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Ten questions from the Environment & Siting group. Work through all ten before scrolling to the key. Suggested pass mark: 8 / 10. Each miss points to a source page — re-read it, not the whole group.

Questions

1. Both Kent hybrid inverter platforms carry an ingress protection rating of:
  • A. IP54
  • B. IP65
  • C. IP66
  • D. IP68

2. The maximum installation altitude for the Kent M1 Hybrid Inverter is:
  • A. 1 000 m
  • B. 2 000 m
  • C. 3 000 m
  • D. 4 000 m

3. The maximum installation altitude for the Kent G3 Hybrid Inverter is:
  • A. 2 000 m
  • B. 2 500 m
  • C. 3 000 m
  • D. 4 000 m

4. IP66 protects against heat and direct sun exposure. True or false?
  • A. True — IP66 covers all environmental exposure
  • B. False — IP66 covers dust and water jets only; do not install in direct sunlight regardless of rating
  • C. True, but only below 40 °C ambient
  • D. False — IP66 only covers immersion

5. Kent M1 mounting clearances are:
  • A. ≥ 300 mm on the sides, ≥ 500 mm below
  • B. ≥ 500 mm on all sides
  • C. ≥ 150 mm on all sides
  • D. ≥ 700 mm between units, no other clearance required

6. When mounting multiple Kent G3 units side by side, the minimum clearance between units is:
  • A. 300 mm
  • B. 500 mm
  • C. 700 mm
  • D. 1 000 mm

7. The Kent G3 cooling fan draws air:
  • A. In from the right side, out to the left
  • B. In from the bottom, out through the top
  • C. In from the left side, out to the right
  • D. Uniformly through front vents — no directional airflow

8. A cable drip loop is correctly formed when:
  • A. The cable exits the gland horizontally and curves up before entering the conduit
  • B. The cable forms a U-bend below the gland entry point before rising to the conduit
  • C. The cable is sealed with silicone at the gland and exits vertically upward
  • D. The cable is looped once around the mounting bracket

9. An unused cable entry gland on a Kent inverter must be:
  • A. Left open — factory knock-outs are sealed from inside
  • B. Sealed with the supplied bung or an equivalent IP-rated plug
  • C. Covered with insulation tape
  • D. Fitted with a blank conduit section

10. The site photograph that must be taken before any tools are used or any work begins is:
  • A. A photo of the DB panel only
  • B. An overall site photo showing the intended mounting wall, surroundings, and any hazards
  • C. A photo of the delivery packaging
  • D. No pre-work photo is required

Answer key

QAnswerWhy
1CBoth the Kent M1 and Kent G3 are rated IP66 — dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets.
2BThe Kent M1 installation altitude limit is ≤ 2 000 m. Above this, derated or prohibited.
3DThe Kent G3 installation altitude limit is ≤ 4 000 m — a higher ceiling than the M1.
4BIP66 covers ingress. Direct sun causes overheating regardless of IP rating. Both manuals prohibit installation in direct sunlight.
5AKent M1 clearances: ≥ 300 mm on the sides and ≥ 500 mm below the unit. These gaps are cooling, not aesthetics.
6CKent G3 side-by-side clearance between units is 700 mm minimum to allow fan airflow between cabinets.
7CThe Kent G3 fan draws air in from the LEFT side and exhausts it out to the RIGHT. Never block the left or right side.
8BA drip loop forms a U-bend below the gland entry point. Water runs down the cable, around the bottom of the U, and drips off — it cannot track into the gland.
9BEvery unused gland entry must be sealed with the supplied bung or an IP-rated equivalent. Open entries defeat the IP66 rating.
10BAn overall site photo before work starts is a Kent requirement — it records the pre-installation condition of the wall, surroundings, and any existing hazards.