Mounting the Inverter

Mounting the Inverter

Overview

WARNING: Fire, Shock and Energy Hazards

Before installing the GT Inverter, read all instructions and cautionary markings located in this manual, on the PV array, and on the main service panel.

General installation steps

There are four main steps in the installation of the GT Inverter:

1.Mounting the GT Inverter and installing accessories (this chapter)

2.Making the DC connections from the PV array to the GT Inverter (“Connecting the DC Wiring” on page 3–4)

3.Making the AC connections from the GT Inverter to the main utility service panel (“Connecting the AC Wiring” on page 3–7)

4.Grounding the PV array (see your PV equipment documentation).

Figure 2-6 summarizes these four steps.

PV Panels

Primary Earth/

Ground

4

2

600 Vdc

 

Open

 

Circuit

 

Maximum

 

3

 

Grid Tie Inv erter

 

Main Utility

1

Service Panel

 

Utility

Meter

Utility Grid

Xantrex GT Inverter

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Xantrex Technology GT3.0 owner manual Mounting the Inverter, Overview