OUTBACK MX60 CHARGE CONTROLLER
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is intended to be installed as part of a permanently grounded electrical system as shown in the system confi guration sections of this manual with the following important restrictions:
•The negative battery conductor should be bonded to the grounding system at only one point in the system. If a GFP is present, the battery negative and ground are not bonded.
•With the exception of certain telcom applications, the MX60 should never be positive grounded (see page 61, Applications Notes).
•The equipment ground on the MX60 is marked with this symbol: 
•If damaged or malfunctioning, the MX60 should only be disassembled and repaired by a qualifi ed service center. Please contact your renewable energy dealer/installer for assistance. Incorrect reassembly risks malfunction, electric shock or fi re.
•The MX60 is designed for indoor installation or installation inside a weatherproof enclosure. It must not be exposed to rain and should be installed out of direct sunlight.
•For routine,
Disconnect all circuit breakers and related electrical connections before doing any cleaning or adjustments.
Solar modules may produce hazardous voltages when exposed to light; unless servicing them at night, cover the modules with opaque material before servicing any connected equipment.
Standards and Requirements
All installations must comply with national (NEC) and local electrical codes; professional installation is recommended.
DC and
•All DC cables must meet NEC standards.
•Shut off all DC breakers before connecting any wiring.
•Torque the
•All wiring must be rated at 75° C or higher.
•Use up to 2 AWG to reduce losses and ensure high performance of MX60 (smaller cables can reduce performance and possibly damage the unit).
•Keep cables together (e.g., using a
•Ensure both cables pass through the same knockout and conduit fi ttings to allow the inductive currents to cancel.
•DC battery
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