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6K ordered. in the mean while ...
after reading over several discussions regarding the xfmr hold-down bolt, i would like some advice. i will be mounting the inverter vertically as part of a hand-truck generator. i don't plan on 4 wheeling it anywhere or even many steps but it will be a mobile platform. overall estimated weight will approach 200#.
so, what is suggested to re-enforce the transformer hold-down so that it doesn't break loose, as i see it inevitably will. what can i do since it would involve opening the case?
actually, how do you handle this issue, if during shipment, the hardware comes apart and the transformer is floating loose? do you allow the customer to initiate a repair?
if this has been discussed, i apologize for the oversight.
joe
6K ordered. in the mean while ...
So with about 50 inverters shipped at this point...we have had ZERO issues with the transformer mounting. Sure, there's been an odd issue or 2 with transformer wire chafing causing strange issues (i.e. wire rubbing against a sharp edge during shipping, wearing through the insulation), but that can be addressed during assembly. We had several issues with external broken terminal blocks on the FIRST design revision of the inverter, which was resolved with the 2nd design revision (using a solid terminal block & a dedicated metal box).
In short, the transformers are mounted quite sturdily; you're not likely to have a problem. I will note that Sean has seen some truly smashed-up inverters while doing repairs for PJ--if the transformer is floating loose in the chassis during shipping, it basically becomes a wrecking ball, and the inverter is a complete write-off. (GS inverters have the transformer bracket mounted in contact with the transformer [no gaps], which prevents the transformer from moving in the first place.)
If the transformer came loose in a GS inverter during shipping, we would have to replace the inverter at our loss. There would be nothing left that a customer could repair--or for that matter, use.
If you want to crack the inverter open and mod/remount things as you want to, that's entirely up to you--however, we at Genetry Solar aren't liable for damages/failure/injury or other unexpected possible scenarios. If something does go wrong in this case, however, we will still provide help and replacement parts as needed (just without the warranty coverage.)
ONE WARNING/NOTE: If you do re-mount the transformer, REMEMBER: You cannot have a full loop of metal around the core (through the center and around the outside), or this said metal will basically turn into a "winding" of the transformer, and get EXTREMELY HOT in minutes (fire hazard). Funny part is that the inverter likely won't notice--you'll just notice a slightly elevated no-load current, and then your nose will start to tell you that something's wrong. Have to say, I've done it myself...took me a moment to figure out what was going on! (The GS inverter uses a plastic insulator on the center bolt to prevent this.)
thank you! your assurance has put my mind at ease.