System Protection; Dc Wiring Origination - Outback Power Systems FX AND VFX SERIES Installation Manual

SYSTEM PROTECTION

An FX Series Inverter/Charger is part of an electrical system that protects:
• You
• The wires
• The components
• The devices served by the system

DC WIRING ORIGINATION

DC brass battery terminals with 8M x 1.25 stainless steel threaded studs
Red=positive
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
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Each FX must be part of a permanently grounded
electrical system (see page 7). Grounding protects
people and equipment from electrical shock.
Grounding must be done according to local and
national electrical codes.
OutBack circuit breakers protect wiring by limiting
the amount of current entering a system. All
wired electrical systems require circuit breakers or
fuses for protection.
OutBack offers both breakers and fuses for over-
current protection. If they are provided by other
vendors, they must be properly rated.
Black=negative
• Never install extra washers between the
Nut
Battery Cable Lug
• Always install breakers or fuses within the
Stud
• Torque 2/0, 4/0, or larger NEC approved cables
Battery terminal covers
terminal mounting surface and the battery
cable lug—the connection must be direct and
secure.
positive battery cable.
rated 75° or higher to 60-inch pounds.