OutBack ETL approvals + adding parts [RE-wrenches]

[Christopher Freitas - OutBack Power]

Bob Ellison, Alternative Energy Systems wrote:

> Am I correct that putting in another product instead of the one it was 
> tested with will violate the ETL (UL) listing?

We listed all of the OutBack products in a similar manner to what 
Square-D has for its AC load centers - there is a long list of the 
options and accessories that you can install in the field and the 
product maintains its ETL listings. The inspector needs to still review 
your workmanship,  but doesn't have to worry about if the parts have the 
correct ratings etc.   

We also have set up several other companies to be allowed to build 
customized products and even complete systems with other listed parts 
not included on our published parts list.  This additional ETL approval 
is often is called a "UL508 Industrial Control Panel Builder" approval - 
it is what Ananda Power/Pulse used and what Trace uses to build the 
power panel/modules etc.  This is an additional ETL approval on top of 
those carried by the individual products.   

So - adding other components to a ETL listed OutBack product may violate 
the ETL listing - technically.  Its mostly up to the inspector.  Your 
safest bet is to use the optional parts and accesories listed in our 
catalog & price list that the OutBack products were tested and approved 
with when at all possible.  

We will be adding a small sticker on all of the breakers and optional 
components shipped by OutBack to ensure you that the parts are "genuine" 
OutBack options and accesories.  This will let you to know that they are 
the correct parts and that our ETL listing is not violated by adding 
them. This should reduce the possibility of being sold incorrect parts 
or incomplete kits.  

Please email me if you would like more information - or you can use our 
new online forum we just added to our website to get specific questions 
answered or to see if the questions has been asked before.

Christopher Freitas
OutBack Power Systems, Inc.
cfreitas at outbackpower.com  www.outbackpower.com
Tel 360 435 6030  Arlington WA USA

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