Inverter Grounding; Feed-In Protection Requirements - Xantrex XW4024 230 50 Installation Manual

Inverter/Charger Installation

Inverter Grounding

Feed-in Protection Requirements

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Table 2-5 Torque Values for the Chassis Ground Lug
Wire Size
2
AWG mm
6–4 16–25
3–2 25–35
Table 2-6 Torque Values for the Inverter Battery Terminals
Torque Value
Ft-lbs N-m
15 20.4
Important: The grounding requirements vary by country and by application. All
installations must comply with national and local codes. Consult local and
national codes for specific grounding and bonding requirements for the desired
installation.
The Xantrex XW Inverter/Charger and Xantrex XW Solar Charge Controller are
provided with ground terminals that must be reliably connected to ground
(protective earth) by appropriately sized equipment grounding conductors.
System grounding for the AC and DC systems must be done according to code.
Refer to the grounding information in this manual and all applicable installation
codes.
Important: Installers must make allowance for the amount of power that can be
fed into a distribution panel and the means and location for feed-in, in
accordance with local electrical code.
This manual for use by qualified personnel only
Torque Value
In-lb N-m
45 5.1
50 5.6
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