Step 7: Terminate The Unused End Of The Iq Cable - enphase IQ8 Series Installation And Operation Manual

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Risk of fire. Install IQ Sealing Caps on all unused AC
connectors as these connectors become live when the system is energized. IQ Sealing Caps are
required for protection against moisture ingress.
WARNING: Enphase microinverters cannot be installed without AC and DC connections and left
overnight. All connections must be watertight from installation.
NOTE: If you need to remove an IQ Sealing Cap, you must use the IQ Disconnect Tool.

Step 7: Terminate the unused end of the IQ Cable

Terminate the unused end of the IQ Cable as follows:
Single-phase IQ Cable
A. Remove 13 mm of the
cable sheath from
the conductors. Use
the IQ Terminator
body loop to
measure.
B. Slide the hex nut
onto the cable.
C. Insert the cable into
the IQ Terminator
body so that the two
wires land on
opposite sides of the
internal separator.
The grommet inside
the IQ Terminator
body must remain in
place.
D. Insert a screwdriver
into the slot on the
top of the IQ
Terminator to hold it
in place. Hold the IQ
Terminator body
stationary with the
screwdriver and turn
only the hex nut to
prevent the
conductors from
twisting out of the
separator. Torque the
nut to 7 N m.
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A. Remove 20 mm of
B. Slide the hex nut
C. Insert the cable into
D. Bend the wires down
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Multi-phase IQ Cable
the cable sheath
from the
conductors.
onto the cable.
the IQ Terminator
body so that the four
wires land on
separate sides of the
internal separator.
The grommet inside
the IQ Terminator
body must remain in
place.
into the recesses of
the IQ Terminator
body and trim as
needed. Place the
cap over the IQ
Terminator body.
Insert a screwdriver
into the slot on the
IQ Terminator cap to
hold it in place.
Rotate the hex nut
with your hand or a
wrench until the
latching mechanism
meets the base. Do
not over-torque.
June 2023
USM-00005-2.0