Routing the wires – Xantrex Technology GT3.0 User Manual

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Planning the Installation

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Routing the Wires

Typical
configurations

Determine all wire routes to and from the GT Inverter. Typical routing
configurations include:

AC wiring from the GT Inverter to the main utility service panel

DC input wiring from the PV array to the GT Inverter

DC ground from the PV array to the Primary Earth Ground.

All wiring and installation methods should conform to applicable electrical and
building codes.

For installations in the United States, the National Electrical Code (NEC) and
local codes apply. For installations in Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code
(CEC) and local codes apply.

For all installations, local utilities may have additional requirements.

Figure 2-4 Grounding With Extra Lightning Protection Overview

Primary

Earth

Ground

GND bar

AC/DC Disconnect

Switch

Neutral

-to-

Ground

Bond

L1

L2

NEUTRAL

GROUND

Main Utility

Service Panel

G

G

G

PV Array

PV String #1

G

Xantrex GT Inverter

Wiring Box

G

PV String #2

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