apparently I missed Robin's post on that.
Or do I not want to know?
Thanks,
R. Walters
r...@solarray.com <mailto:r...@solarray.com>
Solar Engineer
. Midnite enclosures, with the breakers on the sides, are not
compliant, as Robin has acknowledged, but it has never been a
problem for us as the breakers are still easy to access.
*Allan**Sindelar*
Allan, I don't remember saying our equipment is not compliant ?
The battery cabinet cannot obstruct access to the equipment.
The fact that the MidNite breakers are on the side actually
allows better access to servicing them.
The front facing breakers have the connections on the back of
the breaker where you can't see them. Our breakers are clearly
visible for all the connections compared to all of the alternatives.
The battery boxes stick out 15" from the wall. This is all the closer
you would be even if there was no battery box under the E-Panel.
Robin
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