Siemens SMIINV215R60XX Installation And Operation Manual page 14

Step 6 – Connect the Microinverters Connect the Microinverters
a. Remove the temporary shipping cap from the Remove the temporary shipping cap from the
Trunk and Drop Cable and connect the inverter.
There are two latching mechanisms within the There are two latching mechanisms within the
connectors. Listen for connectors. Listen for two clicks as the
connectors engage. Ensure that both latching connectors engage. Ensure that
mechanisms have engaged. mechanisms have engaged.
b. Repeat for all microinverters in the branch. Repeat for all microinverters in the branch.
c. Cover any unused connector with a sealing cap. Cover any unused connector with a sealing cap.
Listen for two clicks as the connectors engage.
Ensure that both
engaged.
Do not use the shipping cap to cover unused Do not use the shipping cap to cover unused
connectors. The shipping cap does not provide connectors. The shipping cap does not provide
an adequate environmental seal. IP67 an adequate environmental seal. IP67-rated
sealing caps are required for the system to be UL sealing caps are required for the system to be UL
compliant and to protect against moisture compliant and to protect against moisture
ingress.
NOTE: Within the term "IP67", "IP" indicates an : Within the term "IP67", "IP" indicates an
Ingress Protection (IP) rating against dust and Ingress Protection (IP) rating against dust and
liquids. This specific rating of IP67 indicates that this liquids. This specific rating of IP67 indicates that this
connector protects against all dust particles and connector protects against all dust particles and
immersion in liquid. immersion in liquid.
DANGER
working on this equipment. working on this equipment. Make sure protective IP67 sealing caps have been installed
on all unused AC connectors. Unused AC connectors are live when the system is unused AC connectors. Unused AC connectors are live when the system is unused AC connectors. Unused AC connectors are live when the system is
energized by the utility system. energized by the utility
NOTE: If you need to remove an IP67 sealing cap. : If you need to remove an IP67 sealing cap.
You must use the Siemens
Phillips screwdriver.
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and Drop Cable and connect the inverter.
clicks as the connectors engage.
both latching mechanisms have
Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. Turn off Power before Hazardous v
Make sure protective IP67 sealing caps have been installed
Siemens disconnect tool or a #3
screwdriver. Sealing caps may not be reused.
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Turn off Power before
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