enphase IQ System Controller 3M - Breakers for IQ8 Systems

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IQ System Controller 3M quick install guide
The IQ System Controller 3M comes pre-installed with a quad
breaker for the neutral forming transformer (NFT) and IQ Gateway.
The hold-down kit for the breakers is factory-installed in the
IQ System Controller 3M. Loosen the screw (use Phillips head
screwdriver #1) and pull the hold-down kit arm up to install the
breakers. After the breaker installation, pull down the hold-down
kit arm and tighten the screw with torque 1.7 lb.in (0.6 N m).
Hold-down kit screw
Section B - Mounting the breakers
Breakers for IQ8 Systems
ENPHASE BREAKER PART EATON BREAKER PART TORQUE
BRK-20A-2P-240V BR220
27 lb.in
BRK-40A-2P-240V BR240
BRK-60A-2P-240V BR260
BRK-80A-2P-240V BR280
BRK-20A40A-4P-240V BQC220240
MANUFACTURER MODEL SERIES CURRENT RATING
GE/ABB THQL21xx
20/40/60/80 A
Siemens Q2xx
20/40/60/80 A
Siemens (quad breaker) Q24020CT2
20/40 A
Refer to the breaker manufacturer’s manual for torque values.
Solar or storage breaker
Use the factory-installed hold-
down kit, along with a correctly
sized breaker
Hold-down kit arm
Solar breaker
Use the factory-installed
hold-down kit along with a
correctly sized breaker
Storage breaker
Use the factory-installed
hold-down kit along with a
correctly sized breaker
Pre-wired red and black wires
Connect to storage and solar
breakers
Pre-wired red and black wires
Connect to DER breaker
NFT and IQ Gateway breaker
Factory installed quad breaker
(Siemens or Eaton). NFT pre-wired
to 40 A terminal of the quad breaker.
Connect IQ Gateway L1 and L2 to
20 A L1, L2 terminals of the quad
breaker respectively
The following alternate breakers are approved for use in
the Eaton load center: