Installation
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Inverter Location
Inverter failure due to improper installation will void the inverter warranty.
Consider the following when determining where to install the inverter.
WARNING: Burn hazard
Do not install in normal traffic areas or other locations where people can accidentally
come into contact with the front of the inverter. High temperatures can be present on the
face of the inverter that can cause skin burns if accidentally touched..
Fire Safety
• Do not install anywhere near combustible or flammable materials such
as stored fuels and solvents.
Indoor/
Outdoor
• The GT Inverter can be mounted indoors or outdoors.
• In outdoor installations the GT Inverter is rated for exposure to rain
and snow, but it should be located away from lawn sprinklers and
other sources of spray.
Orientation
• 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.
• At extreme cold temperatures, the front panel LCD may not function
normally. At higher temperatures, the unit may derate power. See
“Environmental Specifications” on page A–5 and “Output Power vs.
Ambient Temperature (GT2.8-AU)” on page A–4.
Ground
Clearance
• Outdoors, the GT Inverter requires at least 100 cm of clearance
between the bottom of the unit and the ground. This clearance helps
prevent water from splashing onto the bottom of the unit.
• Install the GT Inverter at a height at which the LCD is easily readable.
Distance
• To minimize power losses in wiring, 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. To minimize system failures due to AC voltage
faults, Xantrex recommends sizing the AC and DC wiring to have a
maximum 1 to 1.5% voltage drop.
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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