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    GFX Series Inverter/Charger GFX1312 GFX1424 GFX1548 Installation Manual[...]

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    About OutBack Power Technologies OutBack Power Technologies is a leader in advanced energy conv ersion technology. Our products include true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point tracking charge controllers, system communication components, as well as breaker panels , breakers, accessories, and assembled systems. Contact Information Tele[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important safety instructions fo r the GFX Series inverters. Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the inve rter and on any accessories or ad ditional equipment included in the installation. Failure to adhere to these inst ructions could result in severe[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions Definitions The following is a list of initia ls, terms, and definitions used in conjunction with this product. Table 1 Terms and Definitions Term Definition AC Alternating Current; ref ers to voltage produc ed by the inverte r, util ity grid, or generator AGS Automatic Generator Start AUX Inverter’s 12-volt auxiliar[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to install this equipment if it appears to be damaged in any way. See the Troubleshooting Section fo r instructions on how to return the equipment if it is damaged or suspected to be damaged. Personal Safety WARNING: Personal Injury  This equipment weighs in excess of 49 lbs ( 22 kg). Use s[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: Equipment Damage  When connecting cables from the inverter to the battery terminals, ensure the proper polarity is observed. Connecting the cables incorre ctly can damage or destroy the equipment and void the product warranty.  Thoroughly inspect the equipment prior to energizing. Verify that no tools or[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions Recycling Information IMPORTANT: Recycle Electronics and Batteries Batteries are considered hazardous wast e and must be recycled according to local jurisdiction. Inverters a nd other electronics contain metals and plastics that can (and should) be recycled. Th e following are some websites and phone numbers that provi[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions 6 900-0113-01-00 Rev A National Institute of Recyclers, Mexico Web site: http://www.inare.org.mx/ Email: a57841279@prodigy.net.mx, margarita@inare.org.mx Phone: +1.55.57.85.9160 Fax: +1.55.57.84.1279 Natural Resources Canada Address: 580 Booth, Ottawa, ON K1A 0E8 Phone: +1.613.995.0947 TTY: +1.613.996.4397 (Phone and T[...]

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    900-0113-01-00 Rev A 7 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 1 Audience ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Symbols Used ..[...]

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    Table of Contents 8 900-0113-01-00 Rev A List of Tables Table 1 Terms and Def initions ......................................................................................... .............................2 Table 2 Components and A ccessories .................................................................................................... 1 0 T[...]

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    900-0113-01-00 Rev A 9 Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack GFX Series In verter/Charger. This product offers a complete power conversion system between batteries and AC power. It can provide backup power or complete off-grid service.  Battery-to-AC inverting which delivers 120 Vac at 60 Hz  [...]

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    Introduction 10 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Each model inverter has a single phase output marked with this symbol:  Each inverter puts out a sine wave waveform marked with this symbol: Components and Accessories Table 2 Components and Accessories Installed Components Included in Box Battery Termin al Cover, red GFX Series Installation Manual (this book[...]

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    900-0113-01-00 Rev A 11 Planning Applications The GFX Series inverters are intend ed for on-grid, off-grid, and grid -interactive applications. These models are designed to use a battery bank to st ore energy. They can work in conjunction with photovoltaic (PV) panels to harvest solar energy , as well as wind turbines and other renewable sources. T[...]

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    Planning 12 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Renewable Energy The inverter cannot connect directly to PV, wind, or other renewable sources. The batteries are the inverter’s primary source of power. However, if th ese sources are used to charge the batteries, the inverter can use their energy by drawing it from the batteries. The renewable source is always tr[...]

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    Planning 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 13 Generator Sizing A generator should be sized to provide enough po wer for all the loads and the battery charger.  Available generator pow er may be limited by ratings for circuit break ers and/or generator co nnectors.  The generator must be able to provid e current to all inverters on a give n phase or leg. M[...]

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    Planning 14 900-0113-01-00 Rev A NOTES:[...]

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    900-0113-01-00 Rev A 15 Installation Location and Environmental Requirements The GFX Series inverters can be located outdoor s, but OutBack still recommends that they be protected from the environment.  If protected from the environment, the inverter can mount in any position or orientation. If exposed to the environment, it cannot be pl aced up[...]

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    Installation 16 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Tools Required  Wire cutters/strippers  Torque wrenches  Assorted insulated screwdriv ers  DVM or Voltmeter Mounting  It is easier for two people to install the GFX inverter due to its weight.  The unit must be secured with approp riate fasteners to a sturdy mounting surface capable of supporti[...]

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    Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 17 Terminals and Ports Figure 5 Terminals, Ports, and Features WARNING: Shock Hazard The inverter’s AC output is defaulted to ON from the factory. It wi ll deliver 120 Vac as soon as DC power is connected. INVERTER ON/OFF : R eceives wires for a manual on/off switch to control the inverter. The jumper alongside ([...]

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    Installation 18 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Grounding WARNING: Shock Hazard The unit must be connected to a grounded, pe rmanent wiring system. If a bond is made between neutral and ground make sure only on e bond is present in the AC system at any time. Some codes require the bond to be made at the main panel only. WARNING: Shock Hazard For all installat[...]

