Outback Power Systems 500 User Manual
500
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User’s Guide
Includes Mounting, Installation, and
Product Registration
19009 62nd Avenue NE
Arlington, WA USA
(+1) 360-435-6030
www.outbackpower.com
European Sales Office
Barcelona, España
(+34) 600-843-845
900-0002-01-00
OutBack Power Systems FLEXware is a system of modular aluminum mounting hardware and installation
components designed for convenient system installation and integration.
Product Registration
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About OutBack Power Systems
OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include
true sine wave inverter/chargers, a maximum power point charge controller, system communication
components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems.
Notice of Copyright
FLEXware 500 Manual Copyright © 2006 All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS:
(a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR
OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.
(b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE
USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.
Revision
September 2007
Contact Information
OutBack Power Systems
19009 62nd Ave. NE
Arlington, WA 98223
Phone (360) 435-6030
Fax (360) 435-6019
www.outbackpower.com
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Requirements and Warnings
The OutBack FLEXware 500 enclosures (FW500-AC and FW500-DC) are listed by ETL as indoor
enclosures to UL standard UL 508A Industrial Control Panels.
This enclosure is intended for battery circuits congured for 12 to 48 volts nominal.
Grounding Instructions – Each enclosure should be connected to a grounded, permanent wiring
system. For most installations, the negative battery conductor should be bonded to the grounding
system at one (and only one) point in the DC system. All installations must comply with all national
and local codes and ordinances. System grounding as required by the National Electric Code, ANSI
/NFPA 70-1996, is the responsibility of the system installer.
The equipment ground on FLEXware 500 is marked with this symbol:
FLEXware is designed for indoor mounting only with appropriate fasteners and a secure mounting
surface that can handle the full weight of an assembled system.
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Welcome to OutBack Power Systems’ FLEXware
FLEXware is a convenient all-aluminum power system oering simpler, code-compliant installation
of OutBack power electronics components. Three versions of FLEXware are available:
• FLEXware 250 for single FX Series Inverter/Charger installations along with the desired AC and
DC disconnects
• FLEXware 500, which supports up to two FXs and two MX Charge Controllers, accommodating
both split-phase and/or higher power output as needed
• FLEXware 1000 accommodates up to four FXs and four MX Charge Controllers
Please Note: Both the FLEXware 500 and the FLEXware 1000 power systems provide locations for
FW-X240 Auto-Transformers, multiple DC shunts and other essential components required in
higher kW systems.
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