Requirements and Warnings
The OutBack FLEXware 500 enclosures (FW500-AC and FW500-DC) are listed by ETL as indoor
enclosures to UL standard UL 508A Industrial Control Panels.
This enclosure is intended for battery circuits congured for 12 to 48 volts nominal.
Grounding Instructions – Each enclosure should be connected to a grounded, permanent wiring
system. For most installations, the negative battery conductor should be bonded to the grounding
system at one (and only one) point in the DC system. All installations must comply with all national
and local codes and ordinances. System grounding as required by the National Electric Code, ANSI
/NFPA 70-1996, is the responsibility of the system installer.
The equipment ground on FLEXware 500 is marked with this symbol:
FLEXware is designed for indoor mounting only with appropriate fasteners and a secure mounting
surface that can handle the full weight of an assembled system.