Important Safety Information; Read This First; Product Labels; Safety And Advisory Symbols - enphase IQ8MC Installation And Operation Manual

Important safety information

Read this first

This manual contains important instructions for use during the installation and maintenance of the IQ8 Series
Microinverters.
IMPORTANT: IQ8 Series Microinverters require the IQ Cable. An IQ Gateway is required to monitor the
performance of the IQ Microinverters. The IQ accessories work only with 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
Refer to manual
Double-insulated

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 qualified 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.
Do not exceed the maximum number of microinverters in an AC branch circuit as listed
in the manual. You must protect each microinverter AC branch circuit with a 20 A
maximum breaker or fuse as appropriate.
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