Summary of Contents for Outback FLEXware PV 8
- Page 1 PV 8 Combiner PV 12 Combiner User’s Guide Includes Mounting and Installation Instructions...
- Page 3 Notice of Copyright FLEXware PV 8 Combiner FLEXware PV 12 Combiner Manual Copyright © 2008 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warrranty Introduction ..................................3 Safety Instructions .....................................4 Requirements......................................5 FWPV-8 Combiner Features ................................7 Sample FW-CBUS-8 (Bus Bar) Installations ...........................8 FWPV-8 Combiner ....................................9 FWPV-8 Knockouts and Dimensions ............................10 FLEXware PV-8 Combiner Wiring Sample (Circuit Breakers) .................11 Wiring Diagram ..................................12 FLEXware PV-8 Combiner Wiring Sample (Fuses) ......................13 Wiring Diagram ..................................13 Fuse Holder Installation ................................14 FWPV-12 Combiner Features ..............................16... -
Page 5: Warrranty Introduction
Warranty Introduction Dear OutBack Customer, Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eff ort to assure our power conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system. As with any manufactured device, repairs might be needed due to damage, inappropriate use, or unintentional defect. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The OutBack FLEXware PV-8 and PV-12 Combiners are listed by ETL as PV Combiners under the follow- ing standards: • UL 67, 11th Edition • UL 1741, First Edition • CSA C22.2, No.29-M1989 These enclosures meet Type 3R rainproof requirements when mounted vertically or leaning back to 14 degrees (3/12 pitch). -
Page 7: Requirements
Requirements • Use minimum 75 C copper conductors. • Use only code-approved, appropriately listed circuit breakers, fuse holders, and fuses. Maximum Fuse Rating 15 AMP , 600VDC Maximum Circuit Breaker Rating 15 AMP, 150VDC Total Maximum Current Rating PV8—120 AMPS DC PV12—180 Amps DC Maximum Fuse Short Circuit Current 10kA... -
Page 9: Fwpv-8 Combiner Features
Each FWPV-8 comes with appropriate hardware for securing either circuit breakers or fuses and their conductors. Please see the separate FW-CBUS-8 Instructions for further information. Removable front cover **Requires fasteners not available from OutBack Power Systems... -
Page 10: Sample Fw-Cbus-8 (Bus Bar) Installations
Sample FW-CBUS-8 (Bus Bar) Installations Circuit breaker installation using included bus Fuse holder installation bar hardware Optional DIN Rail End Clamp (FW-EC-DIN) Bus bar hardware installed... -
Page 11: Fwpv-8 Combiner
FWPV-8 Combiner Two #12 sheet metal screws* A 7/16” lock hole accepts a secure the combiner’s front cover. padlock to secure the cover. Houses up to: • Six “touch safe” OBFH fuse holders and knockouts for six input strings • Eight DIN mount OBB circuit breakers •... -
Page 12: Fwpv-8 Knockouts And Dimensions
Knockouts and Dimensions FWPV-8 Combiner Side View Front View Front View Bottom View... -
Page 13: Flexware Pv-8 Combiner Wiring Sample (Circuit Breakers)
FLEXware PV-8 Combiner Wiring Sample (Circuit Breakers) COMB(iner) Bus—combines all the PV array output “strings” or wiring at one bus which connects to the OutBack Charge Controller(s); lugs can accept cable sizes ranging from 2/0 to 14 AWG (67.4 mm to 2.08 mm... -
Page 14: Wiring Diagram
UP TO DUAL 2/0 AWG OUTPUT WIRES POSITIVE COMBINATION BUS BREAKERS GROUNDING ELECTRODE FWPV-8 with circuit breakers... -
Page 15: Flexware Pv-8 Combiner Wiring Sample (Fuses)
FLEXware PV-8 Combiner Wiring Sample (Fuses) COMB(iner) Bus—combines all the PV array output “strings” or wiring at one bus which connects to the OutBack Charge Controller(s); lugs can accept cable sizes ranging from 2/0 to 14 AWG (67.4 mm to 2.08 mm ) copper wires. -
Page 16: Fuse Holder Installation
UP TO DUAL 2/0 AWG OUTPUT WIRES POSITIVE COMBINATION BUS FUSEHOLDERS WITH FUSES GROUNDING ELECTRODE FWPV-8 with fuses... -
Page 18: Fwpv-12 Combiner Features
FWPV-12 Combiner Features • Accommodates circuit beakers or fuse holders using a reversible* combiner bus bar • Four output set screw lugs for positive parallel strings capable of accepting 2/0 AWG (67.4 ) output wires • Comes with two ground bus bars and two negative bus bars •... -
Page 19: Sample Fw-Cbus-12 (Bus Bar) Installations
Sample FW-CBUS-12 (Bus Bar) Installations Circuit breaker installation Fuse holder installation using included bus bar hardware Optional DIN Rail End Clamps (FW-EC-DIN) Bus bar hardware installed... -
Page 20: Flexware Pv-12 Combiner
FLEXware PV-12 Combiner A 7/16” lock hole accepts a Two #12 sheet metal screws* secure padlock to secure the cover. the combiner’s front cover. Houses up to: • Eight “touch safe” OBFH fuse holders and OBF fuses and knockouts for eight input strings •... -
Page 21: Fwpv-12 Knockouts And Dimensions
Knockouts and Dimensions FWPV-12 Combiner Knockouts for fl at surface installation Side View Knockouts for 6” and 8” U-bolts used in pole mount installation Front View Bottom View... -
Page 22: Flexware Pv-12 Combiner Wiring Sample (Circuit Breakers)
FLEXware PV-12 Combiner Wiring Sample (Circuit Breakers) COMB(iner) Bus Bars—combine all the PV array output “strings” or wiring at two bus bars which connect to the OutBack Charge Controller(s); lugs can accept cable sizes ranging from 2/0 to 14 AWG (67.4 mm to 2.08 mm... -
Page 23: Wiring Diagram
UP TO DUAL 2/0 AWG OUTPUT WIRES POSITIVE COMBINATION BUS POSITIVE COMBINATION BUS BREAKERS GROUNDING ELECTRODE FWPV-12 with circuit breakers... -
Page 24: Flexware Pv-12 Combiner Wiring Sample (Fuses)
FLEXware PV-12 Combiner Wiring Sample (Fuses) COMB(iner) Bus Bars—combine all the PV array output “strings” or wiring at two bus bars which connect to the OutBack Charge Controller(s); lugs can accept cable sizes ranging from 2/0 to 14 AWG (67.4 mm to 2.08 mm... -
Page 25: Wiring Diagram
UP TO DUAL 2/0 AWG OUTPUT WIRES POSITIVE COMBINATION BUS POSITIVE COMBINATION BUS FUSEHOLDERS WITH FUSES GROUNDING ELECTRODE FWPV-12 with fuses... -
Page 26: Product Registration
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