Outback Power Systems FLEXware 250 User Manual
250
TM
User’s Guide
Includes Mounting, Installation, and
Product Registration
About OutBack Power Systems
OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products
include true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point charge controllers, system
communication components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled
systems.
Notice of Copyright
FLEXware
TM
250 User’s Guide© 2007 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.
Date and Revision
April, 2008 REV A
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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Warranty Introduction
Dear OutBack Customer,
Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eort to assure our power
conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system.
As with any manufactured device, repairs might be needed due to damage, inappropriate use,
or unintentional defect. Please note the following guidelines regarding warranty service of
OutBack products:
• Any and all warranty repairs must conform to the terms of the warranty.
• All OutBack equipment must be installed according to their accompanying instructions and
manuals with specied over-current protection in order to maintain their warranties.
• The customer must return the component(s) to OutBack, securely packaged, properly
addressed, and shipping paid. We recommend insuring your package when shipping.
Packages that are not securely packaged can sustain additional damage not covered by the
warranty or can void warranty repairs.
• There is no allowance or reimbursement for an installer’s or user’s labor or travel time
required to disconnect, service, or reinstall the damaged component(s).
• OutBack will ship the repaired or replacement component(s) prepaid to addresses in the
continental United States, where applicable. Shipments outside the U.S. will be sent freight
collect.
• In the event of a product malfunction, OutBack cannot bear any responsibility for
consequential losses, expenses, or damage to other components.
Please read the full warranty at the end of this manual for more information.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USE ONLY WITH COPPER
CONDUCTORS RATED
75° C MINIMUM
TORQUE DATA FOR SCREWDRIVER LUGS
mm²
AWG
WIRE SIZE TORQUE
In Lbs
Nm
TORQUE DATA FOR BREAKER LUGS
BREAKER STUD
TORQUE
In Lbs
Nm
14 - 10
8
6 - 4
3
2
1
1 / 0
2.1 - 5.3
8.4
13.3 - 21.2
26.7
33.6
42.4
53.5
20
25
35
35
40
50
50
2.3
2.8
4.0
4.0
4.5
5.7
5.7
20 2.3
35 4.0
50 5.7
225 25.5
1/4 - 20
M8
5/16 - 18
3/8 - 16
DIN RAIL MOUNTED BREAKER TERMINALS - 22 In Lbs
This manual contains important instructions for the FLEXware 250 that must be followed
during its installation and future maintenance for your safety and the integrity of the product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Requirements and Warnings
The OutBack Power Systems FLEXware 250 is listed by ETL as an accessory enclosure for
OutBack FX, GTFX, GVFX, and VFX Series Inverter/Chargers to UL standard UL 1741.
This enclosure is intended for battery circuits congured for 12 to 48 volts nominal.
Grounding Instructions – The frame of this enclosure should be connected to a grounded,
permanent wiring system. The AC and DC circuits are not bonded to the FLEXware 250
chassis. System grounding, when required by sections 690.41, 690.42, and 690.43 of the
National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, is the responsibility of the installer. 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 should comply with all national and local codes
and ordinances.
The equipment ground on FLEXware 250 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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