FW-IOB-Q-230VAC Input/Output/Bypass Assembly Installation Instructions
The OutBack Power Systems FW-IOB-Q-230VAC allows manual switching between the FX Series Inverter/Charger and a second AC source, facilitating maintenance and power continuity. 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.
Requirements and Warnings The OutBack FW-IOB-Q-230VAC is intended as a system component and is included in a listing by ETL as indoor enclosures to UL standard UL 508A Industrial Control Panels. This enclosure is intended for battery circuits configured for 12 to 48 volts nominal. Grounding Instructions – Each enclosure should be connected to a grounded, permanent wiring system.
FW-IOB-Q-230VAC Parts List AC Breakers Breaker Label Kit Brown Terminal Bus Bar Insulators AC Breaker Bypass Blue Terminal Slide Plate Bus Bar Insulators Bus Bars Hardware Kit Hot Conductors (Brown) Figure 1: FW-IOB-Q-230VAC Ground Conductor (Green) Neutral Conductor (Blue)
Figure 2: Placement of Bus Bars
Figure 3: Sample Wiring Diagram
Installing the FW-IOB-Q-230VAC Bypass Breakers (installed upside down) Output Breakers Input Breakers Figure 4: AC Breaker Installation for FW-IOB-Q-230VAC To install the FW-IOB-Q-230VAC: • Remove the appropriate quantity of breaker knockouts from the breaker bracket. • Pull the yellow tabs out from each breaker. • Install the breakers on the din rail to approximately match the openings in the breaker bracket.
Installing the AC Breaker Bypass Slide Plate Figure 5: AC Breaker Bypass Slide Plate Installation Parts: 1. 8-32 X .75 Machine Screw (2) 2. Nylon Washer (4) 3. 8-32 Nylock Nut (4) 4. AC Breaker Bypass Slide Plate (1) 5. FLEXware AC Breaker Bracket (1) To Assemble: 1. Remove necessary circuit breaker knockouts (per IOB kit). 2. Install AC Breaker Bypass Slide Plate and fasteners as shown in Figure 5. 3. Do not over tighten the Nylock nuts. Overtightening can cause the AC Breaker Bypass Slide Plate to bind.
