About This Manual
The purpose of this Owner’s Manual is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter™.
Scope
The manual provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information. It provides procedures for installing the inverter and information about operating and troubleshooting the unit. It does not provide details about particular brands of photovoltaic (PV) panels. You need to consult individual PV manufacturers for this information.
Audience
This manual does not provide sufficient information for anyone but a qualified installer to install this product. Installers should be electricians or technicians fully educated on the hazards of installing electrical equipment. The monitoring and operation information in this manual is intended for anyone who needs to operate a GT Inverter.
Organization
This manual is organized into 6 chapters and an appendix.
Chapter 1 contains information about the features and functions of the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter.
Chapter 2 provides information about installing the GT Inverter. It contains information on determining a suitable location for installation, PV array requirements, and procedures for mounting the unit.
Chapter 3 provides information about DC and AC wiring, and grounding the GT Inverter and the PV array.
Chapter 4 contains information on starting up the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter and performing a functional test.
Chapter 5 contains information for understanding the LCD screens and the LED indicators.
Chapter 6 contains information about how to provide general maintenance for the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter. It also provides information about troubleshooting the unit.
Appendix A contains information about the specifications of the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter.
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