Outback Power Systems FLEXware ACA AC User Manual

ACA

TM

(AC Conduit Adapter)

User’s Guide

Includes Mounting and Installation

FWACA INSTALLATION GUIDELINES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This FW-ACA is intended to be installed as part of a permanently grounded electrical system.

Standards and Requirements

All system installations must comply with national (NEC) and local electrical codes; professional

installation is recommended.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the FX, the batteries and all appropriate sections

of this installation and user manual as well as other component manuals before using the system.

Be cautious around electricity, electrical components, and batteries. Shocks, burns, injury, and even

death can occur if an installer comes in contact with electricity.

An FW-ACA is designed for dry, indoor installation and should not be exposed to water.

Install all components and wiring according to national and local electrical and building codes.

This includes:

• Submitting a plan to the local building department

• Passing inspection

OutBack Power Systems cannot be responsible for system failure, damages, or injury resulting from

improper installation of their products.

Contact Information:

OutBack Power Systems

19009 62nd Avenue NE

Arlington, WA USA

([phone]

European Sales O ce

Barcelona, España

([phone]

www.outbackpower.com

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FWACA

The FLEXware AC Adapter or FW-ACA is a plastic case that  ts on the AC end of an FX Series

Inverter/Charger to extend the size of the AC wiring compartment in OutBack FLEXware systems.

The FW-ACA aligns with knockouts on both the FW500-AC and FW1000-AC enclosures as well as

PS2 and PS4 AC enclosures
 exible cables with appropriate strain relief.

Tools Required to Install: Purpose:

• Phillips screwdriver • Remove and install covers

• Utility knife • Scoring and removing plastic knockouts

• 4 mm Allen wrench • Removing and installing FX M5 hex bolts

• Slotted screwdriver • Remove/install FX AC Wiring Block wires

Before installing the FW-ACA:

•

Remove the plastic cover

•

Determine which knockouts should

be removed

•

Score the knockout(s) with a utility

knife and punch/pull the selected

knockout(s) until removed

. It’s knockouts are not designed for conduit, but can accommodate

FW-ACA plastic cover

1.75" Dia.

.739

(1 1/4" EKO)

2.50" Dia.
(2" EKO)

6.466

6.840

1.36 Dia.
(1" EKO)
both sides

7.481

.810

Front view with double knockout Side view with knockout

Figure 1: FW-ACA

Knockouts

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