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This manual is for use by qualified personnel only.
About This Manual
Purpose
The purpose of this Planning and Installation Manual is to provide explanations
and procedures for planning and installing the Schneider Electric Xantrex GT100
E 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter. For information on Operating or
Troubleshooting the inverter, refer to the Xantrex GT100 E 100 kW Grid-Tied
Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual (Part # 152365).
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 GT100 E 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.
Installers must meet all local and state code requirements for licensing and
training for the installation of Electrical Power Systems with AC and DC voltage to
650 volts.
Organization
This Manual is organized into four chapters and two appendices:
Chapter 1, “Introduction” provides information about the features and functions
of the Xantrex GT100 E 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.
Chapter 2, “Planning” provides information to help plan the installation of the
Xantrex GT100 E 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.
Chapter 3, “Installation” describes the procedures needed to install the Xantrex
GT100 E 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter. This section includes unpacking
and moving instructions, mounting instructions, and cabling instructions.
Chapter 4, “Verification and Commissioning” provides a method for ensuring the
installation of the Xantrex GT100 E is correct and complete and provides
commissioning procedures.
Appendix A contains the specifications for the Xantrex GT100 E 100 kW Grid-
Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.
Appendix B, “Commissioning Test Record” contains the form to be filled out in
order to keep a record of the commissioning test results for the Xantrex GT100 E
100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.