[RE-wrenches] generator

[Mark Dickson]

Had the exact same thing happen once after we replaced a circuit board in a
FX3524.  After some head scratching I went and checked over the AC
connections at the inverter, which my overly helpful client had wired and
found that he had switched the neutral and hot in legs.

Best regards,
 
Mark Dickson,
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer T
Oasis Montana Inc.

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[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of David
Palumbo
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] generator

Larry,

Are you sure it is not a simple overload situation? Have you tried
reprogramming the VFX with a Mate to lower critical values (AC Amps In, and
Battery charger AC amps)? 

Seems strange a 8kW generator to have a 20A breaker protect a load like a
generator (unless you were plugged into that outlet). How do you have the
output wired? 

Dave

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[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Larry Brown
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:11 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] generator

Fellow Wrenches,

On an off the grid system we did for a client a year or two back, we  
installed an Outback VFX3524 mounted on a Midnight Solar E Panel.   
They had a manual pull Homelight generator as back up.  All worked well.
Recently the client upgraded to an electric start 8000 watt Generac  
generator.
Now every time they start the new generator, the GFI 20 amp  
receptacle on the generator pops.
There is probably a redundant neutral to ground bond that is causing  
this but I am uncertain on the best approach to remedy this condition
Any recommendations or experience on how to get the generator to  
interface with the system?

Thanks
Larry

Larry Brown
Sun Mountain 
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