Outback Power Systems GFX1424 User Manual

GFX Series Inverter/Charger GFX1312 GFX1424 GFX1548 Installation Manual

Table of Contents 8 900-0113-01-00 Rev A List of Tables Table 1 Terms and Definitions...

900-0113-01-00 Rev A 9 Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack GFX Series Inverter/Charger. This pr

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 w

900-0113-01-00 Rev A 11 Planning Applications The GFX Series inverters are intended for on-grid, off-grid, and grid-interactive applications.

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 t

Planning 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 13 Generator Sizing A generator should be sized to provide enough power for all the loads and the battery charger.

Planning 14 900-0113-01-00 Rev A NOTES:

900-0113-01-00 Rev A 15 Installation Location and Environmental Requirements The GFX Series inverters can be located outdoors, but OutBack still

Installation 16 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Tools Required  Wire cutters/strippers  Torque wrenches  Assorted insulated screwdrivers  DVM or Voltmete

Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 17 Terminals and Ports Figure 5 Terminals, Ports, and Features WARNING: Shock Hazard The invert

About OutBack Power Technologies OutBack Power Technologies is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include true sine wave

Installation 18 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Grounding WARNING: Shock Hazard The unit must be connected to a grounded, permanent wiring system. If

Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 19 DC Wiring CAUTION: Equipment Damage Never reverse the polarity of the battery cables. Always use corre

Installation 20 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Mounting SurfaceM8 x 1.25 Stud Lock WasherBattery Cable Lug 13 mm Nut Flat WasherInsulator Install battery ca

Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 21 AC Wiring Table 5 AC Conductor Size and Torque Requirements Conductor Size Recommendation Torque Require

Installation 22 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Accessory Wiring RTS portThe AC Wiring Compartment Board has ports for both the Remote Temperature

Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 23 AUX Wiring The AUX+ and AUX– terminals are a switched 12 Vdc supply. The AUX can respond to many criteri

Installation 24 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Automatic Generator Start (AGS) The AUX terminals can be used to perform “two-wire” generator start. A tw

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

Installation 26 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Single-Inverter Installations When installing an inverter AC system, the following rules must be observed

Installation 900-0113-01-00 Rev A 27 Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Installing multiple inverters in a single AC system allows la

Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important safety instructions for the GFX Series inverters. Rea

Installation 28 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Classic Series Stacking (Dual-Stack) In “classic” series stacking, two inverters create two separate 120 Vac out

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

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

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

Installation 32 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Three-Phase Stacking In three-phase stacking, inverters are stacked to create three separate 120 Vac ou

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

Installation 34 900-0113-01-00 Rev A Functional Test Once the mounting, wiring, and other installation steps are completed, proceed to the G

900-0113-01-00 Rev A 35 Index A AC Conduit Plate...10 AC Terminals...

Index 36 900-0113-01-00 Rev A R Recycling Information...5 Remote System Display...

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Important Safety Instructions Definitions The following is a list of initials, terms, and definitions used in conjunction with this

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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

Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: Equipment Damage  When connecting cables from the inverter to the battery terminals, ensure the proper polar

Important Safety Instructions Recycling Information IMPORTANT: Recycle Electronics and Batteries Batteries are considered hazardous waste and must

Important Safety Instructions 6 900-0113-01-00 Rev A National Institute of Recyclers, Mexico Web site: http://www.inare.org.mx/ Email: a57841279@

900-0113-01-00 Rev A 7 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................1 Aud