Outback FM80 User Manual

Installation
900-0009-01-00 Rev D 11
Mounting the Charge Controller
IMPORTANT:
Install the FLEXmax in an upright position out of direct sunlight.
Figure 4 Mounting the Charge Controller
The FLEXmax is designed to attach
directly to OutBack’s FLEXware 500 DC
and FLEXware 1000 DC enclosures
(FLEXware 500 shown) or attach to its
own charge controller brackets (FW-CCB,
FW-CCB2, and FW-CCB2T).
Mounting directly to a FLEXware
DC enclosure:
1. Remove the fan cover and bottom
cover from the FLEXmax.
2. Insert a #10 × ⅜” sheet metal screw
in the top hole on the side of the DC
enclosure. This will act as a hanging
screw for the keyhole slot at the top
center of the FLEXmax.
3. Hang the FLEXmax on the top
screw and line up its bottom two
screw holes with the holes on
the enclosure.
4. Insert a #10 × ⅜” sheet metal screw
through each hole and tighten against
the enclosure (screws are included
with each DC enclosure).
5. Keep the cover off until wiring
is completed.
The conduit nipple assembly creates a
sealed connection from the FLEXmax to
the enclosure.
Mounting to Plywood
Use 1-5/8” wood screws to secure the
FLEXmax at the top slotted holes and
other interior lower holes as needed,
making sure the unit is straight and level.
Insert screws
through lower
holes inside
the charge
controller
Holes for
#10 x 3/8”
sheet metal
Conduit
Nipple
DC
Enclosure
Charge Controller
(
front view
)
Bushing
Lock Nut
Lock Nut