Specifications

Planning
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This manual is for use by qualified personnel only
Overview of Xantrex inverter Installation
Planning Planning for a system requires complete understanding of all the components
that are involved to successfully install the Xantrex inverter to meet the all
applicable installation codes and to ensure optimum system performance.
Definition A PV power system is a collection of devices designed to supply AC power to the
utility grid from a solar energy (PV) source.
Components All types of grid-tied inverter installations, residential or industrial, share common
components. This chapter describes each component and suggests the
minimum requirements for a proper installation.
Location The Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW and Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW Grid-Tied
Photovoltaic Inverters are designed to be installed in an indoor location. The
Xantrex inverter must be anchored to a level, concrete floor or pad.
Clearance Adequate ventilation and service access must be taken into consideration when
installing the Xantrex inverter. See “Site Requirements” for specific clearance
requirements and ambient temperature requirements.
Site Requirements
The following site conditions must be established and maintained to ensure the
safe and efficient installation, operation and servicing of the Xantrex inverter.
• Maintain a minimum clearance of 60 cm plus local safety requirements in
front of the enclosure for air intake, maintenance and serviceability.
• External cabling enters the Xantrex inverter from the bottom. Either the
Xantrex inverter needs to be placed over a foundation hole which holds the
cables, or placed on top of a hollow platform which allows access to the
bottom of the Xantrex inverter.
• The heat load of the Xantrex inverter is approximately 60,000 BTU/Hour at full
load. External ventilation or air conditioning should be designed to keep the
ambient air outside Xantrex inverter enclosure to a maximum of 45 °C
(113 °F).
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock, explosion, arc flash,
and fire
Installations of this equipment should only be planned and performed by
qualified personnel in accordance with all applicable installation codes. See
page iii for the definition of qualified personnel.