FLEXware 250 - User`s Guide
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1. Telephone Number E mail Installer Company Contractor Number Installer Address Installer City State Zip Installer E mail System System Install Commission Date Please circle type of application Off Grid Grid Interactive AC Coupled Backup Mobile Enclosure Model Number s OB Kit Model Number Sold by Purchase Date The system is equipped with circle one FW X240 PSX 240 PSX 240 Relay Please circle the three most important factors affecting your purchase decision Price Product Reputation Product Features Reputation of OutBack Power Systems Value am interested in receiving information concerning OutBack Power Systems products and events circle one Yes No Revision 2007 1 1 12 Ciut Back Power Systems European Sales Office Corporate Office C Castell 17 19009 62nd Avenue NE 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat Arlington WA 98223 USA BARCELONA Espana 360 435 6030 34 93 654 9568 www outbackpower com 900 0088 01 00 REV A2. mounting holes Unthreaded standoffs 2 conduit knockout 3 4 counduit okon Figure 5 FLEXware 250 AC side conduit knockout 5 56 AC side DC side screw holes screw holes Remove these i F Remove these screws to install sto peral the FLEXware 250 o the AC side of the FLEXware 250 on the DC side of the FX unthreaded standoffs insert into screw holes the FX unthreaded standoffs insert into screw holes Figure 6 FLEXware 250 AC and DC chassis mounting locations Unthreaded standoff Screw hole Figure 7 Side view of FLEXware 250 fitting onto AC side of an FX Series Inverter Charger Installing the FLEXware 250 With the FX secured to a surface see FX Series Inverter Charger Installation Manual for details the FLEXware 250 installs on either the DC or the AC side of the FX To install the FLEXware 250 Remove the cover plate screws an Remove only the two M5 X 12mm halves on whichever side AC or D d cover plate Verify which knockouts will be removed for the installation and remove those knockouts screws that secure the FX s upper and lower casing C you first install the FLEXware 250 nsert the unthreaded standoffs in screws included with the DCC For AC wiring instructions for the FLE to the holes on the FX and then insert two M5 X 25mm screws included with the FLEXware 250 into the standoffs and tighten After all wiring has been completed
3. install the DCC and securing with four M5 X 12mm nstall each FLEXware 250 top cover plate and secure the 10 X 3 8 sheet metal screws Xware 250 please see the schematics in the individual AC Input Output Bypass Assembly IOB kits Figure 8 FLEXware 250 Dimensions uonesildde Jq e 104 auo pue uoneslldde Dy Ue 104 SUO SHUN OM SMOUS Hulmelp SIU aINSO DUS OST 21eMX774 Y Uasaidad saul Paysep 3YL gal ANNOYD sayo v OL Ad 8 O YITIOYHLNOO AOYVHO NW dY 08 09 Ad 8 O YITIOHINOO SE MOOTHALNI WOINVHOAWN gal ANNOYD NS dV 08 09 OO Ad OL Om SE dV 08 09 Ad OL 3OUVHO dY 08 09 LNO WHLNAN OV ANNOUD SISSYHO dV NI TWHLNAN OV 082 001 3NLISO4 AuaLLva O NI LOH OV xx 3ALLVI3N ANAL NO LOH OV UIOUVHI UFLUSANNI AOYNOS OV OL SHUNT yg SNd SAILVOAN OG Iva AyY311Vg 1vg Figure 9 FLEXware 250 DC Wiring Diagram 10 12 Ciut Back OFLEXware 250 Power Systems Product Registration Please take a moment to register and provide us with some important information in order to improve our products Complete this form and return it to Outback Power Systems Inc 19009 62nd Avenue NE Arlington WA 98223 Note Complete one form for all installed FLEXware products System Owner Name Address City State Zip Code Country
4. Out Back Power Systems OJFLE Xware 250 User s Guide Includes Mounting Installation and Product Registration Ciut Back 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 communication components as well as breaker panels breakers accessories and assembled systems Notice of Copyright FLEXware 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 Warranty Introduction Dear OutBack Customer Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products We make every effort to assure our power conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system As with any manufac
5. UE In Lbs Nm M8 20 2 3 1 4 20 35 4 0 5 16 18 50 5 7 3 8 16 225 25 5 BREAKER STUD DIN RAIL MOUNTED BREAKER TERMINALS 22 In Lbs Welcome to OutBack Power Systems FLEXware 250 FLEXware is a convenient all aluminum power system offering simple code compliant installation 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 OutBack Series Charge Controllers accommodating both split phase and or higher power output as needed FLEXware 1000 accommodates up to four FXs and four OutBack Series Charge Controllers 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 250 Parts List The FLEXware 250 consists of an aluminum enclosure which can be used for either the AC or DC side of an FX Series Inverter Charger Each FLEXware 250 includes e Installed ground bus bar Breaker Guard for DC installations e Hardware Kits for mounting to an FX and for securing AC and DC breakers refer to the hardware bag label for a complete listing of parts e Cover Plate Breaker Label Kit The chassis itself features conduit knockouts see Figures 2 5
6. and knockouts for AC breakers and DC breakers DC installations include a slot for either a 175 or 250 amp OBDC breaker and slots for four load breakers e AC installations allow for the optional 120 230 VAC Input Output Bypass Assembly IOB kit Optional Parts gt FW IOB Input Output Bypass Assembly Kit for 120 230 VAC Getting to Know FLEXware 250 When mounting the FLEXware 250 the various breaker FLEXware 250 mounted slots must be in a vertical forward facing position as an AC enclosure and cannot face downward or upward Otherwise the breakers can malfunction The FLEXware 250 also accommodates a shelf or flat surface mounting as long as no breaker slots are facing downward or upward E E Z E z D DC Breaker Guard FLEXware 250 mounted as a DC enclosure shown with cover plate Figure 1 FLEXware 250 AC side Figure 2 FW250 Enclosure Unthreaded standoffs for attaching to FX Unthreaded standoffs insert into the AC or DC end of the FX Inverter Charger s top casting mounting holes Bottom 2 knockout Ground Bus Bar Figure 3 FLEXware 250 top view DC breaker DC input breaker slot and Breaker Guard mounting holes 2 conduit knockout Unthreaded standoffs Y conduit knockouts x Figure 4 FLEXware 250 DC side r 234 4 56 r 6 06 AC breaker slots AC receptacle knockoff off grid Bypass Slide Plate systems only
7. nance 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 configured 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 es 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 USE ONLY WITH COPPER CONDUCTORS RATED 75 C MINIMUM TORQUE DATA FOR SCREWDRIVER LUGS WIRE SIZE TORQUE AWG mm In Lbs Nm 14 10 2 1 5 3 20 2 3 8 4 25 2 8 13 3 21 2 35 4 0 26 7 35 4 0 33 6 40 4 5 42 4 50 5 7 53 5 50 5 7 TORQUE DATA FOR BREAKER LUGS TORQ
8. tured 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 gt All OutBack equipment must be installed according to their accompanying instructions and manuals with specified 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 e 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 gt 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for the FLEXware 250 that must be followed during its installation and future mainte
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