Hi Wrenches,
Here is yet another 120% rule question as it relates to center fed main panels. 2011 NEC 705.12 deals with inverter point of connection and 705.12(D)(7) reads: "*Inverter Output Connection.* Unless the panelboard is rated not less than the sum of the ampere ratings of all overcurrent devices supplying it, a connection in a panelboard shall be positioned at the opposite (load) end from the input feeder location or main circuit location." We are seeing more and more center fed main panels where the main breaker is in the middle of the busbars and there are branch circuit breakers located both above and below the main breaker. The question is whether it is possible to meet the intent of the code if the main breaker is rated the same as the panel. Here is a picture to illustrate: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BxRKBvO2EOGudU5KSUJnYnFRYnc In this example, is it okay to install our inverter breaker on either the bottom or the top? If not, then our only resort is to either upgrade the service or downsize the main breaker which isn't always possible to do. Thanks for your thoughts in advance. Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation m: 415.559.1525 o: 415.641.4000 aug...@luminalt.com
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