Clearance Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Minimum clearance on sides | 6 in (15.2 cm) to all obstructions. Additional clearance recommended from hot air sources to avoid power limiting. |
| Minimum clearance above system | 2.5 in (15 cm) |
| Minimum wall space for installation | 36.4 in (92 cm) wide. Height depends on quantity of DC ESS units. |
| Maximum height above ground/floor to bottom of ESS for rotary switch on inverter (RSID) to be 6’7” from grade | L2-ESS-10kWh: 50.4 in (128 cm) L2-ESS-15kWh: 39.7 in (101 cm) L2-ESS-20kWh: 29.1 in (74 cm) L2-ESS-20kWh+(1) LE-DC-UNIT: 18.5 in (47 cm) L2-ESS-20kWh+(2) LE-DC-UNIT: 7.8 in (20 cm) |
| Maximum height above ground/floor to bottom of ESS where external RSID is field installed less than 6’7” from grade | No limit |
| Minimum clearance in front of battery | Abide by local code |
| Minimum clearance to doors and windows directly entering the dwelling unit (N/A to attached or detached garages) | Abide by local code |
Distance between Components
| Connection | Max Distance | Wire Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Inverter to Maximizer Hub | 200 ft (61 m) | 12 AWG – 4 AWG |
| Inverter to Bridge (AC) | 95 ft (29.5 m) | 8 AWG – 4 AWG |
| Inverter to Bridge or MSA Controller (Comms) | 95 ft (29.5 m) | Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, or 14–22 AWG (shielded, twisted or untwisted) |