Xantrex Technology GT3.0 owner manual Surfaces for Mounting

Mounting the Inverter

WARNING: Shock hazard

Before drilling holes to mount the GT Inverter, ensure there are no electrical wires or plumbing in this area.

WARNING: Personal injury

The GT Inverter weighs approximately 20 kg (45 lbs). Always use proper lifting techniques during installation to prevent personal injury.

WARNING: Explosion hazard

Do not store combustible or flammable materials anywhere near the inverter.

Surfaces for Mounting

	The GT Inverter weighs approximately 20 kg (45 lbs). The supporting surface
	must be strong enough to handle 75 kg (160 lb). If the supporting surface is not
	strong enough to handle that weight, then supporting material such as a sheet of
	plywood can be used to enhance the strength of the mounting surface.
	The GT Inverter can be mounted to a vertical surface such as wallboard, wood
	siding, concrete wall or pole assembly.
Mounting on poles	• See “Mounting on Poles or Rails” on page 2–20. Ensure the bottom of the unit
or rails	is a minimum of 100 cm (39 inches) from the ground if mounted outdoors.
Mounting to	• Installation onto wallboard requires either the use of a supporting material
wallboard with	such as plywood or securing the mounting screws to supporting wall studs.
support	Use at least two screws and anchors to secure the unit to the supporting
	material.
Mounting to siding	• If mounting to exterior siding using a wall stud for support, the plywood
using wall studs	backing will not be needed. Use at least two lag screws to secure the unit to
	the supporting material. Ensure the screws enter the stud at least 4 cm
	(1.5 inches) to adequately support the weight of the unit. See “Mounting on
	Wallboard, Siding or Concrete” on page 2–21.
Mounting to	• If mounting the unit on a concrete surface using anchors with no supporting
concrete surface	material, use four screws and anchors, instead of two, to adequately secure the
	unit and distribute the weight.
	Important: Local codes may impose additional mounting requirements in earthquake
	or other high-risk areas.
	Important: Other than the mounting bracket, no mounting hardware is supplied with
	the GT Inverter.

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