Outback Power Systems FLEXware Mounting Plate User Manual

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Mounting Plate

User’s Guide

Includes Mounting, Installation, and
Product Registration

OutBack Power Systems FLEXware is a system of modular aluminum mounting hardware and installation
components designed for convenient system installation and integration.

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 Mounting Plate Manual Copyright © 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

March 20, 2007 REV A

Contact Information

OutBack Power Systems
19009 62nd Ave. NE
Arlington, WA 98223
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.outbackpower.com

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Requirements and Warnings

The OutBack FLEXware Mounting Plate is listed by ETL to UL standard UL 508A Industrial

Control Panels.

Grounding Instructions – Any enclosures attached to the FLEXware Mounting Plate should be con-

nected to a grounded, permanent wiring system. For most installations, the negative battery con-

ductor 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. System grounding

as required by the National Electric Code, ANSI /NFPA 70-1996, is the responsibility of the system

installer.

The FLEXware Mounting Plate 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 oering simpler, code-compliant instal-

lation 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, accommodat-

ing 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.

FLEXware Mounting Plate Parts List

The following parts are included with every FLEXware Mounting Plate:

• one 46.26” X 20.25” aluminum mounting plate

• fourteen M6 X 10 mm screws

four “hanging” screws to assist with FX Series Inverter/Charger installations

eight for securing the AC enclosure and the DC enclosure

two extras

• ten M6 X 20 mm screws for securing two FX Series Inverter/Chargers to the FW-MP plus two

extras

• twenty-six M6 star washers, used with the M6 screws for grounding

• eight 1/4 X 5/8 at washers, used with M6 screws attaching the enclosures to the FW-MP

• #3 Phillips bit

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