F I E L D - W I R E A B L E C O N N E C T O R S
Check that you have Enphase Field Wireable Q Connectors as needed for
your installation. Both female and male connectors are sold in packs of ten:
• Field-Wireable Q connector (female): (Q-CONN-10F)
• Field-Wireable Q connector (male): (Q-CONN-10M)
Make sure you have the following required tools:
• Diagonal cutter
• Wire stripper
• Crimp tool: Multi-Contact PV-CZM-18100, -19100, or -22100
• Channel lock pliers or torque wrench
• Enphase disconnect tool
When to Use Field-Wireable Q Connectors
Use Enphase field-wireable connectors with Enphase Q-Cable or field
cable to:
• Easily connect Q cables on the roof without complex wiring
• Use male connectors to make connections from any Q Aggregator
open connector
• Use female connectors to make connections from any Q Cable
open connector
• Make a jumper to connect with a remote part of the array: Use
female to female for cable-to-cable connections, or male to female
for aggregator-to-cable extensions
• Use a mated pair of connectors to splice two cut ends of cable
PREPARATION
Enphase
disconnect
tool
Safety Instructions
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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.
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DANGER
: Risk of electric shock. Be aware that installation
of this equipment includes risk of electric shock. Do not use
without first removing AC power from the Enphase System.
Disconnect the power coming from the photovoltaics before
servicing or installing.
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DANGER
: Risk of electric shock. Risk of fire. Before making
any connections verify that the circuit breakers are in the off
position. Double check all wiring before applying power.
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DANGER
: Risk of electric shock. Risk of fire. Only use
electrical system components approved for wet locations,
including but not limited to conduit fittings.
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DANGER
: Risk of electric shock. Risk of fire. Only qualified
personnel should install, troubleshoot, or replace the En-
phase Field Wireable Connector.
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DANGER
: Risk of electric shock. Improper use of the Field
Wireable Connector or its components may result in a shock,
fire or explosion. To reduce these risks, disconnect all wiring
before attempting any maintenance.
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DANGER
: Risk of electric shock. Risk of fire. Ensure that all
AC and DC wiring is correct and that none of the AC wires
are pinched, shorted, or damaged.
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DANGER
: Risk of electric shock. Risk of fire. Do not attempt
to repair or alter the Enphase Field Wireable Connector.
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DANGER
: Risk of electric shock. Risk of fire. Make sure
the conductors are not damaged. If the exposed wires are
damaged, the system may not function properly.
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WARNING
: Risk of equipment damage. Enphase male and
female connectors must only be mated with the matching
male/female connector.
Safety Symbols
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DANGER
: This indicates a hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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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.
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WARNING
: Risk of burn. Failure to follow instructions may
result in burn injury.
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NOTE
: This indicates information particularly important for
optimal system operation.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THIS INFORMATION.
Follow all safety and assembly instructions when installing
Enphase Field Wireable Connectors.
Safety Instructions
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WARNING
: Risk of equipment damage. This product is
intended for operation in an environment having a maximum
ambient temperature of 55ºC (131ºF).
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WARNING
: When installing the cabling, secure any loose
cable to minimize tripping hazard
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WARNING
: Before installing or using the Enphase Field
Wireable Connector, read all instructions and cautionary
markings in the technical description, on the Enphase Sys-
tem, and on the photovoltaic (PV) equipment.
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NOTE
: Using unapproved attachments or accessories may
result in damage or injury.
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NOTE
: When looping the Enphase Q Cable, do not form
loops smaller than 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter.
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NOTE
: Perform all electrical installations in accordance with
all applicable local electrical codes: the Canadian Electri-
cal Code, part 1; the National Electrical Code (NEC); ANSI
requirements; and NFPA 70.
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NOTE
: To ensure optimal reliability and to meet warranty
requirements, install the Enphase Field Wireable Connectors
according to the instructions in this guide.
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NOTE
: Protection against lightning and resulting voltage
surge must be in accordance with local standards.
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NOTE
: The connector is considered to be in compliance with
UL 6703 only when assembled in the manner specified by
these assembly instructions.
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NOTE
: Cable used with Enphase Field Wireable connectors
must meet the following requirements:
• Min/max outer insulation diameter (including the clear 2nd
insulator): 3.45mm / 3.65mm
• Number of conductor strands / size:19 strands of 0.47 mm
• Wire size: 12 AWG
Revision History
Rev 01
Initial release 02/21/2017
