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Surge Protector

FW-SP-ACA
FW-SP-250
FW-SP-R

User’s Guide

Includes Mounting and Installation

Summary of Contents for FLEXWARE FW-SP-250

Page 1: ...Surge Protector FW SP ACA FW SP 250 FW SP R User s Guide Includes Mounting and Installation...

Page 2: ...tector R FW SP R 2007 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 O...

Page 3: ...ng 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 allo...

Page 4: ...generator or inconsistent utility power for instance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions cautionary markings and all appropriate sections of this installation and user manual as well...

Page 5: ...r features ACTIVE and ERROR LEDs for the DC AC IN and AC OUT circuits The yellow ACTIVE LEDs light when power is applied to that circuit A red ERROR light indicates a significant surge has damaged the...

Page 6: ...e 2 Wiring designations Each AC and DC wire is marked near the terminal end of each wire Electrical Connections and LED Indicators E R R O R A C T I V E Mounting FW SP 250 Mounts inside an FW250 FW SP...

Page 7: ...ctor board to the FW SP ACA Underside screw secures FW SP ACA to FX Procedure Turn off the system s DC AC IN and AC OUT breakers if available use BYPASS mode to power any loads Tools Required to Insta...

Page 8: ...DC battery caps under the DCC or Turbo 3 Remove the AC Wiring Compartment plastic cover secured with two Phillips screws 5 Remove the AC Con duit Plate which slides up and out from the FX 4 Remove the...

Page 9: ...e FW SP ACA slides onto the FX in the same location as the now removed AC Conduit Plate and secures to the FX with its own factory supplied screws in the same location as the removed M5 hex bolts Figu...

Page 10: ...relief is required Screws included secure the FW SP ACA to an FX FW SP ACA slides down FX slots Figure 7 Top view of FW SP ACA installed on an FX 10 Route the FW SP ACA wires through to the AC Wiring...

Page 11: ...AC cover and two additional that come with the FW SP 250 Figure 8 FLEXware 250 AC 3 Remove the standard FLEXware 250 AC cover secured by four Phillips screws 2 Remove the AC Wiring Compartment cover s...

Page 12: ...ructions on page 16 11 5 Install the top section of the cover contain ing the surge protector first 6 The lower secton of the FW SP 250 slides inside the FW250 and is then screwed into the previously...

Page 13: ...s desired The FW ACA includes a bracket for securing the FW SP R NOTE Always shut off the AC and DC power to the FX before replacing a damaged board or installing a surge protector 1 To install an FW...

Page 14: ...in on the FW ACA bracket fits in this slot 4 Pass the FW SP R wires through the FW ACA Bracket opening lining up the locating pin with the slot on the surge protector FW SP R LEDs Figures 12 FW SP R a...

Page 15: ...with the top of the FW ACA housing Figure 13 FW SP R installed inside the FW ACA 6 Secure the FW ACA Bracket with Phillips screw 7 If installing the FW SP R in an FW ACA place the FW ACA plastic cove...

Page 16: ...FW SP 250 s board is damaged it can be replaced without going to the expense of replacing the cover as well Tools Required to Install Purpose Slotted screwdriver Wiring to the AC wiring block Phillip...

Page 17: ...r cables Each surge protector wire inserts directly on top of any installed power wire with its label facing up The surge protector spade lugs will sit on top of the AC wires connected to the wiring b...

Page 18: ...PUT from the FX will light up the AC OUT ACTIVE LED AC INPUT from a utility grid or generator will light the AC IN ACTIVE LED Initially if any ERROR LED lights check all wiring and inspect the surge p...

Page 19: ...modified or damaged by the following Installation or Removal Alteration or Disassembly Normal Wear and Tear Accident or Abuse Corrosion Lightning Repair or service provided by an unauthorized repair...

Page 20: ...a repaired or replacement Product to the purchaser freight prepaid non expedited using a carrier of OutBack s choice within the continental United States where applicable Shipments to other locations...

Page 21: ...______________________Purchase Date ____________________________ The following questions refer to the FX Series Inverter Charger on which the FLEXware Surge Protector is installed FX Series Inverter C...

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