enphase Q Series User manual

FIELD-WIREABLE CONNECTORS
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 eld-wireable connectors with Enphase Q-Cable or eld
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
+DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Do not use Enphase
equipment in a manner not specied by the manufacturer.
Doing so may cause death or injury to persons, or damage
to equipment.
+DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Be aware that installation
of this equipment includes risk of electric shock. Do not use
without rst removing AC power from the Enphase System.
Disconnect the power coming from the photovoltaics before
servicing or installing.
+DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Before making
any connections verify that the circuit breakers are in the off
position. Double check all wiring before applying power.
+DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Only use
electrical system components approved for wet locations,
including but not limited to conduit ttings.
+DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Only qualied
personnel should install, troubleshoot, or replace the En-
phase Field Wireable Connector.
+DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Improper use of the Field
Wireable Connector or its components may result in a shock,
re or explosion. To reduce these risks, disconnect all wiring
before attempting any maintenance.
+DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Ensure that all
AC and DC wiring is correct and that none of the AC wires
are pinched, shorted, or damaged.
+DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Do not attempt
to repair or alter the Enphase Field Wireable Connector.
+DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Make sure
the conductors are not damaged. If the exposed wires are
damaged, the system may not function properly.
*WARNING: Risk of equipment damage. Enphase male and
female connectors must only be mated with the matching
male/female connector.
Safety Symbols
+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: Risk of burn. Failure to follow instructions may
result in burn injury.
✓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
*WARNING: Risk of equipment damage. This product is
intended for operation in an environment having a maximum
ambient temperature of 55ºC (131ºF).
*WARNING: When installing the cabling, secure any loose
cable to minimize tripping hazard
*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.
✓NOTE: Using unapproved attachments or accessories may
result in damage or injury.
✓NOTE: When looping the Enphase Q Cable, do not form
loops smaller than 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter.
✓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.
✓NOTE: To ensure optimal reliability and to meet warranty
requirements, install the Enphase Field Wireable Connectors
according to the instructions in this guide.
✓NOTE: Protection against lightning and resulting voltage
surge must be in accordance with local standards.
✓NOTE: The connector is considered to be in compliance with
UL 6703 only when assembled in the manner specied by
these assembly instructions.
✓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

B) Make sure the gasket is pre-installed inside the
cover, then slide the cover and gasket over the
cable.
C) Attach the terminals to the cable:
• Strip the outer jacket to 32 mm (1.25 in.) and strip the
inner insulation to 9.5 mm (3/8 in.).
• Load the open end of each terminal in the 12 gauge
slot of the crimp tool, ush with the edge of the slot.
• Crimp the end of the terminal over the stripped copper
wires.
• Do NOT crimp over insulation.
D) Insert terminals into connector body. Each terminal
should click into place.
E) Assemble connector body and cover. Listen for a click
as they engage.
F) Tighten the nut to 7 Nm with channel lock pliers or a torque
wrench.
Connector body
Terminals
Cover
Nut
FEMALE CONNECTOR PARTS
MALE CONNECTOR PARTS
Gasket
Connector body
Terminals
Cover
NutGasket
A) Slide the nut over the cable.
PARTS
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ASSEMBLY
Follow the steps to assemble Enphase Field-Wireable Connectors.
FEMALE MALE
* WARNING: Risk of equipment failure. Do not
mix male and female connector parts when
assembling connectors.