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A. De-energize the AC branch circuit breaker.
B. AC connectors are tool-removable only. To disconnect the microinverter from the IQ Cable, insert
the IQ Disconnect Tool and remove the connector.
C. Remove the AC Module from the roof per the manufacturer's instructions.
D. Once on the ground, disconnect the PV module DC connector from the microinverter using the
IQ Disconnect Tool.
E. Press each of the four clips to free the microinverter.
F. Snap a new replacement microinverter into place.
G. Connect the PV module DC connectors to the microinverter.
H. Scan the new serial number.
NOTE: The serial number of the replacement microinverter will be different from the serial number
on the AC Module frame.
I. Bring the AC Module back onto the roof or other mounting location.
J. Connect the IQ Cable to the AC Module's AC and DC connectors.
K. Energize the AC branch circuit breaker and verify the operation of the replacement microinverter by
checking the "Status LED" on the connector side of the microinverter.
L. Use the Enphase Installer App to retrieve the old microinverter serial number from the IQ Gateway
database. In the Enphase Installer App, once connected to the IQ Gateway:
a. Tap Devices & Array > IQ Microinverters & Array > IQ Microinverter Serial Number
b. Tap RETIRE to retire the old microinverter serial number from the IQ Gateway database.
c. Add the new microinverter serial number to the gateway database by scanning the barcode
using the Enphase Installer App and your device camera.
d. Tap Devices & Array > IQ Microinverters & Array > ADD DEVICES. Scan the IQ8 Series
Microinverter's barcode and assign it to the array.
or
Go to Service > Request return and install replacement > Install Replacement. Enter the
original device serial number and replacement device serial number and submit.
M. Start the provisioning process for the newly added microinverter using the Enphase Installer App
and by connecting the Enphase Installer App to IQ Gateway in AP mode. You can then Start
Provisioning Devices through the Enphase Installer App.
N. Ship the old microinverter to Enphase using the supplied return shipping label.
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