Page 2 - FLEXware Surge Protector; Disclaimer; UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS:; Contact Information; OutBack Power Systems
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 com- munication components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled sy...
Page 3 - Warranty Introduction; Dear OutBack Customer,
2 Warranty Introduction Dear OutBack Customer, Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eff ort to assure our power con- version products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system. As with any manufactured device, repairs might be needed due to da...
Page 4 - OUTBACK FLEXware Surge Protector; INSTALLATION GUIDELINES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; weatherproof enclosure.; Models; FLEXware 250 Enclosure; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; manual as well as other component manuals before using the system.
OUTBACK FLEXware Surge Protector INSTALLATION GUIDELINES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product is intended to be installed as part of a permanently grounded electrical system .• The FLEXware Surge Protector is designed for indoor installation or installation inside a weatherproof enclosure. • For ful...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION The OutBack FLEXware Surge Protector connects to the following FX Series Inverter/Charger ports: • DC+ • DC- • AC HOT IN • AC NEUTRAL IN • AC HOT OUT • AC NEUTRAL OUT • GROUND The FLEXware Surge Protector is designed to protect the FX’s sensitive components from excessively high voltage...
Page 6 - Figure 3; Surge Protector LEDs; Figure 2; Wiring designations; Electrical Connections and LED Indicators; Mounting; Mounts inside an FW250
The FLEXware Surge Protector Specifi cations LEDs • ACTIVE lights are yellow (power is present). • ERROR lights are red (protection in that circuit is compromised, replacing the surge protector is recommended). • For the ERROR light to show, its circuit must be powered; its ACTIVE light will also gl...
Page 7 - Procedure
FW-SP-ACA The FW-SP-ACA consists of an FW-ACA with an included surge protector and is installed onto an FX Series Inverter/Charger. Figure 4: FLEXware Surge Protector-ACA LEDs Underside screw secures FW-SP-ACA to FX Phillips screw secures FW-SP-ACA bracket and surge protector board to the FW-SP-ACA ...
Page 8 - Figure 5; Removing various covers from the FX
(1) Remove the DCC or Turbo (secured by four Phillips corner screws) (2) Remove the DC battery caps (under the DCC or Turbo) (3) Remove the AC Wiring Compartment plastic cover (secured with two Phillips screws) (5) Remove the AC Con-duit Plate, which slides up and out from the FX (4) Remove these tw...
Page 10 - on an FX; covers as per the wiring instructions on page 16.
9 (11) Insert a bushing into the AC enclosure (it is not critical that this bushing line up precisely with the FW-SP-ACA); if fl exible cable is used instead of an enclosure, appropriate strain relief is required. Screws (included) secure the FW-SP-ACA to an FX FW-SP-ACA slides down FX slots Figure ...
Page 11 - Figure 9
FW-SP-250 The FW-SP-250 is a two-piece combined FLEXware 250 top cover and FLEXware Surge Protector. It replaces an existing FLEXware 250 cover, attaching at the AC end of the FLEXware 250. Procedure The FLEXware 250 AC should already be installed (see FW250 AC instructions) and all AC and DC power ...
Page 13 - Locating pin; Tools Required to Install:
Figure 11: FW-ACA (2) Remove the FW-ACA plastic cover (secured with two Phillips screws) (3) Remove the FW-ACA Bracket (secured with one Phillips screw); if a damaged FLEXware Surge Protector is being replaced, remove it by disengaging the locating pin FW-ACA housing Locating pin FW-SP-R (REPLACEMEN...
Page 15 - LED label
(5) With the FW-SP-R attached to the FW-ACA Bracket, hold the ends of the FW-SP-R wires and slide it and the bracket back inside the FW-ACA to its original location. NOTE: The FW-SP-R slides into a double slot at the bottom of the FW-ACA. The LEDs should be level with the top of the FW-ACA housing. ...
Page 17 - Wiring and Connecting the FLEXware Surge Protector; protector cables; FLEXware Surge Protector Wiring Designations:
Wiring and Connecting the FLEXware Surge Protector With the FW-SP-250 or FW-SP-ACA secured, connect all AC and DC wiring as well as any HUB, MATE, AUX, and BAT TERY TEMP cables. • Install all AC and DC power cables fi rst followed by the surge protector wires in their appropriate locations; each wir...
Page 18 - DCC or Turbo is installed last.
• Install the various covers in this order with the DCC or Turbo last: (1) DC battery terminals (2) FW-ACA (if used) (3) AC Wiring Compartment Figure 16: After wiring, install all covers. The surge protector’s DC + and DC- cables and the BAT T TEMP sensor cable pass under this rubber bushing The sys...
Page 21 - Surge Protector Limited Warranty Registration; paid, and the Product Model and Serial Number.
Surge Protector Limited Warranty Registration 20 Revision 2007-06-20 Surge Protector Limited Warranty Registration Complete this form to request a Limited Warranty, and return it to: Outback Power Systems Inc.19009 62nd Ave. NE Arlington, WA 98223 Note: A Limited Warranty Certifi cate will only be i...