Mounting
WARNING: Fire/Explosion Hazard
Do not place combustible or flammable materials
within 12 feet (3.7 m) of the equipment. This unit
employs mechanical relays and is not ignition-
protected. Fumes or spills from flammable materials
could be ignited by sparks.
WARNING: Personal Injury
Use safe lifting techniques and standard safety
equipment when working with this equipment.
IMPORTANT:
Clearance and access requirements may vary by
location. Maintaining a 36" (91.4 cm) clear space in
front of the system for access is recommended.
Consult local electric code to confirm clearance and
access requirements for the specific location.
FP1 Dimensions:
33.5" (85 cm) tall X 19.75" (50 cm) wide
To install the mounting bracket:
1. Place the mounting bracket at the
1
desired height for the panel.
2
2. Secure the mounting bracket to the
surface. Use all six mounting slots
provided on the bracket.
To mount the FP1 panel on the
bracket:
3
3. Lift the mounting plate above the wall
Mounting
bracket.
4
4. Slip the top of the mounting plate
over the angled lip of the wall
bracket.
5
5. Secure the lower back flange of the
mounting plate to the wall (with
appropriate hardware).
6
6. Insert all three 1-inch nylon hole
plugs into the rear slot access holes.
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Mounting the bracket to
the wall studs 16" apart.
Mounting the bracket to
the wall studs 24" apart.
Mounting the bracket
to plywood
2
Wall Stud
Plywood
Wall Board
(if used)
4
FP1
3
Panel
FP1
Mounting
Mounting
Plate
Bracket
Secure the mounting
5
plate to the wall at the
three locations. See
6
.
Wire Sizes/Torque
Requirements
AC Conduit Box
AC Circuit Breakers
Mechanical
Interlock
(Bypass)
GFCI Outlet
DC Circuit Breakers
Mounting
Bracket
Battery Bank
Battery
Status
Monitor
GFDI
Charge
Controller
PV Array
DC Conduit Box
Battery Cable Connections
with the FNDC
Flat Washer
Charge Controller
Battery (–) Lug
Shunt
AC Wire Sizes and Torque Values
Wire Size
Side View
AWG
mm
#14 - 10
2.5 – 6
#8
10
#6 - 4
16 – 25
AC
#3
35
Terminals
#2
35
#1
50
1/0
70
It is recommended that conductors be #6 AWG
THHN copper, or larger, rated to 75°C
(minimum) unless local code requires otherwise.
Control
Wiring
Terminals
Battery
Terminals
Torque requirements for
the conductor lugs
Minimum DC Cable based on the
Torque
Circuit
DC
Breaker Stud
In-lb
Nm
Circuit
Breaker
M8
20
2.3
125
¼ - 20
35
4.0
175
5/16 - 18
50
5.6
250
3/8 - 16
225
25.4
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
DC
When connecting cables from the inverter to the battery
Terminals
terminals, ensure the proper polarity is observed.
Connecting the cables incorrectly can damage or destroy
the equipment and void the product warranty.
Battery Cable Connections
without the FNDC
Surge Protector
Cable Lug
Bolt M8 x 1.25
Flat Washer
Charge Controller
Battery (–) Lug
Lock Washer
Mounting Surface
Inverter
Battery (–) Lug
*must install upside-down on
units with both Shunt A and
Turbo Kit.
Torque
In-lb
Nm
2
20
2.3
25
2.8
35
4.0
35
4.0
40
4.5
50
5.6
50
5.6
Control Wiring Terminal Block:
The Inverter ON/OFF terminals are
used for connecting an external ON/
OFF switch. To use this feature, the
jumper must be removed. (See
installation manual for details.)
The AUX terminals provide a 12 Vdc
signal. The AUX terminals can be used
to start a generator or to control external
devices.
AUX terminals are also available in the
charge controller and FLEXnet DC. See
the charge controller or FNDC manuals
for details.
DC Circuit Breaker
Torque
Cable Size
In-lb
Nm
2
1/0 (70 mm
)
50
5.6
2
2/0 (70 mm
)
225
25.4
2
4/0 (120 mm
)
225
25.4
Nut
Lock Washer
GFDI Cable Lug
Nut
Lock Washer
Inverter
Battery (–) Lug
Bolt M8 x 1.25
Isolator
Inverter Battery (–)
Terminal Post