Chilicon Power Residential Design and Installation Guide
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Installation
3.1 Required Parts & Tools
The Chilicon microinverter system is designed to be installed using minimal effort and tooling. In addition to the
parts detailed in Section 2.2, the following parts and tools are required:
Other parts:
• MLPE rail or frame attach clamp
• AC junction boxes (need with ¾” or 1” threaded holes/knock-outs)
• A subpanel may be required for systems with multiple branch circuits
• Cordgrip with locknut or strain relief fitting (one per AC junction box)
(e.g. Heyco M3234
GA
+225
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for ¾” or M8437+2252 for 1”)
• Cable clips
(e.g. Heyco S6441,S6442 or Nine Fasteners Inc. DCX-2452A)
• MC4 Y connectors or branch connector- One pair per micro for 96 or 128 Cell modules
(e.g. JHBOX Connectors Y Branch Parallel Adapter Cable or Renogy MC4 Y Branch Connectors)
Tools:
• Multimeter
• Torque wrench
• Sockets
• Adjustable wrench
• Flat head and Phillips head screwdrivers
• Allen wrench torque driver
• Impact drill (optional)
• Handheld mirror with extension rod (to view indicator LED on the microinverters)
3.5 Lightning & Surge Suppression
PV systems are typically installed on rooftops or other open areas - places where lightning can strike. Lightning
causes massive voltage spikes in solar arrays, which may damage equipment. While Chilicon Power