Pv Rapid Shutdown Equipment (Pvrse) - enphase IQ8 Installation And Operation Manual

PV Rapid Shutdown Equipment (PVRSE)

This product is UL Listed as PV Rapid Shut Down Equipment and conforms with NEC-2014, NEC-2017 and
NEC-2020 section 690.12 and C22.1-2018 Rule 64-218 Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems, for AC and DC
conductors, when installed according to the following requirements:
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Microinverters and all DC connections must be installed inside the array boundary. Enphase
further requires that the microinverters and DC connections be installed under the PV module
to avoid direct exposure to rain, UV, and other harmful weather events.
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The array boundary is defined as 305 mm (1 ft.) from the array in all directions, or 1 m (3 ft.) form
the point of entry inside a building.
This rapid shutdown system must be provided with an initiating device and (or with) status indicator which
must be installed in a location accessible to first responders, or it must be connected to an automatic system
which initiates rapid shutdown upon the activation of a system disconnect or activation of another type of
emergency system.
The initiator shall be listed and identified as a disconnecting means that plainly indicates whether it is in the "off" or "on"
position.
Examples are:
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Service disconnecting means
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PV system disconnecting means
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Readily accessible switch or circuit breaker
The handle position of a switch or circuit breaker is suitable for use as an indicator. Refer to NEC or CSA
C22.1-2018 for more information.
Additionally, in a prominent location near the initiator device, a placard or label must be provided with a
permanent marking including the following wording:
'PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN' The term 'PHOTOVOLTAIC' may be replaced with
'PV.'
The placard, label, or directory shall be reflective, with all letters capitalized and having a minimum height of 9.5 mm
(3/8") in white on red background.
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