Wrenches
Yes, the wire tie asks like a deflector protecting the ribbon, works great,
goes quick, inverters are too heavy to deal with for a simple fan swap.
BTW, Replace the temp sensor at the same time.
Jerry
On Mon, Feb 15, 2021, 7:22 PM frenergy wrote:
> Considering slot/board alignment,
Considering slot/board alignment, ribbon cable, sensor and poor
visibility when attempting either a board change or fan swap on a VFX
Flex Power 3 or 4, if you're doing it on one of the FX's in the middle,
leaving on the wall may not work out so well. Might be time to pull it off.
14, 2021 5:15 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] GVFX3524 fan replacement
Hi Wrenches, I have a client with an Outback GVFX3524 inverter that has had a
fan failure. I will check with Outback but thought I might get a head start
here. Is this a field replaceable item? I know the boards
Thats the only way I have done repairs and service, why fight the weight if
you don't need to plus its just more to do.
On Mon, Feb 15, 2021, 8:02 AM wrote:
> has anyone successfully done this without removing the inverter from the
> wall?
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> On Sunday, February 14, 2021
For a GVFX you don't have to worry about reinstalling the large o-ring
on the perimeter of the case, so you can do it without taking it off the
wall. Don't think I'd disassemble a sealed case unit without taking it
off the wall because it is just about impossible to get the o-ring back
in
Yes but it faster to remove it than fight the boards shifting.
Best trick I know is to cut a slot in the DCA so you can pull it out without
removing the cables first. Of course you have to remove it to cut the slot.
Jay
Peltz power.
> On Feb 14, 2021, at 9:32 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com
Greetings Ron,
Yes they are quite simple to replace and inexpensive as well. I highly
recommend purchasing Outback replacement parts from zonnaenergy.com as they
offer great support and often have more replacement parts than Outback
themselves. Count on 45 minutes to an hour 15 to remove all
Supper easy to do hanging on the wall, yes be carfull of the ribbon so use
a nylon wire tie to protect the the ribbon when putting the cover back on.
The wire tie goes perpendicular to the ribbon as you slide the cover back
on. Easy!
Jerry
On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 8:46 PM Ray wrote:
> You'll pinch
You'll pinch the ribbon cable, get really pissed and have to take it off
the wall anyway. I just deal with the tight AC connections, the DC main
lugs that should not be torqued over 7 ft-lbs, and take it off the
wall. Every time. I also now go ahead and do the control board, and the
AC board
has anyone successfully done this without removing the inverter from the wall?
todd
On Sunday, February 14, 2021 6:26pm, "Foxfire Energy"
said:
Fan replacement is easier than boards
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On Feb 14, 2021, at 9:00 PM, John Blittersdorf
wrote:
Hi Ron,
Yes it is
Ron,
Easier than board replacement, but you need to open the body up the same
way. The fan is attached to the upper part of the housing - 4 screws and a
single connection. Trick will be finding the fan, although I think lots of
distributors still have it in stock.
Howie
Howie Michaelson
Sun
Field replaceable, just like any work inside the inverter be very carefull
to protect the ribbon and when removing front cover the fan is plugged into
a board and you can damage the board if you are pull the cover to far away
Jerry
On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 5:15 PM Ron Young wrote:
> Hi Wrenches, I
Fan replacement is easier than boards
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 14, 2021, at 9:00 PM, John Blittersdorf
wrote:
Hi Ron,
Yes it is field repairable. Just open up the inverter and the fan is in
that outer housing. When lifting the case up, remember the fan power wire
needs by be
Also, make sure the ribbon cable is tucked away against the transformer so you
don’t pinch it.
William Miller
www.millersolar.com
> On Feb 14, 2021, at 6:00 PM, John Blittersdorf
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> Hi Ron,
> Yes it is field repairable. Just open up the inverter and the fan is in
> that
Most of the major wholesalers carry this part.
Don’t waste your time calling OB.
Replace the temp sensor while you are in there.
Jay
Peltz power.
> On Feb 14, 2021, at 7:00 PM, John Blittersdorf
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> Hi Ron,
> Yes it is field repairable. Just open up the inverter and the
Easy swap.
On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 8:15 PM Ron Young wrote:
> Hi Wrenches, I have a client with an Outback GVFX3524 inverter that has
> had a fan failure. I will check with Outback but thought I might get a head
> start here. Is this a field replaceable item? I know the boards are but not
> sure
Hi Ron,
Yes it is field repairable. Just open up the inverter and the fan is in
that outer housing. When lifting the case up, remember the fan power wire
needs by be unplugged as you lift the case as not to rip it off the circuit
board it is attached to. Then you will just turn the case over
Hi Wrenches, I have a client with an Outback GVFX3524 inverter that has had a
fan failure. I will check with Outback but thought I might get a head start
here. Is this a field replaceable item? I know the boards are but not sure
about the fan. Any info much appreciated, thanks.
Ron
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