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2.0 INSTALLATION
©2000 Xantrex Technology Inc.
Generators (continued)
Basic 120 VAC Utility/Generator Hookup
If a generator is used as a backup for the utility, then a manual transfer switch must be added
to provide a means to switch the generator power to the inverters inputs. The generator can be
used during extended outages to recharge the batteries and provide pass through power for the
loads. Start and stop the generator manually using the generators pull-cord, ON/OFF switch, etc.
Generator Connections (to manual bypass switch)
Connect a (green) ground wire between the generators GROUND terminal and the
GROUND terminal in the manual bypass switch.
Connect a (white) neutral wire between the generators NEUTRAL terminal and the
NEUTRAL bus in the manual bypass switch.
Connect a (black - HOT) wire between the generators HOT OUT terminal and the
GENERATOR (HOT) contact in the manual bypass switch.
NOTE: Refer to the bypass switch installation manual for contact details, torque specifications, etc.
Utility Connections (to manual bypass switch)
Connect a (green) wire between the GROUND terminal in the MAIN UTILITY PANEL and the
GROUND terminal in the manual bypass switch.
Connect a (white) wire between the NEUTRAL bus in the MAIN UTILITY PANEL and the
NEUTRAL bus in the manual bypass switch.
Connect a (black) wire between the inverter circuit breaker in the MAIN UTILITY PANEL and
the UTILITY HOT contact in the manual bypass switch.
Inverter Connections (to manual bypass switch)
Connect a (green) wire between the GROUND terminal in the manual bypass switch and the
inverters AC GROUND terminal.
Connect a (white) wire between the NEUTRAL terminal in the manual bypass switch and the
inverters NEUTRAL IN terminal.
Connect a (black) wire between the COMMON terminal in the manual bypass switch and the
inverters HOT IN terminal.
Torque all wires 16 in/lb.
Sub-panel Connections
Connect a (green) wire between the inverters AC GROUND terminal and the GROUND
terminal in the sub-panel.
Connect a (white) wire between the inverters NEUTRAL OUTPUT terminal and the
NEUTRAL bus in the sub-panel.
Connect a (black) wire between the inverters terminal labeled AC HOT OUTPUT and the
SUB-PANELs INPUT circuit breaker.
Torque all inverter terminal block connections to 16 inch-pounds. Refer to the sub-panel
manufacturers specifications for wire torques.
Recheck all connections.
Refer to the illustration on the next page.
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