timselectric
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If you are wired from the main service panel, through the AIO, to the loads panel. It is a sub panel from the main service panel when in bypass mode.From my research, a ground and neutral loop for this system will only occur if my Off-Grid panel was wired as a sub panel from my MSP.
This is called an auxiliary ground rod.The off grid panel has its own ground rod
While allowed by the NEC, it's not required.
But if installed, it must be connected to the existing grounding system.
Without connecting to the grounding system that has the N/G bond. You don't have the effective ground path for short circuit protection.
It's not an electrical ground. It's just a connection to earth. And serves no purpose, other than a false sense of security.