Components And Accessories; Battery Types; Table 1 Components Included - Alpha Group OutBack Power FLEXmax Extreme Series Owner's Manual

Introduction

Components and Accessories

1 x FM Extreme-150VDC
2 x Mounting Bracket
2 x Ferrite Clamp, EMI Suppression (install on HUB/DEVICE port and RTS port; see page 16)
WARNING: Shock Hazard
This unit is not provided with a GFDI device. This charge controller must be used with
an external GFDI device as required by Article 690 of the National Electrical Code for the
installation location.

Battery Types

The FLEXmax Extreme charge controller works best with lead-chemistry batteries intended for deep discharge.
These include batteries for marine, golf-cart, and forklift applications. They also include gel-cell batteries and
absorbed glass-mat (AGM) batteries. OutBack Power recommends the use of batteries designed specifically for
renewable energy applications. Lithium-based batteries and other advanced battery technologies may require
special considerations. Please contact OutBack Technical Support at +1.360.618.4363 before implementing
advanced battery technologies.
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Table 1 Components Included
1 x Silicone Grease Package
Rainproof
enclosure
Status indicators
with universal symbols
Equalize switch
Easily accessible
wiring
compartment
Cover screws
Figure 1 Features & Wiring Cover
To remove the wiring compartment cover:
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two
screws from the bottom of the compartment
cover. (See above.)
2. Grasp the lower edge as shown. Swing the
cover out while pulling downward.
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