Step 7: Terminate The Unused End Of The Cable - enphase IQ8X Installation And Operation Manual

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Risk of fire. Install IQ Sealing Caps on all unused AC connectors, as
these connectors become live when the system is energized. IQ Sealing Caps are required for protection
against moisture ingress.
NOTE: If you need to remove an IQ Sealing Cap, use the IQ Disconnect Tool.
See Disconnect a

Step 7: Terminate the unused end of the cable

Terminate the unused end of the IQ Cable as follows.
A. Remove 13 mm (½ in) of the cable sheath from the conductors. Use the IQ
Terminator loop to measure 13 mm.
B. Slide the hex nut onto the cable. There is a grommet inside of the hex nut
that should remain in place.
C. Insert the cable into the IQ Terminator body so that each of the two wires
land on opposite sides of the internal separator.
D. Insert a screwdriver into the slot on the top of the IQ Terminator to hold it in place and torque the nut to 7 N m.
E. Hold the IQ Terminator body stationary with the screwdriver and turn only the hex nut to prevent the
conductors from twisting out of the separator.
NOTE: Turn only the hex nut to prevent conductors from twisting out of the separator.
F. Attach the IQ Terminated cable end to the PV racking with a cable clip or tie wrap so that the cable and IQ
Terminator do not touch the roof.
WARNING: The IQ Terminator cannot be re-used. If you unscrew the nut, you must discard the IQ
Terminator.
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Terminator body
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November 2023
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