Outback Power Systems GFX1424 User Manual

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Installation
 
900-0113-01-00 Rev A 
21
 
AC Wiring  
    
 
Table 5 
AC Conductor Size and Torque Requirements
 
 
Conductor Size Recommendation Torque 
Requirements 
Minimum #6 AWG  or 0.025 in2 (16 mm2) 
35 in-lbs  (4.0 Nm) 
 
Figure 10 
AC Terminals 
Multiple AC Sources
        
 
 
Figure 11 
Multiple AC Sources 
All system wiring must comply with national and local codes and regulations. 
 
IMPORTANT:   
When installing a generator, it is recommended to turn off the GFX inverter’s Sell 
feature.  See the system display manual for instructions. 
It is usually required to have a selector switch that changes between 
multiple AC sources.  The switch should be the type which disconnects 
from one source before contacting another.  This prevents the risk of 
connecting to two out-of-phase sources at the same time or connecting 
them to each other.  
 
The arrow between the output 
neutral and ground wires 
indicates that these two wires 
have been bonded together, 
usually at the main electrical 
panel.  Only one bond should be 
made between neutral and 
ground at any time.  If a generator 
is present in a building-based 
installation, its neutral and ground 
should be isolated.   
The AC Hot Out terminal connects 
to the load panel.  It can carry up 
to 60 amps using the inverter’s 
transfer relay.  Use the inverter 
wattage to determine actual 
maximum load.  Size the breakers 
accordingly. 
The two Neutral terminals 
are electrically common.  
Use only one terminal if 
connecting to an external 
neutral bus.  (An external 
bus is often placed in the 
main electrical panel, 
which is the Loads panel 
shown in Figure 11).  Use 
the other terminal if 
connecting to a device 
with its own neutral wire, 
such as a generator. 
The AC Hot In terminal brings 
power from the AC source.  It 
powers both battery charger and 
loads. Use the source amperage to 
determine actual maximum draw.  
Size the breakers accordingly.