enphase IQ8AC - Step 7: Terminate the unused end of the IQ Cable

IQ8MC/IQ8AC/IQ8HC Installation and Operation Manual
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Step 7: Terminate the unused end of the IQ Cable
Terminate the unused end of the IQ Cable as follows.
NOTE: Turn only the hex nut to prevent conductors from twisting out of the separator.
WARNING: The IQ Terminator cannot be re-used. If you unscrew the nut, you must discard the IQ
Terminator.
Single-phase IQ Cable
Multi-phase IQ Cable
A. Remove 13 mm of the
cable sheath from
the conductors. Use
the IQ Terminator
body loop to
measure
A. Remove 20 mm of
the cable sheath
from the conductors
B. Slide the hex nut
onto the cable.
B. Slide the hex nut
onto the cable.
C. Insert the cable into
the IQ Terminator
body so
that the two wires
land on opposite
sides of the internal
separator. The
grommet inside the
IQ Terminator body
must remain in place
C. Insert the cable into
the IQ Terminator
body so that the four
wires land on
separate sides of the
internal separator.
The grommet inside
the IQ Terminator
body must remain in
place
D. Insert a screwdriver
into the slot on the
top of the IQ
Terminator to hold it
in place. Hold the IQ
Terminator body
stationary with the
screwdriver and turn
only the hex nut to
prevent the
conductors from
twisting out of the
separator. Torque the
nut to 7 N m.
D. Bend the wires down
into the recesses of
the IQ Terminator
body and trim as
needed. Place the
cap over the IQ
Terminator body.
Insert a screwdriver
into the slot on the
IQ Terminator cap to
hold it in place.
Rotate the hex nut
with your hand or a
wrench until the
latching mechanism
meets the base. Do
not over-torque.
E. Secure the terminated cable end to the PV
racking with a cable clip or tie wrap so that the
cable and IQ Terminator are not in contact with
the roof surface.
E. Secure the terminated cable end to the PV
racking with a cable clip or tie wrap so that the
cable and IQ Terminator are not in contact with
the roof surface.