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This manual is for use by qualified personnel only
About This Manual
Purpose
The purpose of this Planning, Installation, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Manual is to provide
explanations and procedures for planning and installing the
Schneider Electric Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW and Schneider Electric Xantrex
GT630 E 630 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverters.
Scope
The Manual provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information,
and procedures for installing the inverter.
Audience
The Manual is intended for use by anyone who plans to construct or install a
system involving the Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW and Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW
Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverters. The information in this manual is intended for
qualified personnel. Qualified personnel have training, knowledge, and
experience in:
• installing electrical equipment and PV power systems (up to 1000 V),
• applying all applicable installation codes,
• analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical work,
and,
• selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Organization
This Manual is organized into six chapters and one appendix:
Chapter 1, “Introduction” provides information about the features and functions
of the Xantrex inverter.
Chapter 2, “Planning” provides information to help plan the installation of the
Xantrex inverter.
Chapter 3, “Installation” describes the procedures needed to install the Xantrex
inverter. This section includes unpacking and moving instructions, mounting
instructions, and cabling instructions.
Chapter 4, “Verification” provides a checklist to ensure the installation of the
Xantrex inverter is correct and complete.
Chapter 5, “Advanced Troubleshooting” contains information and procedures for
qualified personnel to troubleshoot the Xantrex inverter.
Chapter 6, “Preventative Maintenance” contains information and procedures for
qualified personnel to performing preventative maintenance on the Xantrex
inverter.
Appendix A provides the environmental and electrical specifications for the
Xantrex inverter.