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Enphase Q Cable Safety
DANGER: Risk of
electric shock.
WARNING: Risk
of electric shock.
Risk of fire.
WARNING:
NOTES:
PV Rapid Shutdown Equipment (PVRSE)
This product is UL Listed as PV Rapid Shut Down Equipment and conforms with NEC-2014 and NEC-2017 section 690.12 and
C22.1-2015 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 C22.1-2015 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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Do not install the Enphase Q Cable terminator while power is connected.
When stripping the sheath from the Q Cable, make sure the conductors are not damaged. If the
exposed wires are damaged, the system may not function properly.
Do not leave AC connectors on the Q Cable uncovered for an extended period. You must cover any
unused connector with a sealing cap.
Make sure protective sealing caps have been installed on all unused AC connectors. Unused AC
connectors are live when the system is energized.
Use the terminator only once. If you open the terminator following installation, the latching
mechanism is destroyed. If the latching mechanism is defective, do not use the terminator. Do not
circumvent or manipulate the latching mechanism.
When installing the Enphase Q Cable, secure any loose cable to minimize tripping hazard.
When looping the Enphase Q Cable, do not form loops smaller than 4.75" (12 cm) in diameter.
Provide support for the Enphase Q-Cable every 1.8m (6 feet).
If you need to remove a sealing cap, you must use the Enphase disconnect tool.
When installing the Enphase Q Cable and accessories, adhere to the following:
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Do not expose the terminator cap or cable connections to directed, pressurized liquid (water
jets, etc.).
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Do not expose the terminator or cable to continuous immersion.
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Do not expose the terminator cap or cable connections to continuous tension (e.g., tension due
to pulling or bending the cable near the connection).
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Use only the connectors provided.
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Do not allow contamination or debris in the connectors.
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Use the terminator cap and cable connections only when all parts are present and intact.
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Do not install or use in potentially explosive environments.
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Do not allow the terminator to come into contact with open flame.
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Fit the terminator cap using only the prescribed tools and in the prescribed manner.
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Use the terminator to seal the conductor end of the Enphase Q Cable; no other method is
allowed.
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