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    Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 19 DC Wiring CAUTION: Equipment Damage Never reverse the polarity of the battery cables. Always use correct polarity. CAUTION: Fire Hazard Always install a breaker, fuse, or protec tive device to protect the DC system. Table 4 DC Conductor Size and Torque Requirements Inverter Nominal DC Amps (Derated 125%) Conduct[...]

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    Installation 20 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Mounting Surface M8 x 1.25 Stud Lock Washer Battery Cable Lug 13 mm Nut Flat Washe r Insulator Install battery cable lug, nuts and washers in the order illustra ted. T he battery cable lug should be the first item installed on the st ud. It should make solid contact with the mounting surface. Do not install hard[...]

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    Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 21 AC Wiring Table 5 AC Conductor Size and Torque Requirements Conductor Size Recommend ation Torque Requirements Minimum #6 AWG or 0.025 in (16 mm) 35 in-lbs (4.0 Nm) Figure 10 AC Terminals Multiple AC Sources Figure 11 Multiple AC Sources All system wiring must comply with national and local codes and regul[...]

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    Installation 22 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Accessory Wiring RTS port T he AC Wiring Compartment Board has port s for both the Remote Temper ature Sensor (RTS) and the system display. (The system display port is labeled MATE/HUB.) If a HUB is in use, it occupies the inverter’s MATE/HUB port. RTS cable (RJ11, 4-conductor, telephone) MATE cable (RJ45, 8-c[...]

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    Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 23 AUX Wiring The AUX+ and AUX– terminals are a switched 12 Vdc supply. The AUX can resp ond to many criteria and control many functions. These include cooling fans, vent fans, load diver sion, fault alarms, and automatic generator control. The AUX output can also be controlled extern ally through the system disp[...]

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    Installation 24 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Automatic Generator Start (AGS) The AUX terminals can be used to pe rform “two-wire” generator start. A two-wire-start generator is the simplest type, where most of the circuits are au tomated. It usually has a single switch with two positions that is turned ON to start, OFF to stop. Either the system displa[...]

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    Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 25 A “three-wire-start” generator has two or more starting circuits. It usually has a separate switch or position for cranking the generator. The AUX terminals cannot control this ty pe of generator without using a three-wire to two-wire conversion kit. Atkinson Electronics ( http://atkinsonelectronics.com ) ma[...]

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    Installation 26 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Single-Inverter Installations When installing an inverter AC system , the following rules must be observed.  All wiring and input breakers must be sized for 60 Aac or less.  All output breakers must be sized appropriately for loads and inverter wattage. Figure 18 Single-Inverter Wiring[...]

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    Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 27 Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Installing multiple inverters in a si ngle AC system allows larger loads than a single inverter can handle. This requires stacking. Stacking inverters does not re fer to physically placing one on top of another. It refers to how they are wired within the system and then[...]

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    Installation 28 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Classic Series Stacking (Dual-Stack) In “classic” series stacking, two inverters create tw o separate 120 Vac output phases (“legs”). One leg is the master. The other is the slave, which create s a 120 Vac output that is intentionally 180° out of phase with the master. Each of these legs can be used to [...]

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    Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 29 Figure 21 Classic Series Wiring (Two Inverters)[...]

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    Installation 30 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Parallel Stac u erters) When installing a paral  Parallel stacking requires a system display and a HUB. ogrammed as Master . (See the e low the other inverters allow s the master to avoid 1 during programming. -phase). s, local codes may requi re the inverter breakers to be located at king (D al-Stack and Lar[...]

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    Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 31 Figure 23 Parallel Wiring (Four Inverters)[...]

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    Installation 32 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Three-Phase Stacking In three-phase stacking, inverters are stacked to create three separate 120 Vac output legs in a wye configuration.  The output of each inverter i s 120° out of phase from the others. Any two outputs p roduce 208 Vac between them. The outputs can be used to power three-phase loads whe n [...]

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    Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 33 Figure 25 Three-Phase Wiring (Three Inverters)[...]

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    Installation 34 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Functional Test Once the mounting, wiring, and other installa tion steps are completed, proceed to the GFX Serie s Operator’s Manual . The Operator’s Manual has steps for power ing up and performing a functional test on the inverter system, as well as powering down and adding new devices to an existing syste[...]

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    900-0113-01-00 Rev A 35 Index A AC Conduit Plate................................................................10 AC Terminals .......................................................................17 AC Wiri ng .............................................................................21 AGS .....................................................[...]

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    Index 36 900-0113-01-00 Rev A R Recycling Info rmation........................................................ 5 Remote System Di splay .............................................. 2, 12 Remote Temperatur e Sensor (RTS) .......... 2, 10, 17, 22 Renewable Energy ............................................................12 S Safety ..............[...]

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    Index 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 37[...]

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    North America 19009 62nd Avenue NE Arlington, WA 98223 USA +1.360.435 .6030 Europe: Barcelona, Spain +34.93.654 .9568 900-0113-01- 00 Rev A[...]