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  • Page 2: First Things First

    FIRST THINGS FIRST 1. When you unbox your Flex Modular You can use these protectors on the 3. Next, charge your Flex Modular System, PLEASE DO NOT throw away bottom module in your stack to protect System to 100% by plugging a Standard the packaging.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Guidelines

    EC8 charging electrical shock. These outlets supply warranty stickers (black dot with Inergy port (right side) on the Flex 1500, Flex power identical to that of a normal home logo) may also void the warranty. For DC, or Flex MPPT Supercharger.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES NEVER connect your Flex AC outlets to equipment, and heaters), or other loads another power source. Doing so will you don’t want draining your battery permanently damage your device and unexpectedly. void your warranty. These outlets are output only, and any such damage is NEVER use or store any Flex module easily detected when diagnosing Flex...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CHARGING YOUR FLEX MODULAR SYSTEM General Information Charging with Solar Panels Inergy Ascent Panels (or Other MC4 Panels Connected in Series) Legacy Inergy Panels With EC8 Connectors Solar Charging with the MPPT Supercharger Charging with the Grid (110-120VAC Wall Socket)
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS USING YOUR INERGY FLEX MODULAR SYSTEM Flex 1500 Power Station with AC and Regulated DC Output Flex DC Power Station with Regulated DC Output Using the Flex Battery Getting the Most out of your Flex system Using the Flex in Extreme Cold Weather...
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty Period “No Lemon” Policy Remedy Limited to Original Consumer / Buyer Exclusions How to Receive Service CONTACT US...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Flex

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FLEX Currently, the Flex Modular System is made up of four unique Flex modules: 1. Flex 1500 Power Console 2. Flex DC Power Console 3. Flex Battery 4. Flex MPPT Supercharger With these modules, you can create a...
  • Page 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FLEX Flex 1500 Power Station Most people will start with a Flex 1500 Power Station, which is the combination of the Flex 1500 Power Console and a single Flex Battery. From there, you can choose to expand...

  • Page 10: Flex Dc Power Station

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FLEX Flex DC Power Station People who use only DC power, such as off-grid or van life enthusiasts, may choose the Flex DC Power Station, which is the combination of the Flex DC Power Console and a single Flex Battery.
  • Page 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FLEX Flex MPPT Supercharger The Flex MPPT Supercharger includes two advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) charge controllers, each equivalent to the MPPT input of the Power Console, giving you more input options and faster solar charging. Rapidly charging and discharging your battery can affect the cycle life of lithium-ion batteries.
  • Page 12 Inergy, along with industry-leading safety standards and controls. Each Flex Battery is self-managed, which means that your system can continue operating in the event of a failure of any/all extra batteries in the system. Each battery displays its individual state-of-charge (SoC), voltage, and power measurements on the built-in LCD screen.
  • Page 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FLEX Using Multiple Flex Batteries you can still connect them, though If you intend to charge your system they won’t enable until the voltages before using it, place the lowest charge get within range. As you use the Flex battery on the top of the stack.
  • Page 14 Battery at the same time. that of the Flex Battery. Never connect external lithium To add even more storage capacity, batteries not supplied by Inergy to the simply stack additional Flex Batteries Kodiak or Apex. (up to five per stack). The Flex Batteries will measure the Apex or Kodiak battery Failure to follow the above safety information may result in fire, property damage, or bodily harm.

  • Page 15: Charging Your Flex Modular System

    CHARGING YOUR FLEX MODULAR SYSTEM General Information as the power console is powered on). faster than most systems, but this can Note: If the Flex Battery is too warm still take up to a few hours to reach or cold, it won’t allow charging until it 100%.

