Victron energy Phoenix Inverter VE.Direct 48/500 Manuel page 13

Appendix A
Connecting the inverter neutral output to the chassis/ground
The AC output is isolated from the DC input and the chassis. Local regulations may require a true
neutral. In this case one of the AC output wires must be connected to the chassis, and the chassis
must be connected to a reliable ground. Inside the inverter a provision has been made to be able
to connect the neural and the chassis; the way to do this is explained below.
Please be sure to disconnect the battery when connecting the neutral to protective earth (PE).
An internal PE wire, which is used to connect the neutral and the chassis, is accessible after
removing the plastic cover. A Torx T10 screwdriver is needed to loosen the four screws which
hold the plastic cover.
In the pictures below the two possible connections of the PE wire are shown:
For the 250 VA, 375 VA and 500 VA inverters:
1. Neutral floating
Position of the PE wire (indicated by arrow):
2. Neutral connected to protective earth
Position of the PE wire (indicated by arrow):
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