H6 Hybrid Inverter - Installation & Operation Guide
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3.4.2 - AC Bypass Switch
The AC Bypass Switch connects home loads to the utility grid either:
• Directly, when set to the BYP position (used when servicing/maintaining the SolarCity H6
inverter).
• Via the SolarCity H6 inverter, when set to the INV position (default).
Figure 3-9: AC Bypass Switch in the INV position
Figure 3-10: AC Bypass Switch in the BYP position
SHOCK HAZARD: WHEN REPLACING THE SOLARCITY H6 INVERTER TOP
SECTION, THE BACK-FEED CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL
PANEL MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION; OTHERWISE, THE AC BYPASS
SWITCH TERMINALS WILL REMAIN HOT REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION
OF THE AC BYPASS SWITCH (INV OR BYP).