Installation

Mounting the Inverter

OverviewWARNING: 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

Installing of the GT Inverter includes these main steps:

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 3–2)

3.Making the AC connections from the GT Inverter to the main utility service panel (“Connecting the AC Wiring” on page 3–5)

Figure 2-3summarizes these steps.

PV Array

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600 Vdc

Utility Meter Utility Grid

 

Open Circuit

 

Maximum

 

 

 

3

 

 

Phase

 

 

Neutral

 

 

Protective Earth

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Grid Tie Sola r Inve rter

 

 

Xantrex GT Inverter

Main Utility

 

 

Service Panel

Figure 2-3Installation Overview

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