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 19 kg (41 lb). 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 19 kg (41 lb). 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 2–14.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. After securing the

 

bracket, the screws or bolts and washers should protrude no more than 6 mm

 

(1/4 inch) from the bracket surface.

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: Other than the mounting bracket, no mounting hardware is supplied with

 

the GT Inverter. It is recommended to use 6 mm (1/4 inch) diameter fasteners. However,

 

because mounting surfaces can vary, installers must select appropriate hardware for each

 

installation.

 

 

 

Important: Local codes may impose additional mounting requirements in earthquake

 

or other high-risk areas.

 

 

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