Installation

Inverter LocationWARNING: Burn hazard

Do not install in a location where people can accidentally come into contact with the front of the inverter. High temperatures can be present on the face of the inverter, causing a potential burn hazard.

In extreme conditions, the GT Inverter chassis can reach temperatures that can cause skin burns if accidentally touched. Ensure that the GT Inverter is located away from normal traffic areas.

Inverter failure due to improper installation will void the inverter warranty.

Consider the following when determining where to install the inverter.

Fire Safety

• Do not install anywhere near combustible or flammable materials such

 

 

as wooden cabinets and furniture, or stored fuels and solvents.

Indoor/

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The GT Inverter can be mounted indoors or outdoors. When installed

Outdoor

 

outdoors, the GT Inverter must be mounted in a vertical orientation.

 

• In outdoor installations the GT Inverter should be located away from

 

 

lawn sprinklers and other sources of spray.

Orientation

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The GT Inverter must be mounted vertically (with DC and AC

 

 

connectors facing down) on a wall or pole. See Figure 2-2.

Temperature

• Ensure that the GT Inverter is mounted in a location where the

 

 

ambient temperature range is -25 to 65 °C (-13 to 149 °F).

 

• At extreme hot or cold temperatures, the front panel LCD may not

 

 

function normally. At higher temperatures, the unit may derate power.

 

 

See “Environmental Specifications” on page A–6and “Output Power

 

 

vs. Ambient Temperature” on page A–4.

Ground

• Outdoors, the GT Inverter requires at least 100 cm (39 inches) of

Clearance

 

clearance between the bottom of the unit and the ground. This

 

 

clearance helps prevent water from splashing onto the bottom of the

 

 

unit.

 

• Indoors, it is recommended to use the same clearance to ensure

 

 

visibility of the LCD.

Distance

• To minimize copper losses, ensure that wire lengths between the PV

 

 

array and the GT Inverter and between the inverter and the Main

 

 

Utility Service Panel are kept to a minimum.

 

• Maximum distances will depend on wire gauges used and PV array

 

 

output voltages.

Debris free

• Excessive debris (such as dust, leaves, and cobwebs) can accumulate

 

 

on the unit, interfering with wiring connections and ventilation. Do

 

 

not install in a location where debris can accumulate (such as under a

 

 

tree).

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