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Mar 2022
Important Safety Information
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This manual contains important instructions for use
during installation and maintenance of the IQ 8™ Series
Microinverters
IMPORTANT
: Enphase IQ Series Microinverters require the IQ Cable. An IQ Gateway is required to monitor
performance of the IQ Microinverters. The Q Accessories work only with Enphase IQ Series Microinverters.
Product Labels
The following symbols appear on the
product label
and are described here:
Safety and Advisory Symbols
To reduce the risk of electric shock, and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the Enphase IQ System, the
following safety symbols appear throughout this document to indicate dangerous conditions and important safety
instructions.
DANGER:
This indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
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.
WARNING:
This indicates a situation where failure to follow instructions may result in burn injury.
NOTE:
This indicates information that is very important for optimal system operation. Follow
instructions closely
IQ 8 Microinverter Safety Instruction
General Safety
DANGER:
Risk
of electric shock.
Risk of fire
Only use electrical system components approved for wet locations
Only qualified personnel should install, troubleshoot, or replace Enphase Microinverters or
Enphase IQ Cable and Accessories.
Ensure that all AC and DC wiring is correct and that none of the AC or DC wires are
pinched, shorted or damaged. Ensure that all AC junction boxes are properly closed.
WARNING
: Hot surface
DANGER:
Refer to safety instructions
DANGER
: Risk of electrical shock
Refer to manual
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