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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ / AC – Q CELLS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ / AC – Q CELLS
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Installation and Operation Manual
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Important Safety Information
Read this First
To install AC Modules (solar panels), read and follow all warnings and instructions in this guide. Safety precautions
are listed at the back of this guide.
The Enphase Microinverters that are pre-installed on the backs of the ACM do not require grounding electrode
conductors (GEC), equipment grounding conductors (EGC), or grounded conductor (neutral). The microinverter has a
Class II double-insulated rating, which includes ground fault protection (GFP).
IMPORTANT:
The ACM requires the Q Cable and is not compatible with previous Enphase cabling. An IQ Envoy is
required to monitor performance of the ACMs. The Q Accessories work only with Enphase IQ 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 electrical 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 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.
Installation and Operation Manual
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IQ 7+ Microinverter Safety Instructions
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 Q 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.
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.
DANGER
: Risk of
electric shock.
Do not use Enphase equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer. Doing so may
cause death or injury to persons, or damage to equipment.
Be aware that installation of this equipment includes risk of electric shock.
The DC conductors of this photovoltaic system are ungrounded and may be energized.
Always de-energize the AC branch circuit before servicing. Enphase does not recommend
disconnecting the DC connectors under load.
WARNINGS:
Before installing or using the Enphase Microinverter, read all instructions and cautionary
markings in the technical description, on the Enphase equipment and on the photovoltaic (PV)
equipment.
Do not connect Enphase Microinverters to the grid or energize the AC circuit(s) until you have
completed all of the installation procedures and have received approval from the electrical
utility company.
When the PV array is exposed to light, DC voltage is supplied to the power conversion
equipment (PCE).
Risk of equipment damage. Enphase male and female connectors must only be mated with the
matching male/female connector.
NOTES:
To ensure optimal reliability and to meet warranty requirements, install the Enphase equipment
according to the instructions in this manual.
The AC and DC connectors on the cabling are rated as a disconnect only when used with an
Enphase Microinverter.
Protection against lightning and resulting voltage surge must be in accordance with local
standards.
Perform all electrical installations in accordance with all applicable local electrical codes, such
as: the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1; ANSI requirements; and NPFA 70 (NEC).
Microinverter Safety
WARNING
: Risk of
skin burn.
The body of the Enphase Microinverter is the heat sink. Under normal operating conditions, the
temperature could be 20° C above ambient, but under extreme conditions the microinverter
can reach a temperature of 90° C. To reduce risk of burns, use caution when working with
microinverters.
DANGER
: Risk of
electric shock. Risk
of fire.
Only qualified personnel may connect the Enphase Microinverter to the utility grid.
Do not attempt to repair the Enphase Microinverter; it contains no user-serviceable parts. If it
fails, contact Enphase customer service to obtain a return merchandise authorization (RMA)
number and start the replacement process. Tampering with or opening the Enphase
Microinverter will void the warranty.
WARNING
: Risk of
equipment damage
The Enphase Microinverter is not protected from damage due to moisture trapped in cabling
systems. Never mate microinverters to cables that have been left disconnected and exposed to
wet conditions. This voids the Enphase warranty.
NOTES:
The Enphase Microinverter has field-adjustable voltage and frequency trip points that may
need to be set, depending upon local requirements. Only an authorized installer with the
permission and following requirements of the local electrical authorities should make
adjustments.
