enphase IQ8MC User Manual

IQ8MC/IQ8AC/IQ8HC Microinverters Installation and Operation Manual
5 © 2023 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. October 2023
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Important safety information
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This manual contains important instructions for use during the installation and maintenance of the IQ8 Series
Microinverters.
IMPORTANT: IQ8 Series Microinverters require the IQ Cable. An IQ Gateway is required to monitor the
performance of the IQ Microinverters. The IQ accessories work only with IQ8 Series Microinverters.
Product labels
The following symbols appear on the product label and are described here:
Safety and advisory symbols
To reduce the risk of electric shock, and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the IQ8 Series Microinverters
System, the following safety symbols appear throughout this document to indicate dangerous conditions and important
safety instructions.
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:
This indicates a situation where failure to follow instructions may result in burn injury.
NOTE:
This indicates information that is very important for optimal system operation. Follow
instructions closely.
IQ8 Series Microinverters safety instruction
General safety
DANGER: Risk of
electric shock.
Risk of fire.
Only use electrical system components approved for wet locations.
Only qualified personnel should install, troubleshoot, or replace Enphase
microinverters or IQ Cable and accessories.
Ensure that all AC and DC wiring is correct and that none of the AC or DC cables are
pinched, shorted, or damaged. Ensure that all AC junction boxes are properly closed.
Do not exceed the maximum number of microinverters in an AC branch circuit as listed
in the manual. You must protect each microinverter AC branch circuit with a 20 A
maximum breaker or fuse as appropriate.
WARNING
: Hot surface
DANGER:
Refer to safety instructions
DANGER
: Risk of electric shock
Refer to manual
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enphase IQ8MC Specifications

General

Brand	enphase
Model	IQ8MC
Category	Inverter
Language	English