Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!; Audience; Symbol Description; WARNING: Hazard to Human Life
Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important safety instructions for the GFX Series inverters. Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the inverter and on any accessories or additional equipment included in the installation. Failure to adher...
Page 4 - Definitions; Table 1 Terms and Definitions; General Safety; WARNING: Limitations on Use
Important Safety Instructions Definitions The following is a list of initials, terms, and definitions used in conjunction with this product. Table 1 Terms and Definitions Term Definition AC Alternating Current; refers to voltage produced by the inverter, utility grid, or generator AGS Automatic Gene...
Page 5 - Personal Safety; WARNING: Personal Injury; Inverter Safety; WARNING: Lethal Voltage
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to install this equipment if it appears to be damaged in any way. See the Troubleshooting Section for instructions on how to return the equipment if it is damaged or suspected to be damaged. Personal Safety WARNING: Personal Injury This equip...
Page 6 - CAUTION: Equipment Damage; Battery Safety
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: Equipment Damage When connecting cables from the inverter to the battery terminals, ensure the proper polarity is observed. Connecting the cables incorrectly can damage or destroy the equipment and void the product warranty. Thoroughly inspect the equipment...
Page 7 - Recycling Information; IMPORTANT: Recycle Electronics and Batteries; Environmental Protection Agency, USA; Keep America Beautiful, USA
Important Safety Instructions Recycling Information IMPORTANT: Recycle Electronics and Batteries Batteries are considered hazardous waste and must be recycled according to local jurisdiction. Inverters and other electronics contain metals and plastics that can (and should) be recycled. The following...
Page 8 - National Institute of Recyclers, Mexico
Important Safety Instructions 6 900-0113-01-00 Rev A National Institute of Recyclers, Mexico Web site: http://www.inare.org.mx/ Email: [email protected], [email protected] Phone: +1.55.57.85.9160 Fax: +1.55.57.84.1279 Natural Resources Canada Address: 580 Booth, Ottawa, ON K1A 0E8 Phone:...
Page 9 - Table of Contents
900-0113-01-00 Rev A 7 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 1 Audience ....................................................................................................................................................
Page 10 - List of Tables
Table of Contents 8 900-0113-01-00 Rev A List of Tables Table 1 Terms and Definitions......................................................................................................................2 Table 2 Components and Accessories ...............................................................
Page 11 - Introduction; Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies; Figure 1; Models
900-0113-01-00 Rev A 9 Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack GFX Series Inverter/Charger. This product offers a complete power conversion system between batteries and AC power. It can provide backup power or complete off-grid service. Battery-to-AC...
Page 12 - Components and Accessories
Introduction 10 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Each model inverter has a single phase output marked with this symbol: Each inverter puts out a sine wave waveform marked with this symbol: Components and Accessories Table 2 Components and Accessories Installed Components Included in Box Battery Terminal Cover...
Page 13 - Planning; Applications; Figure 3
900-0113-01-00 Rev A 11 Planning Applications The GFX Series inverters are intended for on-grid, off-grid, and grid-interactive applications. These models are designed to use a battery bank to store energy. They can work in conjunction with photovoltaic (PV) panels to harvest solar energy, as well a...
Page 14 - Renewable Energy; CAUTION: Hazard to Equipment; Generator
Planning 12 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Renewable Energy The inverter cannot connect directly to PV, wind, or other renewable sources. The batteries are the inverter’s primary source of power. However, if these sources are used to charge the batteries, the inverter can use their energy by drawing it from t...
Page 15 - Generator Sizing
Planning 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 13 Generator Sizing A generator should be sized to provide enough power for all the loads and the battery charger. Available generator power may be limited by ratings for circuit breakers and/or generator connectors. The generator must be able to provide current to ...
Page 17 - Installation; Location and Environmental Requirements; Dimensions; Figure 4
900-0113-01-00 Rev A 15 Installation Location and Environmental Requirements The GFX Series inverters can be located outdoors, but OutBack still recommends that they be protected from the environment. If protected from the environment, the inverter can mount in any position or orientation. If expo...
Page 18 - Tools Required
Installation 16 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Tools Required Wire cutters/strippers Torque wrenches Assorted insulated screwdrivers DVM or Voltmeter Mounting It is easier for two people to install the GFX inverter due to its weight. The unit must be secured with appropriate fasteners to a sturdy ...
