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# Choosing the Right Location for Your Kent Inverter

> Eight siting rules covering shade, rain, altitude, flammables, and access that determine where a Kent M1 or G3 hybrid inverter can go.

Siting decides more warranty outcomes than wiring does. Walk the site with the owner, apply every rule below, and pick the spot that passes all eight — not just most of them.

## The eight siting rules

<Steps>
  <Step title="Shade, always">
    Never mount in direct sunlight. Heat radiation derates output and cooks the display and plastics. The ideal spot for Kent G3 keeps ambient temperature at or below **40 °C**. A **north-facing wall under an eave** is the textbook location.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Out of rain and snow paths">
    Both platforms are IP66-rated, but rain and snow must not land directly on the unit. Mount under a canopy, eave, or overhang — see [IP66 — Meaning and Limits](/environment/ip66-meaning-and-limits) for why rated outdoor does not mean carelessly outdoor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Solid, load-bearing surface">
    The mounting wall must carry the unit's weight. No hollow walls, decorated-cavity walls, or partition boards. Confirm the substrate before drilling — see [Mounting & Service Access](/environment/mounting-and-service-access) for weight figures and anchor requirements.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Altitude — know the platform split">
    Kent M1 operates up to **2000 m** above sea level. Kent G3 operates up to **4000 m**. Route hill-station and Himalayan sites to Kent G3, or raise a Kent query before quoting.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Away from flammable storage">
    Keep the unit well clear of fuel stores, gas cylinders, straw, and chemical stores. There is no approved separation distance that makes proximity acceptable — remove the hazard or choose a different wall.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Away from antennas and cold-air blasts">
    Do not mount next to TV antenna cabling. Do not place the unit in the direct cold stream of an air-conditioner outlet — both create interference and temperature stress respectively.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Nothing that drips from above">
    No water pipes, AC drain lines, vents, or window sills above the unit. Steady drips defeat the gasket assumptions built into IP66 — see [Glands & Water Tracking](/environment/glands-and-water-tracking) \[KNB-VAL-16].
  </Step>

  <Step title="Reachable for service">
    Mount the display at eye level, keep isolators and breakers within reach of a standing person, and confirm covers open fully without obstruction. A unit nobody can service safely is a unit that will not get serviced — see [Mounting & Service Access](/environment/mounting-and-service-access).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Altitude quick reference

| Platform                | Maximum altitude |
| ----------------------- | ---------------- |
| Kent M1 Hybrid Inverter | 2000 m           |
| Kent G3 Hybrid Inverter | 4000 m           |

<Tip>
  If the site is near the altitude ceiling for Kent M1, choose Kent G3 — do not install M1 at a marginal altitude and hope for the best.
</Tip>

## Corrosive environments

<Warning>
  **Pending Kent validation — special environments \[KNB-VAL-17].** Formal siting classes for corrosive environments (coastal salt-mist, chemical-belt industrial zones, livestock ammonia) are under confirmation. Until published here, **escalate such sites to Kent before quoting or installing.** Do not use IP66 as the sole justification for proceeding.
</Warning>

## Common mistakes

<Accordion title="The 'convenient' west wall by the meter">
  A west-facing wall takes full afternoon sun during summer — exactly when output pressure is highest. Thermal derating every afternoon is a performance problem the owner will notice and blame on the installation.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Inside a sealed cupboard 'for security'">
  Security locks and sealed enclosures are different problems. A sealed cupboard blocks convection and causes overtemperature shutdowns. Locks, covers, and height manage security — not an airless box. See [Heat, Sun & Ventilation](/environment/heat-sun-and-ventilation).
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="A spot 3.5 m up a stair void nobody can service">
  Every service visit to an inaccessible unit costs a ladder or scaffold. Mount at a height where a standing technician can read the display, operate the breaker, and open every cover without additional equipment.
</Accordion>

## Related pages

* [IP66 — Meaning and Limits](/environment/ip66-meaning-and-limits)
* [Heat, Sun & Ventilation](/environment/heat-sun-and-ventilation)
* [Glands & Water Tracking](/environment/glands-and-water-tracking)
* [Mounting & Service Access](/environment/mounting-and-service-access)
* [Site Photo Checklist](/environment/site-photo-checklist)