  • Page 16: Charging With Solar Panels

    Peak Your Panels and farther away from you. During Pointing your panel directly at the sun Inergy solar panels are rated at maximum output in ideal conditions. Real output may vary based on your NOTE: unique situation.
  • Page 17 The Flex is designed for use with and the panel is free of any dirt, debris, or parallel (connecting all positive wires rated for Inergy-brand solar panels, other objects like stickers and decals. but you can use off-brand solar panels...
  • Page 18 30’ EC8-to-MC4 Ascent Panel Cable You will know the Flex Modular System normal day. Refer to the Inergy blog for into the blue EC8 connector on your Flex is charging from your solar panels when more detailed information, where we Power Station.
  • Page 19 CHARGING YOUR FLEX MODULAR SYSTEM STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 EC8 Port on the Flex Female MC4 Male MC4 30 FT EC8 to MC4 Cable Leftover Panel Leads 30 FT EC8 to MC4 Cable When charging with solar panels, you should use only the blue EC8 input port on the right panel of the Flex NOTE: 1500 or Flex DC power console.
  • Page 20 LCD screen indicates a charge input under SOLAR and an estimated charge If using legacy Inergy panels with EC8 time on the center of the display. The connectors, always use the following...
  • Page 21 CHARGING YOUR FLEX MODULAR SYSTEM STEP 1 STEP 2 Male EC8 Female EC8 EC8 Port on the Flex 30 FT EC8 Cable STEP 3 30 FT EC8 6 FT EC8 Cable Cable Your cables may not look like those shown in STEP two . These cables are shown without the standard NOTE: weatherproof coating at the base of the connectors in order to make them easier to identify.
  • Page 22 CHARGING YOUR FLEX MODULAR SYSTEM Solar Charging With the MPPT process above, connecting the EC8 to Charging From the Grid Supercharger the supercharger first, and the MC4 (AC Wall Outlet) connectors last. When disconnecting, always unplug the EC8 last. When you add the MPPT Supercharger You can charge your Flex system from to your Flex system, we recommend you normal AC power sources (refer to the...
  • Page 23 CHARGING YOUR FLEX MODULAR SYSTEM Battery, you can purchase additional from grid power. You should be able into the Flex system than is being used, Standard Wall Chargers to charge each to charge one Flex Battery with three the display will show the estimated battery directly through this DC port Quick Wall Chargers and an MPPT time until fully charged.

  • Page 24: Using Your Inergy Flex Modular System

    Modular System and run your gear at The safe storage and operating DC outputs of the Flex 1500. The bottom the same time. temperatures of the Flex Modular button activates the AC inverter and Using the Flex Battery System are found in Tech Specs.

  • Page 25: Getting The Most Out Of Your Flex System

    USING YOUR NEW FLEX MODULAR SYSTEM non-combustible surface for at least 48 If you have any questions about your common to all electronic devices. If hours, and call us immediately. Flex Modular System or the above run times are shorter than you expect, instructions, please contact us.

  • Page 26: Using The Flex In Extreme Cold Weather

    USING YOUR NEW FLEX MODULAR SYSTEM Using the Flex in Extreme Cold Weather Temperatures below freezing can affect the Flex Battery’s capacity and even prevent charging. If you plan to use the Flex system in sub-zero conditions, you may need to protect it from the cold. Do not use the Flex system outside of the specified temperature ranges (see Tech Specs).

  • Page 27: Reading The Lcd Displays

    READING THE LCD DISPLAYS POWER CONSOLE STARTUP SCREEN Software Version POWER CONSOLE WITH A NET CHARGE INPUT Battery Level Indicator Net Charge Rate Estimated Charge Time Arrow by the battery level indicator indicates charge or discharge. NOTE: Estimated charge and discharge times are calculated using the current net charge or discharge rate and the current total battery capacity.
  • Page 28 READING THE LCD DISPLAYS POWER CONSOLE WITH SOLAR INPUT RESULTING IN A NET CHARGE Arrow Indicates Net power Input (CHG) Net Charge Estimated Charge Time Solar Input POWER CONSOLE WITH SOLAR INPUT AND POWER OUTPUT RESULTING IN A NET DISCHARGE Arrow Indicates Net power Output (DIS) Net Discharge...
  • Page 29 READING THE LCD DISPLAYS POWER CONSOLE WITH MULTIPLE FLEX BATTERIES CONNECTED Combined Battery Level Number of Connected Batteries POWER CONSOLE EXPERIENCING AN ERROR Error Icon In the unlikely event of an error in your Flex system, this view displays the error indicator “!” under the battery NOTE: level icon.
  • Page 30 READING THE LCD DISPLAYS POWER CONSOLE SHUTDOWN SCREEN WITH ERROR CODE (DTC) Error Code...
  • Page 31 READING THE LCD DISPLAYS BATTERY STARTUP SCREEN Software Version BATTERY WITH NET CHARGE INPUT Net Battery Charge Battery Level Battery Voltage...
  • Page 32 READING THE LCD DISPLAYS BATTERY WITH NET CHARGE OUTPUT Net Battery Disharge Battery Level High Temperature Battery Voltage Indicator This view displays the result of a net power usage from the battery. A continuous high power usage rate will NOTE: increase the internal temperature of the battery.
  • Page 33 USING YOUR NEW FLEX MODULAR SYSTEM Reading the LCD Screen: current, and voltage of each string, helping you to fine-tune your solar MPPT Supercharger arrays and diagnose any poor The LCD screen on the MPPT performance issues. Supercharger indicates the status of each input.

