Clearance requirements – Xantrex Technology GT3.0 User Manual

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Clearance Requirements

For optimal and safe operation, ensure there is adequate clearance around the
inverter. The minimum clearance recommendations in Table 2-2 assume a vertical
mounting. If clearances are reduced below these minimums, rated power may not
be achieved.

Figure 2-8 Mounting Bracket and GT Inverter

Mounting bracket

Back side of the inverter

Mounting slots for securing the inverter

Mounting flanges

Mounting flanges

Rectangular slots × 25:
8 mm × 30 mm
(5/16" × 1-3/16")

25.3 cm (10")

58.

7 cm

(

23.

1"

)

Table 2-2 Inverter Clearance Requirements

Location

Minimum Clearance

Above

30 cm (12 inches)

Below:

Inverter

Bracket

Outdoors:

100 cm (39 inches)

110 cm (43 inches)

Indoors: the same clearances are
recommended but not required.

The inverter extends below the
bracket by approximately 10 cm
(4 inches)

In front

Sufficient room to allow for easy access to read the display and to
prevent accidental contact with hot surface.

On sides

15 cm (6 inches) to prevent thermal derating. When mounting units
side by side, 30 cm (12 inches) of clearance between the two units is
recommended.

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