Page 19 - Terminals and Ports; Figure 5
Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 17 Terminals and Ports Figure 5 Terminals, Ports, and Features WARNING: Shock Hazard The inverter’s AC output is defaulted to ON from the factory. It will deliver 120 Vac as soon as DC power is connected. INVERTER ON/OFF : Receives wires for a manual on/off switch t...
Page 20 - Grounding
Installation 18 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Grounding WARNING: Shock Hazard The unit must be connected to a grounded, permanent wiring system. If a bond is made between neutral and ground make sure only one bond is present in the AC system at any time. Some codes require the bond to be made at the main pan...
Page 21 - DC Wiring
Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 19 DC Wiring CAUTION: Equipment Damage Never reverse the polarity of the battery cables. Always use correct polarity. CAUTION: Fire Hazard Always install a breaker, fuse, or protective device to protect the DC system. Table 4 DC Conductor Size and Torque Requirement...
Page 22 - Figure 9
Installation 20 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Mounting Surface M8 x 1.25 Stud Lock Washer Battery Cable Lug 13 mm Nut Flat Washer Insulator Install battery cable lug, nuts and washers in the order illustrated. The battery cable lug should be the first item installed on the stud. It should make solid contact ...
Page 23 - AC Wiring
Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 21 AC Wiring Table 5 AC Conductor Size and Torque Requirements Conductor Size Recommendation Torque Requirements Minimum #6 AWG or 0.025 in2 (16 mm2) 35 in-lbs (4.0 Nm) Figure 10 AC Terminals Multiple AC Sources Figure 11 Multiple AC Sources All system wiring must c...
Page 24 - Accessory Wiring; Accessory Connections
Installation 22 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Accessory Wiring RTS port The AC Wiring Compartment Board has ports for both the Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS) and the system display. (The system display port is labeled MATE/HUB.) If a HUB is in use, it occupies the inverter’s MATE/HUB port. RTS cable (RJ11, ...
Page 25 - AUX Wiring
Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 23 AUX Wiring The AUX+ and AUX– terminals are a switched 12 Vdc supply. The AUX can respond to many criteria and control many functions. These include cooling fans, vent fans, load diversion, fault alarms, and automatic generator control. The AUX output can also be ...
Page 28 - Single-Inverter Installations; Single-Inverter Wiring
Installation 26 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Single-Inverter Installations When installing an inverter AC system, the following rules must be observed. All wiring and input breakers must be sized for 60 Aac or less. All output breakers must be sized appropriately for loads and inverter wattage. Figure 1...
Page 29 - OutBack HUB4 and MATE
Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 27 Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Installing multiple inverters in a single AC system allows larger loads than a single inverter can handle. This requires stacking. Stacking inverters does not refer to physically placing one on top of another. It refers ...
Page 30 - Example of Classic Series Stacking Arrangement
Installation 28 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Classic Series Stacking (Dual-Stack) In “classic” series stacking, two inverters create two separate 120 Vac output phases (“legs”). One leg is the master. The other is the slave, which creates a 120 Vac output that is intentionally 180° out of phase with the mas...
Page 32 - Parallel Stac; Example of Parallel Stacking Arrangement (Three Inv
Installation 30 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Parallel Stac u erters) When installing a paral Parallel stacking requires a system display and a HUB. ogrammed as Master . (See the elow the other inverters allows the master to avoid 1 during programming. -phase). s, local codes may require the inverter break...
Page 34 - Example of Three-Phase Stacking Arrangement (Three Inverters)
Installation 32 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Three-Phase Stacking In three-phase stacking, inverters are stacked to create three separate 120 Vac output legs in a wye configuration. The output of each inverter is 120° out of phase from the others. Any two outputs produce 208 Vac between them. The outputs ...
Page 36 - Functional Test
Installation 34 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Functional Test Once the mounting, wiring, and other installation steps are completed, proceed to the GFX Series Operator’s Manual . The Operator’s Manual has steps for powering up and performing a functional test on the inverter system, as well as powering down ...
Page 37 - Index
900-0113-01-00 Rev A 35 Index A AC Conduit Plate................................................................10 AC Terminals .......................................................................17 AC Wiring .............................................................................21 AGS .......
