Outback FLEXware PV 8 Manuel utilisateur
PV 8 Combiner
PV 12 Combiner
User’s Guide
Includes Mounting and Installation Instructions
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About OutBack Power Systems
OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include
true sine wave inverter/chargers, a maximum power point charge controller, system communication
components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems.
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.
(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.
Revision
March 2008
Contact Information
OutBack Power Systems
19009 62nd Ave. NE
Arlington, WA 98223
Phone (360) 435-6030
Fax (360) 435-6019
www.outbackpower.com
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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
Sample FW-CBUS-12 (Bus Bar) Installations.....................................................................................................................17
FLEXware PV-12 Combiner.........................................................................................................................................................18
FWPV-12 Knockouts and Dimensions.................................................................................................................................19
FLEXware PV-12 Combiner Wiring Sample (Circuit Breakers)..............................................................................20
Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................21
FLEXware PV-12 Combiner Wiring Sample (Fuses) .....................................................................................................22
Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................23
Product Registration.......................................................................................................................................................................24
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Warranty Introduction
Dear OutBack Customer,
Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eort 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. Please note the following guidelines regarding warranty service of OutBack
products:
• Any and all warranty repairs must conform to the terms of the warranty.
• All OutBack equipment must be installed according to their accompanying instructions and
manuals with specied 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).
• 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.
• 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.
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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).
This enclosure is rated for up to 150VDC circuit breakers and up to 600VDC fuses.
Grounding Instructions – Each enclosure should be connected to a grounded, permanent wiring
system. 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 must comply with all national
and local codes and ordinances. System grounding as required by the National Electric Code, ANSI
/NFPA 70-1996, or other appropriate codes is the responsibility of the system installer.
The equipment ground on FLEXware PV Combiner is marked with this symbol:
NOTE: Solar panels produce electrical current when light is present, even during overcast
weather. Do not wire from the array to the PV-8 or the PV-12 Combiner. Complete all
connections inside the combiner rst and then connect at the array.
OutBack Power Systems’FLEXware
FLEXware is a convenient system of all-aluminum, powder-coated modular enclosures with associated
mounting hardware and stainless steel fasteners for housing OutBack power components. Our
indoor-rated enclosures and mounting plates oer secure and centralized installations for various
combinations of FX Series Inverter/Chargers, OutBack Charge Controllers, the OutBack HUB, MATE, and
Auto-Transformer, as well as breakers, bus bars, and balance-of-system components.
General Wiring and Installation Instructions
• Remove any necessary knockouts before securing the combiner to its mounting surface.
• Mount the combiner, securing it appropriately.*
• Slide the circuit breakers or fuse holders onto the DIN rail and lock in place.
• Secure the box lugs to the Combiner Bus Bar.
• Install the Combiner Bus Bar and secure it to either the fuse holders or the circuit breakers.
• Connect all wires to the fuse holders or circuit breakers and the box lugs, securing them
according to the listed torque values.
• Connect the wires to the solar array.
*FLEXware PV-8 and PV-12 Combiners are designed for weather-resistant outdoor installation when appropriate
fasteners and secure mounting surfaces are used. The back of each combiner has knockouts to accommodate
fasteners, U-bolts, or other hardware for secure attachment to a solid surface, including pole mounting. Both the
surface and the fastening hardware must be sucient to support the weight of the combiner.
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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
Maximum Breaker Short Circuit Current 10kA for 80V; 100A for 150V
Requirements
• Use minimum 750 C copper conductors.
• Use only code-approved, appropriately listed circuit breakers, fuse holders, and fuses.
Torque Data* for DC Negative Bus Bar Small Holes
WIRE SIZE TORQUE
AWG mm2in lbs Nm
14-10 2.1-5.3 20 2.3
8 8.4 25 2.8
6 13.3-21.2 35 4.0
Torque Data* for Box Lug
WIRE SIZE TORQUE
AWG mm2in lbs Nm
14-10 2.1-5.3 35 4.0
8 8.4 40 4.5
6-4 13.3-21.2 45 5.1
2/0-3 13.3-21.2 50 5.7
Torque Data* for DC Negative Bus Bar Large Holes
WIRE SIZE TORQUE
AWG mm2in lbs Nm
14-10 2.1-5.3 35 4.0
8 8.4 40 4.5
6-4 13.3-21.2 45 5.1
2/0-3 13.3-21.2 50 5.7
Torque Data* for Ground Bus Bar
WIRE SIZE TORQUE
AWG mm2in lbs Nm
14-10 2.1-5.3 20 2.3
8 8.4 25 2.8
6-4 13.3-21.2 35 4.o
DIN Rail Mounted Breaker and Fuse Holder Terminals are torqued 22 in lbs/2.5 Nm
*Data is also listed on the product label attached to the combiner box.
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Removable front cover
• Accommodates circuit breakers or fuse holders using a
reversible* combiner bus bar
• Two output set screw lugs for parallel positive strings
capable of accepting 2/0 AWG/67.4 mm2output wires
• Comes with one ground bus bar and one negative bus bar
• 1” EKO bottom knockout punchable to 2” EKO
• 1” back knockout punchable to 1.5”
• Can be mounted on a 3”, 4” or 6” pole**
• Roof mountable at an angle down to 3-in-12 pitch (140)
*NOTE: A combiner can use either circuit breakers or fuses
depending on the installation requirements, but it cannot use
both at the same time.
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.
**Requires fasteners not available from OutBack Power Systems
FWPV-8 Combiner Features
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Circuit breaker installation using included bus
bar hardware Fuse holder installation
Bus bar hardware installed
Optional DIN Rail
End Clamp
(FW-EC-DIN)
Sample FW-CBUS-8 (Bus Bar) Installations
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