Installation manual

Mounting and Anchoring the Xantrex GT500
975-0601-01-01 Revision B 3–11
This manual is for use by qualified personnel only.
Mounting and Anchoring the Xantrex GT500
Follow the procedure below to mount and anchor the Xantrex GT500.
To mount and anchor the Xantrex GT500:
1. If the Xantrex GT500 will be installed on a combustible surface, install a metal
barrier completely covering the bottom of both the inverter and transformer
assemblies.
2. Per the anchor layout in Figure 2-3 on page 2–8, predrill the mounting
surface to accept masonry anchors, or make sure it has pre-installed
anchoring bolts that will fit the 19 mm (0.75 in.) mounting holes. Anchoring
hardware is not provided.
3. Lift the inverter assembly from beneath with a forklift or above with a sling,
and then move it into place.
4. Secure the inverter assembly’s base to the mounting surface with
appropriate anchoring hardware.
5. Repeat steps 2–4 for the transformer assembly. To install the anchoring
hardware, you must remove the AC barriers on the left and right sides of the
transformer assembly. See “To remove the AC barriers:” on page 3–23.
Make sure the distance between the transformer and inverter assemblies as
well as their alignment allows for installation of the throat connection kit. The
distance between them must be 305 mm +/- 12.7 mm (12 in. +/- 0.5 in.)
panel to panel, as indicated in Figure 2-3 on page 2–8.
6. After the transformer assembly has been secured to the mounting surface,
slide the AC barrier from the right side of the transformer assembly back into
place, and then secure it with the six screws as shown on the right side of
Figure 3-17 on page 3–23.
7. Proceed to “Installing and Wiring the Throat Connection Kit”.
NOTICE
These instructions have you install the inverter assembly first, and then the
transformer assembly. You can reverse the installation order, if desired.
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Do not discard, misplace, or damage the AC barriers and screws removed in
step 5. The AC barriers are required parts that help protect installers from
accidentally touching live electrical circuits, and they must be replaced before
energizing any circuits.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.