Important Safety Information; Iq8 Series Microinverters Safety Instruction - enphase IQ8 Series Installation And Operation Manual

1. Important safety information

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This manual contains important instructions for use during the installation and maintenance of the IQ8
Series Microinverters
IMPORTANT: Enphase IQ8 Series Microinverters listed in this manual require the IQ Cable. An IQ
Gateway is required to monitor the performance and, where required, provides control of the IQ8
Series Microinverters.
Product labels
The following symbols appear on the product label and are described here:
WARNING: Hot surface
DANGER: Refer to safety instructions
DANGER: Risk of electric shock
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Safety and advisory symbols
To reduce the risk of electric shock, and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the IQ8 Series
Microinverters System, the following safety symbols appear throughout this document to indicate
dangerous conditions and important safety instructions.
DANGER:
WARNING:
WARNING:
NOTE:

IQ8 Series Microinverters safety instruction

General safety
DANGER: Risk
of electric
shock.
Risk of fire.
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This indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
This indicates a situation where failure to follow instructions may be a safety
hazard or cause equipment malfunction. Use extreme caution and follow
instructions carefully.
This indicates a situation where failure to follow instructions may result in burn
injury.
This indicates information that is very important for optimal system operation.
Follow instructions closely.
Only use electrical system components approved for wet locations.
Only competent personnel should install, troubleshoot, or replace Enphase
microinverters or IQ Cable and accessories.
Ensure that all AC and DC wiring is correct and that none of the AC or DC
cables are pinched, shorted, or damaged. Ensure that all AC junction boxes
are properly closed.
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IQ8AC/IQ8HC Installation and Operation Manual
June 2023
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