enphase IQ8X Installation And Operation Manual page 7

WARNING: Risk of
equipment
damage.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Enphase IQ Cable safety
DANGER: Risk of
electric shock.
WARNING: Risk of
electric shock. Risk
of fire.
WARNING:
NOTES:
DC cable safety
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IQ8MC, IQ8AC, IQ8HC, and IQ8X Microinverters Installation and Operation Manual
The Enphase microinverter functions only with a standard, compatible PV module with
appropriate fill factor, voltage, and current ratings. Unsupported devices include smart
PV modules, fuel cells, wind or water turbines, DC generators, non-Enphase batteries,
etc. These devices do not behave like standard PV modules, so operation and
compliance are not guaranteed. These devices may also damage the Enphase
microinverter by exceeding its electrical rating, making the system unsafe.
The Enphase microinverter has field-adjustable voltage and frequency trip points that
may need to be set, depending upon local requirements. Contact
required modifications as per local requirements.
Installers must check the manufacturing date of the products to ensure that the
installation date is within one year of the manufactured date of the products. Contact
your local distributor to validate the date code.
Do not install the IQ Terminator while the power is connected.
When stripping the sheath from the IQ Cable, make sure the conductors are not
damaged. If the exposed wires are damaged, the system may not function properly.
Do not leave AC connectors on the IQ Cable uncovered for an extended period. You
must cover any unused connector with an IQ Sealing Cap.
Make sure a protective IQ Sealing Cap has been installed on all unused AC connectors.
Unused AC connectors are live when the system is energized.
Use the IQ Terminator only once. If you open the IQ Terminator following installation,
the latching mechanism is destroyed. If the latching mechanism is defective, do not use
the IQ Terminator. Do not circumvent or manipulate the latching mechanism.
When installing the IQ Cable, secure any loose cable to minimize tripping hazards.
When looping the IQ Cable, do not form loops smaller than 4.75" (12 cm) in diameter.
Provide support for the IQ Cable every 1.8 m (6 ft).
If you need to remove IQ Sealing Cap, use IQ Disconnect Tool.
When installing the IQ Cable and accessories, adhere to the following:
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Do not expose the IQ Terminator cap or cable connections to directed, pressurized
liquid (water jets, etc.).
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Do not expose the IQ Terminator or IQ Cable to continuous immersion.
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Do not expose the IQ Terminator cap or IQ Cable connections to continuous
tension (e.g., tension due to pulling or bending the cable near the connection).
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Use only the connectors provided.
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Do not allow contamination or debris in the connectors.
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Use the IQ Terminator cap and cable connections only when all parts are present
and intact.
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Do not install or use in potentially explosive environments.
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Do not allow the IQ Terminator to come into contact with open flame.
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Fit the IQ Terminator cap using only the prescribed tools and in the prescribed
manner.
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Use only the IQ Terminator to seal the conductor end of the IQ Cable; no other
method is allowed.
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Ensure proper routing of PV Module DC cable using the clips to prevent the leads
from resting on the roof. Do not wrap excess DC cable around the microinverter.
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Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
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Avoid sharp edges on racking.
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Avoid cable contacting rough surfaces or moving parts within the racking system.
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Avoid overly tight bending radii. The minimum bend radii for the DC cable is 8 X
cable outer diameter.
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Avoid overly tight-sized cable clips for routing.
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