FeaturesSolar shield top provides a vented area on top of the enclosure to absorb solar heating effects and help keep enclosure coolAlso provides a drip shield to keep liquids away from the door sealing surfaceMaintains enclosure ratingShielding effectiveness to Hoffman research of the effects of solar radiation on enclosures has shown the positive benefits of utilizing shielding to decrease temperature riseShielding has been found to be an effective, low-cost method of reducing solar heat gain in outdoor electrical and electronic applicationsTest results indicate that a top mounted solar shield provides a 25% reduction in temperature rise due to solar heat load