Step 3: Mount The Microinverters - enphase IQ8P Installation And Operation Manual

WARNING: Blue conductor in IQ Cable should be used only for
neutral connection. Incorrect termination may irrecoverably
damage any connected microinverters.

Step 3: Mount the microinverters

A. The microinverters should be mounted beneath the modules either horizontal bracket side
up or vertical orientation to the module and must be protected from direct exposure to rain,
UV, and other harmful weather events. Refer to the image below for clearance requirements
during vertical mounting.
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Always place the microinverter under the PV module, protected from direct exposure to
rain, sun, and other harmful weather events. Allow a minimum of 19 mm (3/4") between
the roof and the microinverter. Also, allow 13 mm (1/2") between the back of the PV
module and the top of the microinverter.
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For vertical mount, also maintain at least 300 mm (12") clearance from the edges of the
PV module to protect the microinverter from direct exposure to rain, UV, and other
harmful weather events.
WARNING: Install the microinverter under the PV module to avoid direct exposure to rain,
UV, and other harmful weather events. Do not mount the microinverter upside down.
B. Torque the microinverter fasteners as follows. Do not over-torque.
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6 mm mounting hardware: 5 N m
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8 mm mounting hardware: 9 N m
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When using mounting hardware from a third-party manufacturer, use the
manufacturer's recommended torque value.
Horizontal mount
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