Parts and tools required
In addition to the microinverters, PV modules, and racking, you will need the following:
Enphase equipment
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IQ Gateway: Required to monitor production. IQ Gateway (model ENV-IQ-AM1-240, ENV2-IQ-
AM1-240) communications gateway or IQ Combiner (model X-IQ-AM1-240-B, X-IQ-AM1-
240-2, X2-IQ-AM1-240-4C, X2-IQ-AM1-240-4, X-IQ-AM1-240-4C, X-IQ-AM1-240-4).
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Enphase Installer App: Download the Enphase Installer App, open it, and log in to your Enphase Installer
Platform account. Use it later to scan microinverter serial numbers and connect to the IQ Gateway to track
system installation progress. To download, go to
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Tie wraps or IQ Cable Clips (Q-CLIP-100).
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IQ Sealing Cap (Q-SEAL-10) for any unused drops on the IQ Cable.
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IQ Terminator (Q-TERM-10) typically, two are required per branch circuit.
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IQ Disconnect Tool (Q-DISC-10).
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IQ Field Wireable Connectors (male and female: Q-CONN-10M and Q-CONN-10F).
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IQ Cable, as listed in the following table.
Cable model
Q-12-10-240
Q-12-17-240
Q-12-20-200
Other items
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AC junction box
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Number 2 and 3 screwdrivers
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Wire cutters and voltmeter
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Torque wrench, sockets, and wrenches for mounting hardware
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Power drill or impact driver
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IQ8MC/IQ8AC/IQ8HC Microinverters Installation and Operation Manual
Connector spacing
1.3 m
2.0 m
2.3 m
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PV module
orientation
Portrait
Landscape (60-cell)
Landscape (72-cell)
Connector count
per box
240
240
200
October 2023
USM-00008-1.0