  • Page 34: Flex Battery

    TECH SPECS Flex 1500 Power Station (AC and DC Output) (6) 110-120VAC outlets (2) 60W USB-C ports with PD and QC 3.0 (2) USB-A ports with QC 2.0 (2) 5.5mm x 2.5mm DC outputs for Basecamp LEDs & future accessories LCD display (2) 15A cigarette lighter ports with 13.8V...
  • Page 35 Flex Battery (with Standard Warranty: 24 Months optional Flex MPPT Supercharger): 1.5 hours Lithium-ion Battery Expansion: Yes; the Flex 1500 accepts up to 96 Flex Batteries (5 Flex Batteries per vertical stack maximum, connect multiple stacks with Flex Battery Adapter Plate—coming soon)

  • Page 36: Flex Dc Power Station (Dc-Output)

    TECH SPECS Flex DC Power Station (DC-only Output) (4) 5.5 x 2.5mm DC outputs for Basecamp LEDs & future accessories (4) USB-A ports with QC 2.0 (4) 60W USB-C ports with PD and QC 3.0 LCD display (2) 30A Anderson Powerpole output ports (one w/ regulated DC output) (4) 15A cigarette lighter ports with regulated DC output (for total of 60A from all ports combined)
  • Page 37 13.8V Regulated DC Power: Increases Discharge Temperature: run times for 12V devices -20 – 50°C; -4 – 122°F Battery: Genuine Inergy Flex Battery Solar Array Options: Accepts either Charge Temperature: series or parallel wiring configurations. 0 – 45°C; 32 – 113°F...

  • Page 38: Flex Battery

    5.5mm x 2.5 mm DC Input: User-friendly, Technical Details to a Flex, Apex, or Kodiak Power Station, plug-and-play interface for the Inergy the Flex Battery will act as an expansion Standard Wall Charger. to the main or master battery. For the Internal Battery: 1,058 Watt-hours Flex, when the expansion battery’s state...
  • Page 39 Charge Temperature: Expansion: Combine this module with 0 – 45°C; 32 – 113°F your Flex 1500 or Flex DC Power Station for the fastest solar charge times on the Storage Temperature: market. -20 – 35°C; -4 – 95°F Charging: two additional panel arrays Dimensions: 14”...

  • Page 40: Faqs

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What are the benefits of a My Flex Modular System is not How do I maximize my solar modular system versus an all-in- responding, or is not behaving charging speed? one product with a set battery normally. What should I do? size and fixed solar charging Read Charging with Solar and pay capabilities?
  • Page 41 Our goal was to The MPPT Supercharger can be used allow up to four (4) 100-Watt panels to be only with a Flex 1500 or Flex DC Power The maximum solar input is 90V to the connected in series for those wanting to Station.
  • Page 42 Flex MPPT Supercharger for specific details. input, which gives you more options to the Flex 1500 or Flex DC Power for solar panels in either parallel or Stations, simply add the Supercharger series configurations. You will be able to...
  • Page 43 Refer to the section of this manual titled stack. If you want to use more than 1500 and Flex DC Power Stations Flex Battery Basics. five Flex Batteries in your Flex Modular Before connecting six or more MPPT Superchargers, please consult with an Inergy support specialist. NOTE:...
  • Page 44 Flex Battery in your up without warning. E.g. cooking stack at the same time. One single Flex Flex 1500 turn on when I draw a equipment, heaters, or even just loads large amount of AC power? Battery will charge in as little as one you don’t want draining your battery...
  • Page 45 The Flex system can connect to your Storing the system at 30-40% state- Yes. All three work with the Flex platform. home’s breaker panel as a backup power of-charge ensures the longest battery source only with the use of the Inergy- storage life. We recommend checking...
  • Page 46 Can I use the Flex while it charges? the Flex Battery can only be facilitated Inergy offers a standard 24-month by a hazmat-certified shipping agent/ warranty on manufacturing defects. Yes. It’s capable of outputting power service, in the original UN-certified while charging.
  • Page 47 (See Contact Us.) We would be The Flex DC and Flex 1500 Power happy to assist you. Consoles are equipped with a resettable circuit breaker on the MPPT Charge Controller to prevent damage.

  • Page 48: Warranty Information

    Paragraph 3. “No Lemon” Policy 2, below, subject to the exclusions Inergy Solar will repair or replace (at set forth in Paragraph 6, below. This Inergy Solar warrants to the original Inergy Solar’s option and expense) any warranty statement sets forth Inergy’s...

  • Page 49: Exclusions

    PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHIP LITHIUM BATTERY PRODUCTS BACK YOURSELF. CONSULT WITH OUR SUPPORT TEAM BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SHIP ANY INERGY PRODUCT FOR SERVICE.

  • Page 50: Contact Us

    CONTACT US If you have any questions about your Inergy Flex Modular System or the above instructions, please contact our support team using the information here: Phone: (877) 891-2657 Web Chat: www.InergyTek.com / Use the web chat tool at the bottom right of the page.
  • Page 51 NOTES...
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  • Page 54 Designed in the U.S.A. and Made in China This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 55 FLEX USER MANUAL v 1.2...

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